No-Kill Policy

The BCSCC does not believe in the killing of any cryptid or living organism whatsoever, for any purpose, including those in the interest of scientific research. We are a conservation and preservation-oriented organisation and reject the need to kill for the sake of science. There is no way of knowing absolutely how many surviving animals there are of any given cryptid grouping. If a cryptid – which is already deceased – is obtained, the BCSCC has no qualms with having the specimen examined according to scientifically acceptable protocols.

Scientific Method

We are a strictly scientific body which does not utilise, accept or discuss any non-scientific method or conjecture as to the origins, identities and morphology of cryptids within the framework of the club and its activities.

Members

If after visitors have perused our site site and feel they want to become members and wish to join the club, they must demonstrate that they are of attestable good character. We have a code of conduct and conditions that must be adhered to if a person wishes to join. Members are expected to play a part in the life, development and growth of the club. This is not a club for sedentary individuals. We strongly encourage members to be involved in cryptozoological research wherever they may live.

Dues

The annual dues for Full Membership for those who meet our eligibility requirements is currently Can$40 for Canadian residents and US$40 for those outside Canada, payable by money order or personal cheque, and entitles members to four issues of the club newsletter, a handsome membership certificate and the BCSCC Guides to Cryptids brochures. New members will receive their packages when the most recent issue of the Quarterly is published. There may be several weeks elapsed before this happens.

The private, members only, copyright protected Quarterly is in PDF format and is sent out in January, April July and October. The Quarterly is sent out with the understanding that members will not share it with others outside of the club. Membership is automatically terminated if this occurs,

Benefactors

Anyone wishing to further the aims of the club by assisting us with a greater financial contribution is eligible to apply to become a Benefactor of the Club. Upon approval by the BCSCC Panel, Benefactors will receive a distinctive membership certificate and will also receive special privileges at all club events. Prospective members may wish to know that they are eligible to become benefactors by making a special contribution to the club of US$150 or more.

Memberships are renewable on an annual basis for the club newsletter subscription.

An application form to join our membership may be obtained by email to:

bcscc@bcscc.ca

Prospective members should make their cheques out to:

“J. Kirk.”

If for any reason an application is not accepted by the BCSCC, your cheque will be returned.

Eligibility

The BCSCC reserves the right to decline memberships – at our sole discretion – to anyone not meeting our eligibility requirements or other criteria we may use to determine suitability.

We gladly invite cryptozoological enthusiasts to apply to join the BCSCC and become a part of the greater cryptozoological research community. Apply to join today.