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Membership Benefits

Download the Membership Form

Monthly Newsletter

HCPS Logo Sticker

Access to Zoom Meetings and Presentations

Invitation to HCPS Field Trips

Membership Dues

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- Students and teachers (K-12 through college)- $15/year

-Single adult membership- $20/year

-Family membership (up to six family members)- $25/year

-Non-profit groups - $25/year

-Corporate membership- $50/year

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TWO WAYS TO SIGN UP FOR MEMBERSHIP:

  1. OLD SCHOOL- Please print out our membership application, fill it out, write a check for appropriate amount to the “Hell Creek Paleontological Society” and mail it to 1432 Mill St, Belle Fourche, SD 57717

  2. NEW SCHOOL- Please fill out the electronic form at the bottom of this page and submit your application. Then, Use the DonorBox, online payment methods below to pay for your annual membership.

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Download Membership Application

Electronic Membership Form

*Membership is open to all interested candidates regardless of age, sex, race, creed, religion, politics, nationality, etc., but EVERYONE in the HCPS must adhere to and agree with our Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics can be found on the “our vision” or “membership documents” pages on the website. Members who fail to adhere to these simple rules may be removed from the society without a return of membership dues, pending a review by the board of directors.

Please review our Code of Ethics. By submitting your application electronically and upon acceptance as a member, you agree to abide by the Hell Creek Paleontological Society Code of Ethics. You understand that you may be removed from the society, without refund, should you break said code.

CORPORATE and BUSINESS SPONSORS

Corporations and Business entities can also join our organization to help the cause! Sponsorships get you special advertising and mention on the website and all other membership perks (newsletter, access to presentations, and invitation to field trips).

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