Scott Toth, A-1154, a non-confidential neurocryopreservation member, was pronounced on October 4, 2016 in Florida, USA. Scott became Alcor’s 149th patient on October 6, 2016.

Because he was found after clinical death and because he was a Medical Examiner’s case, no cryoprotection was possible. Fortunately, no autopsy was performed. With an unusually large storm expected to hit the area in the very near future, we raced against time to get Scott out of Florida and to Alcor before flights were grounded. We received Scott early in the evening of October 6. Temperature readings indicated that he was still cooling down to dry ice temperature. On October 7, neuroseparation was completed and cooldown to long-term storage temperature initiated. Cooling to -196 degC was completed on October 12.

When we put out a call in mid-October for potential new Directors and Advisors, we were not expecting such a strong response. A good number of intelligent, talented, and experienced individuals stepped forth.

We are glad to announce that at the December 17, 2016 Alcor Board meeting, two individuals were invited to join the Alcor Board of Directors, and six individuals were invited to join the Advisors to the Board. This expands the Alcor Board from six to eight persons, leaving open one place. Welcome to Michael O’Neal, PhD and Andy Aymeloglu, who we believe will add tremendous value to the Board.

Welcome also to six new Advisors to the Board: Michael Anzis, Linda Chamberlain, David Kremelberg, PhD, James Miller, PhD. JD, James Ryley, PhD, and Robert Wilkes, PhD. Review of respondents is still underway, so additional Advisors may be appointed on a rolling basis.

Shortly after this announcement, the Board and Advisors pages will be updated, including short bios of the new directors.

WHEN: October 23rd, 4:00 pm

WHERE: Cypress Point Lakes Condominium Complex
505 Cypress Point Dr., Mountain View, CA

HOST: Mark Galeck – phone 650-772-1251

Please bring food, we always have a potluck at the meetings. You can also bring a swimsuit and towel, there is sauna here and hot-tub. It takes a while to get the heat going in the clubhouse, so if it is cold outside, it will be cold inside for a little while – so bring some warm clothing.

New case report published on a case that occurred at the very end of 2015. Full report A-2889 Case Report.

In recent years, Alcor has introduced discounts in membership dues for long-term members. Effective immediately, a new dues discount has been introduced. Anyone who has been a member for 40 years or longer will have their dues reduced to $60 per year ($15/quarter). This is around 11% of the current full rate for a first family member. This proposal, made by the president and passed unanimously by the board, is intended to build on previous discounts for long-term members and to reassure loyal members that their financial burden will fall over time.