Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society
Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society -- Kalamazoo, MI

Mission Statement

  • Fosters genealogical interest and activities in southwestern Michigan;
  • Provides education in genealogical research techniques;
  • Publishes and make available genealogical materials; and
  • Works to ensure access to and the preservation of public records.


Operating Year: July 2026 - June 2027


Board
Acting President: James Jackson
Vice-President / Program Chair: James Jackson
Secretary: Tim A. Snow
Treasurer: Rob Servis
Past President: Pamela S. Cassino
Trustee: Dianne DeYoung
Trustee: Steve D Bennett
 
Committees and Delegates
Membership: Sandy Redmond
MI Genealogical Council Del.: Richard L. Nuss, Jr.
MI Genealogical Council Del.: Pamela S. Cassino
Newsletter: Margaret Russell
Nominating: Janine Cotugno
Nominating: Shannon Nanninga
Publicity / Social Media: Gayle Franklin
Refreshments/Hospitality: Vacant
Research Services: Vacant
Webmaster: Rob Servis
Website: Beverly Grambau
 

Meetings

GENERAL MEETINGS are held on the third Monday of each month, except December, July, and August, in person and on the Zoom platform, beginning in September 2020.  See the Events Page for more details.
 
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS meet monthly at times and locations decided upon by their members.  Currently, there is a user group for Family Tree Maker software users, a DNA Special Interest Group, and two writers groups.  All interest groups are meeting either on Zoom or by email.  Contact info@mikvgs.org if you have questions about interest groups.
 
BOARD MEETINGS  are held on the first Monday of the month via Zoom.  Members are welcome to attend Board Meetings. See the Events Page for meeting details, or email info@mikvgs.org to be added to the email invitation list for Zoom board meetings.
 
https://www.facebook.com/mikvgs.org/  FACEBOOK lists upcoming meetings and special events.