I have never joined a genealogical society. What are the reasons to do so---especially if you live outside of the area? I know others do that in the counties their families are from. Why? Thanks for answering. Sharon in Provo John Blair wrote: > > > In reference to the positions and new life to keep the Genealogical > Society > > in tact...you may want to consider becoming a MEMBER..... > > > > Membership runs January through December. $12.00 for single membership > and > > $15.00 per couple. Membership includes a bi-monthly newsletter. We meet > > January-June, September - November at Lewis Co. PUD Auditorium at 345 NW > > Pacific, Chehalis, on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm. > > > > For Membership send Name, Address, Phone, and E-mail (optional) and mail > to > > : Lewis County Genealogical Society > > PO BOX 782 > > Chehalis, WA. 98632-0782 > > > > ==== WALEWIS Mailing List ==== > .....So many people settled in Lewis County..... > Hundreds from the Appalachian Mountains to Eastern > Lewis County, many from the Midwest, How about yours?