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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> | *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. | ||