MBLCouncil Mission

Purpose

Members of the MBLCouncil are supporters of, ambassadors for, and advisors to the Marine Biological Laboratory. The MBLCouncil engages community, business, and academic leaders who can substantively assist the Marine Biological Laboratory through a combination of financial contributions, special expertise, and relationships with important regions, industries, or markets. The MBLprovides members and their spouse or partner with specialized communications and invitations to exclusive social and educational events. MBLCouncil members have access to MBLleadership and may be asked to provide MBLleadership with advice and assistance.

Membership Guidelines

Members demonstrate their commitment to the MBLin the following ways:

  • Attend semi-annual MBLCouncil receptions.
  • Contribute $5,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund.
  • Serve as ambassadors of the MBLand develop new relationships for the MBLamong individuals or groups in order to expand the pool of potential supporters.
  • Provide advice to the Trustees and/or Director as requested from time to time including serving on ad-hoc committees and task forces.

Events

Two MBLCouncil receptions will be held annually. Members will be encouraged to invite others to these gatherings with the goal of enhancing visibility of the MBLand growing its base of supporters. Events will be held as follows:

  • An annual reception in Woods Hole in the summer with laboratory experiences and scientific presentations.
  • A regional reception in early spring with a featured lecture and opportunity to interact with MBLresearchers and students.

Members of the MBLCouncil may be invited to participate in other MBLleadership activities and events locally and in cities such as Boston, New York, and Chicago.

MBLCouncil members are invited on collecting trips on the Ůֱ’s research vessel Gemma during the summer months and to visit the Ůֱ-managed Plum Island Long Term Ecological Research site.

MBLCouncil members are invited to the Whitman Reception, an event held in Woods Hole every July to honor and celebrate the Ůֱ’s Leaderships Donors.