About the San Diego Shell Club
operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes and more particularly to enjoy, promote the study, and further the conservation of Mollusca and associated marine life, by both lectures, club meetings, and field trips. Our membership is varied and includes beginning collectors, advanced amateurs and scientists, divers and underwater photographers, and dealers.
participate in a variety of scientific projects and expeditions. Many donate time as associates to various museums, such as the San Diego Natural History Museum, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles Los Angeles County, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Members also serve as guest lecturers at schools, senior centers, dive clubs, and other organizations. The San Diego Shell Club has also lent its support to the Greater San Diego Science Fair since 1972 by awarding prizes in the category of marine life, offered occasional student grants such as the Anthony D'Attilio grant, and contributed to the Western Society of Malacologists student grant. The Festivus: The Club has regularly published The Festivus, a peer-reviewed publication, for more than thirty-eight years. Each issue of The Festivus includes articles on subjects related to malacology and shell collecting, as well as updates on Club events and book reviews. The Festivus is distributed worldwide to both members and member institutions, as well as on an exchange basis. It is published eleven times each year except December, with occasional supplements. Meetings: The Club has nine regular meetings each year featuring guest speakers and three social events: an April Auction/Potluck, a September Fall party, and a Christmas Dinner party. Membership Dues: Membership dues are $20.00 (domestic), $30 Canada and Mexico (airmail), and $40.00 (overseas, airmail). The membership dues and the auction/potluck are the primary sources of revenue for the San Diego Shell Club. The Club is a non-profit California corporation and has IRS501(c)3 status. Associate Memberships: The San Diego Shell Club is a member of national organizations such as American Malacological Society, Western Society of Malacologists, and Conchologists of America. We welcome inquiries about upcoming Club events, The Festivus, guest speakers, or membership. Questions about these or other related subjects can be directed to the Club president, Jules Hertz at jhertz@san.rr.com. |
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Club Meeting Information Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month and include a brief session of Club business, followed by a guest lecture on a topic related to malacology, shell collecting, or general marine science. Non-members with an interest in the evening's lecture or who are interested in joining the Club are welcome. Click here for more information and directions. ______________ Sponsored by the San Diego Shell Club. Last update: 16 July 2008. |
