History
The Indian River Genealogical Society, Inc. had its beginnings when the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century met and discussed forming a genealogy society to help their members and increase membership. On 6 April 1983, the first meeting and founding members met---Louise Auten, George Wilson, Freda Hoppe, Carolyn Scagnetti, Ruth McConathy, Edward Hungerford, Martha Dodd, Burton Holt and Mabel Lutz. The original meeting place was the social hall of the Roseland United Methodist Church. Since 1991 when the new library was built, the Society has met in the large meeting room at the Indian River County Main Library.
What We Do
- Provide educational programs at each of our nine(9) monthly meetings
- Publish three(3) newsletters per year with informative articles
- Sponsor Genealogy Interest Groups (GIGs) which are study groups focused on specific research topics
- Award a yearly scholarship to one member to assist with their specific research or educational objectives
- Collaborate with local historical organizations and libraries
Operating Year: January - December 2025
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IRGS Officers
| President: |
Colleen E Butler |
| Vice President: |
Vacant |
| Treasurer: |
Sue L. Neale |
| Secretary: |
Jackie Riddle |
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Committee Chairs
| Membership: |
Mr. Brian McQuade |
| Programs: |
Jody Jones |
| Library: |
Michelle Wagner |
| Public Relations (acting): |
Colleen E Butler |
| Historian/Archivist: |
Chuck Balnius |
| Technology: |
Janet D. Hunter |
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Membership Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month except June, July and August at the Indian River Main Library located at 1600 21st Street in downtown Vero Beach, Florida. Please check the Events page to confirm the date and meeting time. All meetings are currently in-person but can also be attended virtually.
