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WMGS
Newsletter
Fall 2010
Mini Classes
Mini Classes are held in the Grand Rapids Public Library from12:15 to 1:15 in the Adult Computer Center. They are free to thegeneral public.
October 2, 2010
Publishing your family research:It’s easier than you think.
December 4, 2010
An Introduction to Photo Enhancement Software
WMGS Beginner ClassesOctober 21, 2010
The Genealogist’s #2 Research Tool: Using the US censusrecords. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the GRPL Adult Computer Center.
November 18, 2010
Getting started with Family Tree Maker 2010. The class islimited to 5 participants. Registration is required. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the GRPL Adult Computer Center.
WMGS Family History Writers’ Workshops
Sept 21, Oct 19, and Nov 16 at 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.Dominican Center, 2025 Fulton St East
The writers’ workshops are designed to help and support eachother’s desire to write about our families. Everyone is welcome.We informally discuss questions relevant to each person’s work,provide helpful, non-judgmental feedback on writers’ currentprojects and have fun learning about each other and ourresearch. The group provides constructive feedback andeveryone benefits. Our participants bring samples of their latestwriting project to share with the group. In addition, we like tosuggest different writing topics to give us fresh ideas and keepus writing about our families. If you’re stuck on your currentproject or in between projects, write a story on the topic of themonth and share it with the group. The topic for the Septemberworkshop will be Favorite Family Foods. The topics for futureworkshops will be announced at http://wmgs.com. The workshops are held at the Dominican Center on the corner of East Fulton and Lakeside Drive. Please call Sister
Michael EllenCarling at (616) 643-0206 (home) or (616) 643-0225 (office) if youwish to attend. You may park in the Dominican Center parkinglot on Lakeside Drive. Use the main
entrance under the large
portico and go up the steps. The receptionist will direct you tothe room.
WMGS Program Schedule
The following programs will be held in the GrandRapids Public Library in the Ryerson Auditorium.Meetings begin at 1:30 pm, starting with WMGS business and followed by the speaker. Admission is freeand everyone is welcome! Parking is free at the Libraryon Saturdays. Remember to have your parking ticketvalidated in the Library’s main lobby. Refreshments areserved after the speaker’s presentation. Books andsupplies may be purchased from the Sales Table beforeand after the programs.
September 11, 2010
Ohio Records and Repositories
Planning a research trip to Ohio? Learn the types of records available. Discover the best libraries andarchives in the state of Ohio. Jana Sloan Broglin, CG, a native of northwest Ohio,is a professional genealogist with over thirty years of experience. She has spoken at local, state, regional, andnational conferences. She is a lecturer and freelancewriter. Over thirty publications on Kentucky resulted inher being named a "Kentucky Colonel".Currently, Jana is serving as Vice President of Membership for the Federation of Genealogical Societiesand is a past trustee of the Ohio Genealogical Society
October 2, 2010
Post-Civil War Legions, Orders, Armies
Bruce Butgereit, long-time member of WMGS, will speak on the history of several post-Civil War organizations:the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the UnitedStates (MOLLUS), the Grand Army of the Republic(GAR), and the Allied Orders of the GAR. What are thelocal and state connections to these groups?
November 5 & 6, 2010
Got Ancestors?!Are They Who You Think They Are?
WMGS and the Southwest Michigan Black HeritageSociety will sponsor a Friday evening presentation of
Michelle Obama’s Roots
by Megan Smolenyak-Smolenyak.On Saturday WMGS will present a one-day seminarfeaturing four presentations by Megan Smolenyak-Smolenyak.For more information visit http://GotAncestors.com/
Western Michigan Genealogical Societ
y’s
Bus Trip to Ft. Wayne’s
Allen County Public Library
--- Note:– Staying at Motel 6 ---
Tuesday-Wednesday –
September 28-29, 2010
$94=Single, $76=Double, $70=Triple, $67=QuadTransportation by
Great Lakes Motor Coach No smoking on coach.
7:00 AM Leave Target on Alpine NW (North of I-96)7:30 AM Leave Meijer (next to I-96 and 28
th
St near the “K” marker)Day #1 8:15 AM Leave Ionia and I-96 (behind Corner’s Landing Restaurant)Sept 28
th
Possible pickup south of Lansing if there is enough interest—call meTuesday 9:30 ish Refreshment Stop (donuts & juice at highway rest stop)10:30 AM Arrive at
Allen County Public Library
(260) 421-1200
9:00 PM Bus transfer to
Motel 6
(260) 482-39727:00 AM Wakeup Call – Walk across parking lot to restaurant for breakfast8:30-8:40 AM Luggage loading and transportation to libraryDay #2 6:00 PM Depart from Allen County Public LibrarySept 29
th
6:30 PM Stop for quick meal near Auburn, IndianaWednesday 9.45 PM Arrive at Ionia drop-off area10:00 PM Arrive at Meijer I-96 drop off area10:30 PM Arrive at Target on AlpineTrip includes: roundtrip motor coach transportation, lodging at Motel 6 at 3003 Coliseum Blvd. West,and library transfer. Breakfast is NOT included – Liberty Diner (¢) is across parking lot – (Allen County Library also has a nice café) Many eateries are close to the library.*The motel does not have an elevator. Please indicate floor requirement.*Cancellations will receive a refund with replacement only.*WMGS member? GREAT NEWS. You will receive a coupon worth $5 towards next year’smembership or towards any purchase at the WMGS sales table.*We need 38 bus riders to make this trip a reality. An email by
Sept. 1
st
would be most helpful. A $15deposit guarantees your place on the bus. Please send your deposit or at least an email by
Sept. 15
th
.
*Balance must be paid by
September 20
th
. Make checks payable to
WMGS.
*Please contact Sue Irvine with questions. (616) 889-0042 or sjirv@yahoo.comSend registration to: Sue Irvine, 4215 Northgate NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525-1539$94=Single, $76=Double, $70=Triple, $67=Quad- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ft. Wayne Trip Tues – Wed Sept 28-29, 2010 Registration Form
Room type: Smoking ___ Non-smoking ____ Is 1
st
floor a requirement? Yes___ No ____ NAME: Phone# (_____)ADDRESS: City,State,ZipPickup Point: Circle one:
Target
Meijer
Ionia Other
Roommates:
(Note: if choosing Other, you must call Sue at (616) 889-0042 to arrange a pick-up location south of Lansing)
Confirmation and other trip information will be confirmed by
email
.:
Michigan Events
September 25, 2010
Extending the Roots of Your Family Tree
The Van Buren Regional Genealogical Society will sponsor an allday seminar at the Lawrence Conference Center, Lawrence, MIfeaturing presentations by Shirley Hodges, John Castle, ToniBenson and Joyce Beedie. For more information visitwww.vbrgs.org.
September 30 & October 7
Write Your Life
The Caledonia Resource Center is offering a two sessionworkshop for $39 to teach you how to remember, organize andwrite your autobiography using manageable steps. The sessionswill be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visithttp://www.caledoniaresourcecenter.org to register or get moreinformation
October 3, 2010
52
nd
Michigan Antiquarian Book & Paper Show
This show is a favorite with genealogists and historianseverywhere. Over 180 vendors will offer old books on subjectsincluding Michigan history, maps, the Civil War, music,cookbooks as well as post cards, ads, posters and trading cards.Admission is $4.50. The event is being held at the Lansing Center,333 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 22, 2010
GRPL Friday Night Lock-In
The Grand Rapids Public Library’s Local History and SpecialCollections Department will host a free after-hours program justfor genealogists from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Learn how to use themicrofilm readers, scanners and printers. Take advantage of freephotocopying and printing during the event. This is a greatopportunity to access subscription databases like Ancestry.com,NewEnglandAncestors.org and Footnote.com for free. Computerswill be available or you can bring your own laptop and access thedatabases and internet through the Library’s WiFi network.Members of WMGS will be available to help you with yourresearch. Food and drinks will be supplied. Registration will openon September 22. To register, go to the calendar atwww.grpl.org/perl/events.pl and click on the event.
Thank Youto the Dining with the Dead Volunteers
To the hearty volunteers who braved another of Michigan'shottest days of summer- July 17th. I knew when I chose a date itwould either be very hot or very wet. And hot it was! But, therewas an occasional breeze and the lucky ones who got to be underthe trees were cooled off. Over 1200 graves were recorded andsoon the volunteers will enter their records into our database.A delicious potluck lunch was enjoyed by all in the shade of the cemetery chapel.Much thanks to the following volunteers: Jane & DonBarsema, Mindy & Don Bryant, Bobbe & Roger Horton, Jeri &Alan Landleer, Lisa Christensen & Roger Moffat, Dorothy & RussPrince, Sue & Jim Swanlund, Sue Bogard, Marlene Fabbro, MikeFinley, Sue Irvine & Gary, Jay Neehan, Vickie Parker, Sue Rabick,Bill Simmons, Darlene Snyder, Marcia Spears, Ruth Waybrandand Judy Wilson
Wanda Schottler
About WMGS
The Western Michigan Genealogical Society isdedicated to gaining knowledge, preservingrecords and teaching others about genealogy andfamily history.
Membership
: An annual membership to WMGSis $20 and begins on January 1
st
of each year.Membership benefits include: 10% discount on allitems at the Sales Table, four issues of
Michigana
per year, free queries in
Michigana
, free online brick wall help and leadership opportunities.Your membership to the Western MichiganGenealogical Society will also include use of theprivate files of the Society and publication of yourgenealogy online at trees.wmgs.org.
Change of Address
: (Temporary or Permanent) If you will be permanently moving to a newaddress or going on an extended vacation, pleasenotify WMGS before your address change occurs.Be sure to include the date your address willchange or the dates when you will leave and planto return. Email your address change informationto the Society at:membership@wmgs.orgor write to:WMGS – MembershipWestern Michigan Genealogical Society111 Library St NEGrand Rapids MI 49503-3268
2010 WMGS Officers
President Don Bryantemail: president@wmgs.orgVice President Marcia Shearsemail: U08554@hotmail.comPhone: (616) 458-1221Immediate Past Mindy KoolePresident email: koole2@comcast.netPhone: (616) 691-7986Treasurer Marlene Fabbroemail: mfabbro@sbcglobal.netRecording Janet JensenSecretary email: JanetJ6990@aol.comPhone: (616) 874-8035
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