Official 2025 ECAD Calendar: HERE

Tuesday, April 22nd

** SOLD OUT **

5:00 pm – ‘Flyway of Life’ Film Premiere & Gallery OPENING with Tomas Koeck, TM ‘23, Sacred Heart University Community Theatre, 1420 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824. A very close hour away from HQ by train and located right next to the train station. Members and Public welcome. Details and tickets here: https://www.explorersclubne.org/events/flywayoflifepremiere and https://www.flywayfilm.com/flywayoflifepremiere

Wednesday, April 23rd

10 am to 2 pm – Explorers Club Board of Directors Meeting, 2nd Floor of HQ, Open to Board Members, HQ Staff and Chapter Chairs only.

Thursday, April 24th

10:00 am to Noon – Khan Tengri Snow Leopard Expedition Launch – 262 Mott St, New York, NY 10012, coffee/waffles and camaraderie. EC Members and guests welcome. Free admission, please RSVP for this private event at: https://lu.ma/dr51igfu?tk=FKPJNE

10:00 am to 4:00 pm – Chapter Chair Workshop – 2nd Floor, HQ 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, Chapter Chairs Only.

6:00 pm – Chapter Chair Appreciate Cocktail and Dinner – 2nd Floor, HQ 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, Chapter Chairs and Invited Guests Only.

7:00 pm – PreCAD – Justin Fornal is hosting his annual (and legendary) party in Yonkers, NY, just north of town, which will include fire walking and swimming in the Hudson River. Casual attire. Contact Justin at fornallabs@gmail.com to RSVP and for details.

7:00 pm – Sustainability Happy Hour – The Sustainability Committee is hosting a mixer and networking opportunity at the 1st Floor bar/lounge at HQ, 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021. Members and guests invited. No RSVP.

Friday, April 25th

7:30 am to 9:00 am – The Explorers Club TASK FORCE – Coffee & Chat – Friday 25th April – 787 Coffee, 228 East 80th Street, New York – 787 Coffee is a Puerto Rican coffee shop with locations across New York and Texas. This location has a co-working space, outdoor seating and some pretty awesome coffee. It is 0.8 miles from The Explorers Club HQ google maps says a 19min walk. https://www.787coffee.com/puerto-rican-coffee

9:00 am to 10:00 am – Society of Forgotten Explorers, hosted by JR Harris, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair of the Explorers Club. 2nd Floor, HQ, 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021. A light breakfast will be served ahead of time.

Speakers:

• Marlis Butcher (author of “Park Bagger – Adventures in Canadian National Parks) will discuss Taqulittuq, arctic explorer, guide and translator.
• Deana Weibel (author of “The Ultraview Effect: What We Can Learn from Astronauts about Awe, Humility, and Exploring the Unknown) will discuss Antero Cabrera: The Trailblazing Field Expeditions of a Bontoc Cultural Mediator in Early 20th-Century America.
• Tina Chiarelli, Florida Chapter Chair will discuss Hester Merwin Ayers – A 20th Century Renaissance Woman
• Marcin Jamkowski, Treasurer and VP of the Polish Chapter, will discuss Benedict the Pole. From the Pope to the Khan – half a century before Marco Polo

10:00 am – EC50 Symposium – 2nd Floor of HQ, 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021. 2025 EC50 Awardees will present a brief synopsis of their exciting work. All are welcome.

1:00 pm – Grantee Symposium – 2nd Floor of HQ, 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021

5:00 pm – New Members Reception – 2nd Floor of HQ, 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021

6:00 pm – ECAD Kickoff Party – 1st and 2nd Floor of HQ, 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021

Saturday, April 26th

9:00 am – Awardees Symposium – Asia Society, 725 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021, Seating limited, first come

Noon – VIP Lunch – NY Athletic Club, VIP Ticketholders Only, 180 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019

1:00 pm – Next Generation (NGEN) Symposium – Asia Society, 725 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021 – Seating limited, all are welcome

5:30 pm – VIP Cocktails – VIP Ticketholders Only, Glasshouse Event Center, 660 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019

6:00 pm – ECAD Cocktails – ECAD Ticketholders Only, Glasshouse Event Center, 660 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019

6:00 pm – TexCAD Dinner – TexCAD Ticketholders Only, Brasserie Cognac, 963 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021 Contact West Hansen for details and remaining ticket sales.

7:00 pm – ECAD Dinner – ECAD Ticketholders Only, Glasshouse Event Center, 660 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019

9:00 – 11:00 pm – TexCAD Cocktails Without Coat Tails, HQ Lounge, 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021. Open to members and invited guests only. Non-TexCAD or ECAD ticket holders are welcome and must RSVP at: west@westhansen.com Number of attendees will be strictly limited.

10:00 pm – CheapCAD Post-ECAD After Party, The Waylon, 736 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019, Open to everyone with a pulse. No ECAD or TexCAD ticket required. Clothing optional. No RSVP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay26zhAdoxE

Sunday, April 27th

9:00 am – Light Breakfast and Post-Party Mumblefest, (extra points awarded for walk-of-shame attire), 2nd Floor of HQ, 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021

10:00 am – Annual Explorers Club Meeting – 2nd Floor of HQ, 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, Remember, while it may feel good to complain, please be prepared to offer realistic recommendations for improvements you want to see in your Explorers Club. No one likes a whiner. Members in good standing are invited (paid-up dues).

1:00 pm – Flag Returns Meeting – 2nd Floor of HQ,46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, Three Explorers Club designated flag expeditions will officially return their flags to outgoing EC President, Richard Garriott and talk about their expeditions. Members in good standing are invited.

5:30 pm – ECAD Closing Reception – HQ 1st and 2nd Floors, 46 East 70th St., New York, NY 10021, Members in good standing are invited.

8:00 pm – Post ECAD Dinner at Tony’s Di Napoli, 1081 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10065 – hosted by Cindy Pennington MN’96 Chair, George Rogers Clark Chapter (warning: Do NOT eat ahead of time and definitely wear loose pants)

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/george-rogers-clark-post-ecad-dinner-sunday-april-27th