Backyard Skeptics will soon be opening their successful model for starting new BYS Meetup Groups outside the Orange County, CA area.
Why Start A Local Chapter?
Your region is in need of someone to provide a venue for skeptics to meet.
You know there are others nearby that are a skeptic like you.
You’re fed up with the destruction of science education.
You always seek out new infor-mation and appreciate discussing current events.
You see the need for a secular and skeptical community in your region.
Become part of a larger and estab-lished skeptic’s organization.
Finally meet the friends that have been waiting for you.
Make a real change.
Follow these steps to start your own Backyard Skeptics chapter.
- Download the BYS Bylaws PDF document by clicking here.
- Carefully read all of the bylaws. You will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader or a PDF viewer to view it. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free download, Adobe Acrobat is not. No need to pay, but take note of the opt-out choices before downloading.
- Copy the text below the “==Copy text below==” into a new email composition.
- Replace the underscores with your information.
- In the email subject line, enter “New Chapter Application”.
- Send the email to: [email protected]
- Wait five business days. If you receive no response, please call: 714-394-6153
- After approval we recommend reviewing the Meeting Guidelines by clicking here.
==Copy text below==
This is my request for an appointment as a Backyard Skeptics organizer and designation of a new local chapter of the Backyard Skeptics.
I attest that I have completely read the Backyard Skeptics bylaws and agree to its terms. I also attest to being of age 18 or older.
My first and last name is:______________
My physical residence address (PO box not acceptable), city, state and zip is: ____________________________________________________________
My home telephone number is: ______________
My mobile or work phone is: ______________
My personal email address is: ______________
The typical area for meetings has a zip code of: ______________
The proposed name for the new local chapter is: “Backyard Skeptics ______________ “ (The name must start with Backyard Skeptics).
Yes or no is this a student chapter? ______________
If this is a student chapter, what is the name, city and state of the hosting institution? ____________________________