Which category best defines your organization?
- Partner Society: Genealogical societies with dues-paying members and regular meetings with genealogy programming; often officers and publications.
- Other Partner (NEW 2026): Museums, historical/lineage societies, libraries, and genealogy-related businesses that want TxSGS programming (webinars, study group, awards).
- Subscribing Library: Libraries that simply want the paper copy of Stirpes on their shelves. TxSGS programming not included.
Join/Renew as a Partner Society
Join/Renew as a Other Partner
Join/Renew as a Subscribing Library
Not sure which category fits? Email us membership@txsgs.org
Benefits comparison
Stirpes hardcopy
Applies to: Partner, Other, & Library. Quarterly journal (4 issues/year) with research articles, records, family histories, reviews, and queries. Partner Societies, Other Partners, and Subscribing Libraries receive the print edition. Personal members receive the digital edition.
Stirpes Study Group
Applies to: Partner & Other. Small-group discussions of past Stirpes articles, with guided questions and resources. To participate, email secretary@txsgs.org.
Webinars
Applies to: Partner & Other. TxSGS offers three or more webinars each year for Partner Societies and Other Partners to use in their educational programming—handy when a speaker cancels.
Speakers Bureau
Applies to: Partner & Other. Online directory of speakers, topics, and contact information.
District Representative (DR)
Applies to: Partner. A TxSGS liaison who supports Partner Societies with programs and projects and helps connect them with TxSGS resources.
Leadership Forum
Applies to: Partner. At least one annual forum for Partner Society leaders focused on shared challenges, ideas, and practical solutions.
Representation on Full Board (via DRs)
Applies to: Partner. DRs bring Partner Society input to the TxSGS Board (meets twice yearly) and share updates from their district.
Advertising in Stirpes
Applies to: Partner. Partner Societies receive one free page of Stirpes advertising each year (can be split across issues). For details, contact stirpes@txsgs.org
Events Calendar
Applies to: Partner. Partner Societies may submit special events (not regular monthly meetings) for inclusion on the TxSGS events calendar.
Participation in Annual Awards
Applies to: Partner & Other. Partner Societies and Other Partners may enter TxSGS awards (writing, website, volunteer). Entries due September 15; awards typically presented in November.
Stirpes Roundup for Partner Societies
Applies to: Partner. DRs help share Partner Society news and events through TxSGS channels (eNews, blog, Stirpes, etc.).
Join/Renew as a Partner Society
Join/Renew as a Other Partner
Join/Renew as a Subscribing Library