To Ensure an Active and Vibrant Society

By volunteering for committees, assisting with educational programs, or contributing to newsletters and online resources, members help keep the society dynamic and engaging.
Charles Seeley & Wife in posed photograph. Charles is sitting in chair and his wife is standing next to him. Both dressed their best.

Financial Support

Your membership dues and additional financial donations support the variety of expenses the Society incurs, including trade memberships, website development and hosting, newsletter production and postage, Seelye Library and research support, reunion expenses, etc. Donations are tax deductible.
For her decades of service to the Seeley Genealogical Society, former SGS President Katherine Mills Olsen, has been awarded the 2017 SGS Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Volunteer Opportunities

Dedicated volunteers keep the SGS operational, without whom the Society would cease to exist. Your active participation in the Society is needed and welcomed. Your information and willingness will be passed onto the SGS Executive Board and officers, or members of SGS who can use it.

How to help the Society

Whether you are donating your time, becoming a Board Member, participating in committees or just staying engaged in the society, you are helping to keep the SGS alive and continuing to grow and thrive.

Become a Board Member

Provides an opportunity to directly influence the direction, programs, and goals of the organization. Board members can help shape events, resources, and outreach efforts, ensuring the society remains relevant, engaging, and supportive of its members’ research and preservation efforts.

Participate in an SGS Committee

Allows members to focus their skills and interests on specific projects, such as event planning, publications, or community outreach. This targeted involvement helps the society operate more efficiently, fosters collaboration, and ensures its programs and resources continue to grow and benefit members.

Other Ways You Can Help

Members can contribute to the Seeley Genealogical Society by engaging in a wide range of activities, from advancing DNA research and maintaining member connections to gathering and analyzing genealogical data. They may help track society metrics, collect and organize historical records, and solicit ideas to promote growth.

Contributions can also include:

  • assisting with newsletters,
  • social media,
  • website content,
  • improving payment and notification systems, and
  • supporting reunion planning, education, and publications.

These efforts work together to preserve SGS history, strengthen community ties, and ensure the society’s ongoing vitality.

Genealogy is an ongoing journey, full of unexpected discoveries. The information here reflects our best knowledge at the moment, but it may have gaps or the occasional error.