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*What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society? | *What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society? | ||
*Networking with other researchers at meetings and the Annual Seminar. | *Networking with other researchers at meetings and the Annual Seminar. | ||
*What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members? | *What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members? | ||
*Non members have use of the PGSM website which contains pertinent information to Polish research and are always welcome to attend regular monthly meetings and seminars. | *Non members have use of the PGSM website which contains pertinent information to Polish research and are always welcome to attend regular monthly meetings and seminars. | ||
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*The Society was founded in June, 1978 in Hamtramck, Michigan. Its first workshop was held in the Explorer Room of the Detroit Public Library a few months later. Eventually the newsletter turned into the Society's journal, first called <u>The Eaglet</u> and later renamed the <u>Polish Eaglet</u>. | *The Society was founded in June, 1978 in Hamtramck, Michigan. Its first workshop was held in the Explorer Room of the Detroit Public Library a few months later. Eventually the newsletter turned into the Society's journal, first called <u>The Eaglet</u> and later renamed the <u>Polish Eaglet</u>. | ||
*In 2008, PGSM celebrated its 30th anniversary with a dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy Michigan. | *In 2008, PGSM celebrated its 30th anniversary with a dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy Michigan. | ||
*In 2013, PGSM celebrates its 35th anniversary with a research seminar and dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy Michigan. <br> | |||
*The Society has two awards as a means of thanking those who contribute to the genealogical community. The Reymont Award is given to members who have demonstrated a committment to preserving Polish genealogy and its history. The Dziękuję Award is given to members or non-members for their efforts in developing projects related to Polish research and history. | *The Society has two awards as a means of thanking those who contribute to the genealogical community. The Reymont Award is given to members who have demonstrated a committment to preserving Polish genealogy and its history. The Dziękuję Award is given to members or non-members for their efforts in developing projects related to Polish research and history. | ||
*The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan is a member society of the United Polish Genealogical Societies which meets biennially in Salt Lake City. | *The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan is a member society of the United Polish Genealogical Societies which meets biennially in Salt Lake City. | ||
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== Society Projects == | == Society Projects == | ||
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=== Current Projects === | === Current Projects === | ||
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=== FamilySearch Wiki Projects === | === FamilySearch Wiki Projects === | ||
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=== FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions === | === FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions === | ||
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=== Past Projects === | === Past Projects === | ||
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== Blog == | == Blog == | ||
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== Website and Facebook == | == Website and Facebook == | ||
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== Journal/Publications == | == Journal/Publications == | ||
*The <u>Polish Eaglet</u> (published 3x/year, Spring, Summer, Fall editions) | *The <u>Polish Eaglet</u> (published 3x/year, Spring, Summer, Fall editions) | ||
*Back issues, also available on a DVD, may be purchased from the Society: [http://www.pgsm.org/sales.htm http://www.pgsm.org/sales.htm] | *Back issues, also available on a DVD, may be purchased from the Society: [http://www.pgsm.org/sales.htm http://www.pgsm.org/sales.htm] | ||
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=== Workshops === | === Workshops === | ||
*Annual Seminar during Polish History Month.<br> | *Annual Seminar during Polish History Month.<br> | ||
*Celebrating our 35th year. | *Celebrating our 35th year. | ||
*Saturday, October 19, 2013. | *Saturday, October 19, 2013. | ||
*Registration begin at 8:30 a.m. | *Registration begin at 8:30 a.m. | ||
*Continental breakfast and full dinner included. | *Continental breakfast and full dinner included. | ||
*American Polish Cultural Center, Troy, Michigan. | *American Polish Cultural Center, Troy, Michigan. | ||
*Keynote speaker is Ceil Wendt Jensen CG and Kris Rzepczynski, Senior Archivist, Michigan Archives. | *Keynote speaker is Ceil Wendt Jensen CG and Kris Rzepczynski, Senior Archivist, Michigan Archives. | ||
*Details are on the PGSM website: http://www.pgsm.org/seminarfeatured.htm | *Details are on the PGSM website: http://www.pgsm.org/seminarfeatured.htm | ||
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'''How can I attend meetings? Where are they held?''' | '''How can I attend meetings? Where are they held?''' | ||
The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan meets in various locations, usually libraries, around the Detroit metro area on the third Saturday of each month except December, January, February, July and August, unless otherwise noted on the website. The general membership meetings are held from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Our website [http://www.pgsm.org http://www.pgsm.org] lists the meeting locations and specifics about each meeting. Meetings are open to the public. | The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan meets in various locations, usually libraries, around the Detroit metro area on the third Saturday of each month except December, January, February, July and August, unless otherwise noted on the website. The general membership meetings are held from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Our website [http://www.pgsm.org http://www.pgsm.org] lists the meeting locations and specifics about each meeting. Meetings are open to the public. | ||
== Nearby or Alternate Repositories == | == Nearby or Alternate Repositories == | ||