History and Activities
The Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies (CCGS) was established in 1980 as a non-profit organization to facilitate cooperation among heritage-related organizations. In 1998, the Council proudly served as the host for the National Genealogical Society's Conference in the States.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies (CCGS) addresses the needs and interests of the Colorado genealogical community through cooperation among, and support of, member organizations.
The Council goals are to:
- Encourage the formation of, and membership in, organizations interested in genealogy and history;
- Promote the collection, preservation and dissemination of genealogical knowledge and information;
- Inform member organizations of projects and activities of mutual interest to avoid duplication of efforts;
- Uphold genealogical standards by disseminating information about ethical practices to member organizations;
- Keep member organizations informed of current legislation and agency projects regarding access and preservation of records;
- Assist and encourage member societies in their operation.
Activities
The Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies, as a networking organization of many Colorado genealogical and heritage groups, meets quarterly to exchange ideas and plan cooperative activities. Established activities are:
Membership
Although membership is generally through a member society, individual membership in the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies is available as a non-voting Associate.
Here is a membership form. [PDF]
CCGS offers no research services nor does it maintain a library.
Benefits of Genealogical Societies
- IF . . . you are just becoming interested in tracing your family ancestry and are overwhelmed about how to begin ...
- IF . . . you are new to Colorado and your community and are interested in pursuing research ...
- IF . . . you want to save the time, money, and frustration often associated with familiarizing yourself with a state's numerous libraries, archives and repositories ...
- IF . . . you seek motivation and direction in your research ...
- THEN . . . the Council encourages you to join one of the genealogical societies in Colorado, of which most are Council members. These societies serve their communities by:
- meeting with and bringing together people who share a common interest in genealogy; providing "how-to" classes and workshops;
- offering prominent knowledgeable local and national speakers and programs;
- keeping membership informed on local and national news, methodology, resources and events;
- locating, indexing, publishing, and preserving public and private genealogical records specific to the county or geographic area they serve or the ethnic group they represent.
For additional information about the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies and its programs and services, please contact the Council at P.O. Box 40270, Denver CO 80204-0270.
Council is a member of the Federation of Genealogical Societies