June 2025

Dear Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) Members and Supporters,

On behalf of RVGS, I would like to thank you for your support in exceeding our annual fund goal in 2024.  With your donations we have been able to maintain our subscription research websites, including providing remote access to many of them, and improve our audio/visual equipment enabling us to offer quality hybrid classes and meetings. In 2024 we added 18 sections of shelving in order to continue expanding the library collections. These improvements increase our ability to fulfill our mission to inspire interest in genealogy, educate the public, and maintain a sustainable library.

Our 2025 Annual Fund goal this year is $25,000. This, along with the increase of membership dues, allows us to continue the operation of the library. Membership dues only cover about a third of our financial needs.  

This year we have the same challenges everyone has: inflation, which mainly affects the cost of utilities and online website subscriptions. In addition, our computers need to be upgraded to Windows 11, which may involve replacing older computers that will not support Windows 11.

Your generous and faithful participation in our society is vital.  Contributions can be made in three ways.  You can:

1. Return the donation slip on the letter you received in the mail with your check in the envelope provided.
2. Click the Donate button at the top of the page to donate online with a credit/debit card or PayPal account.
3. Drop off a donation at the library at 3405 South Pacific Hwy, Medford, during library open hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM.

All donations are tax deductible as RVGS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, #93-0684590. If you take Required Minimum Distributions, you can donate all or any part of the distribution directly; send your request to the administrator of your fund. In addition, if you donate a matching amount to the Oregon Cultural Trust, you can receive a tax credit for the ENTIRE amount of your donation (maximum $1,000 for a couple; $500 single). Just go to www.culturaltrust.org/donate for more details.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you so very much for your donation.

Anne Billeter
RVGS President