To:  Oregon Genealogical Society Members

From:  Linda Aubrey, OGS President

Re:  Membership Renewal

I want to apologize for it coming so late this year. As some of you know our Treasurer/ Membership Chairman Pat Egger passed away very suddenly in mid-October. This has been a very tough couple of months for the board. At this time we are looking for a Membership Chairperson. So as you fill out your form please give this position consideration. It is a very integral part of our organization and I am not in a position to take it on as a full time job.

You will notice that the fees have stayed the same again this year. Income from your membership dues is the single largest source of revenue for the organization. However, your dues only cover about 30% of our operating expenses or about half a year’s rent for our library. We are able to stay open because of the dedication and hard work from our members who work very hard to make up the difference.

We teach classes, hold workshops and seminars, produce and sell publications and issue pioneer and early settler certificates. We have extra books for sale, donate food for our monthly meetings and reach out to genealogists in our community other societies. Our researchers spend hours locating that important piece of missing information to not only help the person needing it but also our organization as well. Others donate selflessly when a special need arises such as a new monitor, computer or computer program.

In the past year you will have noticed some changes. We have a new webpage (www.oregongenealogicalsociety.org) with new things added all the time. If you haven’t been there please go and take a look. If there is something you think we should have or you would like to see let us know and we will see what can be done. We are always looking for feedback. We also have an eNewsletter that goes out every month. If you don’t receive it and would like to just give us your email address or if you don’t want to receive it then just let the 2nd VP know and your address will be removed.

There are also ways to help and support your organization in non-monetary ways. You can volunteer as a  library aide, on the book repair committee, work on a new publication, teach a class, or as a board member, to just name a few. Many of our members serve in more than one area and have board positions. We are very busy keeping the organization running but we can use your help.

So as you fill out your membership form please keep all this in mind and let us know where your interest lies. I know some of you live to far away to help here at the library but maybe you would be interested in joining the research team and doing research in your area. Remember most of us have family outside of Lane County and are doing research in other places.

Thank you for renewal
Linda Aubrey
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Download 2012 Membership Form (.pdf)

• To establish and maintain a genealogical and historical research library in the Eugene/Springfield, Oregon area.
• To give assistance to other organizations and persons interested in genealogical research.
• To regularly publish the Oregon Genealogical Society Quarterly.
• To collect, preserve and publish material of genealogical interest.
• To present educational programs for those interested in genealogical research.
• This society shall be organized exclusively for educational and research purposes and shall be non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian.