(a) To promote and encourage the public study of family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to the County of Dorset.

(b) To promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.

In furtherance of the above objects but not further or otherwise the Society shall have the following powers:

(i) To hold lectures and discussions and organise research visits for Society members and interested members of the general public.

(ii) To hold and maintain a library of printed and other works primarily for use of Society members and members of the general public.

(iii) To preserve and transcribe or publish original source materials including documents and monumental inscriptions.

(iv) To pursue collaborative actions with similar societies and with established supportive bodies such as churches, libraries, records offices and educational institutions.

(v) To support the activities of the Federation of Family History Societies in its pursuit of these and similar objectives.

(vi) To set up constituent groups in appropriate catchment areas.

The Society is administered by an Executive Committee and Officers:

President – David Gynes Vice President – June Clist

The current members of the Executive Committee are:

Chairman – Richard Whiting, Secretary – Lorraine Squires, Treasurer – Chris Chuck

Committee members:

Linda Adams, Shirley Robinson, Debbie Winter, Sheila Davis, Richard Yates, Sue Redfearn, Cathy Stokes

In addition, the following Officers have been appointed:

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