SGS Elected Officers & Directors for 2023-2025
The Executive Board consists of the elected officers of the Society, which are the President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Genealogist, and three Directors, all elected from the general membership.
Officers Appointed by the President for 2023-2025
The SGS President is responsible for appointing additional officers to support the board and manage important aspects of the Society’s activities. The President appoints an Ancestor Files Chair, Membership Chair, Director of Communication, Assistant Genealogists (as needed), and a Director of the Seelye Research Center. The immediate past President serves as an ex-officio member of the Executive Board in a non-voting advisory capacity.
With approval of the Executive Board, the President may also establish other positions and collateral duties.
The Society encourages and welcomes you to take an active role in sustaining the SGS and researching and preserving Seeley information for each other and posterity. One way to do that is to participate in our standing and ad hoc committees.
The committees below have been formed to engage you and draw on your experiences and expertise in support of Society goals. If you’re interested in participating, contact Connie Birth, SGS President, for more information.
Awards and Recognition Committee (Standing Committee)
Seeks opportunities to recognize the work and achievements of the society and its members.
SGS Research Committee (Standing Committee)
Conducts and arranges for genealogical research on behalf of the society.
DNA Research Committee (Standing Committee)
Manages the SGS DNA lineage project and works with the above committee to research and share information about the use of DNA in genealogy.
Publications/Communication Committee (Standing Committee)
Oversees the publishing of the SGS Newsletter, Reunion Souvenir Book, and other publications.
SGS Website Committee (Standing Committee)
Oversees the website’s design and maintenance.
Nominating Committee (Ad hoc Committee)
The president appoints a nominating committee one year in advance of the bi-annual family reunion, as per the SGS Constitution.
Auditing Committee (Ad hoc Committee)
Appointed by the president every two years to audit financial records and activities of SGS.
