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.

Our brochure can be found here

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.

As of March 2021 society meetings will be held on the second Thursday of the month at 7 PM. See schedule below for program details.

All face-to-face MCGS meetings and First Friday Help Sessions have been canceled indefinitely due to COVID-19 virus.

To join us for ZOOM meetings members can check their e-mail for details.

MCGS Calendar of Events

We are looking for program ideas for 2021. If you would like to present, know of a presentor, or have seen a webinar that would be of interest to our members, please contact the Program Committee. Make your preferences known, monthly programs need to be a group effort.

August 12	Potluck Picnic: 6 - 7:30 pm, Picnic shelter, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2281 Orchard Ave. Check your email for more details.
Sept. 9	Possible program on cemtery research.
Oct. 14	Possible field trip to a local cemetery.
Nov. 11	'Railroad History of the Grand Valley', presentation by Matt Darling
Dec.	Holiday Celebration: Date and Time to be announced
Jan. 13, 2022	To be Announced. Possible return to in-person meetings.
Feb 10	Annual Meeting and elections; Program to be announced

At this time our meetings are being held in ZOOM format.

Meetings will be held at 7:00 pm, the 2nd Thursday of each month.

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

Genealogy Events of Interest

Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies will host a 'Society Management Workshop' on October 2, 2021 in Denver and on Zoom. Stay tuned for more information.

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 2021

Brenda Sabo	President
Karen Sturgill	Vice President
Larraine Pallas	Secretary
Laurie Buniger	Treasurer

Board of Directors 2021

Stella Ledbetter

Darrel Sartin

Karen McGuirk

Thank you to each of you for becoming involved.

Members: We are always looking for more committee members. If there is a committee listed here that you think you might find of interest contact the Committee Chair.

2021 Committee Chairs

Program Committee	Pam Paxton, Darrel Sartin, Laurie Buniger, Karen McGuirk
Historian	Dave Fishell
Membership/Outreach	Jan Wilson, committee member: LaDawn Sexton
Newsletter	Gail Woodmansee
Parliamentarian	Vacant
Research Director	Darrel Sartin, committee member: Larraine Pallas
Librarian	Karen Sturgill, committe member: Karen McGuirk
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.