SGS Constitution, Art IV, Sect. 1: The elected officers of the Society shall be a President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Genealogist, and three Directors elected from the general membership.

SGS Constitution, Art IV, Sect. 1: “The President shall appoint an Ancestor Files Chair, a Membership Chair, a Publications Editor, Assistant Genealogists as required, and a Director for the National Research Center.” SGS By-Laws, Art. III, Section 9: “The immediate past President shall be an ex-officio member of the board of directors and committees in a non-voting advisory capacity.” SGS By-Laws, Art. III, SECTION 10: “The President, with the approval of the Executive Board, may establish other positions and collateral duties not named elsewhere.”

SGS welcomes you to take a more active role in the Society. Consider serving in an elected or appointed position or join one of our committees dedicated to improving the society and serving its members. Contact Lynda Simmons for more information.

Nominating Committee: Not a permanent committee. The president shall appoint a nominating committee one year in advance of the reunion, as per the SGS Constitution.

Auditing Committee: Not a permanent committee. Appointed by the president every two years to audit financial records and activities of SGS.

Awards and Recognition Committee: Seeks opportunities to recognize the work and achievements of the society and its members.

SGS Research Committee: Conducts and arranges for genealogical research on behalf of the society.

DNA Research 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: Oversees the publishing of the SGS Newsletter, Reunion Souvenir Book, and other publications.

SGS Website Redesign Committee: Oversees the website redesign.