Events
All of the following events are open to the public.
Questions About Events? – To ask questions about events, call Walt Bruetsch at 772-220-1638, or email him: waltbruetsch@usa.net or email the society via: mcgsfl@gmail.com.
Genealogical Events in Florida – The Florida State Gen. Soc. has a Calendar of Events in the entire state.
Elizabeth "Liz" Coursen gave her program: "Yes, You! An Entertaining Autobiography in Three Easy Steps" on March 18, 2011 to about 130 persons. Her website is at www.FirstPersonPublications.com. Contact info is on the site.
Suzanne Woodie gave her program: "Why You Should Preserve Your Photo Memories" on June 17, 2011 to about 30 persons. Her website is at http://HeritageBooks.WordPress.com. Contact info is on the website.
Janel Hendrix gave her program: "Oral History" on January 20, 2012. Tips for conducting a oral history interview are in the "SOHP Practical Guide", which is available, under RESOURCES, at the Southern Oral History Project website: http://www.sohp.org
Evening adult education classes are offered at the Martin Co. High School. See the current schedule and registration information at http://communityed.martinschools.org
January 28, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Fourth Saturday Workshop
Trustees Room in the Blake Library, on the 2nd floor.
The workshop is "Beginning Genealogy", given by MCGS member Walt Bruetsch.
Start the new year by learning about how to start this interesting hobby of genealogy / family history.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put Begin Gen in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is of a good size. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
February 2, 2012, First Thursday • 5:45pm to 7:45pm
First Thursday of Every Month
Blake Library Genealogy Room
A monthly, casual gathering of anyone interested in genealogy. A member from
MCGS will be available to answer questions and assist those seeking help.
An opportunity for younger, working people to expand on their genealogical hobby.
February 4, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
February 17, Friday • 1-3pm
MCGS Monthly Meeting
John F. Armstrong Wing of the Blake Library
The program is "Heraldry" presented by Norma Reubert, an avid genealogist,
as evidenced by her being a member of the Martin Co. Gen. Society,
a past president of Colonial Dames and Vice Regent of the DAR, Halpatiokee Chapter.
Guests are most welcome to attend MCGS meetings, which are free, and
light refreshments will be available between the business meeting and the program.
February 18, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Third Saturday Workshop
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The workshop is "Finding Your Ancestors Overseas", given by Walt Bruetsch.
This is a follow-up activity of Walt's presentation "Researching My Swiss Ancestors" given in November, 2011.
Bring your laptop computers, and an extension cord, as we will help each other find our ancestors.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put OVERSEAS in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is large. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
February 24, 2012, Friday • 3:00pm
Causes of the Civil War
Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City
"Causes of the Civil War" is part of a series of Civil War history presentation by historian Josh Liller.
This is an opportunity for people interested in Civil War history and genealogical researchers to gain
a better understanding of what our ancestors encountered during this era of events in the United States.
February 25, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Fourth Saturday Workshop
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The workshop is "Military Records" given by Reba Shepard. With the approaching anniversaries of
The War of 1812 and The 1861-5 Civil War, finding our war ancestors is an interesting part of genealogical research.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put Military in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is large. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
March 1, 2012, First Thursday • 5:45pm to 7:45pm
First Thursday of Every Month
Blake Library Genealogy Room
A monthly, casual gathering of anyone interested in genealogy. A member from
MCGS will be available to answer questions and assist those seeking help.
An opportunity for younger, working people to expand on their genealogical hobby.
March 3, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
March 16, Friday • 1-3pm
MCGS Monthly Meeting
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The program is "Lineage Research" presented by Reba Shepard. Reba is the Florida State DAR
State Chairman of Lineage Research - Supplementals, and she gives this seminar
throughout the State of Florida. She is a two term Past President of MCGS
and an Honorary Regent of Halpatiokee Chapter of DAR.
Guests are most welcome to attend MCGS' meetings, which are free, and
light refreshments will be available between the business meeting and the program.
March 17, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Third Saturday Workshop
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The workshop is TBD.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put XXXX in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is large. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
March 24, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Fourth Saturday Workshop
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The workshop is TBD.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put XXXX in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is large. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
April 5, 2012, First Thursday • 5:45pm to 7:45pm
First Thursday of Every Month
Blake Library Genealogy Room
A monthly, casual gathering of anyone interested in genealogy. A member from
MCGS will be available to answer questions and assist those seeking help.
An opportunity for younger, working people to expand on their genealogical hobby.
April 6, 2012, Friday • 2:00pm
Grant and Shiloh
Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City
"Grant and Shiloh" is part of a series of Civil War history presentation by historian Josh Liller.
This is an opportunity for people interested in Civil War history and genealogical researchers to gain
a better understanding of what our ancestors encountered during this era of events in the United States.
April 7, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
April 20, Friday • 1-3pm
MCGS Monthly Meeting
John F. Armstrong Wing of the Blake Library
Program TBD
Guests are most welcome to attend MCGS' meetings, which are free, and
light refreshments will be available between the business meeting and the program.
April 21, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Third Saturday Workshop
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The workshop is TBD.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put XXX in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is large. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
April 28, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Fourth Saturday Workshop
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The workshop is TBD.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put XXXX in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is large. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
May 3, 2012, First Thursday • 5:45pm to 7:45pm
First Thursday of Every Month
Blake Library Genealogy Room
A monthly, casual gathering of anyone interested in genealogy. A member from
MCGS will be available to answer questions and assist those seeking help.
An opportunity for younger, working people to expand on their genealogical hobby.
May 5, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
May 18, Friday • 1-3pm
MCGS Monthly Meeting
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
Program TBD
Guests are most welcome to attend MCGS' meetings, which are free, and
light refreshments will be available between the business meeting and the program.
May 19, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Third Saturday Workshop
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The workshop is TBD.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put XXXX in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is large. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
May 26, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Fourth Saturday Workshop
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The workshop is TBD.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put XXXX in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is large. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
June 2, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
June 7, 2012, First Thursday • 5:45pm to 7:45pm
First Thursday of Every Month
Blake Library Genealogy Room
A monthly, casual gathering of anyone interested in genealogy. A member from
MCGS will be available to answer questions and assist those seeking help.
An opportunity for younger, working people to expand on their genealogical hobby.
June 15, Friday • 1-3pm
MCGS Monthly Meeting
John F. Armstrong Wing of the Blake Library
Program TBD
Guests are most welcome to attend MCGS' meetings, which are free, and
light refreshments will be available between the business meeting and the program.
June 16, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Third Saturday Workshop
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The workshop is TBD.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put XXXX in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is large. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
June 23, 2012, Saturday • 10:15am-12:15pm
MCGS Fourth Saturday Workshop
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
The workshop is TBD.
Send an E-mail to mcgsfl@gmail.com to sign up for this class. Please put XXXX in the Subject Box.
Walk-ins are most welcome, as the room is large. A donation of $3-5 will be appreciated.
July 7, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
No MCGS Monthly Meetings in July and August
Have a nice summer vacation.
August 4, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
August 29 thru September 1
FGS Annual Conference
Birmingham, Alabama
Genealogists from around the USA will gather in Birmingham, Alabama for the
2012 Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference.
The booklet, giving the programs schedule and all other details,
is available in the Genealogy Room of the Blake Library.
September 1, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
September 21, Friday • 1-3pm
MCGS Monthly Meeting
John F. Armstrong Wing of the Blake Library
Program TBD
Guests are most welcome to attend MCGS' meetings, which are free, and
light refreshments will be available between the business meeting and the program.
October 6, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
October 19, Friday • 1-3pm
MCGS Monthly Meeting
John F. Armstrong Wing of the Blake Library
Program TBD
Guests are most welcome to attend MCGS' meetings, which are free, and
light refreshments will be available between the business meeting and the program.
November 3, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
November 9-10, Friday thru Saturday
Florida State Genealogical Society's Annual Conference
To be determined, FL
Program to be determined.
November 16, Friday • 1-3pm
MCGS Monthly Meeting
Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart (off Salerno Road, west of US 1)
Election of 2012's Board of Directors: We need a quorum, so members
please attend!
Program TBD
Guests are most welcome to attend MCGS' meetings, which are free, and
light refreshments will be available between the business meeting and the program.
December 1, Saturday • 10am-noon
First Saturday Workshop - MCGS/DAR
Blake Library Genealogy Room
Members from MCGS and the Daughters of the American Revolution-Halpatiokee
Chapter will be available to assist library patrons researching ancestors:
those from any time era and those who were American Revolutionary War patriots.
December 21, Friday • 1-3pm
MCGS Monthly Meeting
John F. Armstrong Wing of the Blake Library
Come celebrate the Holiday Season with MCGS's Christmas Social,
featuring our cookies and other treats, and the Holiday Raffle.
Please bring a raffle gift, ~$5, and join in the fun.
This is a fund raising activity for the Society!
Guests are most welcome to attend MCGS' meetings, which are free, and
light refreshments will be available between the business meeting and the program.