Groveland Genealogy CHAT Group Mission Statement:

- Promote genealogical research and share resources for the Southern Tuolumne County residents.
- Maintain and collect histories of Southern Tuolumne County families.

Some of the most recent activities of the CHAT group include: 1) entering records of the 3rd & 4th District Judicial Court into the HRC database; 2) researching burials at the Divide Cemetery (abt 900); 3) linking Divide Cemetery grave marker photographs to the HRC database; 4) updating burial records of the Mt. Carmel Cemetery; 5) locating obituaries and/or brief biographies of each burial "south of the river" and entering them into the HRC database; 6) presenting Beginning Genealogical and Historical research workshops to various groups in the community (PML Computer Users Group and Soroptimist International of Groveland).

CHAT meetings are held on the 4th Friday of each month January through October and each consists of a discussion (generally led by a member of the group) on a specific topic of genealogical interest. On occasion, arrangements are made to car pool to various classes and workshops in the surrounding area.

There is a wide range of expertise among the group (from beginners to those with 40+ years of research experience. We even have a 'certified' genealogist (Bonnie Stevens). There are currently 17 active members and 10-12 can be expected to be in attendance at any meeting. Annual dues are $10 per individual or $12 per family. Membership in Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society (STCHS) is encouraged but not mandatory. Guests are always welcome.