Make your reservations and menu choice, by May 23, 2026, either online via the CCGS Store or by mailing the Reservation Form found at the end of this listing. Full menu is included on this form.
The program, Hiding in Plain Sight: Hello Girl Renee Messelin, will be presented by Diane Boettcher, CCGS Past President. This captivating presentation on the discovery of the hidden heritage of Renee Messelin will reveal a remarkable woman whose story remained in the shadows for over a century. Covering the challenges and triumphs encountered while documenting the lives of the “Hello Girls” who served during World War I, you will learn various research techniques used to trace Renee’s heritage and uncover her full identity.
Presenter Diane Boettcher is an experienced genealogist and retired Navy Captain. She is the principal researcher for Ellsworth— a historic African American cemetery, as well as assisting with research on the Signal Corps Telephone Unit, also known as the “Hello Girls.”
