The membership of the MIT Quarter Century Club consists of faculty and all staff with 25 cumulative years of benefits-eligible service time. The primary purpose of the Club is to promote good fellowship among long-term members of our community. To that end, the Club’s Board of Directors hosts several social events throughout the year, including a summer gathering, a high tea, and a winter holiday party. The Club is comprised of 4,619 active and retired members; 220 members have served the Institute for more than 50 years.