Six Societies Awarded Supportive Grants

In a one-time departure from the norm, the WSGS Board of Directors awarded Supportive Grants to six of the societies that applied for grants. In the past, only two grants have been awarded. This year, however, the Board agreed with the reviewers that all six society projects deserved funding. The average amount of each grant was $250. Diane Huckabay, WSGS Education Chair, announced the awards at the Annual Meeting on August 30, 2024.

The grants were awarded to:

Black Genealogy Research Group of Seattle – Two registrations to attend the Family Tree Magazine University Courses. The two attendees will share their knowledge at monthly BGRG meetings.

Clallam County Genealogical Society — Defray some of the costs of speakers for their “Speakers’ Series.”

Jefferson County Genealogical Society – Support publicity for the society’s 40th anniversary celebration. It will also support their speaker from Scotland (on Zoom).

Lower Columbia County Genealogical Society – Print and distribute brochures advertising/ promoting the society, so they can be placed around a variety of local establishments, mostly libraries.

Okanogan County Genealogical Society – Fund a web page that documents Okanogan County cemeteries and the individuals buried in those cemeteries.

Sno-Isle County Genealogical Society – Fund the purchase of audio and visual equipment to support hybrid online and in-person meetings.

For more information about the Supportive Grants, click here.

3 comments on “Six Societies Awarded Supportive Grants

  1. Thanks to the WASGS Board for your generosity.

    It is my honor to serve as the Vice President of the Black Genealogy Research Group of Seattle.

    All the best,

    Valorie

  2. Debra Branham says:

    WASGS,thanks so much for the grant. It will help us achieve our goal of offering continuing education to our members and friends that attend our meetings.
    Debra
    Member at Large of the Black Genealogy Research Group of Seattle

  3. Carol Ross says:

    Leaders of WASGS,
    Thank you for your grant promoting education. This investment in our organization allows members to go deeper in their genealogy research, and are encouraged with these tools, to step into leadership roles.

    Carol Ross
    Programs Organizer
    Black Genealogy Research Group, Seattle

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