The information below was copied from the membership letter sent by the Official Vermont 251 Club...

"Dear Friend of Vermont:

The 251 Club is an organization of people interested in knowing Vermont and enjoying themselves in the process. In a few words. there are 251 cities and towns in Vermont - 246 organized with officers and 5 unorganized with supervisors. The objective of each club member is to visit each one, and visit means not to "just drive through", but to linger a bit, talk to someone who lives there, visit a store or the post office, take notes for a diary, perhaps stay overnight - at least pause long enough to look around a bit. You are bound to make discoveries in terms of towns and people. You are really "Adventuring through Vermont". There are no affidavits to fill out, no certificates, and you need not have visited all 251 cities and towns to become a member. Upon joining we will send a small map to guide you and a list of cities and towns in the state to check off each of those that you visit. When you have completed your quest of 251, we will send you a PLUS CARD acknowledging your accomplishment.

You become a member by simply sending in your name and mailing address plus the one time member fee of $3.50 and the first year dues of $5.00 with the expression of interest in visiting all the cities and towns in Vermont. Membership dues are then $5.00 per year or $20.00 for five years. When you complete visiting all the cities and towns in Vermont, you are a "PLUS" member. The important factor in membership is to learn to know our beautiful state and her people. This can be accomplished only by visiting, and we assure you that you will harvest memories and records that grow more and more precious with time.

The 251 Club was first suggested by the late Dr. Arthur W. Peach in his column, "At the Sign of the Quill", in Vermont Life Magazine, summer 1954 issue. Interest in forming the club was spectacular. Response was generous due to the wide circulation of this excellent magazine. People from all parts of the United States and Canada now claim membership. The scheme of visiting towns combines well with summer vacation plans. The club is informal, governed by a board of directors and directed by the secretary.

Older people need not hesitate to join. We have members who are over 80 years of age that have visited every town, even the unorganized town of Lewis in the Northeast Kingdom. All members receive the WAYFARER, the club's newsletter three times a year. The publication helps keep members in touch with Vermont, as well as with club activities. We have summer and fall meetings each year. Automobile decals at $1.00 and "251 Club" pins at $3.25 plus postage are available from the secretary. Naturally, we also encourage younger members to keep the life blood of out organization flowing and healthy.

We shall be pleased to have you as a member of the 251 Club"