Talk:American Geographical Society

Use of "American" to describe fellowship of the society
It is reasonable to say that the membership of an organization be composed mostly of people born and living in that nation but if the society is getting involved in issues and policies that concern people and places outside the US then it might not be so inclusive in its membership prospects by saying that the fellows are mostly Americans since that word use usually denotes citizens of the US and not every fellow living in the US is a US citizen; and not every fellow living outside the US is a non-US citizen. Beyond that, the membership of the society is probably not divided between those who are citizens of the US and those that are not. Use of the word "American" is far easier to qualify/specify/understand the context when speaking with others but in text there is needed what some may consider an extensive explanation what is an American and what it means in relation to the society that to do so misses the point of the society--better understanding of geography and its use throughout the world, not just in the US. There is that segment of the population that believe the term American should include all people from the North and South Americas. The use of the word opens up discussion on an issue that the society just might not want to become involved or associated with considering its long term purposes and activities. There was at times organizations that had membership based on location rather than solely interest in the purposes and activities of the organization. Today, people are in a position to be far more aware of other places and organizations in the world that are of interest to them and to be fully participating members but in reality the only concern the organization has about members from outside that nation is that with snail mail it might cost more to send organization communications and publications to them rather than as a basis of not being a citizen. The internet makes that issue mute as long as there are available technology in your area to use the internet for access to what may previously be sent to members. Is the following more functional although it should be substantiated: "Most fellows live in the U.S. but there are also fellows from throughout the remainder of the world."

The article tells us that the organization is made up of professional geographers but just how does one become a fellow--by invitation only?76.171.14.188 (talk) 05:56, 24 August 2014 (UTC)

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