WVGS membership includes the monthly WVGS Newsletter, four email copies of the Society’s quarterly ‘Beaver Briefs’ publication, and online access to the Member's page which includes meeting minutes, previous newsletters, all Beaver Briefs editions (in color where available) - with master TOC list and compiled Surname index, DNA Tips, a number of other society's Exchange Publications, and more...

Dues for 2025 individual membership will be $30.00, and $40.00 for a Family. A printable PDF version of the 2025 Membership Form is available below.

Life membership ia also available, for individuals only. See our Life Membership Brochure for more information. A one-time payment for Life Membership is $250 if under age 70 or $200 if age 70 or over.

A mailed B&W printed version of the quarterly ‘Beaver Briefs’ publication is availble to members for an additional annual cost of $15 (to cover postage), or $20 for non-members.

Click the link below to access the 2006 Membership form which you can download, fill in, and then print to submit with your payment. The information fields don’t show up in the website image, but they will be highlighted when you open the copy you download. Please check the appropriate New/Renew box at the top of the form, and indicate your preferences regarding what information you are willing to share in the online WVGS membership list located on the Member’s page. Your Membership fee is automatically calculated for you based on your membership type selections.
The WVGS has compiled information that can be used to assist our members in locating specific areas of helpfull expertise available within the society. This information has been placed on our [Member Page] with links to other members provided initially through a contact manager; no individual contact information will be posted on the [Member Page]. Direct communication will be available as an option to the two interested parties.