2024 Annual Campaign
Meet Tom Jones and Karen Mauer Jones, 2024 Annual Campaign Co-Chairs
“We’re so proud to support NGS, which has helped us and so many others to advance their knowledge of genealogical research. We have been members for a combined total of seventy-eight years. One or both of us have served the organization as co-editor of NGSQ and member of its editorial board since that time. We have also authored articles and have been field reviewers of NGSQ submissions, presenters at many NGS conferences, and judge of the Family History Writing Contest. We give to NGS to support its conferences, education programs, and publications and are thrilled to see NGS doing so much for genealogists.” Tom Jones & Karen Mauer Jones
Tom Jones and Karen Mauer Jones are the honorary co-chairs of the National Genealogical Society’s 2024 Annual Campaign. Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGG, FASG, FNGS, FUGA, served as co-editor of NGSQ (2003–2018) and is a past board member of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). A former trustee and president of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), he has coordinated and served as an instructor at GRIP Genealogy Institute, the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), and Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). He has presented at national and international conferences as well as seminars and workshops. He is the author of two textbooks that have become standards of best practices for family history, Mastering Genealogical Proof and Mastering Genealogical Documentation. He also authored chapters in Professional Genealogy and Advanced Genetic Genealogy. Karen Mauer Jones, CG, FGBS, FUGA, is a fellow of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) and former editor of The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (2011-2017). She has served on the NYG&B Family History Advisory Committee (formerly the Education Committee) since 2011. A fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association, she has coordinated institute courses at SLIG, GRIP, and IGHR. She also has lectured at national, state, regional, and local conferences. Previously, Jones served as Regional Vice President and Director on the board of the APG and served in many capacities on the board of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, which merged with NGS in 2020. An author and professional genealogist, she holds an MA from the Cooperstown Graduate Program in History Museum Studies (State University of New York, Oneonta).
Every family has a story, and every story has the potential to spark a revelation, evoke deep emotions, and forge connections that span generations. These are not merely stories of the past but pathways to better understanding ourselves. The National Genealogical Society is at the heart of this journey, working tirelessly to ensure our family histories remain intact, vibrant, and accessible.
But these endeavors need your support.
By contributing during the 2024 Annual Campaign, you’re not just donating; you’re securing a legacy, ensuring every narrative finds its voice and continues to inspire future generations. Whether it’s a name, a date, or a long-lost ancestor, a breakthrough awaits around every corner. And together, we can make these revelations possible for more people, profoundly impacting families and communities for centuries to come.
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