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Whether you are a beginner, professional, or have been pulsing around unorganized with your family information for some time, join us! 
We are a group of passionate members who are eager to share our experiences and knowledge.  Some are beginners and others have been doing research for years.  But there are so many new things happening in Genealogy that we all learn something.  
Membership shall be open to all individuals interested in the purpose of this society as set forth in the By-Laws. An individual becomes a member by applying for membership and paying the necessary dues. Annual dues shall be determined by the membership from time to time. The membership year begins on 1 January and runs through 31 December of that year. Individuals or families joining after 1 November will have membership from November of the current year through December of the following year. 

Benefits of being a member:      
* Monthly meetings with other individuals who share a common interest in genealogy.             
* Bi-monthly newsletters for members only.
* Website with resources and where you can add your Surnames to a list.  
* Learn new research methods and expand your knowledge though our programs at our monthly meetings.
*A chance to  “Show and Tell” at most meetings. These stories might be just what another member needs to get a fresh idea and solve a gap in their own tree.
*Field Trips to museums, research facilities, historical societies.  Learn how to do research at these locations.
* Have a chance to work on projects such as indexing ,working on queries from people looking for their ancestors in our area and helping at community functions such as our Annual Geological Fair.

2017  Burlington Genealogical Society Programs and Research Trips:  All are welcome-
Meet at Burlington Gateway, Room 100 unless noted.
X Jan 18, 2017      Potluck, Occupations of your ancestors, what did they do?
X Feb 15, 2017     Starting & Rev Up your Family Tree: GUEST NIGHT, too.
X  Mar 15, 2017    "You’ve Got Your Autosomal DNA Results: Now What?”
X ​Apr 19, 2017    Think Like the Smithsonian! Bring an object (or prop) with an ancestor story & the evidence you found + research tips  
X  April field trip to Milwaukee Public Library’s Archives & international resources   
X May 17, 2017  “You’ve Got Your Autosomal DNA Results: Now What?”​   By Lou Corrigan
X June 21, 2017   “A Path to Your Next Research Steps:   Using Timelines to Organize, Analyze and Evaluate Evidence,”  
x July 19, 2017    Annual Potluck Picnic begins at 6PM. See July 19, 2017 tab for details and Location.
x Aug 16, 2017    Internet Goldmines for Genealogy: 
 your favorites & best websites, new finds, too! See Aug 16 2017 tab for details.
x Aug. Date to be announced Day Long Field Trip to WI Historical Society
​x Sept 20, 2017    Mapping your Ancestors  - different location for this program.  See tab for details          
Oct 18, 2017      Tech Tips for Genealogy                  
Nov 15, 2017     Military Genealogy
Dec 2017            no meeting in Dec.
 
All info Subject to change