Ways You Can Support Our Family Organization
The Phineas Wolcott Cook Family Organization depends on the generous contributions of family members to preserve our heritage, maintain our website, publish newsletters, and organize family reunions. Here are several ways you can help:
1. Financial Contributions
Your financial support helps us maintain this website, publish our family newsletter, preserve historical documents, and organize family gatherings. All contributions are used solely for family organization activities.
- Annual Membership: $10 per year
- Lifetime Membership: $100 one-time payment
- Donations: Any amount to support specific projects
Visit our Store page to make a contribution or renew your membership.
2. Share Your Family Stories
Do you have stories, photos, or documents related to the Cook family? We're always looking to expand our collection of family histories and memories.
- Submit family photos with dates and names identified
- Share personal memories and stories about family members
- Contribute historical documents, letters, or journals
- Help identify people in old family photographs
3. Genealogy Research
Help us maintain and expand our family tree by:
- Updating your family information in our database
- Researching and documenting family lines
- Verifying existing genealogical information
- Contributing to temple work for our ancestors
Visit our Family Tree page to access our interactive genealogy database.
4. Volunteer Your Time and Talents
The organization needs volunteers with various skills:
- Newsletter Content: Write articles, conduct interviews, or edit content
- Website Management: Help maintain and improve this website
- Event Planning: Assist with Cook-o-Rama and other family gatherings
- Social Media: Help manage our Facebook, Instagram, and other social accounts
- Graphic Design: Create materials for newsletters and events
- Photography: Document family events and gatherings
5. Attend Family Events
Your presence at family gatherings strengthens our connections:
- Attend Cook-o-Rama (our annual family reunion)
- Participate in regional family gatherings
- Join online meetings and video calls
- Help organize local family activities
Learn more about upcoming events on our Cook-o-Rama page.
6. Spread the Word
Help us reach more family members:
- Share our website and social media with family members
- Encourage relatives to join the organization
- Help us find "lost" family members who may not know about the organization
- Forward our newsletters to interested family members
Contact Us
If you'd like to volunteer or have questions about how you can help, please contact us. We'd love to hear from you!
Every Contribution Matters
Whether you contribute financially, share your time and talents, or simply stay connected with family, every bit helps preserve our family heritage for future generations. Thank you for being part of the Phineas Wolcott Cook Family Organization!
