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KVGS is fully supported by various volunteers.  Members assist in research projects, present programs, and serve on the society’s board and committees.  Volunteers are always welcome!  If you would like to volunteer, serve on the board or a committee, please email [[info@mikvgs.org]].
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'''Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society'''     
 
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society serves family historians who live in or are interested in the Kalamazoo River Valley in southwest Michigan. While we share a common interest in genealogy, the research areas of our members range from local to international.    


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== Benefits  ==
== Benefits  ==
'''Learn'''
Membership to Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (KVGS) is open to anyone interested in genealogy and the mission of KVGS.  The membership year is July 1 through June 30.
* Attend monthly skills sessions and general meetings to learn new and innovative ways to continue your genealogical research and improve your skills.  General meetings are the 3rd Monday of every month from September to June, with the exception of December. General Meeting and program are hybrid.  
 
'''Network'''
Membership fees
* Spend time with other genealogists to share ideas, learn new technology skills and create a community for the preservation of your genealogy and the history of Kalamazoo Valley. Contact members researching your surnames by using the Surname Research tab on our webpage. [[www:mikvgs.org]]. Contact others researching shared surnames.  Post your own surnames by joining KVGS.
 
'''The Heritage'''
$14.00        Individual/Household/Library
*Gain access to The Heritage newsletter, published monthly from September to June, with the exception of December, to learn new skills, receive updates on upcoming meetings/educational programs, hear about the webinars at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center at WMU, and locate other genealogical events in the area.
 
'''Mikvgs.org'''
$25.00        Contributor
*Access to upcoming events.  Member-only access includes back issues of the newsletter, recordings of past general meetings and skill sessions.
 
$50.00        Patron
 
$100.00      Benefactor
 
$10.00        Fee For Printed Newsletter
 
== History of the society  ==
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society was organized in 1958.  Over the years, KVGS has taught genealogy classes, created an index to the US Census of Kalamazoo County, transcribed death indexes and other archival material, and continues to volunteer at the Kalamazoo Clerk’s office.  Each year, trips to the Allen County Public Library and Washington DC are offered. 
 
== Society Officers  ==
 
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== Society Projects  ==
 
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=== Current Projects  ===
 
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=== FamilySearch Wiki Projects  ===
 
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=== FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions  ===
 
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=== Past Projects  ===
 
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== Blog  ==
 
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== Facebook page  ==
 
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== Publications  ==
 
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== Newsletters  ==
 
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== Collections  ==
 
*Record collections or papers to which your society has access  
**How these records can help researchers (May link to a Wiki article connected with the location)
**Where the record is located (online, on site, at nearby repositories)
**How to access it from a distance (order information, if any)
*Indexes for records about this area
**Where the index is located (online, book, or on site)
*Look ups, and copying records from local repositories, if any (here or in Q & A below)
**Directions on how your society does this, and sends the information back to the patron
 
== Events  ==


==History of the society==
=== Society Meetings  ===
The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society was organized in 1958.  Over the years, KVGS has taught genealogy classes, created an index to the US Census of Kalamazoo County, transcribed death indexes and other archival material, and continues to volunteer at the Kalamazoo Clerk’s office. 
KVGS meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month from September through June, with the exception of December.  KVGS meetings take place at the Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI  49002 in the Austin & Sugarloaf Lakes Meeting Rooms.   


==Meetings==
KVGS meetings are a combination of Skills Session, General Meetings and an Educational Program.  
'''Society Meetings'''


KVGS holds meetings each month from September through June, except for December.  The general meeting is held on the third Monday of the month with the option to attend on Zoom or in person.  We meet in person at the Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage MI.  
6:15 pm Skills Session


6:30 pm Refreshments
6:45 pm Refreshments


7:00 pm General Meeting
7:00 pm General Meeting
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7:15 pm Educational Program
7:15 pm Educational Program


=== Board Meetings  ===


'''Board Meetings'''
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KVGS Board Meetings are held the first Monday of the month by Zoom.  Members are welcome to attend Board Meetings. 
=== Training Meetings ===


==Membership==
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Membership to Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (KVGS) is open to anyone interested in genealogy and the mission of KVGS. The membership year is July 1 through June 30.


'''Membership fees'''
== Frequently Asked Questions  ==


$14.00   Household
;Q. What are the directions to the society?
:A.


[https://mikvgs.org/ Membership Brochure]
;Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
:A.


==Social Media==
::May also include such items as: cost to join your society, how members access online records, free look ups, online meetings, newsletter queries, access to publications, or support from other members


[https://www.facebook.com/mikvgs.org/ Facebook]<br>
== Nearby or Alternate Repositories  ==
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikvgs/ Flickr]<br>


==Nearby or Alternate Repositories==
*(List each repository, link to it, and '''''briefly''''' describe their collection. Ideally list around 3 to 7 repositories, but this is flexible.)
*[https://wmich.edu/library/archive-collections WMU Zhang Legacy Collections Center, Archives and Regional History]
*[https://www.kpl.gov/local-history/genealogy/ Kalamazoo Public Library]
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Revision as of 05:04, 16 December 2018

KVGS is fully supported by various volunteers.  Members assist in research projects, present programs, and serve on the society’s board and committees.  Volunteers are always welcome!  If you would like to volunteer, serve on the board or a committee, please email info@mikvgs.org.

Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society
Established 1958
Contact Info
Address PO Box 3236, Kalamazoo, MI 49003-8335
Website mikvgs.org

Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society Mission Statement

  • Fosters genealogical interest and activities in southwestern Michigan;
  • Provides education in genealogical research techniques;
  • Publishes and make available genealogical materials; and
  • Works to ensure access to and the preservation of public records.

Benefits[edit | edit source]

Membership to Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society (KVGS) is open to anyone interested in genealogy and the mission of KVGS. The membership year is July 1 through June 30.

Membership fees

$14.00        Individual/Household/Library

$25.00        Contributor

$50.00        Patron

$100.00      Benefactor

$10.00        Fee For Printed Newsletter

History of the society[edit | edit source]

The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society was organized in 1958.  Over the years, KVGS has taught genealogy classes, created an index to the US Census of Kalamazoo County, transcribed death indexes and other archival material, and continues to volunteer at the Kalamazoo Clerk’s office.  Each year, trips to the Allen County Public Library and Washington DC are offered. 

Society Officers[edit | edit source]

Society Projects[edit | edit source]

Current Projects[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Wiki Projects[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions[edit | edit source]

Past Projects[edit | edit source]

Blog[edit | edit source]

Facebook page[edit | edit source]

Publications[edit | edit source]

Newsletters[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • Record collections or papers to which your society has access
    • How these records can help researchers (May link to a Wiki article connected with the location)
    • Where the record is located (online, on site, at nearby repositories)
    • How to access it from a distance (order information, if any)
  • Indexes for records about this area
    • Where the index is located (online, book, or on site)
  • Look ups, and copying records from local repositories, if any (here or in Q & A below)
    • Directions on how your society does this, and sends the information back to the patron

Events[edit | edit source]

Society Meetings[edit | edit source]

KVGS meetings are the 3rd Monday of each month from September through June, with the exception of December. KVGS meetings take place at the Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI  49002 in the Austin & Sugarloaf Lakes Meeting Rooms. 

KVGS meetings are a combination of Skills Session, General Meetings and an Educational Program.  

6:15 pm Skills Session

6:45 pm Refreshments

7:00 pm General Meeting

7:15 pm Educational Program

Board Meetings[edit | edit source]

Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]

Q. What are the directions to the society?
A.
Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
A.
May also include such items as: cost to join your society, how members access online records, free look ups, online meetings, newsletter queries, access to publications, or support from other members

Nearby or Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

  • (List each repository, link to it, and briefly describe their collection. Ideally list around 3 to 7 repositories, but this is flexible.)

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