Society Membership
Member Benefits
Society Membership
Membership Period
A society membership runs annually from May 1st to April 30th and starts with the June issue of the Western New York Genealogist, regardless of the date on which you join. For all annual memberships, renewal is due on or before May 15th each year. For those joining mid-year, back issues of the Genealogist will be sent electronically.
Member Benefits
Meetings & Programs
Minimum of six meetings (in-person and online) per year featuring speaker programs, workshops, and member field trips.
Western New York Genealogist
Four issues (June, September, December, and March) of our quarterly member publication, the Western New York Genealogist. Content includes topics such as research strategies and techniques, resource profiles, developments in the field of genealogy, and upcoming regional and national programs.
June Partridge Zintz Memorial Library
Use of the society's reference library located in the Grosvenor Room of the B&ECPL Central Library (downtown Buffalo). The Zintz Collection contains more than 3,000 books, 700 reels of microfilm, and hundreds of genealogical and historical periodicals. Our library also includes such unique society resources as the Vital Index of Early Western New York Families, bible and marriage records, and member-submitted ancestor charts.
Website Members Area
Access to the special "Members Area" of the society's website, which contains such resources as recorded programs, handouts, publication back issues, annual indexes, databases, and records. [Launching in April of 2023]
Community & Connection
Share, learn, break down brick walls, and get the latest updates from the society via our website and private Facebook Discussion Group.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help the researchers of today and tomorrow by sharing your time, skills, and expertise with the society. Participate in ongoing society service opportunities including record transcription and indexing, microfilming and digitization, and community outreach.
Annual Memberships
INDIVIDUAL
One Adult.
Annual Dues: $30
JUNIOR
Age 18 & Younger.
Digital Version of Publication.
Annual Dues: $10
FAMILY
Two Adults, One Household.
Annual Dues: $35
SOCIETIES & LIBRARIES
One Organization.
Print Version of Publication.
Annual Dues: $30
Life Memberships
LIFE
One-Time Payment.
Individual Dues: $350
Family Dues: $500
Supporting the Work
Today & in the Future
Your convenient one-time payment* entitles you to a lifetime of membership benefits.
Full balance must be received within one year.
* One-time and semi-annual payment options are available.
The membership process just became even easier. Click the link below to join or renew online through our store.
At checkout, simply select whether you will be paying by PayPal or check (to be mailed to address provided).
Need Further Assistance?
Society Registrar:
Sandi Russo
registrar@wnygs.org
Mailing Address:
1100 Stony Point Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
Prefer to submit your membership or renewal using a mailed paper form?
Click the icon to print/download the appropriate membership form. When completing, please remember to include your zip code + four to help facilitate society mailings. Mail your completed form and check (payable to "WNYGS") to the address indicated on the form.