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The Berks County Genealogical Society celebrated its 25th Anniversary on July 24, 2005

OFFICER ELECTIONS
Key Dates:

March General Meeting - Election of Nominating Committee
April General Meeting - Nominations from the floor and from the nominating committee
May General Meeting - Election of Officers
June Dinner Meeting - Installation of Officers

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24th Annual Mary Owen Steinmetz Award Plaque - 2008

This plaque has been donated by the Jacqueline B. Nein Charitable Trust in memory of Mary Owen Steinmetz.  It lists all the winners of the Steinmetz Award who have given so much work to further the goals of our Berks County Genealogical Society. We honor their efforts to serve our members and the public in their search for their ancestors. In so doing , we honor our forefathers by our recognition of these honorees.

In 2008,  the Mary Owen Steinmetz Award was given to Bonnie Yuhas.  Bonnie is a charter member of the society and was instrumental in the development of the Journal of BCGS.  Known for her research, she has made numerous contribution to our Journal and the Library.  Bonnie was membership chair for 14 years and is a past president. 

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 August 2008 - Cemetery searching made easy.  Visit webCemeteries.com.  This is an emerging tool for genealogical research.  There was an article about the company in the August 4, 2008 Business section of the Reading Eagle.  In addition to being able to search the databases of the cemeteries they manage, you can provide memorial/obituary information for your departed ancestors and relatives.  Click here for a list of cemeteries in the database as of August 2008.
bullet The Reading Eagle newspapers from 1868 to December of 1972 have been accessioned and are available in our library.
bullet GREAT CHRISTMAS IDEA--A year gift membership in the Berks County Genealogical Society. Click on  Membership  for information and form.
bullet Another GREAT CHRISTMAS IDEA--one for the Society. Send a contribution to the Capital Projects Fund of the Society. The Society likes gifts too. We have additional computer needs.
bullet As part of your membership in our Society, you will receive issues of our Newsletter "Branches of Berks". As a member you can post queries in these issues. Many members exchange family information that started as a connection made through this resource.
bullet For the Outlet Shopping Spouse!  There are plenty of fine outlets to shop in the Reading area.  Drop your shopping spouse at the outlet area and visit our library.   You'll learn a lot more and spend a lot less than your shopping spouse.
bullet Membership dues are due July 1.  See the form on the Membership page.
bullet If you have not yet visited our library, plan to do so soon.

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Last modified: Saturday August 23, 2008