Mesa County Genealogical Society

We welcome family history researchers interested in all states and countries.

Our members engage in genealogy research that encompasses many states, countries, and topics.

Mesa County Genealogical Society Brochure

If you would like to donate to the MCGS you may do so below.

MCGS is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Click the icon to join our Facebook Group. You will be able to communicate with other members and post interesting genealogy related information.

After asking to 'Join' will will need to answer a few simple questions, then read and agree to the group rules.

Meetings

• Society meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 7 PM. See schedule below for program details.
• Many meetings are held in a hybrid (Zoom/in-person) format. Check your e-mails for details
• Meetings are held at the US Bank Building, United Way Offices (Conference Room), Third Floor, 422 White Ave.

The MCGS Business Meetings are held held either before or after the regular meeting.

MCGS Programs and Calendar of Events

As we come to the end of 2022 we all need to keep in mind what programs you would like to see in 2023. Is there something we haven't covered in a while (or ever) that you would like to learn more about? Chances are if you are curious there are others who are also curious about the same subject. Contact a Program Committee member to make your suggestions.

Nov 24	Eat
Dec 2	First Friday - Genealogy Research Help - Central Library - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Dec 10	Holiday Potluck - Check your email for details.
Dec 25	Enjoy your holidays
Jan 1	Happy New Year
Jan 12	First program of 2023 - Watch for details.

Genealogy Events of Interest

If you know of any genealogy events please contact the MCGS Webmaster so that they can be added.

RootsTech: 2-4 March 2023, Virtual and in person Salt Lake City Event. Registration for Salt Lake City is now open. No registration is needed for the Virtual event. Go to rootstech by FamilySearch for details.

New Dimensions GJ often offers genealogy courses. :Click here for details. Spring 2023 details will be posted January 23, 2023. You can get on their mailing list at: info at newdimensionsgj.org. (substitute the @ sign for the 'at' in the address).

May 7-11, 2023 [Check in Sun. May 7th PM (travel day) -Check out Thurs May 11th AM]. The Mesa County Genealogical Society is planning a group research trip to the Family History Research Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Thank you to our member Allan Weinard for the work in getting this planned.

Highlights include:

• Pre-Planning Meeting - Tips for researching at the FHL with Tip Sheet.
• Discounted room rate at the Plaza Hotel in Salt Lake City.
• Sunday evening kick-off get together/social.
• Group tour and overview of resources on each floor of the library.
• Group gathering time to share research.
• Support for researchers.
• And more!

Members can check their email for details and get your name added to the updates list.

Current Officers, Board Members, and Committee Chairs

Note: The 'Board' of the Mesa County Genealogical Society inlcudes the 3 Board of Directors, and the elected Officers.

Officers 2022

Brenda Sabo	President
Dave Fishell	Vice President
Larraine Pallas	Secretary
Laurie Buniger	Treasurer

Board of Directors 2022

Pamela Paxton

Karen Sturgill

Karen McGuirk

Thank you to each of you for becoming involved.

2022 Committee Chairs

Program Committee	Laurie Buniger, Karen McGuirk, Dave Fishell, Gail Woodmansee
Historian	Vacant
Membership/Outreach	LaDawn Sexton, committee member: Jan Wilson
Newsletter	Gail Woodmansee
Parliamentarian	Vacant
Research	Darrel Sartin
Genealogist/Librarian	Karen Sturgill
Webmaster	Karen Sturgill

Mesa County Genealogical Society is a member of the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies (CCGS) and the National Genealogical Society (NGS). The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) was merged with the NGS in the summer of 2019.