The goals of the Association are to:

• Preserve all types of early records.
• Encourage genealogical and historical research.
• Purchase genealogical books and materials to be donated to the Johnson City Public Library.
• Encourage persons researching the same family lines by maintaining query and surname sections in the Bulletin.
• Compile two issues of the Bulletin each year for subscribing members.
• Maintain an active exchange program with other genealogical associations.
• Provide informative programs at monthly meetings.