WHY JOIN?
Your family is important to you & you’ve spent a lot of time learning about your family tree. We know accuracy is important, and there are contradicting trees and information out there. We serve as a reliable source to support members efforts.
Here are some of the benefits and privileges of joining the OFA:
- Ability to elect board members
- Attend the Biennial meetings to hear family tree updates and what the OFA board has achieved and plans for the future
- Attend the Biennial Ostrander Reunion
- Unlimited access to our private online genealogical database
- Seek help from our genealogical team
- Be part of the Ostrander DNA project through FamilyTreeDNA utilizing the Big Y-700 test (confirming your roots to Pieter Pietersen Ostrander)
- Receive and submit articles for the OFA quarterly Journal
- Network and connect with cousins and others interested in Dutch ancestry
- View videos or articles through the OFA website (new)
- Receive notifications on the Ostrander happenings and events
- Opportunities to volunteer for committees including being a member of the board
MEMBER BENEFITS
Family Reunions
A family reunion is held every two years; the next reunion is planned for 2024.
We also support groups who want to host regional or local family reunions with materials like our family history brochure at cost.
Newsletter & Special Publications
The OFA Newsletter
Published three times a year: February, June and October. Mailed to your door, the old fashioned way. This publication is a mix of articles from both past and present. Interesting stories from the past and new discoveries. Members are encouraged to submit articles or even tidbits that would be of interest to the family. Click on the image to view a sample Newsletter.
Ostrander Surname Project
For those who are interested in Genetic Genealogy, we've got a community here to help you along. Click on the image to view our surname project at FTDNA.
HOW TO JOIN?
We use a membership management program called Wild Apricot that allows you to pay for your membership online.
You also have the option to complete a form and mail a check the old fashioned way. Annual dues are $20.00 (USD) per year.
Canadians may pay in US$ using online payment with a credit card, using a US$ checking account,
or by adjusting for the exchange rate when paying with C$ checks.
Option 1: Pay Online
Click the button above to register directly through our Wild Apricot membership management system.
Option 2: Pay by Check and Mail
*Please make the check payable to: The Ostrander Family Association.
Please print and complete the Membership Application and mail it to the address noted on the form.