I recently talked to the folks at the Harrison County Genealogical Society for a story you can find on the front page of this paper, and on whatever page it jumped inside to, and I can tell you two things: they work really hard at preserving this county's history and they could use your help in doing it.
“We're not spring chickens here,” Sandy Olofson, member of the chapter, said. “We're looking for younger people to get involved – any people who like history.”
If you have roots in this county and you'd like to serve others and yourself in helping to preserve those roots, the Genealogical Society can be reached at 712-647-2593.
You can read through my article to see some of the projects they've worked on in the past and are working on today, but I didn't even really cover the half of it in the space I had. There's plenty you could be taught how to do, and if you have your own cool idea for a project I'm sure they would love for you to enlighten them.
I know it's not summer anymore and folks are busy with school and family activities, but just keep this in mind. The chapter here in Harrison County has been going strong for 40 years now and making a significant difference for those who call in hoping to learn something about their family tree.
Please note that, just because the society's home base is in Woodbine, it does not mean it is only for Woodbine residents. Anyone in Harrison County can join. I encourage you all to take advantage of a really cool opportunity to be both the student and the teacher, endlessly learning about the county's history and helping others to learn more, as well.
Most importantly, I sat with the organization's members in a room for more than an hour. I promise they don't bite, and they are rather nice. If you're as quick witted and good looking as me, you'll probably do just fine.
