Reminder - Members! Show Your Wakecogen Colors! Grab a Member Name Tag by September 15..

Members, purchase by September 15!

You may have seen several of us “older” members wearing our WCGS name tags at genealogical events. We ordered them pre-COVID when we only had in-person meetings.

We are once again taking orders for name tags! Any member may order a WCGS name tag. We will take orders until September 15.

The name tag has your name and “Wake County Genealogical Society”. Lettering is white on a dark blue background. Name tags are $15. Specify either a magnet back or a pin back. Clearly write your name for the tag.

Order by Sept. 15. Pay by Check or Paypal

You can pick them up at any in-person WCGS event in October through December. Or you can ask us to mail your name tag for an additional $6 for postage and padded envelope.

Payment is required before we place the order on September 15th.

Payment by Check or Paypal:

Mail a check made out to Wake County Genealogical Society and send it to

Barbara McGeachy

3602 Burwell Rollins Circle

Raleigh, NC 27612

Or on PayPal, send the money to Wake County Genealogical Society Inc.

Any questions? Email President(at)WakeCoGen.org

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