Without an introduction
Membership usually begins with an introduction from an existing member: their judgement that Cecil Ellis could be useful to you, and that you would add to the breadth of experience within the membership.
Not everyone who may be right for Cecil Ellis will already know a member. Where that is the case, a trusted independent introducer may consider whether to issue a reference. They will establish who you are, consider your background and speak with you directly, and may ask for confirmation from someone who knows you.
A reference is not guaranteed. If issued, it allows you to begin a conversation with Cecil Ellis; it does not guarantee membership.
Tell the introducer briefly what brought you to Cecil Ellis, where you feel we might be useful and the worlds you know particularly well.
Privacy
Your privacy
The contact route and information you provide at this stage go directly to the independent introducer and are handled under their privacy terms. They are not provided to Cecil Ellis.
Cecil Ellis is told only that the preliminary conversation took place and whether an introduction reference was issued. If a reference is issued, it is delivered to you by the introducer.
If you use the reference to begin a conversation with Cecil Ellis, you enter pseudonymously in the same way as someone introduced by an existing member.