activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 3
- Host Membership Meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsHosts two general membership meetings annually for members, prospective members, and guests, which include luncheons and presentations.
- Publish NewsletterPublishes the Arizona Society newsletter, the Mayflower Log, twice a year, which includes historical articles and society news.
- Support Junior Members and Friends Youth Membership ProgramsProvides Junior Membership Certificates, annual birthday cards, and November historical mailings to junior members and Junior Friends. It also waives processing fees and first year's dues for junior members transitioning to adult membership before age 19.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Genealogical verification with evolving documentation standards genealogical_verification_processEnsures lineage authenticity by requiring applicants to meet current General Society standards for documenting descent, including updating prior approvals with additional vital records as needed.
- Hereditary membership model to preserve Mayflower legacy hereditary_society_modelUnites documented descendants of Mayflower passengers through a lineage-based membership structure, reinforcing historical continuity and shared identity grounded in genealogical verification standards set by the General Society.
- Membership dues funding model membership_dues_modelOperates through an annual membership dues system, with billing cycles in December, to sustain organizational activities and infrastructure.
- Youth inclusion through lineage-based and family-based pathways lineage-based_youth_membershipEngages younger generations by offering lineal junior membership for under-18 descendants and inclusive non-lineage Junior Friends membership for adopted and stepchildren, supporting family-wide participation.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
General Society Mayflower Quarterly
A magazine provided to members with current information and views on Pilgrim history from the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.
Junior Friends of the Arizona Mayflower Society
Offers a special category for adopted and step-children of adult members, providing a certificate, birthday cards, and Mayflower history mailings without requiring lineage documentation.
Junior Membership
Provides membership for individuals under 18 with prima facie proven lineage to a Mayflower passenger, offering a certificate, birthday cards, and Mayflower history mailings.
Mayflower Log
A newsletter published twice a year for members, providing historical articles and society news.
relationships · 74
who they work with
- Alabama Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Alden Kindred of America Partner — Listed as a Family Society of Mayflower Ancestors.
- American Ancestors Partner — Listed as a site of interest.
- California Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Canada Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Chilton’s Children Partner — Listed as a Family Society of Mayflower Ancestors.
- Colorado Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Connecticut Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- D.C. Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Delaware Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Europe Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Florida Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- General Society of Mayflower Descendants Network — The Arizona Society is part of a federation of 52 regional societies under the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.
- General Society of Mayflower Descendants Partner — Adheres to the standards prescribed by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants for documenting lineal descent for membership eligibility.
- General Society of Mayflower Descendants Partner — Hosts Governor General Lisa Pennington from the General Society of Mayflower Descendants as a keynote speaker at its annual meeting.
- Georgia Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Idaho Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Illinois Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Indiana Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Iowa Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Kansas Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Kentucky Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Louisiana Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Maine Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Maryland Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Massachusetts Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Michigan Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Minnesota Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Missouri Mayflower Society Partner — Listed as a Mayflower Member Society.
- Myles Standish Society Partner — Listed as a Family Society of Mayflower Ancestors.
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