The Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society is a volunteer organization that relies on the participation of its members. Member involvement is essential in governing and operating the Society. The Board of Directors is the Society's administrative body, and the members of the Society elect its officers. The Board operates according to the responsibilities and powers assigned to it by the Society's Bylaws, with a fiscal year of July 1 through June 30. As an IRS 501(c)(3) organization, the Board has certain fiduciary and legal obligations. The success of the Society requires a Board of Directors that understands the order of business, the duties of each officer, and the role of the Society's committees.
Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society's elected officers are the following:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Past President, and
- two Trustees
Officers (other than the Past President) are elected at the Annual Meeting in May and take office on July 1. Elected officers serve a two-year term and, typically, a maximum of two consecutive terms. The President, Secretary, and Trustee are elected in even years, and Vice President, Treasurer, and Trustee are elected in odd years.
You can click here for a detailed description of each officer's responsibilities.
Appointed volunteer positions and committees are:
- Mail Distribution volunteer
- Membership Chair
- Michigan Genealogical Council Delegate
- National Genealogical Society Administrator
- National Genealogical Society Delegate
- Newsletter Editor
- Program Chair
- Publicity Coordinator
- Refreshment Coordinator
- Research Coordinator, and
- Technology Committee / Webmaster
The Board may establish other positions and committees as needed. The President makes appointments.
The membership elects members of the Nominating Committee. The nominating committee comprises two or more members who serve a two-year term, with one member assuming the chair position. At least one member is elected annually and included on the officer candidates' roster. Committee members may be re-elected for additional terms.
Click here for detailed descriptions of the National Genealogical Society Administrator and Delegate positions, and
click here for descriptions of all other volunteer positions
and the committees' responsibilities.
We invite members to contact
info@mikvgs.org with questions and for
more information.
