RI Genealogical Society 50th Anniversary Dinner - Come Home to Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Genealogical Society 50th Anniversary Dinner will be held in the Newport Room.

This event will be live and in-person only.

Suggested attire for this event is Business Dress

Please also register for our RIGS 50th Anniversary - Come Home to Rhode Island All Day Conference on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 8 am - 4 pm.

Early Bird and full price Member tickets prices are available for registered RIGS members only. Non-members are encouraged to join RIGS to receive the member price. Members who wish to bring a spouse or one other household resident at the member rate can change to a dual membership for an additional $12.50/year. You must update or join RIGS prior to purchasing tickets. Single and Dual memberships are available on our website. https://rigensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=13

We invite you to participate in supporting our RIGS 50th Anniversary All-Day Conference - Come Home to Rhode Island, on June 14, 2025, by choosing one of our sponsorship levels. by choosing one of our sponsorship levels. A portion of the sponsorships are tax deductible. Please visit our Sponsorship page for more information:

Heritage Partner Media Sponsor· Logo prominently displayed at all events throughout the anniversary year and in our 50th anniversary PR· Special recognition during the opening remarks at the Anniversary Dinner and Conference June 13-14, 2025
· Full-page ad in 2 issues of the RIGS Reporter newsletter
· 6 live stream or in-person tickets to the Cnniversary Conference
· Feature article in the society newsletter· Exclusive opportunity to sponsor a keynote session or workshop in 2025/2026.
· Featured post on the RIGS Facebook Page
Lineage Leader · Logo displayed at the 50th Anniversary Dinner and Conference and mentioned in our 50th anniversary PR
· One half-page ad in the RIGS Reporter newsletter
· 4 live stream or in-person tickets to the anniversary conference
· Opportunity to sponsor a specific session or speaker in 2025/2026.
· Featured post on the RIGS Facebook Page
Roots Advocate · Logo displayed at selected events during the anniversary year
· One quarter-page ad in the RIGS Reporter newsletter
· 2 live stream or in-person tickets to the conference
· Mention in the one society newsletter
· Featured post on the RIGS Facebook Page
Genealogy Guardian $300
· Logo displayed at selected events during the 50th Anniversary Dinner and Conference
· One eighth-page ad in the RIGS Reporter newsletter
· 1 live stream or in-person ticket to the conference
Legacy Benefactor (In-Kind Sponsor/Raffle)
· Mention in one society newsletter
· Acknowledged at the anniversary conference
Ancestor’s Circle: Custom Sponsorship Packages
All the benefits of the Heritage Partner level of sponsorship plus one of the following:
· Sponsorship of a RIGS Preservation Grant in 2025/2026· Sponsorship of the society's signature publication Gleanings for 2025. Your support will not only enhance our ability to celebrate and preserve Rhode Island's genealogical heritage but also connect your brand with a community deeply engaged in historical preservation and education.

Our dinner speakers will be:

Lauren Fogarty, M.A. serves as Program Coordinator for the Rhode Island Semiquincentennial Commission (RI250), leading efforts to commemorate Rhode Island’s role in the American Revolutionthrough public programs, civic engagement, and heritage tourism. She collaborates withgovernment agencies and community partners to connect the state’s historical legacy withpresent-day education and public outreach. With a background in Political Science andInternational Relations, Lauren is dedicated to fostering informed, engaged communitiesthrough impactful programming and strategic initiatives.

Ashley Selima, MLIS, MPA, CA serves as Director of State Archives & Public Records Administrationfor the state of Rhode Island and works with agencies and stakeholders throughout the state to ensure propercare and management of public records for their entire lifecycle. She is passionate about universal access to information and positive user experience in discovery of historic collections. She leads the State Archives Division in planning, coordinating, and connecting with the community through public events, assistance, and outreach.

Info: Discover how the RI Department of State, State Archives and RI250, enhances accessibility and engagement with Rhode Island's rich history. Through collaborative efforts, learn how these two offices connect to create improved visitor experiences and access to historical records to foster a deeper connection to the state's heritage through resources, events, and programs. Join us to explore services from genealogy to historic commemorations.

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