German Interest Group - Wisconsin
(known as GIG)

GIG contact: 

     The purpose of the German Interest Group (GIG) is to educate and support our members with their German genealogical research. The GIG sponsors monthly evening meetings with speakers and an annual workshop.

     Meetings are the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2921 Mount Zion Avenue, Janesville.  There are no meetings in January, July, or September.  Yearly dues are $7.50/single or $10.00/family and include a quarterly newsletter.  You will find membership and registration information on a separate page.

The membership prices will increasing January 1, 2010. The dues have not seen an increase since 1994.

     Here is a link to the new GIG Surname Index.

     Please visit our new page of German-related Links.

     View the alternate GIG site index.

 PLEASE NOTE:  GIG does not do any research for others. 


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What Is His Name?

This skinny fellow wearing lederhosen and a distinctive German hat (and holding a mug of beer) was name by GIG. He has been our mascot since 1994. In a very early GIG newsletter, his name was given. So, what is his name? If you think you know, please send your to kshebiel@yahoo.com. A one year membership (renewal) will be awarded to the first one to respond correctly. The answer must be sent on or before October 5th, 2009.

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Meeting Dates & Speaker Information

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German Interest Group  - Wisconsin
P.O. Box 2185
Janesville, WI  53547-2185

updated 25 September 2009

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