Monthly Meetings & Programs
The Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except November and December) at the Butterworth Education Center, 701 12th Ave, Moline, IL, unless a change of venue is noted. In some months, meetings may be virtual. Lunch and Learn Events and Special Interest Group meetings are also available in the various months.
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
January
January 2024 Lunch and Learn Event – Zoom Only
Wednesday, January 3rd, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Topic: “Source Citations”
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
January 2024 Special Interest Group – Writing – Zoom Only
Wednesday, January 17th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Discussion: “Writing Your Family History”
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
January 2024 General Meeting – Zoom Only
Tuesday, January 23rd, 6:30 pm
Topic: “Successful Genealogy Sources and Citations”
Presented by: Nancy Loe
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
February
February 2024 Lunch and Learn Event – Zoom Only
Wednesday, February 7th, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Topic: “Genealogical Proof Standards”
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
February 2024 Special Interest Group – DNA – Zoom Only
Tuesday, February 20th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Discussion: “Using DNA for Your Family History”
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
February 2024 General Meeting – Zoom Only
Tuesday, February 27th, 6:30 pm
Topic: “Incorporating Social History into Your Research”
Presented by: Michael Lacopo
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
March
March 2024 Lunch and Learn Event – In-Person Only
Wednesday, March 6th, 11:30 am -1:00 pm
Topic: “Organizing On the Go”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
March 2024 General Meeting – Zoom Only
Tuesday, March 26th, 6:30 pm
Topic: “After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research”
Presented by: Thomas MacEntee
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
March 2024 Special Interest Group – Belgian Research – Zoom Only
Wednesday, March 27th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Discussion: “Belgian Research”
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
April
April 2024 Lunch and Learn Event – In-Person Only
Wednesday, April 3rd, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Topic: “Organizing Favorite Websites”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
April 2024 Special Interest Group – Writing – In-Person Only
Tuesday, April 9th, 1:00-2:30 pm
Discussion: “Writing Your Family History”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
April 2024 General Meeting – Zoom Only
Tuesday, April 23rd, 6:30 pm
Topic: “Beyond Belief: The Wealth of Genealogical and Historical Societies”
Presented by: Joshua Taylor
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
May
May 2024 Lunch and Learn Event – In-Person Only
Wednesday, May 1st, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Topic: “Courthouse Research”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
May 2024 Meeting – In Person and Zoom
Tuesday, May 28th, 6:15 pm
Topic: “Military Records”
Presented by: Tina Beaird
Moline Public Library
3210 41st Street, Moline, IL
We will ALSO send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
June
June 2024 Lunch and Learn Event – In-Person Only
Wednesday, June 5th, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Topic: “TBD”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
June 2024Special Interest Group – DNA – Zoom Only
Tuesday, June 18th, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Discussion: “Using DNA for Your Family History”
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
June 2024 Meeting – Zoom Only
Tuesday, June 25th, 6:30 pm
Topic: “Ready-Set-Plan! Developing a One-Step Research Plan”
Presented by: J. Mark Lowe
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
July
July 2024 Lunch and Learn Event – In-Person Only
Wednesday, July 3rd, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Topic: “Grandma’s Box Show and Tell”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
July 2024 Special Interest Group – Writing – In-Person Only
Wednesday, July 17th, 1:00-2:30 pm
Discussion: “Writing Your Family History”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
July 2024 Meeting – Zoom Only
Tuesday, July 23rd, 6:30 pm
Topic: “The Old College Try: Using College Archives in Genealogical Research”
Presented by: Laura Kovarik
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
August
August 2024 Lunch and Learn Event – In-Person Only
Wednesday, August 7th 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Topic: “Confirming Family Stories”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
August 2024 Special Interest Group – DNA – In-Person Only
Tuesday, August 20th, 1:00- 3:00 pm
Discussion: “Using DNA for Your Family History”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
August 2024 Meeting – TBD
Tuesday, August 27th, 6:30 pm
Topic: “Explore US Church Records: Find Family”
Presented by: Jacquie Schattner
September
September 2024 Lunch and Learn Event – In-Person Only
Wednesday, September 4th, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Topic: “School Records”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
September 2024 Meeting – In Person and Zoom
Tuesday, September 24th, 6:15 pm
Topic: “Deep Dive Into Road Trips”
Presented by: Michael John Neill
Moline Public Library
3210 41st Street, Moline, IL
We will ALSO send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
October
October 2024 Lunch and Learn Event – In-Person Only
Wednesday, October 2nd, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Topic: “Family History Crafts – Make & Take”
Butterworth Education Center
701 12th Avenue, Moline, IL
October 2024 Special Interest Group – Writing – Zoom Only
Wednesday,October 16th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Discussion: “Writing and Sharing Your Family History”
We will send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
October 2024 Meeting – In Person and Zoom
Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:15 pm
Topic: “Stories of Your Ancestors”
Presented by: Our RICIGS Members
Moline Public Library
3210 41st Street, Moline, IL
We will ALSO send a link to members to join in a virtual Zoom meeting.
November
November 2024 Annual Dinner Meeting
Tuesday, November 12th
More to come!
December
December 2024 Meeting
No Meeting