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The Michigan Genealogical Council is a 501(c)(3) corporation that was established in 1972. Its purpose is: | The Michigan Genealogical Council is a 501(c)(3) corporation that was established in 1972. Its purpose is: | ||
* To coordinate/stimulate genealogical activities of statewide interest, including seminars. | * To coordinate/stimulate genealogical activities of statewide interest, including seminars. | ||
* To cooperate in the location, preservation, publication and deposit in suitable repositories, of Michigan records of value to | * To cooperate in the location, preservation, publication, and deposit in suitable repositories, of Michigan records of value to genealogistss | ||
* To provide information to the membership regarding speakers, teachers, | * To provide information to the membership regarding speakers, teachers, andinars anandworkshops. | ||
* To encourage and/or work with other organizations or agencies involved in promoting improvements in genealogical facilities and holdings of Michigan archives, libraries, museums and record repositories. | * To encourage and/or work with other organizations or agencies involved in promoting improvements in genealogical facilities and holdings of Michigan archives, libraries, museums and record repositories. | ||
The Michigan Genealogical Council has 70+ member societies located in 49 of Michigan's 83 counties. | The Michigan Genealogical Council has 70+ member societies located in 49 of Michigan's 83 counties. | ||
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* Corresponding Secretary - Brenda Leyndyke | * Corresponding Secretary - Brenda Leyndyke | ||
* Treasurer - Jill O'Sullivan | * Treasurer - Jill O'Sullivan | ||
* Director (term ending June 2019) - Larry Noyes | |||
* Director (term ending June 2019) - | |||
* Director (term ending June 2020) - Chelsea Johnson | * Director (term ending June 2020) - Chelsea Johnson | ||
* Director (term ending June 2021) - Faye Ebach | |||
Standing Committees: | Standing Committees: | ||
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* Lucy Mary Kellogg Award - Chelsea Johnson | * Lucy Mary Kellogg Award - Chelsea Johnson | ||
* Past President Advisor - Thomas Koselka | * Past President Advisor - Thomas Koselka | ||
* Pioneer & | * Pioneer & Pre-Statehood Certificates - Larry See, Jr. | ||
* Webmaster - Thomas Koselka | * Webmaster - Thomas Koselka | ||
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General Information[edit | edit source]
The Michigan Genealogical Council is a 501(c)(3) corporation that was established in 1972. Its purpose is:
- To coordinate/stimulate genealogical activities of statewide interest, including seminars.
- To cooperate in the location, preservation, publication, and deposit in suitable repositories, of Michigan records of value to genealogistss
- To provide information to the membership regarding speakers, teachers, andinars anandworkshops.
- To encourage and/or work with other organizations or agencies involved in promoting improvements in genealogical facilities and holdings of Michigan archives, libraries, museums and record repositories.
The Michigan Genealogical Council has 70+ member societies located in 49 of Michigan's 83 counties.
Society Officers[edit | edit source]
Operating year: July 2017 - June 2018
Executive Committee:
- President - Katherine R. Willson
- Vice-President - Daniel Earl
- Recording Secretary Delegate - Sue Irvine
- Recording Secretary Board - Rozlyn Kelly
- Corresponding Secretary - Brenda Leyndyke
- Treasurer - Jill O'Sullivan
- Director (term ending June 2019) - Larry Noyes
- Director (term ending June 2020) - Chelsea Johnson
- Director (term ending June 2021) - Faye Ebach
Standing Committees:
- Awards - Barbara Curtindale
- Continuing Education - Daniel Earl
- Finance & Budget - Jill O'Sullivan
- Media Communications - Judy Sheldon
- Membership - Ed Redmer
- Newsletter - Carolyn Haines
- Projects - Roger Moffat
- Public Records Access - Derek Blount
Special Committees:
- Archivist - Janet Romas
- Central Mail, Distribution & Marketing - Sam Pardee
- FGS Delegate - Thomas Koselka
- Historian - Barbara Curtindale
- Lucy Mary Kellogg Award - Chelsea Johnson
- Past President Advisor - Thomas Koselka
- Pioneer & Pre-Statehood Certificates - Larry See, Jr.
- Webmaster - Thomas Koselka
Website[edit | edit source]
Facebook Group[edit | edit source]
https://www.facebook.com/groups/93824065431 (public group)
Newsletters[edit | edit source]
The Michigan Genealogical Council Newsletter is published quarterly, and both current and back issues can be found online at https://mimgc.org/mo_newsletter.php.
Events[edit | edit source]
The Michigan Genealogical Council maintains an online calendar of events at https://mimgc.org/eventListings.php?nm=19.
- Board meetings are held in Lansing, MI on the second Thursday of each month (except for the annual "Out-of-Lansing" meetings each September hosted by a member society in their hometown).
- Delegate meetings are held in Lansing, MI on the second Thursday of July, November, January, March and May. The September "Out-of-Lansing" delegate meeting is hosted by a member society in their hometown.
- Seminars that are open to the public featuring nationally-known keynote speakers are held twice a year (Summer and Fall) in Lansing, MI in association with the Archives of Michigan.
Nearby Repositories[edit | edit source]
Archives of Michigan (702 W. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48909)
Library of Michigan (702 W. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48909)