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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T090000
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T110000
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SUMMARY:AI use for Societies with Steve Little
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Artificial Intelligence can streamline the management of your genealogical society. This session covers practical tools for generating social media content\, creating automatic meeting transcripts\, and drafting member communications. Learn how to save time and increase engagement through smart technology. \nBIO Steve Little is the AI Program Director for the National Genealogical Society\, the founder of AI Genealogy Insights\, and a co-host of The Family History AI Show podcast\, and he has lifelong passions for language\, technology\, and genealogy. Steve completed graduate-level courses in applied linguistics\, specializing in natural language processing and computational linguistics\, two pillars of today’s large language models of AI; his first career was spent in and around libraries (law\, local\, university\, and state archives) building information systems. Steve traces his deep roots to one Appalachian county\, where\, by 1820\, all 32 of his 3rd-great-grandparents had settled—many even earlier than that. In fact\, 60 of his most recent ancestors were born\, lived\, and died there\, in Ashe County\, North Carolina. His passion lies in AI & genetic genealogy: with a keen interest in endogamy\, pedigree collapse\, deciphering multiple relationships\, and an insatiable curiosity to explore beneficial uses and current limits of artificial intelligence in genealogy. Beyond genealogy\, Steve wears many hats: he’s a husband and a dad\, a Methodist pastor\, and a Virginian. His hobbies span from bird watching and sky gazing\, to chess and film. \nAdditionally\, he’s an avid reader\, writer\, photographer\, and regex script hacker (a geeky name for sophisticated find- and-replace searches).
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/ai-use-for-societies-with-steve-little/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting – registration required
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T103000
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260427T114618
CREATED:20251201T111308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T111325Z
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SUMMARY:RootsTech 2026
DESCRIPTION:The world’s largest family discovery event.\nJoin in-person in Salt Lake City\, Utah\, or online worldwide. \nhttps://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/rootstech-2026/
LOCATION:Salt Palace\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Family History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T114618
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T130000
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SUMMARY:Resources Available to Genealogists at Wayne State University's Walter P. Reuther Library with Louis Jones
DESCRIPTION:Resources available to genealogists at WSU’s Walter P. Ruether Library.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/resources-available-to-genealogists-at-wayne-state-universitys-walter-p-reuther-library-with-louis-jones/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom only
CATEGORIES:MGC Delegate meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T090000
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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SUMMARY:2026 Lansing FamilySearch Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Lansing Family Search Seminar\, a cornerstone of the Mid-Michigan genealogical community since 2002\, offers a comprehensive learning experience. Our presenters share their expertise in a wide array of topics\, including Michigan-specific resources\, DNA analysis\, historical records\, international research\, and essential skills like story writing\, AI-assisted research\, and digitizing family photos. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher\, you’ll find valuable insights and practical guidance. Join us to connect with your heritage. \nCourse descriptions and presenter bios\nRegister now
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/2026-lansing-familysearch-seminar/
LOCATION:Lansing FamilySearch Center\, 431 E Saginaw\, East Lansing\, MI
CATEGORIES:Michigan Events
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260515T100000
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SUMMARY:Advocacy for Genealogy with Alec Ferretti
DESCRIPTION:Our May Delegate meeting will be on Friday as a kickoff to the 2026 Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar. \nGenealogists need records but access is constantly under threat. Whether it’s new privacy laws or underfunded archives\, the obstacles are real. This session is a call to action: Learn what’s already being done to protect and expand access\, and how you can get involved. From grassroots petitions to courtroom battles\, genealogists are stepping up and it’s making a difference.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/advocacy-for-genealogy-with-alec-ferretti/
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:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:2026 Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Every year the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a seminar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skills. The event is generously supported by the Abrams Foundation in loving memory of Barbara J. Brown. We are delighted to be hosting Alec Ferretti\, who will be joining us onsite in Lansing and via Zoom. \nThe Archives of Michigan is pleased to continue offering this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. In addition\, the Archives of Michigan will offer the following additions to this year’s seminar: \n\nA free pre-seminar session on Friday\, May 15 at 10 a.m. (for online access\, please register separately).\nA continental breakfast for onsite attendees on both Friday and Saturday at no additional charge.\nLunch for onsite attendees on both Friday and Saturday at no additional charge.\nExtended research hours in the Archives of Michigan reading room.\nRecordings of seminar sessions are available to registrants for 30 days following the event.\n\nSession Schedule\nFriday – Social Media & Connecting Researchers – Judy Nimer Muhn\nFriday – Lady Liberty: The Story of Women’s Citizenship – Alec Ferretti\nFriday – New Updates to Michiganology – Archives staff\nSaturday – Accessing Michigan’s Naturalization Records! – Kris Rzepczynski\nSaturday – The Mess of New York Vital Records  – Alec Ferretti\nSaturday – Finding Community Through a USCT “Widow’s Pension” – Jessica Trotter\nSaturday – My Ancestor in Court – Alec Ferretti\nSaturday – Migration and Development of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula – Adam Oster \nFor additional information and registration.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/2026-barbara-j-brown-family-history-seminar/
LOCATION:Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, MI\, 48912\, United States
CATEGORIES:Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:2026 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Genealogical Society 2026 Family History Conference\nAmerica at 250\n27–30 May 2026 | Fort Wayne\, Indiana\nThe National Genealogical Society’s annual conference—a pinnacle of the genealogical calendar—will take place 27-30 May 2026 in Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, home to the renowned Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library. \nIn recognition of the Semiquincentennial Anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776\, our theme is America at 250. The conference will shine a light on the stories\, communities\, and research strategies that help us understand the nation’s past. It will also focus on how genealogists can preserve our family histories for the future. \nThis conference will deliver the exceptional programming\, expertise\, and camaraderie you’ve come to expect from NGS. It will also offer participants the opportunity to pursue their research at one of the most significant genealogical destinations in the country\, the Allen County Public Library and its renowned Genealogy Center. \nFor additional information and to register\, visit https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/2026-national-genealogical-society-family-history-conference/
LOCATION:Grand Wayne Convention Center\, 120 W Jefferson Blvd\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Family History Events
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T090000
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T103000
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T090000
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T103000
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T090000
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261210T090000
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SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Vitual monthly Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-13-2/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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