Dipterists Society
An International Society for Dipterology
If you fit into that category, please join and support the Society!
Why join the Society?
Membership and donations are our sole means of support towards our goals of furthering the science and appreciation of dipterology and fostering connections among dipterists, including everything outlined here on our Society webpages. So if you are interested to join in our mission, from publications to hosting and attending meetings, to providing or receiving grant support for research and travel, please consider joining the Society today!
Please see the Membership Types below, and click the "Join or Renew" tab above.
All memberships will confer modest discounts towards certain Society-supported publications, meetings and merchandise. Members will also have the ability to apply or be nominated for certain "members only" grants and awards, and only members will be eligible to be appointed to Society offices and committees.
Joining the Dipterists mailing list server, being included in the Directory of World Dipterists, and accessing the Fly Times, Fly Times Supplement and electronically available portions of Myia do not require membership and are free to everyone interested! The same is true for submission of manuscripts to these publications.
Because we are a nonprofit organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code, membership and donations are tax deductible charitable contributions for US taxpayers. Outside of the US, society memberships may still be tax deductible.
Membership runs for one year from the date of joining, so you may join at any time!
Founding — $150
This optional category of membership is only available through 2025, and offers lifetime recognition for being among the initial group of members - that is, the Founding Members. The fee is higher for the first year, and then can drop to the Individual membership level fee, although the title of "Founding Member" is retained and will be indicated as a part of your membership number, and you will be acknowledged as such in the Directory of World Dipterists. There are no extra benefits, except the benefit of providing critical extra support during the starting phase of the Society
Individual — $40
This is the regular membership level
Reduced-fee/Student — $20
A membership rate for K—12 teachers, students at any level (pre-college, undergraduate, masters, doctoral), or for otherwise Individual members coming from countries with low and lower-middle income economies
There is a drop-down for you to select whether yours is a Membership Renewal or a New Membership. Select your membership level under Membership Type, except that Founding Members may renew at the Individual Membership level (this will not affect your status as a Founding Member)
There is no fee associated with being an Honorary Member, as this membership is conferred by the Society. There is no need to renew this membership, as it is continuous
For electronic payments, please use the form below. Our electronic payments are securely processed through iATS Payments. You can also pay by check or money order.
To pay by check or money order (made out to "Dipterists Society"), please submit along with the filled and printed MEMBERSHIP FORM to:
Chris Borkent, Treasurer
Dipterists Society
P.O. Box 231113
Sacramento, California 95823, USA
Please also consider making a donation along with your membership to further support the Society and its mission!
We are a nonprofit organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code, and your membership and any donations may be tax deductible charitable contributions. You will receive written acknowledgment and thanks for your payment.