Become a Member
GLSPS membership is open to anyone interested in helping preserve maritime history.
It's easy to become a member - annual dues for the "Crew" basic membership level is only $30. Your membership will entitle you to receive up to two newsletters per year, a GLSPS membership sticker, and an opportunity to participate in GLSPS activities, Committees and, sponsored projects. We are a non-profit 501.c3 organization and all donations are tax deductible.
Become a Member - Online
GLSPS Member Benefits
- Up to two newsletters per year
- Access to the members view of the GLSPS website
- Opportunity to participate in the many exciting and rewarding projects aboard our research vessel the R/V Preservation
- Annual BBQ and Cruise on the R/V Preservation during the launch weekend
- A variety of training classes and programs the GLSPS offers for members
- Discounts on equipment rentals and free air fills for members participating in projects
- Discounts on dive equipment purchased from your local dive shops that participate in the annual Upper Midwest Scuba and Adventure Travel Show
- Annual General Membership Meeting held in the fourth quarter of the year, typically in November
- A chance to help the Society as an active member by helping or leading a Committee, Project Leader and, learn more about preserving maritime history. It's also a great way to help you become more of a dynamic person in your careers and your everyday life.
The best thing about being a member is the satisfaction of knowing your annual dues and donations are going to a worthy cause to help protect and preserve maritime history for years to come.
You will receive email communications and
announcements from the GLSPS website, www.glsps.org. Some of the emails you will be receiving are, Newsletters, Meeting notices, Upcoming Programs and Projects, and any other GLSPS activities or society news.
The Board of Directors Meeting is the first Tuesday of each month and are open to any member. The meetings provide an opportunity to meet other Society members, to get involved with GLSPS activities, and to provide input into the direction of the Society by becoming a Board of Director.
So please join us in the fun helping preserve maritime history by clicking on the membership level you prefer.
Tax Deductible Membership Levels:
- Crew - $30
- Crew Family -$40 Up to Four Additional Family Members
- Watchman - $50
- Watchman Family - $60 Up to Four additional Family Members
- Boatswain - $100
- Boatswain Family - $110 Up to Four Additional Family Members
- Helmsman - $200
- Helmsman Family - $210 Up to Four Additional Family Members
- Mate - $500
- Mate Family - $510 Up to Four Additional Family Members
- Plank Owner - $1000
- Plank Owner Family - $1010 Up to Four Additional Family Members
* Memberships Watchman and above are listed in our newsletters.
Thank you for considering becoming a GLSPS Member. We look forward to to you being an active member and joining us on a future project!