Warren County Genealogical Society- Awards

The Ohio Genealogical Society is the largest state genealogical society in the United States and has at least one chapter in nearly every county of Ohio. The Warren County Genealogical Society was honored by the Ohio Genealogical Society at their annual business luncheon held at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus on April 14, 2007. The Warren County chapter was the recipient of 3 of the 5 annual awards presented to their chapters at the meeting. Also see Proclamation by the Warren County Commissioners.

The Ohio Genealogical Society Chapter Awards
2007 Outstanding OGS Chapter Volunteer Award

Photo below shows Chuck Griffen of Mason receiving his award from Ohio Genealogical Society President, E. Paul Morehouse Jr.

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The Ohio Genealogical Society Chapter Awards
2007 Outstanding OGS Chapter Award

Photo below shows Ohio Genealogical Society President, E. Paul Morehouse Jr., presenting award to Chapter President, Diana Linkous of Turtlecreek Township and Chapter Treasurer, Harriet Foley of Franklin

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The Ohio Genealogical Society Chapter Awards
2007 Thomas A. Edison Website Award

Photo on bottom left shows Ohio Genealogical Society President, E. Paul Morehouse Jr., presenting award to Arne Trelvik of Turtlecreek Township.

Photo on bottom right shows Diana Linkous presenting the award at the WCGS First Families & Early Settlers Banquet to Dana Palmer of Lebanon.

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In recognition of these Awards, the Warren County Commissioners presented a proclamation to the society at the April 24th, 2007 Commissioners meeting which read as follows

Proclamation from the office of the Board of County Commissioners Warren County Ohio

Resolution honoring the Warren County Genealogical Society for best in the state for top volunteer, top website and top genealogy society from the Ohio Genealogical Society.

Whereas the Warren County Genealogical Society has been recognized for three outstanding services provided to the citizens of Warren County and the state of Ohio and

Whereas on Tuesday, April 24th, 2007 the Warren County Genealogical Society is having a ceremony to celebrate this outstanding achievement and

Whereas it is the desire of this board to make the Warren County Genealogical Society celebration a memorable occasion.

And now therefore we David G. Young, Pat Arnold South and C. Michael Kilburn commissioners of Warren County Ohio do hereby recognize and honor the Warren County Genealogical Society for having the top volunteer, top website and for being the top Genealogical Society in the State of Ohio.

In witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names and caused the seal of Warren County to be affixed at Lebanon this 24th day of April in the year of our Lord 2007.

Warren County Board of Commissioners

David G. Young {signature}
President
Pat Arnold South {signature}
C. Michael Kilburn. {signature}


Front:Letha Howell, Diana Linkous, Dorothy Linkous, Sue Frary Back: Arne Trelvik, Chuck Griffen, Beth Deckard (Warren County Recorder), Chester Dunn, Dana (&baby Joseph) Palmer, and Commissioners David G. Young, C. Michael Kilburn and Pat Arnold South		Chuck Griffen presenting WCGS awards to Warren County Commissioners


Arne Trelvik presenting each of the Warren County Commissioners with their own personal genealogy records and charts, researched by WCGS (Chuck Griffen & Arne Trelvik) & Gene Miranda (from the Commissioner's Office)