Membership of the Association is open to all entomologists. The amount of the annual suggested subscription is optional, in order that no entomologist should be prevented from attending for reasons of cost. It is hoped that all entomologists who approve of the objects of the Association will become members and subscribe annually.
The “suggested subscription” is the anticipated cost per head of the evening (meal, wine with the meal, service and rental of the room). However, each year a number of subscriptions are considerably lower than this amount, received from students and colleagues who are unable to pay the full amount. This would lead to a significant loss unless those able and prepared to do so are generous and pay above the suggested amount. Happily each year some members are able to do this.
Members who are unable to attend in a particular year but wish to retain their membership with a subscription are not expected to pay the full “suggested” amount, but their generosity in contributing towards the cost of the evening has proved important in subsidising the attendance of others.
In 2025 the Suggested Subscription is unchanged from 2024, at £75.