Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 600 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming months, you will be introduced to each of the 2024 award recipients and learn why they received they received a WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.
Today we’re introducing the EGS’s Help Desk Team who was selected by the Eastside Genealogical Society as their recipient of a WSGS Outstanding Team Award. The team is composed of Helen Carlson, Robert Barnes and Jane Wickert.
Bob Barnes, Jane Wickert, and Helen Carlson have contributed their knowledge, time, and energies to keep this important service operating through uncharted waters. Helen handles Scandinavian, Upper Mid-West and Eastern Washington. Jane is very good at Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Ohio resources. Bob contributes additional experience in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Hawaii and Washington. Together they support each other on challenging family quests that the public brings in. Because of their persistence, the Help Desk thrives today.
For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Info@wasgs.org. Please type “Volunteer Award” in the subject line.