Soule Kindred Committees

Do you have talents and skills that are not currently being used to their fullest?  Do you want to do something satisfying and of great service for future generations?  Then you might want to consider becoming a Soule Kindred volunteer by joining one of the following committees:

The Membership Committee is responsible for recruiting new members, membership renewals, oversight of the membership database, tracking membership trends, coordinating online membership information, providing updated lists for mailing labels, and publishing the Membership Directory.

Those of you with expertise in writing, editing, proofreading, layout, copyright law, etc. may be attracted to the Publication Committee.  The Publication Committee oversees the development, content, production and distribution of the quarterly Soule Kindred Newsletter, the annual Membership Directory and other publications that may be created.

The Research Committee is responsible for the initiation, coordination, and supervision of research projects relating to the knowledge and understanding of Colonial American History, the Pilgrims, Plymouth Colony, and Mayflower passenger George Soule, his wife, Mary Becket, and their descendants, including DNA research.  Those of you with interest or expertise in research may want to be involved with this committee.  Results of research projects will be made available in Soule Kindred publications.

Are you excited to meet your Soule cousins?  Do you like to plan events?  Then maybe the Reunion/Education Committee is the place for you.  The Reunion/Education Committee is responsible for helping to identify future reunion locales, assisting reunion hosts, and promoting educational programs at the reunions that reflect the mission of Soule Kindred.

The Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to descendants of George and Mary (Becket) Soule.  The Committee members review applications and award the scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000 each.  In 2012 the Scholarship Committee will be updating the scholarship program.

The mission of the Soule Family Tree Project (SFTP) in 2010 is to assist Soule Kindred members as they attempt to determine their lineage back to Pilgrim George Soule.  Committee members will also provide guidance to members wishing to apply to the Mayflower Society, the Daughters of the American Revolution and other hereditary organizations. They use resources readily available to conduct their research but do not provide detailed documentation.

The Web Communications Committee is responsible for the ongoing development, expansion, maintenance and security of the Soule Kindred website (soulekindred.org).  This may be the committee for you if you enjoy web development and maintenance and/or social media (e.g., blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and would like to use your expertise to improve Soule Kindred’s public presence through its website.

For more information or to volunteer, contact us at volunteer@soulekindred.org