IGS Chapter Criteria
The Indiana Genealogical Society believes that the real benefit of a statewide network of genealogical
groups is the support and organizational expertise that is available to strengthen each individual
society. We invite genealogical societies to become a Chapter of the Indiana Genealogical Society and
experience the value of that network.
To apply for Chapter affiliation, these procedures will be applied:
- At least ten (10) local society members must be current members of the IGS and must be listed
on the application form. At least ten local members must be IGS members at all times to maintain
Chapter status.
- The local society president must sign and certify the application.
- The IGS Board of Directors must approve the application by simple majority vote.
- If the application is approved, the IGS will send the new chapter a Chapter Recognition Certificate
as proof of affiliation. This approval shall be for a period of two years, following which the IGS
may extend the approval indefinitely.
Some of the benefits of IGS Chapter affiliation are:
- All members of a chapter are entitled to attend the Society Management Seminar for free.
- Complimentary registration at the IGS annual conference for 3 of the chapter's officers.
- Complimentary subscriptions to the IGS Newsletter and the Indiana Genealogist.
- The IGS will publish news items in the IGS Newsletter concerning chapter
events.
- The IGS will furnish links from the IGS website to the chapter's website (if available).
- The IGS will distribute chapter flyers and brochures (when available) at all IGS events.
If your organization desires to become an IGS Chapter, and it meets the requirements, please complete
the Chapter Application Form and send it to: IGS, P.O. Box 10507, Ft. Wayne IN 46852-0507, Attn. Chapters.