To be eligible to purchase this beautiful Volunteer Genealogist pin, a member must:
Complete Genealogy Education Program (GEP) course 1, 2, and 3 and at least one of the following optional requirements:
- Assist other members with the successful resolution of at least five (5) supplemental AIRs (none being her own). Each supplemental must resolve with the determination of “verified”, and a completed AIRs resolution form must be submitted to the national chair, or,
- Serve on a State Application Team (SAT) and review 25 supplemental applications prior to submission (none being her own), verified with no more than one AIR letter. New bars will be earned on completion of each 25 supplemental applications reviewed, or,
- Serve on a State Application Team (SAT) and complete 20 new member applications with no more than one AIR letter. New bars earned on completion of each additional 20 new member applications. {This optional qualification #3 will expire March 6, 2024}. Required forms for all the above must be submitted to the national chair for approval. This replaces rule EC 36, October 5, 2007.
Approval is required to purchase.
This pin may only be worn by DAR members on the official Insignia ribbon according to the most current "Placement of DAR Insignia and Pins on Official Ribbon" document found on the Insignia Committee webpage.
This gold-filled pin measures 1" x 1".
Standard Bars may be purchased to add to this pin upon the completion of required additional minimum qualified applications.
For more information about becoming a Volunteer Genealogist or to learn more about the minimum requirements, please visit the Volunteer Genealogists Committee webpage.
