Founded as a “forum for dialogue between business, politics, culture and academia”, the Übersee-Club has always championed clear values and objectives.

Both individuals and companies may apply for membership of the Übersee-Club. Anyone interested in individual membership must include the signatures and references of two guarantors who are members of the club in their application; one of these guarantors must have been a member of the club for at least five years. We also require a detailed CV and a letter of motivation explaining the reason for seeking membership. No guarantors are required for applications for corporate membership. In addition to the application documents, we request a detailed company profile.

The admission of spouses or partners of existing members is subject to simplified conditions: a reference from a guarantor is sufficient; no admission fee is charged.

The Executive Committee decides on applications for membership at its meetings, which take place three to four times a year.

Further information and our application forms are available from the office on request.

The Übersee-Club is recognised as a charitable organisation. The club fulfils the objectives set out in its articles of association, in particular by:

• the organisation of lectures and discussion evenings
• meetings with guests from home and abroad in the historic club rooms
• the programme for Übersee Day
• the production of publications
• the awarding of scholarships to university graduates as part of ‘Übersee Day’

As the organisation is a charity, membership fees and donations are tax-deductible in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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