Six meetings per year featuring local, regional or national speakers on stimulating and informative subjects

Subscription to our award-winning quarterly publication "Tree Talks"

Discounted pricing on special events such as the New York State Family History Conference which is held every two years

E-mail reminders of upcoming programs and events

Numerous society volunteer opportunities - help us become even better

The ability to post surnames and member queries to the CNYGS website

A bi-weekly newsletter that contains genealogical news, resources, hints and a calendar of genealogical events and activities

Topical special interest groups (SIGs), example: DNA Group, designed to help members with their genealogy research and education (held at local libraries)

Opportunities to meet and exchange information with other researchers

Notification of local, regional and national genealogical events

Discount benefits offered to CNYGS members by the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)

Access to the "Members Only" section of our website

Helpful links to numerous online genealogical resources

The ability of members and speakers to submit their research for publication on our website

The opportunity to share new ideas, events, tips, tricks and generally write about the thing we love, genealogical reserarch on the CNYGS blog

A quick and easy membership online renewal process

A list of online educational opportunities ranging from single courses to certificate programs

All our meetings are held at easily accessible locations with plenty of free parking

New members paying dues on or after 1 September shall have all the privileges of that year and the following year except for the receipt of the Tree Talks publication. Receipt of Tree Talks shall not begin until the Spring issue.