Purposes

Purposes of the International Genealogical and Historical College (IGHC)

The purposes of the International Genealogical and Historical College (IGHC) shall include the following: 

1. Scholarly Repositories and Records    

• Maintain a permanent repository of International Pedigrees of members. 
• Maintain a permanent repository of International Coats of Arms of members.
• Preserve and archive all official IGHC publications and records. 

2. Publications and Communications

• Maintain an official IGHC website. 
• Publish a biannual Membership Directory. 
• Publish a Quarterly Newsletter and maintain a permanent archive of all newsletters. 
• Solicit, review, and publish genealogical and historical articles. 
• Produce and publish genealogical and historical podcasts. 
• Publish an Annual Yearbook, including:

• Photographs and summaries of College activities 
• Officers and their contact information 
• Hall of Fame honorees, Founder’s Medal recipients, and other awardees 
• Calendar of events 
• By-Laws 
• Blank Membership Application 
• Hall of Fame Nomination Form 
• Governor General’s Annual Report

3. Governance and Transparency

• Publish and maintain a current list of Officers and their contact information. 
• Publish official reports, governing documents, and forms relevant to College operations.

4. Recognition and Honors

• Confer annual awards at the Annual Meeting, including: 

• Founding Fellows (first year only) 
• Noble Fellows 
• Royal Fellows 
• Hall of Fame Inductees 
• Founder’s Medal recipients

5. Education, Fellowship, and Outreach

• Conduct quarterly Zoom meetings featuring distinguished and engaging speakers. 
• Promote fellowship, collegiality, and social interaction among members. 
• Encourage international collaboration in genealogical and historical research.