Michigan Genealogical Council

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Michigan Genealogical Council
Established

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]

https://mimgc.org

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)