Southeast and Winnipeg Branch
The Winnipeg branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. was formed in 1979 under the by-laws of the Society to provide opportunities for persons interested in family history in the South eastern area of Manitoba to share experiences, assist one another and expand their research skills. At the Branch Meeting of 18 April 2005, a motion was adopted to formally change the name of the Branch to "The Southeast and Winnipeg Branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society". The purpose of this change is to more accurately reflect the interests and location of Branch members. The objectives of the Southeast and Winnipeg Branch are to work locally for the Society's objectives, namely:
collection and preservation of genealogical and historical records and materials;
foster education in genealogical research through workshops and seminars; and
encourage production of genealogical publications relating especially to Manitoba.
Branch Programs
Branch programs usually take place on the second Monday evening of the month from September through June at the MGS Library and Resource Centre. A brief business meeting is followed by a formal presentation on a subject of interest to the membership. All presentations will be at the MGS Resource Centre, Unit E -
General Membership Meetings
2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm at the MGS Library and Resource Centre, Unit E - 1045 St. James Street, Winnipeg, MB (unless otherwise noted).
Computer SIG
4th Monday of the month at 7:30 pm at the MGS Library and Resource Centre, Unit E - 1045 St. James Street, Winnipeg, MB (unless otherwise noted).
Here are our upcoming programs
All programs start at 7:00 pm and are at the MGS Library and Resource Centre unless otherwise listed. Please remember to bring indoor footware as outdoor shoes/boots are not allowed in the MGS Centre during winter months. Programs listed subject to change.
Jan 18/10
SIGlets
Getting the most from Cemeteries and Death Records
by Kathy Stokes
Jan 25/10
Computer SIG
Power Goggling
by Gord McBean
Feb 8/10
General Meeting
Video Taping 101
by Gord McBean
Feb 15/10
Louis Riel Day
no program
Feb 22/10
Computer SIG
Story Telling Software
by Bev Smith
Mar 8/10
General Meeting
Oral Interviewing Tips and Tricks
by Susan Wellman
Mar 15/10
SIGlets
Getting the Information from Your Old Photographs
by TBA
Mar 22/10
Computer SIG
Scanning Basics
by TBA
Apr 12/10
General Meeting
Searching Living Relatives
by Jane Paradis
Apr 19/10
SIGlets
Apr 26/10
Computer SIG
May 10/10
Annual General Meeting
May 31/10
Computer SIG
June 14/10
General Meeting
Special Events
TBA
We are currently looking for ideas on what should be featured this year. We are also looking for someone to lead these evenings. If you can help, please contact Gordon McBean.
Staffing the MGS Resource Centre
The Southeast & Winnipeg Branch opens and staffs the MGS Library and Resource Centre on Wednesday evenings through the year from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Branch Membership
Membership in the Southeast and Winnipeg Branch is open to all members of the MGS requiring only payment of a small additional fee of $10.00 per year. Members receive the Branch Newsletter and may participate in Branch workshops, meetings and field expeditions. Non-members wishing to attend Branch functions are welcomed to do so on a space available basis; a nominal fee may be charged.
Branch Research
The Southeast and Winnipeg Branch Research Committee will undertake research on a fee basis in sources covering Winnipeg City and Southeast Manitoba. French language inquiries welcomed. Please forward your research requests to:
MGS Southeast and Winnipeg Branch
c/o Unit E - 1045 St. James Street
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
R3H 1B1
Attention: Chair Research Committee
Phone: 204-783-9139 (This is the main MGS Office phone - please specify that you wish to make a Southeast and Winnipeg Branch Research request.)
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Gord McBean
2nd Vice President
MGS, Southeast and Winnipeg Branch
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Southeast and Winnipeg
President:
Virginia Braid
453-1431
1st Vice-President:
Kelly Southworth
2nd Vice-President:
Gordon McBean
786-4905
Secretary:
Gwen Pedersen
Treasurer:
David Sutherland
888-7793
Past President:
David Sutherland
888-7793
Councillor:
Jim Oke
888-4896
Councillor:
Lynn Roseman
Councillor:
Dennis Simpson
Special Projects:
Vacant - Volunteer(s) wanted!
Branch Executive Meetings
The Southeast and Winnipeg Branch Executive meets on the first Monday of each month (except where indicated) from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the MGS Resource Centre. All members are welcome to attend executive meetings. Planned Executive meeting dates for 2009/2010 are TBA.
Volunteers Wanted!
The Branch has expanded its activities in order to provide better service to its members. In order to continue to grow we need your help too. There are a number of volunteer positions that we need to fill in order to spread the workload. Please consider volunteering for one of the opportunities below. Further information is available by contacting any member of the Branch Executive - see listing below.
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Chair or become a member of the Research Committee
- Join the Program Committee
- Chair or become a member of the Outreach Committee
- Volunteer to help keep the MGS Resource Centre open on one Wednesday night a month
Also help is needed on other Standing Committees of Education/Outreach, Finance, Membership, Newsletter, Nominations, Publications, Programs, Research, Special Projects, and Communications.
Note Takers Wanted!
We have had several requests to include notes from presentations in the Ezine. Several members can not make meetings on Monday nights while others don't travel at night anymore and would like more information on the presentations. If you take notes, are you willing to share them with fellow members? We know it would be greatly appreciated. Let Gordon McBean know if you are willing are willing to help out.
Volunteers are needed to help staff the Wednesday evening
The branch needs volunteers for the fall to help cover our opening the MGS Resource Centre on Wednesday evening. Anyone know of a person? Would you be interested? Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the resources at the centre. You will be paired with one or two volunteers that will guide you and help you learn more about researching there. The commitment is for one evening a month. Interested parties can send us an email.
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