The Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota
As a branch of the Minnesota Genealogical Society, the purposes of PGS-MN are to provide an association for persons interested in the genealogy of Polish-Americans and provide opportunities for exchange of ideas and information related to genealogical practices and experiences. PGS-MN also provides programs for instruction and education to increase an interest in Polish history, culture and genealogical research, encompassing both historic and current geographic boundaries.
The PGS-MN Constitution and Bylaws can be viewed here. Job descriptions for the Board of Directors and Committee Chairs are also available by clicking the title in the charts below.
Board of Directors | Term Ends | |
President | Terry Kita | 1/2023 |
Vice-President | Paula Colwell | 1/2023 |
Secretary | Rosanne Betley | 1/2024 |
Treasurer | Gary Wolf | 1/2024 |
Director I | Connie Waldherr | 1/2023 |
Director II | Kay Freund | 1/2024 |
Director III | Mike Stodolka | 1/2023 |
Director IV | Heather Pedersen | 1/2024 |
Past President | Peggy Larson |
Committees | |
Annual Meeting & Awards | Richard Theissen & John Rys |
Database Project Leader | John Rys |
From Poland to Minnesota Project Leader | Paula Colwell |
Membership | Connie Waldherr |
Newsletter | Steve Wasik |
Nominating | Peggy Larson |
Program | Terry Kita |
Research & Library | John Rys & Bob Kraska |
Website | Heather Pedersen |
Program Meetings
The Polish Genealogical Society of Minnesota hosts program meetings on Polish Genealogy and Culture six times each year. Meetings take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month, noted below.
March | September |
April | October |
May | November |
Meetings are held at the Minnesota Genealogy Center and streamed virtually.