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SUMMARY:Building an Educational Plan for your Society with Cari A. Taplin\, CG
DESCRIPTION:Most genealogical societies foster education in the field of genealogy. Having an education program outside the monthly meetings can build membership\, develop volunteer relationships\, and give greater education opportunities to members. This lecture will share ideas on developing a strong education program for societies. \nCari will be joining us virtually.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/building-an-educational-plan-for-your-society-with-cari-a-taplin-cg/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom only
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T110000
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SUMMARY:Embracing Change: Charting a Direction for Genealogical Societies with Curt Witcher
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will provide a general overview of the changes that are affecting genealogical societies and organizations\, present some of the challenges that those changes bring\, and offer some strategies for charting a course for success. \nCurt will be joining us virtually.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/embracing-change-charting-a-direction-for-genealogical-societies-with-curt-witcher/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom only
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231103T110000
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SUMMARY:SIG - Special Interest Groups for Societies with Paula Williams
DESCRIPTION:Expand your society’s offerings by incorporating special interest and study groups for more active participation. \nPaula is a professional genealogist who has been researching for more than two decades in primarily southern US states and has been using DNA to solve problems for more than a decade. She has studied at IGHR\, SLIG\, GRIP\, and the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records (Gen-Fed). In addition\, she’s a board member of the Virginia Genealogical Society and of the Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (GRIVA) and is the facilitator for the latter’s DNA Special Interest Group. She has taught at the IGHR and GRIP institutes and has lectured for the Southern California Genealogical Society’s Genealogy Jamboree and for the National Genealogical Society conference\, among others. \nPlease note the different day of this delegate meeting. This is to kick off the MGC Fall Family History Event. \nThe 2023 Lucy Mary Kellogg Award will be presented at this meeting. \nA reception for Lucy Mary Kellogg Awardees 2020-2023 will be held following the delegate meeting. \nAttendees have the option of attending this presentation in person in Lansing or virtually. Paula will be presenting remotely.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/sig-special-interest-groups-for-societies-with-paula-williams/
LOCATION:Forum at the Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 W Kalamazoo St\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48915
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230914T130000
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SUMMARY:Resources and Services of the Library of Michigan with Adam Oster
DESCRIPTION:Come discover the resources and services of the Library of Michigan. Learn about both the physical and digital collections of your state library as well as the variety of services available for libraries\, historical organizations\, and family history researchers throughout our great state. \nRegister for the delegate meeting.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-delegate-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Forum\, Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48912
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230623T100000
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SUMMARY:MGC Delegate Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our July delegate meeting has been rescheduled to kick off the 2023 Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar featuring Drew Smith. Please note the different day and start time. Drew will be onsite in Lansing. \n\n\n\nUsing Trello for Project Management \n\n\n\nDrew currently uses Trello to manage a volunteer project to research individuals buried in a forgotten cemetery. See how Trello may be a solution for your society’s project management needs. \n\n\n\nThis meeting will be held onsite in Lansing and virtually via Zoom.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-delegate-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Forum at the Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 W Kalamazoo St\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48915
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230511T110000
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CREATED:20230318T122524Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Delegate Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hiring a Genealogy Speaker with Judy Nimer Muhn \n\n\n\nHow to find a good speaker\, make arrangements for their speaking engagement\, contracting\, and handouts. \n\n\n\nThis will be a hybrid meeting\, societies and delegates may participate onsite in Lansing or from a distance using Zoom. Please encourage your Program Team to attend. \n\n\n\nThis session will be onsite in the Forum at the Michigan Library and Historical Center and virtually on Zoom.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/hiring-a-genealogy-speaker-with-judy-nimer-muhn/
LOCATION:Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, MI\, 48912\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230309T110000
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SUMMARY:MGC Delegate Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This will be a hybrid meeting. In addition to the in-person component at the Michigan Library & Historical Center\, this meeting will be virtual using Zoom webinars. \n\n\n\nPreparing for the Future: Connecting with Younger Researchers with Lauren K. PeightelLearn about newer trends in research\, shifts in content interest\, and perspectives to consider when trying to better connect with a growing younger membership\, and increasing opportunities for meaningful internships\, research work\, and speaking. Through the experiences of a professional millennial\, we’ll explore harmful stereotypes in the field and learn more about generational values and communication styles\, leaving us with a stronger sense of hopeful possibility.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-delegate-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Forum at the Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 W Kalamazoo St\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48915
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125534
CREATED:20221104T143633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T113625Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Delegate Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Importance of Communications in Societies with Cynthia GrostickAre you a member of your society’s board? Do you hold a committee position? If so\, one of the most important tools you have is communication. Unfortunately\, not every society and/or member communicates. People tend not to join societies that rarely or don’t communicate. Lack of communication can be at best frustrating and at worst ……… Join us in January to learn about the importance of communication and learn some effective ways to communicate with your membership.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-delegate-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125534
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T150817Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Delegate meeting
DESCRIPTION:Websites & Social Media for Societies with Laura Hedgecock \n\n\nLearn simple strategies and best practices that your society can use to communicate more effectively with members\, would-be members\, and the community at large. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2022 Lucy Mary Kellogg Award will be presented at our November 10 Delegate meeting. 		\n			\n						Register
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-delegate-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220908T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125534
CREATED:20220724T105338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220904T183633Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Delegate meeting
DESCRIPTION:The New NGS: Keeping the Promise to Support and Benefit Societies with Cheri Hudson Passey. \n\n\n\nRegister to attend. \n\n\n\nAfter the merger with the Federation of Genealogical Societies\, NGS is working hard to keep the promise of providing benefits\, education\, and support to member societies and organizations.Learn about the available resources and how we are working to provide help with issues that face society today. \n\n\n\nCheri Hudson Passey is a professional genealogist\, instructor\, writer\, speaker\, and Carolina Girl Genealogy\, LLC owner. She is the host of the YouTube genealogy chat show GenFriends and is a genealogical researcher subcontracted by Eagle Investigative Services\, Inc.\, for the US Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch. She is treasurer of GeneaBloggers and National Genealogical Society Vice-President of Society & Organization Management.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-delegate-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220708T100000
DTSTAMP:20260429T125534
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SUMMARY:MGC Delegate Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dr. David McDonald will present Michigan and Wisconsin\, Sister Daughters of the Empire State \nExploring the outsized impact of outbound migrants from New York in the Upper Midwest. Michigan\, Wisconsin and northern Illinois were all heavily-impacted by such emigres. How did New York’s offspring states benefit from these roots\, and how did they manifest through the post-Civil War era?\n \n \nPlease note this meeting is on a Friday and will begin at 10:00 am (EDT) to kick-off the 2022 Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar.\n \nThis Delegate meeting will be a Zoom webinar. The link to register (free) is below under “Website”\n \nFor those attending on-site\, the Delegate meeting will be at the Michigan Library and Historical Center\, 702 W. Kalamazoo St\, Lansing\, MI\,  Michigan History Center\, in Learning Lab 2\, first level southeast corner of the building.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-delegate-meeting-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T123241Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Delegate Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Using Your Society’s Email List to Grow & Nurture Society Members with Lisa Lisson.\n \nGenealogy societies need an email list to communicate with its society members and potential members.. Many societies already have an email list\, but are unsure how to use their list or what types of emails to send. Learn how to build your society’s email list and how to use that list to serve your members and grow your society.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-delegate-meeting/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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