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SCROLL DOWN TO THE 'GENEALOGY EVENTS OF INTEREST' FOR INFORMATION AND THE REGISTRTAION LINK FOR THE 2026 MESA COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY CONFERCE (this can also be found on our Facebook page by clicking the link below).
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After asking to 'Join' will will need to answer a few simple questions, then read and agree to the group rules.
to join our Facebook Group. You will be able to communicate with other members and post interesting genealogy related information.
Meetings
Our Society meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 7 - 9 PM, at the Keller Williams Realty building at 2474 Patterson Rd. You are more than welcome to come a bit early to socialize.
Most meetings are held in a hybrid (Zoom/in-person) format and an email with any handouts and an invitation to attend the meeting via Zoom will be sent prior to the meeting date.
The MCGS Business Meetings are held after the regular 'Monthly Program' presentation.
What's New on the MCGS Website?
A link to the 'Conference Keeper.org website, a calendar of genealogy events has been added below in the 'Genealogy Events of Interest' section. Check it out.
MCGS Programs and Calendar of Events
To all MCGS Members The MCGS Program Committee has met and a variety of programs will be presented this year. Note: A Business Meeting will follow all programs unless otherwise noted.
Don’t forget about our “First Friday” sessions, held at the beginning of every month. These events offer a free and friendly opportunity for community members — and MCGS members alike — to receive one-on-one help with genealogy questions. Sessions take place at a different Mesa County Library branch each month, where our experienced volunteers are available to guide you through your research challenges, whether you’re just getting started or tackling a tricky family mystery this could be just the help you need.
To register for upcoming First Friday help sessions, visit the 'Events' page on the Mesa County Library website and search for “genealogy.” While walk-ins are welcome, we encourage you to register in advance. This helps us pair you with a volunteer who has experience in your particular area of interest.
| Oct 2 | First Friday - Palisade 2pm - 4pm |
| Oct 8 | 'When Women Headed the Household - A genealogical study of Mesa and Montrose Counties, 1885' - Researched and Presented by MCGS members Jody Blackmer, Laurie Buniger, Margo Lurvey, Pam Paxton, & Karen Sturgill. 7pm - 9pm |
| Oct 24 | 'Discover Your Roots - Where Stories Come Alive' MCGS Genealogical Conference. Check our our Facebook page and the 'Genealogy Events of Interest' section below for all the details. |
| Nov 6 | First Friday - Clifton 12pm - 2pm |
| Nov 12 | Member Travel Presentations 7pm - 9pm |
| Dec 4 | First Friday - Central Library 1pm - 3pm |
| Dec | Annual Holiday Potluck - Details will be emailed |
| Jan 2027 | Tentative - Handwriting 7pm - 9pm |
| Feb 2027 | Annual Meeting and a program to be announced 7pm - 9pm |
Genealogy Events of Interest
Current Officers, Board Members, and Committee Chairs
| Allan Weinand | President |
| Karen Peterson | Vice President |
| Bonnie Emmert | Secretary |
| Laurie Buniger | Treasurer |
| Stella Ledbetter | Jody Blackmer | Margo Lurvey |
| Program Committee | Chair: Brenda Sabo, Members: Laurie Buniger, Karen McGuirk, Dave Fishell, Gail Woodmansee |
| Historian | Brenda Sabo |
| Membership/Outreach | Bonnie Emmert |
| Newsletter | Gail Woodmansee |
| Parliamentarian | Vacant [ Roberts Rules of Order] |
| Research | Vacant (Members) |
| Genealogist/Librarian | Karen Sturgill |
| Webmaster | Karen Peterson | Ad Hoc Cemetery Project Committee | Chair: Dave Fishell, Co-Chair: Laurie Buniger | Ad Hoc Public Library Liaison | Pam Paxton |
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.
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