Membership
Three Types of Membership
Regular Members
Regular Members, are persons 18 years and older who have an approved application by the Historian General in Plymouth. These members pay yearly dues to stay active in the Mayflower Society.
Junior Members
Junior Members, are persons who are under 18 years old and who are sponsored by a blood member of their family who is currently a member in the Mayflower Society. Junior members can retain their membership until age 25, or can become a Regular Member at age 18 years by having their own application approved by the Historian General in Plymouth and by paying the applicable dues and fee’s to the Minnesota Society.
Life Members
Life Members, are persons who are 18 years of age or older who have an approved application by the Historian General in Plymouth. They pay a one time fee listed on table below to the Minnesota Society, and no yearly dues are collected. Life Memberships are not transferable from one State Society to another State Society. Regular Membership are transferable for a fee of $35.
Life Membership Fees
- 18-34 years $1000
- 35-54 years $ 750
- 55-74 years $ 600
- 75 and up $ 500
We encourage our members to enroll their children and grandchildren as Junior Members. A one time fee of $35 is required for Junior Membership. At age 18 to 25 years, Junior Members are retired and encouraged to join as regular or life members.
Junior Membership
A family member may sponsor for Junior Membership any individual under 18 years who is of the same family lineage bloodline as the sponsor and has proven lineage. An application form may be obtained by the Junior Membership Chair, Kenneth Veness see contact page. The completed form is to be accompanied by a one time fee of $35 and a copy of the Junior Members long form birth certificate. Junior memberships expire at age 25, but Junior Members can apply for Regular Membership at age 18.
Transfers
If you should move out of state, your membership can easily be transferred to your new state. First, notify the Minnesota State Historian of your wishes and new address. The Minnesota Historian will establish that your dues are up to date and send a copy of your lineage papers and “letter of good standing” to the receiving State Historian. There is a $35 fee to transfer. This will allow you to meet new people with ease in your new community.
Supplementals
Supplemental applications are prepared in the same manner as originals and are to be submitted one at a time, waiting until one supplemental has been approved before submitting another one for that member. Exceptions are the following families, Howland, Tilley, Hurst; Alden and Mullins; Hopkins and Fisher; and Allerton and Norris.
Gift Memberships
Gift memberships should be given when the application is ready to be signed by the applicant. No unsigned application will be accepted by the Historian General’s office. If the gift membership is for a child under age 18 a parent or legal guardian must sign the application to attest that they have seen the Disclaimer.
