Michigan Genealogical Council

The Michigan Genealogical Council ...

General Information
The Michigan Genealogical Council is a 501(c)(3) corporation that was established in 1972. Its purpose is: The Michigan Genealogical Council has 70+ member societies located in 49 of Michigan's 83 counties.
 * 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 genealogists.
 * To provide information to the membership regarding speakers, teachers, seminars and workshops.
 * 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.

Society Officers
Operating year: July 2017 - June 2018

Executive Committee: Standing Committees:
 * 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 2018) - Faye Ebach
 * Director (term ending June 2019) - Vacant
 * Director (term ending June 2020) - Chelsea Johnson
 * 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

Website
https://mimgc.org

Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/93824065431 (public group)

Newsletters
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
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
Archives of Michigan (702 W. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48195) - https://www.michigan.gov/archivesofmi

Library of Michigan (702 W. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48195) - https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/