Become a member now! (online form) Why join the Friends of Long Marine Lab? The Friends of Long Marine Lab, the Seymour Center's community support group, provide funding for the education programs, daily operations, and staffing of the Seymour Center, as well as supporting research programs and student research awards at Long Marine Lab. Friends of Long Marine Lab membership packages Basic benefits: Free admission to the Seymour Center for one year Seymour Center newsletter, Discovery 10% discount at the Ocean Discovery Shop Priority registration and discounts on lectures, programs, summer camps, and events Invitations to members programs, exhibit previews, and special events Volunteer opportunities Seymour Center facility rental opportunities Recognition in Seymour Center publications $4 off per passenger (ages 3 and older) on Sanctuary Cruises whale watching trips (Moss Landing). Present your membership card. Reservations: (831) 643-0128. 10% discount on Pacific Life Eco-Tours, a sailing and marine science adventure for people of all ages, aboard the 70-foot sailing yacht Chardonnay II. Reservations: (831) 423-1213; present your membership card. Individual $40   Student $20   Senior $35   Sea Slug (UCSC employee, Alumni Assoc.) $35     Basic benefits Dual/Family $60   Senior $50   Sea Slug (UCSC employee, Alumni Assoc.) $50     Basic benefits PLUS Free family admission (two adults and your children OR grandchildren 18 years and under) Two guest passes to the Seymour Center* Discoverer's Circle $100     Basic benefits PLUS Family admission as listed above Four guest passes to the Seymour Center* Reciprocal memberships in the Western Museum Group (over 20 museums, mostly in California ), and the Association of Nature Centers (150 centers around the U.S. ) Plus UCSC Benefits** Explorer's Circle $250     All of the above PLUS Gift from the Ocean Discovery Shop Researcher's Circle $500     All of the above PLUS Invitation to “Ask the Experts” reception Chancellor's Circle $1000     All of the above PLUS One-time 30% discount shopping spree at the Ocean Discovery Shop Director's Circle $1200+ Friends of Long Marine Lab major benefactors enjoy basic benefits, four guest passes, and invitations to exclusive receptions, presentations, and events with the directors of UC Santa Cruz Marine Science Campus. Membership duration: one year; membership is non-transferable. *Guest passes are one-time use. ** For current UCSC Foundation benefits, please check http://www.ucsc.edu/administration/donor_relations/donor_opp.html or call (831) 427-4767.   Director's Circle members enjoy a day together. Directors' Circle members experienced a day of history and geology with geologist Gary Griggs and historian Sandy Lydon at Point Lobos State Reserve *Click here for Additional UCSC benefits: Membership duration is one year. The fair market value of each guest pass is $5. Additional fair market values may apply for UCSC benefits. Become a member now! (online form) Biznet! Business members who support our programs! We depend on memberships to help fund all of our education programs at Long Marine Lab's Seymour Center. Join other members at wonderful events such as our Global Oceans Gourmet Dinner and Awards Gala, Whale of an Auction, Jingle Shells Art and Book Festival, annual lecture series, and much more! Guests enjoying dinner and fine wines at the annual Global Oceans Gourmet Dinner: Awards Gala Guests at our annual Whale of an Auction held in June of each year. Art for sale at the Jingle Shells Art and Book Festival   Friends of Long Marine Lab Board of Directors Click here for board member biographies Friends of Long Marine Lab Board of Directors 2008-2009 Back row, left to right: Dion Vokos, Paul Berman, Steve Penrose, Steve Davenport, Gary Griggs, Steve Houser, David Morrell, Pauline James, Anne Hayes Front row, left to right: Shirley Ginzburg, Susan Karon, Harriet Deck, Julie Barrett Heffington, Virginia Guhin, Cathy Richards, Jacqui Zischke, Lisa M. Rose Not pictured: Ken Bloome, Michael Clark, Jack Harkness, Jane McKenzie, Rita Prindle, Dixie Rees, John Rusev, Dave Shuman, Scott Smith, Merritt Taylor, Maureen Wilmot Friends of Long Marine Lab Executive Committee 2008-2009 Left to right: Virginia Guhin, president; Cathy Richards, vice president; David Morrell, past president; Lisa M. Rose; Julie Barrett Heffington Not pictured: Maureen Wilmot BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2008-2009 Paul Bermen Ken Bloome Michael Clark Harriet Deck Shirley Ginzburg Virginia Guhin       President Jack Harkness Steve Houser Pauline James Susan Karon Jane McKenzie David Morrell Steven Penrose Rita Prindle Dixie Rees Cathy Richards       Vice President John Rusev Dave Shuman Scott Smith Merritt Taylor Dion Vokos Maureen Wilmot Jacqueline Zischke Lisa M. Rose, Friends of Long Marine Lab Director (831) 459-3694 HONORARY MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2008-2009 Sam Farr Fred Keeley John Laird Frans Lanting Richard Murphy Leon Panetta Kathy Sullivan EMERITUS MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2008-2009 Jack Baskin Ted Burke Jeremy Lezin Bruce McPherson Edie Rittenhouse Bob Simpkins Phyllis Simpkins Mary Stagnaro Robert Stephens EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2008-2009 George Blumenthal Gary Griggs Membership Survey Results! Last spring we asked you, our members, for help in evaluating programs, benefits, and membership opportunities at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. And we heard from LOTS of you—20% of you responded to the membership survey—an outstanding response rate for any survey. THANK YOU. Here is some of what we learned: Who are our members? You represent the community — families, seniors, individuals, students. You come to the Seymour Center for exhibits and programs, and you value your membership. Why are you members? 70% rated support for programs and exhibits or had a general interest in ocean science and conservation. Only 20% of you listed “benefits” as your number one reason for being a member. What do you attend? Jingle Shells Art & Craft Festival, Frans Lanting and other lectures and presentations, Whale of an Auction, school programs, and Ocean Explorers ranked highest but every event and lecture was valued. And you liked what you saw. Where do you get your information? 76% learn about our programs and events in our newsletter Discovery but a large group of you wanted to hear from us via email. Click here to take a look at the survey results. As we move forward, we are taking your comments and suggestions to heart. We are grateful for your gracious support, kind words, and, most importantly, your passionate interest in marine science education and conservation. Additional information: Friends of Long Marine Lab 100 Shaffer Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 General Info: (831) 459-3800 Membership: (831) 459-4568