Patron

Patron membership is open to all institutions and entites as described above; and that wish to provide exceptional financial support for the Association's mission and purpose.  All dues paid in excess of that required for Flagship Membership will be directed toward the member's choice of Association conservation efforts, Association research and development, or Association operations.

Patron members shall have one vote on all business decisions brought by the Board of Directors before the Association for a vote by the membership.  In addition, and in addition to the benefits and rights of regular membership, patron members will be more prominently featured in Association materials having a half-page listing in each edition of the Association’s newsletter and a large advertisement on the Association’s website; receive, one time, a plaque to display their IABES membership.