History
On September 10, 1990, an organizational meeting was held at the Jewish Community Center in Maitland, Florida, that led to the establishment of the Jewish Genealogical Society. Promoting the need for an organization, Gene Starn with 23 interested people, agreed it was time for the Orlando area to have a Jewish genealogical society. Through the efforts of those volunteers, the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando was established. By October 9, 1990, bylaws were approved. Gene Starn was elected as the first President and the JGSGO was ready to function within the community. View our current BYLAWS. A more extensive history is also available here.
CURRENT OFFICERS AND LEADERSHIP
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Diane Jacobs: President
Charla Miller: Vice President, Membership
Tom Hirsch: Secretary
David Rowitt: Treasurer
Barry Sieger: Webmaster
Jerry Kurland: Immediate Past President
Marilyn Macklin: At-large Board Member
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTS
Diane Jacobs: 2018-Present
Jerry Kurland: 2012-2017
Raeburn Wallen: 2010-2011
Larry Morrell: 2007-2009
Edith Schulman: 2004-2007
Jerry Kurland: 2002-2004
Sim Seckback: 1999-2002
Jay Schleichkorn: 1996-1999
Gladys Friedman Paulin: 1994-1996
Gene Starn: 1990-1994