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The '''Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan''' ...
==Benefits==
 
== Benefits ==


'''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.&nbsp;
*PGSM publishes a journal called the ''Polish Eaglet'' and a newsletter ''News from the Nest''. PGSM offers free meetings in March, April, May, June, September and November.  The seminar is held in October. Members have access to secure databases on the website.  Members are encouraged to submit their personal family histories or extractions for publication in the ''Polish Eaglet''.  


'''What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?'''
*&nbsp;Non members have use of the PGSM public database. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;


*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. &nbsp;&nbsp;
==History of the society==


== History of the society ==
*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>.
**Mission of the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan: To promote and encourage research in Polish genealogy, as well as the preservation of historical materials which aid in the documentation of family histories. PGSM is dedicated to educating its members and the public about Polish genealogy, genealogical research methods and techniques as well as the Polish culture.
**In 2008, PGSM celebrated its 30th anniversary with a dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy Michigan.
**In 2013, PGSM celebrated its 35th anniversary with a research seminar and dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy Michigan.
**On June 24, 2018, PGSM celebrated its 40th anniversary with a dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center.  PGSM received an award/certificate from the Michigan Genealogical Council on its anniversary.
**The Society has three awards as a means of thanking those who contribute to the genealogical community. The J. William Gorski Award, previously named after Władyslaw Reymont, 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 Hall of Fame award is given to members who have made significant contributions to the genealogical community and have received the Dziękuję and Gorski awards.  


*The Society was founded in June, 1978 in Hamtramck, Michigan.&nbsp;&nbsp; Its first workshop was held in the Explorer Room of the Detroit Public Library a few months later.&nbsp; Eventually the newsletter turned into the Society's journal, first called <u>The Eaglet</u> and later renamed the <u>Polish Eaglet</u>.
**PGSM is a non profit, tax exempt society.
*In 2008, PGSM celebrated its 30th anniversary with a dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy Michigan.
**The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan is a member of the Michigan Genealogical Council.   &nbsp;
*In 2013, PGSM celebrates its 35th anniversary with a research seminar and dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy Michigan. <br>
**Members donate materials to libraries and archives.
*The Society has two awards as a means of thanking those who contribute to the genealogical community.&nbsp; The Reymont Award is given to members who have demonstrated a committment to preserving Polish genealogy and its history.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Dziękuję Award is given to members or non-members for their efforts in developing projects related to Polish research and history.&nbsp;&nbsp;
*The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan is a member society of the United Polish Genealogical Societies which meets&nbsp;biennially&nbsp;in Salt Lake City.&nbsp;
*The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan has delegates to the MIchigan Genealogical Council and the Federated Genealogical Society.&nbsp;&nbsp;  
*Mission of the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan: To promote and encourage research in Polish genealogy, as well as the preservation of historical materials which aid in the documentation of family histories.&nbsp; PGSM is dedicated to educating its members and the public&nbsp;about Polish genealogy, genealogical research methods and techniques as well as the Polish culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;


== Society Officers ==
==Society Officers==


<u>'''Executive Board'''</u>
*Therese Leszcz, President
 
*Valerie S. Koselka, Vice-President
*William James Krul, President  
*Jill O'Sullivan, Treasurer
*Valerie S. Koselka, Vice President<br>
*Debbie Szukala, Recording Secretary
*Jill O'Sullivan, Treasurer  
*Mary Gryka Ammar, Corresponding Secretary
*Patricia Hallman, Recording Secretary  
*Thom Bartold, Corresponding Secretary


'''<u>Directors at Large</u>'''  
'''<u>Directors at Large</u>'''  


*Roger S. Laske, Director  
*Mary Gryka Ammar, Editor of the Polish Eaglet
*Kenneth Merique, Director  
*Robert Kramek,Webmaster
*James J. Tye, Director  
*Veronica Singleton, Newsletter editor
*Jan S. Zaleski, Director  
*Therese Leszcz, Project Director
*Richard Zaremba, Director  
*Patricia Hallman, Director
*J. William Gorski, Director
*Roger Laske, Director
*Fred Kuplicki, Project Director
*Mark Jarocha, Director
*Frank Slanczka, Director
 


== Society Projects ==
==Society Projects==


*<br>
*<br>


=== Current Projects ===
===Current Projects===
Death Notices from local newspapers   


*Sacred Heart of St. Mary Cemetery (Detroit, Wayne&nbsp;Co., Michigan)&nbsp;Transcriptions
*


=== FamilySearch Wiki Projects ===
===FamilySearch Wiki Projects===


*<br>
*<br>


=== FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions ===
===FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions===


*<br>
*<br>


=== Past Projects ===
===Past Projects===


*<br>
*Hamtramck Birth and Death Indices
*Sweetest Heart of Mary Cemetery Project
*Indexed funeral cards <br>


== Blog ==
==Blog==


*<br>
*<br>


== Website and Facebook&nbsp;  ==
==Website and Facebook==


*https://www.facebook.com/groups/84920869072/  
*https://www.facebook.com/groups/84920869072/
*[http://www.pgsm.org http://www.pgsm.org]
*http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79938962109371565/
*http://www.pgsm.org


== Journal/Publications ==
==Journal/Publications==


*The <u>Polish Eaglet</u> (published 3x/year, Spring, Summer, Fall editions)&nbsp;
*The <u>Polish Eaglet</u> (published 3x/year, Spring, Summer, Fall editions)
*Back issues,&nbsp;also available on&nbsp;a DVD,&nbsp;may be purchased from the Society:&nbsp;&nbsp; [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:&nbsp;
*[[http://www.pgsm.org/forsale.php]]Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan
*Chene Street Story by Helen Kraft
*Breaking Bread, cookbook published by the Society on its 40th anniversary
*Parisville/Paris Township, The Oldest Polish Settlement in Michigan by Charles Chase
*U.S. Army Polar Bears in North Russia edited by J. William Gorski and Arthur A. Wagner


== Newsletters ==
==Newsletters==


*Our <u>News From the Nest,</u> with updated Information on Society Projects, Events and Members, is normally published at times between the publication of our journal, <u>Polish Eaglet,</u>&nbsp;and sent to members electronically (as an attachment to e-mail).&nbsp; For those without the benefit of e-mail or access to the website, it is sent by postal carrier.
*<u>News From the Nest,</u> contains updated information on Society Projects, Events and Members, is normally published at times between the publication of our journal, <u>Polish Eaglet,</u> and sent to members electronically (as an attachment to e-mail). For those without the benefit of e-mail or access to the website, it is sent by mail.


== Collections ==
==Collections==


*Record collections or papers to which your society has access  
*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)  
**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)  
**Where the record is located (online, on site, at nearby repositories)
**How to access it from a distance (order information, if any)  
**How to access it from a distance (order information, if any)
*Indexes for records about this area  
*Indexes for records about this area  
**Where the index is located (online, book, or on site)  
**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)  
*Look ups, and copying records from local repositories, if any (here or in Q &amp; A below)  
**Directions on how your society does this, and sends the information back to the patron
**Directions on how your society does this, and sends the information back to the patron


== Events ==
==Events==


*(also include society trips to areas of interest here, in workshops, or in training below)  
*(also include society trips to areas of interest here, in workshops, or in training below)
*Federated Genealogical Societies conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 21-24, 2013
*Annual seminar, October 19, 2024
*Archives of Michigan, Lansing Michigan, Saturday, September 21, 2013.&nbsp; Tour of the Archives of Michigan and research trip.
*Society Meetings


=== Society Meetings  ===
*http://www.pgsm.org/eventListings.php?nm=49<br>


*www.pgsm.org/meetingschedule_1.htm
===Workshops===


=== Workshops  ===
===Board Meetings===


*Annual Seminar during Polish History Month.<br>
*Board meetings are held the morning of a regular monthly meeting.
*Celebrating our 35th year.
*Saturday, October 19, 2013.
*Registration begin at 8:30 a.m.
*Continental breakfast and full dinner included.
*American Polish Cultural Center, Troy, Michigan.
*Keynote speaker is Ceil Wendt Jensen CG and Kris Rzepczynski, Senior Archivist, Michigan Archives.
*Details are on the PGSM website:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; http://www.pgsm.org/seminarfeatured.htm


=== Board Meetings ===
===Training Meetings===


*Board meetings are held the morning of a regular monthly meeting.
*Meetings and Research Programs are generally held the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, June, September, October &amp; November.&nbsp;
*http://www.pgsm.org/eventListings.php?nm=49<br>The Annual Fall Seminar is a full day of lectures by experienced Polish genealogical researchers, as well as a time for networking with others.
*Frequently Asked Questions


=== Training Meetings  ===
'''How does a person become a member? '''


*Meetings and Research Programs are generally held the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, June, September, October & November at locations throughout southeast Michigan. Member and guest speakers are featured. Check the website for details.<br>The Annual Fall Seminar is a full day of lectures by experienced and noted Polish genealogical researchers, as well as a time for networking with others. <br>
Regular/Household -digital ($25),Regular/Household - print($35). Membership is based on the receipt of three Polish Eaglets per year. An application form is available on the society website: http://www.pgsm.org


== Frequently Asked Questions  ==
'''Do members help with genealogical research and lookups?'''


'''How does a person become a member?'''
Yes.  PGSM offers research assistance for members only, through the PGSM website, Facebook and the local FamilySearch Center.     


There are four levels of membership levels with PGSM: Regular/Household ($25), Patron ($50), Supporting ($100) and Lifetime ($300). Membership is based on the receipt of three Polish Eaglets per year, except for Lifetime membership. An application form is available on the society website: [http://www.pgsm.org http://www.pgsm.org] 
'''How can I attend meetings? Where are they held?'''


'''Do members help with genealogical research and lookups?'''
The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan monthly meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month from 2:00PM-4:00PM with the exceptions of January, February, July and August and December.   


Some members offer small, free lookups for those needing assistance with their research. Some also assist at some local LDS Family History Centers in the Detroit Metropolitan area where help is available. 
PGSM meetings are virtual until further notice.    


'''How can I attend meetings? Where are they held?'''
http://www.pgsm.org/eventListings.php?nm=49


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 ==


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Archives of Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-54463_19313-54043--,00.html  
Archives of Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-54463_19313-54043--,00.html  


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Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan
Established 1978

Benefits

What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?

  • PGSM publishes a journal called the Polish Eaglet and a newsletter News from the Nest. PGSM offers free meetings in March, April, May, June, September and November. The seminar is held in October. Members have access to secure databases on the website. Members are encouraged to submit their personal family histories or extractions for publication in the Polish Eaglet.
  •  Non members have use of the PGSM public database.     

History of the society

  • 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 The Eaglet and later renamed the Polish Eaglet.
    • Mission of the Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan: To promote and encourage research in Polish genealogy, as well as the preservation of historical materials which aid in the documentation of family histories. PGSM is dedicated to educating its members and the public about Polish genealogy, genealogical research methods and techniques as well as the Polish culture.
    • In 2008, PGSM celebrated its 30th anniversary with a dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy Michigan.
    • In 2013, PGSM celebrated its 35th anniversary with a research seminar and dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center in Troy Michigan.
    • On June 24, 2018, PGSM celebrated its 40th anniversary with a dinner at the American Polish Cultural Center. PGSM received an award/certificate from the Michigan Genealogical Council on its anniversary.
    • The Society has three awards as a means of thanking those who contribute to the genealogical community. The J. William Gorski Award, previously named after Władyslaw Reymont, 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 Hall of Fame award is given to members who have made significant contributions to the genealogical community and have received the Dziękuję and Gorski awards.
    • PGSM is a non profit, tax exempt society.
    • The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan is a member of the Michigan Genealogical Council.  
    • Members donate materials to libraries and archives.

Society Officers

  • Therese Leszcz, President
  • Valerie S. Koselka, Vice-President
  • Jill O'Sullivan, Treasurer
  • Debbie Szukala, Recording Secretary
  • Mary Gryka Ammar, Corresponding Secretary

Directors at Large

  • Mary Gryka Ammar, Editor of the Polish Eaglet
  • Robert Kramek,Webmaster
  • Veronica Singleton, Newsletter editor
  • Therese Leszcz, Project Director
  • Patricia Hallman, Director
  • Roger Laske, Director
  • Fred Kuplicki, Project Director
  • Mark Jarocha, Director
  • Frank Slanczka, Director


Society Projects


Current Projects

Death Notices from local newspapers

FamilySearch Wiki Projects


FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions


Past Projects

  • Hamtramck Birth and Death Indices
  • Sweetest Heart of Mary Cemetery Project
  • Indexed funeral cards

Blog


Website and Facebook

Journal/Publications

  • The Polish Eaglet (published 3x/year, Spring, Summer, Fall editions)
  • Back issues, also available on a DVD, may be purchased from the Society: 
  • [[1]]Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan
  • Chene Street Story by Helen Kraft
  • Breaking Bread, cookbook published by the Society on its 40th anniversary
  • Parisville/Paris Township, The Oldest Polish Settlement in Michigan by Charles Chase
  • U.S. Army Polar Bears in North Russia edited by J. William Gorski and Arthur A. Wagner

Newsletters

  • News From the Nest, contains updated information on Society Projects, Events and Members, is normally published at times between the publication of our journal, Polish Eaglet, and sent to members electronically (as an attachment to e-mail). For those without the benefit of e-mail or access to the website, it is sent by mail.

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

  • (also include society trips to areas of interest here, in workshops, or in training below)
  • Annual seminar, October 19, 2024
  • Society Meetings

Workshops

Board Meetings

  • Board meetings are held the morning of a regular monthly meeting.

Training Meetings

  • Meetings and Research Programs are generally held the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, June, September, October & November. 
  • http://www.pgsm.org/eventListings.php?nm=49
    The Annual Fall Seminar is a full day of lectures by experienced Polish genealogical researchers, as well as a time for networking with others.
  • Frequently Asked Questions

How does a person become a member?

Regular/Household -digital ($25),Regular/Household - print($35). Membership is based on the receipt of three Polish Eaglets per year. An application form is available on the society website: http://www.pgsm.org

Do members help with genealogical research and lookups?

Yes. PGSM offers research assistance for members only, through the PGSM website, Facebook and the local FamilySearch Center.

How can I attend meetings? Where are they held?

The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan monthly meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month from 2:00PM-4:00PM with the exceptions of January, February, July and August and December.

PGSM meetings are virtual until further notice.

http://www.pgsm.org/eventListings.php?nm=49

Nearby or Alternate Repositories


The Burton Historical Collection contains microfilms of Detroit area churches, census and immigration records, biographies, city directories death indexes and much more for anyone researching in Detroit.

http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/featuredcollection/burton-historical-collection

The Bentley Historical Library contains valuable resources for Michigan researchers as well.

http://bentley.umich.edu/

Archives of Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-54463_19313-54043--,00.html

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