President’s Society
President’s Society members provide critical support for AMC’s conservation, environmental education, and recreation programs.
The President’s Society is comprised of generous donors who make gifts of $1,000 or more per year in support of AMC’s mission and work for the outdoors.
Lead the way for the outdoors of tomorrow. Join the President’s Society now.
Annual unrestricted contributions from President’s Society members of $1,000 or more per year make AMC’s mission possible.
Through your generous donations, you are:
- partnering to protect and fund public lands and build trails.
- researching climate change and its impact on outdoor recreation and fragile ecosystems.
- connecting people of all ages to the outdoors and inspiring the next generation of outdoor stewards.
- working in the Maine Woods, practicing responsible forestry, protecting trees that store carbon, and restoring trout and salmon
habitat and other areas of ecological importance - inspiring leaders and giving them the skills they need to succeed through AMC’s Center for Outdoor Learning and Leadership (COLL).
In addition to knowing you are making a positive impact on the outdoors you can enjoy a suite of benefits that have been designed to give you the very best of the AMC experience. Enjoy exclusive invites to President’s Society Adventures, insider access to AMC expert staff, and learning opportunities to understand the impact you are making through your generous giving.
Please note these great benefits do not affect the tax deductibility of your gift.
Member Levels and Benefits:
Each level includes the benefits of prior levels, plus additional perks:
Mt. Madison – $1,000 – $1,875
- AMC family-level membership
- Subscription to Appalachia
- Invitations to outdoor adventures and events
- One complimentary membership to give to a friend
- Recognition in AMC’s Annual Report
1876 Founder – $1,876 – $2,499
- Advance notice and booking for President’s Society Adventures
Mt. Jefferson – $2,500 – $4,999
- Complimentary book or map from AMC Books
Mt. Adams – $5,000 – $9,999
- Custom adventure led by AMC staff
Mt. Washington – $10,000 – $14,999
- Invitation to Alpine Supper Club, a special intimate dinner with AMC leadership
Mt. Katahdin – $15,000 – $24,999
- Personal concierge for AMC bookings
Challenger – $25,000 – $49,999
- Opportunity to hike Katahdin, Mt. Washington, Bear Mountain, or other regional peak with AMC staff
Champion – $50,000 and up
- VIP tour by foot, boat, or airplane of landscape such as the Maine Woods, Harriman camps, or Pennsylvania Highlands where AMC is a conservation leader
Upcoming Events:
Join us for exclusive President’s Society events to connect with AMC leadership and fellow President’s Society members. Learn more about the important AMC work that you support by attending these special upcoming events. To learn more about the exciting events and our safety protocols, please contact Katie McMahon at 617-391-6566 or [email protected].
Upcoming Events
AMC Holiday Reception
Thursday, December 14, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
AMC Headquarters
10 City Square, Boston, MA 02129
Please join fellow President's Society and Summit Trust members for a joyful evening at AMC Headquarters. Enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and camaraderie with fellow supporters as we celebrate AMC's achievements over the past year, made possible by you.
XC Ski Day
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Jackson, NH
Calling all winter enthusiasts looking to hit the trails! Please join us for a day of cross-country skiing in beautiful Jackson, NH. Clinics are available for all abilities, including beginners. The day will conclude with an après ski.
Medawisla Winter Weekend
Friday, February 9 to Monday, February 12, 2024
Greenville, ME
Please join fellow President’s Society and Summit Trust winter enthusiasts for a weekend in the Maine Woods! Our lodge-based trip at Medawisla Lodge and Cabins, with drive-in access, offers the very best of winter, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and more.
Bunkhouse rates start at $487 per person, cabins with a shared bath begin at $709 per person, and cabins with a private bath start at $878 per person. These rates include taxes and cover all meals, lodging, and staff-led adventures.
Cardigan Exploration Weekend
Friday, March 8 to Sunday, March 10, 2024
Alexandria, NH
Join us at Cardigan Lodge in the beautiful Shem Valley of New Hampshire and enjoy snowshoeing, winter hiking, and backcountry skiing with families of all ages. Bring along your children or grandkids for a weekend of winter fun!
Rates start at $345 per person based on double occupancy, including tax. All rooms have a shared bath. Rates include all meals, lodging, and staff-led adventures.
Past Webinars:
Missed a webinar? Browse recordings of past webinars to catch up on valuable information you missed the first time around.
Past Webinars
Past Webinars
Past Webinars
2023
2021
What’s Next? AMC Conservation Policy In 2021
by Susan Arnold, Heather Clish, Amy Lindholm, Eliza Townsend, Kristen Sykes, and Mark Zakutansky
January 22, 2021
by Susan Arnold, Heather Clish, Amy Lindholm, Eliza Townsend, Kristen Sykes, and Mark Zakutansky
January 22, 2021
Vittorio Sella’s Mountaineering Photography And Conservation Legacy
by Becky Fullerton, Andrew Smith, and Chuck Johnston
April 21, 2021
by Becky Fullerton, Andrew Smith, and Chuck Johnston
April 21, 2021
2019
Past Webinars
Past Webinars
2022
2020
by Sarah Nelson and Georgia Murray
March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020
Trout And Salmon Habitat Restoration
by Steve Tatko
April 7, 2020
by Becky Fullerton
April 16, 2020
by Dave Publicover
April 28, 2020
by Nancy Ritger
May 15, 2020
by Susan Arnold, Heather Clish, Mark Zakutansky, and Janet Ainsworth
May 21, 2020
by Kristen Sykes, Christine Viola, and Masuzyo Mhango
June 11, 2020
by James Wrigley, Whitney Brown, and Emily Griffin
July 23, 2020
by Douglas Arion and Jenny Ward
August 20, 2020
by Whitney Brown and Joe Roman
September 17, 2020
by Patricia McCloskey and Kristen Sykes
October 8, 2020