Welcome to the official website of the Charlotte County Genealogical Society, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation serving Charlotte County in Southwest Florida since 1976.

Our mission is to assist and educate our members and our community in their quest for genealogical and historical information.

The Society year 2009-2010 promises to be another exciting year as we continue to partner with the new Mid-County Regional Library to fulfill our mutual goals of serving the public and providing assistance to those researching their family history.

The genealogy research room in the library houses a collection of books, family histories, genealogy periodicals, lineage society records, genealogy CDs, and CCGS publications. Two computers, a microfilm/fiche reader, and volunteers are available to assist you.

CCGS offers workshops, help sessions, and classes on genealogical topics. Watch for details on our website, in the local newspapers and flyers in the library.

The Genealogical Society meets monthly (except for July and August) on the third Wednesday. We offer monthly programs, special interest group gatherings, and the opportunity to meet other genealogists. Meeting time and location are posted on the "About our Society" page. Members receive our monthly newsletter, the Geneagram, which contains genealogical tips and articles, Society events, and member information.

We invite you to join our Society or at least attend one of our meetings as a guest. Please stop by the library and meet our volunteers, sign up for our free classes, visit our website often, and tell your friends about our group.

With sincere regards,

President

Operating Year: 2009 - 2010

Officers

President:	Barbara A. Fleshman
Vice President:	Matt Felber
Secretary:	Anne B. Chapman
Treasurer:	Barbara Kratz
Past President:	Lawrence Hurley

Directors

Education:	Lynne Kitchens
Genealogist:	Vacant
Library:	James Maloney Jr.
Membership:	Janith K. Masteryanni
Public Relations:	Trefton A. Soucy
Ways and Means:	Endwell (Andy) Buell
Web Liaison:	Joanne Ryder

Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of our Society is to create, preserve, and maintain a viable organization in the Charlotte County area through which the membership:

provides, promotes, and advances genealogical research, education, and data recording;
offers assistance, advice, and counsel to individuals seeking to research their family histories;
fosters an environment of support, cooperation, and fellowship for persons involved in such endeavors; and
acquires, collects, and provides genealogical and historical information to libraries and archives.