<i>Information about GCHS, goals, meetings, membership, benefits, dues, and
publications.</i>
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<h3>Goals</h3>
The Goals of the Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society are to provide for members a vehicle for the sharing and exchange of
resources, information, and ideas pertinent to herpetology. To promote zealously the welfare of herptiles, through example, through
education of the public and their representatives, elected and otherwise, and through the encouragement of responsible research on
reptiles and amphibians.
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<h3>Meetings</h3>
The Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society holds meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the
Cincinnati Museum of Natural History Research and Collections Facility, 1720 Gilbert Avenue.
Admission is free to members, $1 per meeting for non-members and members without cards.
Typical meetings consist of a business section, refreshment break, program, and raffle. *Museum policy forbids anyone from selling
anything inside the building at the monthly meetings, without prior permission from the museum director.
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<h3>Membership </h3>
GCHS membership is open to anyone interested in reptiles and amphibians.
New members may sign up by mail or at the monthly meetings.
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<h4>Membership Benefits</h4>
As a member of the Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society, you will enjoy these benefits
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<li>Receive monthly issues of <i>The Forked Tongue</i>, the GCHS newsletter
<li>Meet individuals knowledgeable about herpetoculture
<li>Have access to captive-bred herps and feeder animals
<li>Participate in society-sponsored field trips, outings, and numerous other functions
<li>Receive a ten-percent discount on herp- related items when you show your membership card at participating area pet stores
<li>Free classified advertising(up to 7 lines) in The Forked Tongue
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<h3>Annual Dues</h3>
Annual dues , based on the rates below, should be directed to Glen Schulte, Secretary, The Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society,
c/o Cincinnati Natural History Museum, Research and Collections Facility, 1720 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202.
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<li>Student(under 18)-$10.00 per year
<li>Individual-$12.00 per year
<li>Family-$18.00 per year
<li>Corresponding-$10.00 per year
<li>Sustaining-$25.00 per year
<li>Institutional-$30.00 per year
<li>Contributing-$50.00 per year
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<h3><i>The Forked Tongue</i></h3>
The Forked Tongue is the monthly newsletter of the Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society and is provided as a benefit of
membership in the society. All articles, reviews, classified ads, etc. for publication are welcome and should be sent to the editor.
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<h3>Back Issues of <i>The Forked Tongue</i></h3>
Original back issues are available for many of the newsletters.
Prices for individual issues or complete yearly sets can be obtained by writing to the Librarian.
Xeroxed copies of back issues are also available and can be purchased at $0.10 per page and $0.75 per package to cover postage
and handling. Please direct inquiries to the Librarian, c/o The Cincinnati Museum of Natural History, 1720 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati,
Ohio, 45202.
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