Maryland Genealogical Society
Maryland Genealogical Society

Get Involved

Contribute Articles or Data
If you have information or data to share, you are invited to submit it for inclusion on the MGS web site or MGS News. Information should be on genealogy in general, or Maryland genealogy / history.  Articles / data whose rights are owned by others cannot be posted without their permission. So copyright / source information will be required for any submissions. You will be given credit for the submission in the posting unless you desire otherwise. For further information or to submit articles / data, send an email to webmaster@mdgensoc.org.
 
We also encourage submission of full-length articles to the MGS Journal. Please see our guidelines for submitting articles. For further information, contact journal@mdgensoc.org. 
 
Volunteer
Like most organizations, the Maryland Genealogical Society is always looking for help from its members. Do you enjoy planning events? Transcribing records? Proofreading or indexing publications? There are many opportunities as a volunteer to become an active participant in MGS activities. You can give as little or as much time as you are able. For those in a position to contribute more time, volunteering might lead to an opportunity to help run the organization through nomination to serve on the Executive Board. Calls for volunteers are usually posted in MGS News and on the web site. You can also obtain more information by contacting us at president@mdgensoc.org.
 
Update Member Contact Information
It's important that we have up-to-date contact information for members. This information will not be publicly viewable online (except when it has been included in a submission of a query) and will not be given to other organizations.  Members should sign in and select "Profile" to view their contact information and let us know if updates are needed.
 
Add Your Surnames to the Surname Exchange
Members can enter the surnames they are researching.  You must be logged in and viewing your Profile in the Members Only Section to enter surnames.  Click here for instructions. Members and Non-members can submit an email to the person researching a surname on the list by clicking on the envelope icon next to the surname.  After entering your information and clicking "Send email," your message will be sent to the member who listed the surname.  MGS cannot guarantee a response from the member.
 
Submit Your Family Photos for Display
Members can go here to learn requirements and how to submit your family photos for the rotating images at the top of the MGS web pages.  You must be a member to submit photos.
 
Make Suggestions
If you have a suggestion regarding errors or content on the MGS web site, send an email to webmaster@mdgensoc.org. If you have suggestions regarding MGS Programs or events, send an email to vice-president@mdgensoc.org