Membership
Dear Glückstal Colonies Descendant:
This is an invitation to join or renew your membership with the Glückstal Colonies Research Association.
We sincerely hope that you will join with us in seeking out the origins of our forefathers in Germany. What we would like from you is
Your pedigree and family group charts telling who your ancestors were and where they were located.
A statement as to what, where and when you have already researched.
An indication as to some research you would be willing to undertake and share with the rest of us.
There is a $20 USD annual fee for membership payable through PayPal or by check. You will receive via email two newsletters per year averaging 64 pages of research data.
The option of receiving the newsletters in print via postal mail is available at a cost of $40 USD annual fee. This option is available only to U.S. residents. All members are encouraged to opt for the electronic mode of delivery over the postal method.
If you would care to join this exciting project, please
New Members, fill out this application form.
Renewing Members, you do not need to fill out the form unless your contact information has changed or you want to volunteer for GCRA.
All Members, pay your dues by clicking on the appropriate PayPal button below, or by sending a check for for $20 or $40 USD to this address: Peter Schmidt, GCRA Treasurer, P.O. Box 313, Eureka, SD 57437
A donation to the Glückstal Colonies Research Association is greatly appreciated. It will help with ongoing research and documentation of the Glückstal colonies. This includes coordination the efforts of individuals researching descendants of the Glückstal colonies and locating, gathering, and organizing access all sources pertaining to researching descendants of the Glückstal, Neudorf, Bergdorf, Kassel, and their daughter colonies. Please use the donate button below.
Memberships also make great gifts to family members and friends.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Glückstal Colonies Research Association! You are on your way to learning more about your Germans from Russia Heritage and your Glückstal Colonies families.
Sincerely yours,
Glückstal Colonies Research Association Steering Committee
Page last updated 9 February 2025