Remember when you first started researching your family and had no idea where or how to begin?

Peggy Thompson, a relatively new MHGS member but an experienced family history researcher, suggested that MHGS look at putting together a mentoring program. This would be a one-on-one pairing of an experienced family history researcher with someone new to the hobby.

Mentor and protégé would communicate on their own schedule, and by whatever means is most convenient for them, whether it is by email, telephone, snail mail, or face to face meetings. The Mentor does not have to live in same location as the protégé; and if both happen to live in or near Wichita, meetings do not have to be at MHGS library. Mentoring would be a way of helping someone new to the hobby, and “paying it forward”.

But Mentoring is *NOT* intended to be a lookup service! It is intended to answer questions about where and how to look for information, tips and techniques, etc.

If you are interested in mentoring someone, or if you would like to be paired with a mentor, please send an email to mhgs1121@aol.com.

MHGS is an All-Volunteer Society and Library

Recently several people were surprised to learn that all MHGS members who hold a position or provide a service to MHGS are volunteers. No one is paid anything for the time spent transcribing records, copying records, filing quarterlies, helping in the library, maintaining the MHGS website, etc., and that has been the case since MHGS was started in 1966.

THANK YOU to all those wonderful volunteers!

Bike Path Construction at MHGS Library

The City of Wichita is building a bike path along the railroad right-of-way that runs immediately to the west of the MHGS library. The bike path takes a detour at the MHGS library, running along the south and east borders of the MHGS property. Access to the MHGS library's parking lot has been cut off until the cement used for the bike path cures. It is anticipated that access to the parking lot will be restored by Tuesday, January 27.

WANTED: Library Volunteer for 2nd Saturday Mornings

MHGS needs a volunteer to work in the library on the second Saturday morning of the month from 9 AM to 12:30 PM. Please send an email to mhgs1121@aol.com or leave a message at 316-264-3611 if you are able to help. Thanks!

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This blog is to keep the members of Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society up to date with the latest information about MHGS.