Office of Admissions

Submit a Pledge Request

Membership is extended rarely and by consensus. Complete the form below. Incomplete applications, and any application that mentions lighter fluid favorably, will be returned without comment.

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Full name

City of residence

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Sponsoring faculty member A current member must vouch for you. Unsponsored applications are archived unread.

Primary wood

Target pit temperature (°F)

Longest brisket cook to date (hours) Include rest time. Do not include the hour you spent looking at it.

Statement of purpose Minimum 40 words. Essays that rank Franklin without having waited in the line will be scored accordingly.

Position on sauce On the side, if at all Applied by the pitmaster I'll take whatever the pit does

I have never used lighter fluid, or I have and I'm prepared to explain. I understand the uniform is coveralls and I will wear them in public. I will attend the Annual Field Expedition in any weather.