A. Members are individuals recognized and elected for distinguished achievement in business, professional, scientific, technical, political, or cultural and academic areas. They must show evidence of humane concern, intellectual purpose, and the ability to share and synthesize experience and expertise. It is a remarkably successful community of intergenerational learning and achievement for successful professionals wish to share their accumulated wisdom and experience with Eckerd college students, one another, and the broader community. It is unique in our nation. Members come from all professional areas, including, but not limited to, education, law, science, business and entrepreneurship, public service, medicine, military, diplomacy and foreign service, etc.
Members come from all parts of the country.
Some live here for part of the year. Others are permanent residents. Most reside for at least part of the year within 50-mile radius of St. Petersburg. Members are elected following an application, interview, and visitation process. Programs are designed and presented by our members and require active participation.