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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:20240314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240314T103000
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SUMMARY:MGC Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-11/2024-03-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom meeting\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240229T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240302T180000
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SUMMARY:RootsTech 2024
DESCRIPTION:RootsTech is the premier event to celebrate your heritage and other meaningful connections through a deeper understanding of family history and genealogy.\nCome join us and discover your story at RootsTech 2024! \nAttend in-person at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City or virtually!
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/rootstech-2024/
LOCATION:Salt Palace\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Family History Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240208T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20231028T190202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T111225Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:MGC Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-virtual-only-board-meeting/2024-02-08/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom only
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20231017T113433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231225T145843Z
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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:20240111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240111T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20231226T160223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T160308Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-11/2024-01-11/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom meeting\, MI
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20231028T190202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T111225Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:MGC Board meeting
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-virtual-only-board-meeting/2023-12-14/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom only
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230702T110133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T105158Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Fall Family History Seminar with Michael Strauss
DESCRIPTION:Each fall\, the Michigan Genealogical Council\, with our partners\, the Archives of Michigan and the Library of Michigan\, presents the Fall Family History Event. This year\, you can attend onsite in Lansing or online from home. \nMichael L. Strauss\, AG\, will be our speaker. Michael is employed as a Research Manager and Senior Genealogist for Ancestry ProGenealogists. He is a native of Pennsylvania and a veteran of the United States Coast Guard. He is a published author and national genealogical lecturer\, instructor\, and faculty member at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)\, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP)\, and the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR)\, where he coordinates the military history courses. Michael has been involved in Civil War and Mexican-American War reenacting for more than twenty-five years. \nMichael Strauss’s presentations will be \n\nIntroduction to Military Genealogy Research will focus on a large number of records\, strategies\, and techniques to find your military ancestors from the colonial era through the Vietnam War.\nA House Divided: Research in the Civil War will examine records most used by genealogists and historians\, including service records\, draft records\, pensions\, and records to trace the movement of your ancestor’s military unit for both sides.\nRoosevelt’s Tree Army: Researching in the Civilian Conservation Corps will explore CCC genealogical resources between 1933-1942\, including Office Personnel Files\, discharge certificates\, accident reports\, camp and district reports\, photographs\, and motion pictures.\nAll in a Day’s Work: Occupational Genealogical Research will focus on the methodology to research your ancestor’s work history\, tapping into records of employment and discussing old occupations no longer in use.\n\nRegister online today \nA complete event schedule and mail-in registration form can be found here.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-fall-family-history-seminar-with-michael-strauss/
LOCATION:Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, MI\, 48912\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGC Fall Family History Seminar,Statewide Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20231005T120213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231029T145943Z
UID:10000047-1699009200-1699016400@mimgc.org
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:20231103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231103T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230924T124306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T124307Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Board meeting - November 2023
DESCRIPTION:MGC Board meeting – November 3\, 2023 at 9:00 am \nIn person at the Michigan Library and Historical Center and Virtual via Zoom
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-november-2023/
LOCATION:Comission Room\, 5th Floor\, Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48912
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230912T105542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T105646Z
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SUMMARY:St. Clair County Genealogy & History SocietyHebner Family Memorial Genealogy Seminar
DESCRIPTION:St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society will be holding our annual\nHebner Family Memorial Genealogy Seminar \n9:00 Registration\n9:30 – 10:45 Traditions: Passing Them On – Lori Fox\n11:00 – 11:15 Presentation: St. Clair County Library – Michigan Room\n11:15 – 12:30 Becoming American: Research with Naturalization Records – Kris Rzepczynski\, Senior Archivist and Head of Reference Archives of Michigan\n12:30 – 1:45 Box lunch can be ordered during morning registration\n1:45 – 2:00 Presentation: Daughters of the American Revolution\n2:00 – 3:30 Archiving Your Past – Nicole Aszalos\, Lambton County Archivist\, Ontario\, Canada \nQuestions – Contact@sccghs.org \n 
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/st-clair-county-genealogy-history-societyhebner-family-memorial-genealogy-seminar/
LOCATION:Donald E. Dodge Auditorium\, 200 Grand River\, Port Huron\, MI
CATEGORIES:Society Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230812T130119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T110105Z
UID:10000042-1697878800-1697900400@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:Western Michigan Genealogical SocietyGot Ancestors?! 2023 with Katherine R. Willson
DESCRIPTION:Katherine R. Willson (Dexter\, Michigan) is an engaging & dynamic genealogy lecturer at local\, regional\, and national events; a full-time researcher for private clients; and a genealogy educator for 20+ years. She is the founder and Past President of the Virtual Genealogical Association\, past President of the Michigan Genealogical Council\, past board member for the Association of Professional Genealogists\, and a course coordinator and instructor at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. Katherine authored The Genealogist’s Guide to Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, as well as the Genealogy on Facebook list\, a catalog of 17\,000+ genealogy/history links on Facebook\, found at SocialMediaGenealogy.com. \nThe sessions to be presented throughout the day are: \n\nOur European Ancestors’ Voyage to America\nResources for Genealogical Research in Foreign Countries\n40+ Sources for Finding Maiden Names\nAdding a Genealogical Codicil to Your Will\n\nFor additional information or to register\, please visit the society website.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/got-ancestors-2023-with-katherine-r-willson/
LOCATION:Park Congregational Church\, 10 E Park Pl NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events,Society Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230812T123125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T193255Z
UID:10000041-1697877000-1697904000@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan 45th Annual Genealogy Seminar - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Day 2 is Webinar or In-person at the American Polish Cultural Center\, 2975 E. Maple Road\, Troy\, MI.\nIn-person registration includes a continental breakfast and lunch with Polish food. In-person seating is limited. \nIncludes live presentations with Q&A\, a syllabus\, and door prizes. Attend either day or both days — Open to the public. \nInaccuracies\, Errors\, and Conflicts of Information in Polish Vital Records and How to Resolve These Problems by Daniel Bućko \nThe Genealogical Value of Royal and Government Estate Inventories by Daniel Bućko \nThe Chene Street History Project by Dr. Karen Majewska \nHamtramck’s Polonia by Dr. Karen Majewska \nFor an informational flyer and online registration\, visit the society website.\nRegistrations paid by check must be postmarked by October 5.\nOnline registration closes on October 10.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/polish-genealogical-society-of-michigan-45th-annual-genealogy-seminar-day-2/
LOCATION:American Polish Cultural Center\, 2975 E. Maple Rd\, Troy\, MI\, 48083\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events,Society Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230812T121804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T193120Z
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SUMMARY:Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan 45th Annual Genealogy Seminar - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Includes live presentations with Q&A\, a syllabus\, and door prizes. Attend either day or both days — Open to the public.\nDay 1 is Webinar Only. \nPolish DNA: Stories It Reveals and the Ways to Use It for Genealogical Purposes by Eryk Jan Grzeszkowiak\nChanging Places\, Changing Borders: Overcoming Geographic Challenges by David Obee \nFor an informational flyer and online registration\, visit the society website.\nRegistrations paid by check must be postmarked by October 5.\nOnline registration closes on October 10.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/polish-genealogical-society-of-michigan-45th-annual-genealogy-seminar-day-1/
LOCATION:Zoom webinar\, MI
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events,Society Seminars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230924T123943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T123943Z
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SUMMARY:MGC Board meeting - October 2023
DESCRIPTION:MGC Board meeting – October 12\, 2023 at 9:00 am\nVirtual via Zoom
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-october-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom only
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230627T125833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T135828Z
UID:10000039-1694689200-1694696400@mimgc.org
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:20230914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230914T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230627T125617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T132558Z
UID:10000038-1694682000-1694687400@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/2424/
LOCATION:Comission Room\, 5th Floor\, Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48912
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230910T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230916T235959
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230626T130509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T133850Z
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SUMMARY:KVGS Research Trip to DC
DESCRIPTION:Several Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society members are desperate to get to DC for some research. The society has designed an independent trip for any genealogists who would like to go along. \n\n\n\nThis is an INDEPENDENT research trip: make your own travel arrangements (drive\, fly\, train).  Get our group discount at the Arlington Court Suites Hotel (Group GENEALOGY 2023). The discounted rate ends on August 13.  Metro or Uber with other researchers to the research facility of your choice – DAR Library\, NARA (National Archives in both Washington\, DC and College Park\, MD)\, Library of Congress – or other research facilities – your choice. \n\n\n\nWe’ll get together for meals\, discuss what we are researching\, answer questions\, and share transportation. \n\n\n\nMore information is available here: \n\n\n\n\nThe flier is on the KVGS website (www.mikvgs.org) and has details and links to help you register for the trip\, at the hotel\, and for research days at the National Archives.  Be sure to read it.\n\n\n\nOur website (www.mikvgs.org)\, under the Research tab on the left side\, includes details and brief videos to orient you to the three research sites.\n\n\n\nJuly 5 Zoom meeting for questions (registration link is HERE).\n\n\n\nArlington Court Suites Hotel (https://www.arlingtoncourthotel.com/) The phone number is on the flyer.  Works best if you telephone the hotel so you can give the GENEALOGY 2023 group info.\n\n\n\nDirect flights to DC (attached to this email).\n\n\n\nNARA information: Schedule your visit soon – only 45 researchers each day.  A link is on the flyer.\n\n\n\nPlan Your Visit to the National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/research/start/plan-your-visit.\n\n\n\nEmail info@mikvgs.org if you still have unanswered questions.  Please put WASHINGTON\, DC\, in the subject line.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/kvgs-research-trip-to-dc/
CATEGORIES:Society Research Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230713T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230609T150831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T150833Z
UID:10000036-1689238800-1689246000@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – Zoom only
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230110T120745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T183135Z
UID:10000025-1687525200-1687622400@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:2023 Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Each summer\, the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council host a seminar to promote family history awareness and teach genealogy research skills. The Abrams Foundation generously supports the event in loving memory of Barbara J. Brown. \n\n\n\nFor this year’s event\, we are pleased to offer this flagship annual gathering as a hybrid event. Participants can attend sessions either online or onsite. We are delighted to host Drew Smith\, who will join us on-site here in Lansing and through Zoom to our virtual attendees. \n\n\n\nFor the complete schedule of events and speaker bios.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, onsite attendees can preorder a lunch option from Grand Traverse Pie for an additional $13.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/2023-barbara-j-brown-family-history-seminar/
LOCATION:Michigan Library and History Center\, 702 W. Kalamazoo St.\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48912
CATEGORIES:Barbara J Brown Family History Seminar,Statewide Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Archives of Michigan":MAILTO:archives@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230623T114500
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230520T113348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T202955Z
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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:20230608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230520T135452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T135454Z
UID:10000034-1686214800-1686222000@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:MGC Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom only
CATEGORIES:MGC Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230513T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230420T122551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T104105Z
UID:10000032-1683972000-1683975600@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:Managing Society Digital Projects
DESCRIPTION:An MGC Continuing Education Program. \n\n\n\nZoom meeting – registration requiredManaging Society Digital Projects with Kris Rzepczynski of the Archives of Michigan and Shelby Nelson of the Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society.Sharing about the process of large and small digital scanning processes\, equipment needed\, process management\, and volunteer use.We estimate it to be about 1 hour\, with a Q&A discussion. We welcome ANY interested society members to attend!
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/managing-society-digital-projects/
LOCATION:Zoom meeting – registration required
CATEGORIES:MGC Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230318T122524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T161024Z
UID:10000028-1683802800-1683810000@mimgc.org
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:20230511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230511T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230318T150115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230318T150117Z
UID:10000029-1683795600-1683801000@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This will be an onsite meeting in the Commission Room\, also available on Zoom for distance board members.
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Comission Room\, 5th Floor\, Michigan Library & Historical Center\, 702 West Kalamazoo Street\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48912
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230404T131854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T131857Z
UID:10000031-1681376400-1681383600@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:MGC Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom meeting\, MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230309T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230206T233901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230218T154829Z
UID:10000027-1678359600-1678366800@mimgc.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20230201T104705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T124541Z
UID:10000026-1677319200-1677337200@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:LAAAGS 2023 Genealogy Conference
DESCRIPTION:An experience featuring research strategies and highlighting important resources through the lens of researching African American ancestors. Break out sessions include: Genealogy 101\, Newspaper Research\, Military Research\, and Using DNA in genealogy.Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nakia Parker\, MSU Assistant Professor of History\, will present “Black Histories on Native Lands: The Legacies of Slavery and Indian Removal in the United States.”A closing panel discussion will answer questions from the audience on how to navigate the research to find answers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnion Missionary Baptist Church\, 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Lansing\, Michigan\, 48915
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/laaags-2023-genealogy-conference/
CATEGORIES:Member Society Events,Society Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20221104T143633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T113625Z
UID:10000015-1673521200-1673528400@mimgc.org
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:20221208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221208T103000
DTSTAMP:20260427T152405
CREATED:20220716T120110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220716T120111Z
UID:10000006-1670490000-1670495400@mimgc.org
SUMMARY:MGC Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mimgc.org/event/mgc-board-meeting-5/2022-12-08/
LOCATION:Virtual Zoom meeting\, MI
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