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*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 & | *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 | **Directions on how your society does this, and sends the information back to the patron | ||
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=== Training Meetings === | === Training Meetings === | ||
*Meetings and Research Programs are generally held the 3rd Saturday of March, April, May, June, September, October & | *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> | ||
== Frequently Asked Questions == | == Frequently Asked Questions == | ||
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'''How does a person become a member?''' | '''How does a person become a member?''' | ||
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. | 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] | ||
'''Do members help with genealogical research and lookups?''' | '''Do members help with genealogical research and lookups?''' | ||
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. | 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. | ||
'''How can I attend meetings? | '''How can I attend meetings? Where are they held?''' | ||
The Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan meets in various locations, usually | 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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http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/featuredcollection/burton-historical-collection | http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/featuredcollection/burton-historical-collection | ||
The Bentley Historical Library contains valuable resources for Michigan researchers as well. | The Bentley Historical Library contains valuable resources for Michigan researchers as well. | ||
http://bentley.umich.edu/ | http://bentley.umich.edu/ | ||
Archives of Michigan: | Archives of Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-54463_19313-54043--,00.html | ||
[[Category:Societies]] [[Category:Michigan_Societies]] | [[Category:Societies]] [[Category:Michigan_Societies]] | ||