Michigan Genealogical Council

Expand your society’s offerings by incorporating special interest and study groups for more active participation. Paula 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 ... Read more

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. Curt will be joining us virtually.

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. Cari will be joining us virtually.

Organizing and Identifying Photograph Collections We all have mounds of old unidentified family photos sitting in boxes. This lecture will offer step-by-step direction in organizing, preserving and cataloguing these precious collections for future generations. Learn how to identify, digitize and share collections using family trees and social media. This is our annual meeting. Please note ... Read more