2. primarily a competitive event, such as a race. 3. represents advertising, sales promotion, stunts or other exploits for publicity. 4. acquires artifacts intended for sale. The member is encouraged to show the flag for the media, provided there is no commercial connection. The Flag may be carried on an expedition where products or services are provided, but the member must insure that the sponsors do not state or imply any endorsement by the Explorers Club.
Processing normally takes eight weeks.
An emergency award proceedure exsists but should not be lightly invoked. Applicants wishing to invoke this procedure must state why their request could not be made in time to permit normal processing. If the Flag is awarded, the application, attachments and report will be filed at the Club. Unsuccessful applications will not be retained. Award Criteria and Application adopted by the Board of Directors February 17, 1998.