Brookings Area Genealogical Society (BAGS)
The Brookings Area Genealogical Society (BAGS) was founded in 1977 and continues to serve the genealogical research and documentation needs of our members and community with ties to Brookings County, South Dakota and the surrounding area.
The purpose of this Society is educational; namely to trace and preserve family history, carry out projects of a genealogical nature, and provide educational benefits for members and the general public.
Mission
- To Promote and stimulate knowledge and interest in the study of genealogy
- To provide for exchange of information among members and assist members in their genealogical research
- To assist members and non-members in educational programs and workshops in genealogy and family history
- To enhance and increase the indexing and collection of Brookings area genealogical material.
The society is an affiliate of the South Dakota Genealogical Society.
Funding
BAGS is a 501 (c)3 non-profit corporation and funded entirely by our membership.
Operating Year: January - December 2024
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2024 Officers and Directors
| Corresponding Secretary: |
Cheryl Schrader |
| Director: |
Ron Greve |
| Director: |
Elizabeth Gorham |
| Historian: |
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| Membership: |
Vacant |
| Past President: |
Lennis McClung |
| President: |
Susan Assmus |
| Recording Secretary: |
Cheryl Schrader |
| Research Secretary: |
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| Treasurer: |
Martin Murphy |
| Vice President: |
Sheana Siegel |
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BAGS Committees
| Historian: |
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| Newsletter: |
Sheana Siegel |
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| Nomination of Officers: |
Martin Murphy |
| Nomination of Officers: |
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| Obituary and Cemetery Index: |
Sue Fierstine |
| Pioneer Certificates: |
BAGS Board |
| Publicity: |
BAGS Board |
| Research Coordinator: |
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| School Census Records: |
Sue Fierstine |
| Surnames: |
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| Surnames: |
BAGS Board |
| Website: |
Ron Greve |
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Meetings
Meetings are generally held the third Monday of the month, at 7:00pm. Meetings are currently on Zoom, but in-person meetings and presentations will be listed on the calendar. General meetings are not held in August or December. Programs are of a genealogical or historical nature and the public is invited to attend up to two meetings without joining.
