With the kind permission of Dr Poinar I have reproduced here The Amber Institute’s information and application leaflet. I am member my self and feel that a presence on the Internet would be useful for those people interested in finding out more about the Institutes activities. If you wish to join I suggest you print out the following web page and forward the completed application form, plus moneys to the address provided: G. O. Poinar, President. The Amber Institute, 4405 NW Queens, Corvallis, Oregon, 79330, USA.

The Amber Institute

Drawing by Armin Coray of Acanthognathus poinari Broni Urbanii & De Andrade 1994, in Dominican amber

A non-profit organisation dedicated to the study of

AMBER

The Amber Institute

GOALS

• To develop a data bank on fossils in amber.
• To prepare exhibits and other educational material for schools and museums.
• To acquire rare and unusual amber specimens for study and safekeeping.
• To characterise amber from different geographical regions.
• To provide funds to specialists for scientific studies.

WHY DONATE?

HELP FUTURE RESEARCH PROJECTS.
Do Cretaceous amber biting flies contain the blood of dinosaurs? What are the ages of newly discovered amber deposits? What are the components in resin that preserve amber fossils? We need your donation to help answer these questions.

PRESERVE AMBER FOSSILS FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY.
Many amber fossils are expensive - costing more than museums or scientists can afford. Such specimens should remain in the public domain to be treasured by all. Your donation will help make this possible.

SHARE AMBER WITH YOUR CHILDREN.
Have you ever seen the excitement in children’s faces when they first see a fossil in amber? But how many kids have an opportunity to gaze into golden nugget and see its treasures frozen in time. Your donation will help us bring amber into schools and museums.

SERVICES

• IDENTIFICATION of amber fossils
• AUTHENTICATION of amber material
• CERTIFICATION of rare and unusual amber fossils.
• EVALUATION of amber and amber fossils.
• PROCURE specific amber fossils for others.
• LECTURES on amber and amber fossils.
• PROVIDE amber exhibit materials.

The above services are available with a (USA) tax deductible donation to The Amber Institute.

For further information, contact:

G. O. Poinar, President
The Amber Institute
4405 NW Queens
Corvallis, Oregon 79330
USA

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

Become a supporting member of

The Amber Institute

and receive the annual newsletter to keep you informed of scientific and newsworthy events in the amber world.

ANNUAL SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

Also enclosed is my additional contribution of $ ______. Send your check or money order to;

The Amber Institute
4405 NW Queens,
Corvallis
Oregon
97330
USA

Thank you.

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