Membership

We would be pleased to have you as a member and share your interest in the pursuit of your family history! We hope we will be able to assist you in search of answers to fill in your family tree.

Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18 with an interest in genealogy. Membership is not restricted to residents of the Eagle River area – all are welcome to join. Minors with parental consent may petition the Board for a waiver of the age requirement.

Individual memberships are entitled to one vote (when applicable) and receive one copy of any organizational mailings. Family memberships are open to two or more individuals residing at the same address are entitled to receive one copy of society documents and two votes (when applicable) in society meetings. Society documents may be received either in print or electronically – please designate your preference on your membership application.

Dues for one year are $10 for an individual and $15 for a family membership. If you’d like to further support the activities of our organization, three sponsorship levels of membership are available: Bronze supporters pay $50. Silver patrons pay $100. Gold president’s circle members pay $250. Please note that our not-for-profit organization is NOT a 503(c) tax deductible organization.

Membership is for 1 year, January 1st to December 31st. Members joining mid-year will be asked to pay full dues for that year.

Please download and print the linked membership application, then mail it with your check to Eagle River Genealogical Society, Box 1333, Eagle River, WI 54521. We look forward to seeing you at future meetings!