The Saginaw Genealogical Society (SGS) was founded in August 1971 through the efforts of Dr. Richard Mudd and other dedicated people from Saginaw county and the surrounding area. Whenever possible we work in conjunction with the local History and Genealogical Department at the Saginaw Public Library, (Hoyt branch) , holder of the third largest genealogical collection in the state of Michigan. And through the Saginaw FamilySearch Center at 1415 Center Rd, Saginaw, MI 48638, and is also where we meet. SGS was then incorporated in 1973 and is affiliated with the Michigan Genealogical Council in Lansing Michigan. The SGS is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt society. All donations are welcome and are tax deductible under IRS code.
WHEN WE MEET: We meet for General meetings in the months from from September thru to June. General Meetings for the public are held on the second Tuesdays of the months we meet. We do not meet in the summer, (NOT in July and August), as we are out at cemeteries. Meetings are held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also the home of the Saginaw FamilySearch Center, and most meetings are located at: 1415 N. Center Road, Saginaw, Michigan, unless otherwise specified. Sign in for ZOOM opens at 6:00 pm est. A brief business meeting begins at 6:30 pm est. The featured program/Speaker begins shortly thereafter or at least by 7 pm. Light refreshments usually follow our in-person meetings. Visitors are always welcome.
ZOOM MEETINGS:
WE NOW ALSO MEET ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM. And we will continue to do so in order to better serve our patrons. Zoom invites are sent out on the day before the meetings. (Monday) If you do not receive an invitation by the day of the meeting by noon, PLEASE email us ASAP at: [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP:
Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the months Sept - June. GENERAL MEETINGS are held at the same location at 6:30 pm. There are no board or general meetings held the months of July or August. Membership fees are due in the 4th Quarter of the Fiscal year (MAR/APR/MAY) Or prior to the May General Meeting. We have a page set up to pay through SQUARE ON OUR WEBSITE. AS A NEW MEMBER, if you start your membership after the June fiscal year begins, your first year will be prorated by quarters. Thereafter you will renew your membership each 4th quarter March to May. THE TTL NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS ON THE WEBSITE. TO GET IT MAILED YOU MUST SEND IN AN EXTRA $7 TO COVER FEES, PER YEAR.
CONTACT INFO: EMAIL OR MAIL: 1. For SGS Secretary- Membership or meeting questions: [email protected] 2. Or mail us at: The Saginaw Genealogical Society PO Box 6584 Saginaw, MI 48608-6584 3. For Web Administrator- For questions about the website: Please send us an email at: [email protected]
