MASSACHUSETTS GENEALOGICAL COUNCIL

Established 1980

P.O. Box 5393

Cochituate, Massachusetts 01778-5393 

MGC is a charter member of the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium (NERGC).  Check their website at www.nergc.org for information on their upcoming conference in Hartford, Connecticut in 2007. 

HISTORY AND MISSION STATEMENT

The Massachusetts Genealogical Council was founded in 1980, and has dedicated itself to serving the interests of the state’s genealogical community.

The Council’s stated purposes are:  to act as advocates in monitoring legislative and administrative activities of governmental agencies which affect genealogists; to sponsor and present legislation and programs designed to expand the resources and accessibility of services; to develop and promote the growth, education and exchange of ideas among persons and organizations interested in the pursuit of genealogy; and to provide other activities to advance genealogy.

BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

The MGC Board meets on Saturdays, from 1p.m. to 4p.m., four times a year at the National Archives in Waltham, unless otherwise noted.  Meetings are open to all interested genealogists.  Massachusetts genealogical organizations are urged to send a representative to these meetings. Contact:  info@massgencouncil.org.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

Membership in the Council is open to any person or organization interested in its activities upon payment of dues.  The membership year runs from 1 January to 31 December.  Dues are NOT tax deductible. Dues:   $10 for individual; $15 for family (same mailing address); $20 for organizations.