Welcome, Friends
of Germanic Research,
The Southwest
Florida Germanic Genealogy Research Group was launched
by a few local genealogy friends who were doing Germanic
research. We knew of small German study groups in the various
genealogy societies in southwest Florida, but in the area
overall, there was little or no interaction between these
groups to foster learning from each other.
With an
idea and high hopes, the group found a meeting place and
contacted the presidents of the local societies to spread
the word about a “first meeting” of a “new
group” specifically designed for those who were doing
Germanic research.
A program
was planned, refreshments prepared and fingers crossed. Over
50 researchers came to the first meeting on October 28, 2006!
Dues were set, meeting dates planned, officers “volunteered” and
the Southwest Florida Germanic Genealogy Research Group was
no longer an idea. It was, indeed, a reality!
Since that
time, we have met on the first Saturday of the months of
January, March, May, September and November. There is always
a program of interest to our researchers and plenty of time
for questions and sharing of information. Additionally, our
website keeps members up-to-the-minute on our news.
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