Showing posts with label society-news. Show all posts
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Tri-City Genealogical Society (Richland, Washington) Hosts September 16-17, 2011 Event
Join the Tri-City Genealogical Society (TCGS) for "Building Ancestral Bridges" with featured speaker, Patricia Walls Stamm, CG, CGL at the Washington State Genealogical Society’s 2011 Annual Conference, hosted by TCGS. Patricia Walls Stamm will present 1 topic Friday night with Dinner, and 3 more topics Saturday w/lunch. 15 Breakout session choices will be available for 3 more classes. Leland Meitzler and approximately 10 other vendors are planned. Latest details at www.tricitygenealogicalsociety.org.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Southern California Genealogical Society's Jamboree - Events for Societies
SCGS has sent out the following notice:
Dear Fellow Society Leaders:
We are fast approaching another successful Genealogy Jamboree, and we are looking forward to working with you to make it the best event ever. This email contains several ways for your genealogical, historical or family heritage society to participate in Jamboree at little or no cost.
Before we get into the meat of the email, we're asking you to help us spread the news. Please forward this to your society's members and others who may be interested. Thank you in advance for your help.
FREE Society Workshop Friday morning. Thanks to sponsorships provided by the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the California State Genealogical Alliance, we are pleased to offer the first-ever Society workshop during JamboFREE Friday morning. Three highly respected speakers will deliver these outstanding presentations:
George G. Morgan: "The Shape of the 21st Genealogical Society." Genealogical societies must adopt new strategies and modern technologies and adapt to today's trends, to attract new members, and to grow and expand. This session will describe and illustrate how modern societies have evolved and implemented new ideas to grow and succeed.
Cath Madden Trindle, CG: "But It's My Family! Copyright Issues for Genealogists." Whether writing or collecting a family history, editing a family or society newsletter, this session offers a discussion of current US copyright law, International copyright, pending legislation, fair use, court actions and ethical issues of copying and sharing genealogical information electronically or in print.
Jana Sloan Broglin, CG: "Program Program, Git Yer Program." Is your society striking out for ideas for meetings? Is attendance down in your "ballpark?" Are your lectures hitting home runs? Find out how to hit a home run at each meeting or seminar. Included are discussions are the details: contracts, advertising, equipment, room set-up, and "housing" of the speaker. A sample society-speaker contract will be included in the handout. Bring your ideas on finding great speakers who'll stay within your education budget.
The Society Workshop runs from 8:30am to 12noon and is limited to 200 attendees. Preregistration is requested.
Saturday Society Breakfast. Thomas MacEntee, publicity chair for the FGS Conference and Illinois Genealogical Society, will share his vast experience with social media tools such as blogs, Twitter and Facebook. New marketing techniques have taken on new power in the 21st century. Learn how to harness the power of these methods to market your genealogical society. In-person attendance is limited to 100, but we will also be offering the session as a FREE webinar. You'll miss the calories from the yummy breakfast, but that's all you'll miss. Reserve your webinar seat now at
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/653515569
Saturday Night Banquet. You may have heard about the fiery presentation that Curt Witcher gave at the recent RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake. That presentation made him one of the hottest speakers going, and we have him! Saturday night's banquet will feature Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, FIGS - "The High Tech and High Touch of 21st Century Genealogy" -- A look at how technology has changed the face of genealogy, and how we can use to do better research and make our societies more successful. Learn how these changes will affect the way that we will be researching in the future. This is one presentation that every genealogist and every society leader should see. The banquet is open to attendees as well as those who are not attending Jamboree. Preregistration is required.
Have an in-person presence at Jamboree for FREE. Issue: We know that no matter how much your society wants to have a table at Jamboree, it is sometimes difficult to pay the table fee and get volunteers to commit to staff the exhibit booth throughout the long Jamboree weekend. Solution: At Jamboree's new feature, Society Row, your society can have a 6' table in the Convention Center main foyer for one day at no cost. You can distribute literature, sign up new members, and, as long as you have a California sales tax permit, can even sell publications.
Details:
Jamboree will have four tables available June 10th, 11th, and 12th. A society can have one free table on their choice of days (Thurs., Fri. or Sat.) Electricity and internet costs are set by the Marriott and are not covered by this offer. Tables must be staffed throughout the day, according to these hours:
Friday: 12noon to 6pm (set up at 11am)
Saturday: 8am to 6pm (set up at 7am)
Sunday: 8am to 3pm (set up at 7am)
Society Row volunteers will not be required to purchase a registration to Jamboree unless they wish to attend class sessions. Societies must contact Leo Myers at leo.myers44@gmail.com to reserve a table. Tables will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Make Jamboree a Group Event for Your Society
Have you thought about putting together a bus trip or group activity for your organization's members? We'll work with you to help organize the trip. If your society is at least 100 miles from Burbank, we'll give you one basic registration for free for every 10 people in your group. The San Diego Genealogical Society has organized such an event for the past few years. They take the Coastliner train to and from San Diego and they have a great time. If you're interested in putting together a group, contact us at SCGSJamboree@gmail.com and we'll help. Put "Group Tour" in the subject line.
Syllabus Advertising, Freebie Table and Door Prize Donation
We still have room for ads in our syllabus. Ads will appear in the printed copy in black and white; ads in the syllabus will appear in either color or black and white. Camera- ready art must be submitted to by April 20, 2011. Details on ad costs can be found here.
Our freebie table is a popular resource for our attendees as well as societies. Please send your brochures, membership materials and other information. We'll put it on our freebie table. Send materials to Jamboree Freebie Table, SCGS, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504. Material should arrive by June 1, 2011.
To receive mention in our syllabus and announcements during Jamboree, think about donating a membership for our door prize drawings.
Revised Schedule Available
The updated schedule is available online at our new Jamboree website, www.genealogyjamboree.com. The summary of the schedule is posted on the web page, and you can click to download* each day's schedule, complete with session descriptions, geographic areas and records included in the presentation, and the experience level best suited for each class.
We are looking forward to welcoming your society to Jamboree. Let's succeed together!
Dear Fellow Society Leaders:
We are fast approaching another successful Genealogy Jamboree, and we are looking forward to working with you to make it the best event ever. This email contains several ways for your genealogical, historical or family heritage society to participate in Jamboree at little or no cost.
Before we get into the meat of the email, we're asking you to help us spread the news. Please forward this to your society's members and others who may be interested. Thank you in advance for your help.
FREE Society Workshop Friday morning. Thanks to sponsorships provided by the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the California State Genealogical Alliance, we are pleased to offer the first-ever Society workshop during JamboFREE Friday morning. Three highly respected speakers will deliver these outstanding presentations:
George G. Morgan: "The Shape of the 21st Genealogical Society." Genealogical societies must adopt new strategies and modern technologies and adapt to today's trends, to attract new members, and to grow and expand. This session will describe and illustrate how modern societies have evolved and implemented new ideas to grow and succeed.
Cath Madden Trindle, CG: "But It's My Family! Copyright Issues for Genealogists." Whether writing or collecting a family history, editing a family or society newsletter, this session offers a discussion of current US copyright law, International copyright, pending legislation, fair use, court actions and ethical issues of copying and sharing genealogical information electronically or in print.
Jana Sloan Broglin, CG: "Program Program, Git Yer Program." Is your society striking out for ideas for meetings? Is attendance down in your "ballpark?" Are your lectures hitting home runs? Find out how to hit a home run at each meeting or seminar. Included are discussions are the details: contracts, advertising, equipment, room set-up, and "housing" of the speaker. A sample society-speaker contract will be included in the handout. Bring your ideas on finding great speakers who'll stay within your education budget.
The Society Workshop runs from 8:30am to 12noon and is limited to 200 attendees. Preregistration is requested.
Saturday Society Breakfast. Thomas MacEntee, publicity chair for the FGS Conference and Illinois Genealogical Society, will share his vast experience with social media tools such as blogs, Twitter and Facebook. New marketing techniques have taken on new power in the 21st century. Learn how to harness the power of these methods to market your genealogical society. In-person attendance is limited to 100, but we will also be offering the session as a FREE webinar. You'll miss the calories from the yummy breakfast, but that's all you'll miss. Reserve your webinar seat now at
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/653515569
Saturday Night Banquet. You may have heard about the fiery presentation that Curt Witcher gave at the recent RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake. That presentation made him one of the hottest speakers going, and we have him! Saturday night's banquet will feature Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, FIGS - "The High Tech and High Touch of 21st Century Genealogy" -- A look at how technology has changed the face of genealogy, and how we can use to do better research and make our societies more successful. Learn how these changes will affect the way that we will be researching in the future. This is one presentation that every genealogist and every society leader should see. The banquet is open to attendees as well as those who are not attending Jamboree. Preregistration is required.
Have an in-person presence at Jamboree for FREE. Issue: We know that no matter how much your society wants to have a table at Jamboree, it is sometimes difficult to pay the table fee and get volunteers to commit to staff the exhibit booth throughout the long Jamboree weekend. Solution: At Jamboree's new feature, Society Row, your society can have a 6' table in the Convention Center main foyer for one day at no cost. You can distribute literature, sign up new members, and, as long as you have a California sales tax permit, can even sell publications.
Details:
Jamboree will have four tables available June 10th, 11th, and 12th. A society can have one free table on their choice of days (Thurs., Fri. or Sat.) Electricity and internet costs are set by the Marriott and are not covered by this offer. Tables must be staffed throughout the day, according to these hours:
Friday: 12noon to 6pm (set up at 11am)
Saturday: 8am to 6pm (set up at 7am)
Sunday: 8am to 3pm (set up at 7am)
Society Row volunteers will not be required to purchase a registration to Jamboree unless they wish to attend class sessions. Societies must contact Leo Myers at leo.myers44@gmail.com to reserve a table. Tables will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Make Jamboree a Group Event for Your Society
Have you thought about putting together a bus trip or group activity for your organization's members? We'll work with you to help organize the trip. If your society is at least 100 miles from Burbank, we'll give you one basic registration for free for every 10 people in your group. The San Diego Genealogical Society has organized such an event for the past few years. They take the Coastliner train to and from San Diego and they have a great time. If you're interested in putting together a group, contact us at SCGSJamboree@gmail.com and we'll help. Put "Group Tour" in the subject line.
Syllabus Advertising, Freebie Table and Door Prize Donation
We still have room for ads in our syllabus. Ads will appear in the printed copy in black and white; ads in the syllabus will appear in either color or black and white. Camera- ready art must be submitted to by April 20, 2011. Details on ad costs can be found here.
Our freebie table is a popular resource for our attendees as well as societies. Please send your brochures, membership materials and other information. We'll put it on our freebie table. Send materials to Jamboree Freebie Table, SCGS, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504. Material should arrive by June 1, 2011.
To receive mention in our syllabus and announcements during Jamboree, think about donating a membership for our door prize drawings.
Revised Schedule Available
The updated schedule is available online at our new Jamboree website, www.genealogyjamboree.com. The summary of the schedule is posted on the web page, and you can click to download* each day's schedule, complete with session descriptions, geographic areas and records included in the presentation, and the experience level best suited for each class.
We are looking forward to welcoming your society to Jamboree. Let's succeed together!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Special GeneaBloggers Radio Broadcast from NERGC
[Editor's Note: the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium, Inc. will be holding its bi-annual conference beginning Thursday, April 7, 2011 through Saturday, April 9, 2011 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Many FGS member-societies are part of the consortium.]
GeneaBloggers Radio will be hosting a special one-hour broadcast live from the New England Regional Genealogical Conference on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 6pm Eastern. Here are the details from GeneaBloggers with information on how you can listen in live or catch the archived broadcast at a later date:
New England Regional Genealogical Conference
Held every two years, the New England Regional Genealogical Conference this year is coming from Springfield, Massachusetts. Join us as we report live from the conference!
Special Guests: Dick Eastman and Elissa Scalise Powell CG
Our live guests will include Dick Eastman of Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter, Elissa Scalise Powell, CG of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and many of the exhibitors at the NERGC conference.
The Buzz of the Exhibit Hall
How It Works
GeneaBloggers Radio will be hosting a special one-hour broadcast live from the New England Regional Genealogical Conference on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 6pm Eastern. Here are the details from GeneaBloggers with information on how you can listen in live or catch the archived broadcast at a later date:
Join us for a special "conference edition" of GeneaBloggers Radio on Thursday, April 7, 2011 starting at a special time: 6pm Eastern, 5pm Central, 4pm Mountain and 3pm Pacific when we’ll be broadcasting with special guests from the New England Regional Genealogical Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts.
New England Regional Genealogical Conference
Held every two years, the New England Regional Genealogical Conference this year is coming from Springfield, Massachusetts. Join us as we report live from the conference!
Special Guests: Dick Eastman and Elissa Scalise Powell CG
Our live guests will include Dick Eastman of Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter, Elissa Scalise Powell, CG of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and many of the exhibitors at the NERGC conference.
The Buzz of the Exhibit Hall
A special thanks to Sharon Sergeant of the Massachusetts Genealogical Council for helping to organize this episode, get the word out to exhibitors and attendees, and for coming up with the “conference” episode concept.
And, as usual, you never know what other aspects of genealogy and family history we’ll discuss at GeneaBloggers Radio so tune in!
How It Works
So here is how it all works:
- Visit the GeneaBloggers page at Blog Talk Radio.
- Click on the Upcoming Episode entitled "Special New England Regional Genealogical Conference Broadcast"
- Then you can sign up for updates and reminders.
- At 5:00 pm CDT on Thursday, April 7, 2011, listen in at the Blog Talk Radio website. The player should start automatically - you will need to turn on your computer speakers or use your headphones.
- If you want to dial in and share your thoughts and comments, the dial-in number is +1 (213) 286-6709. You can also use your Skype account to call in - click here for instructions.
- There will also be a chat room on that same page where you can type and interact with other listeners. [Note: you must have an account at Blog Talk Radio and sign in to access the chat room!] I often take cues and suggestions from the chat room so don't be shy!
SPECIAL: You can now find GeneaBloggers Radio archived episodes in the iTunes store! Click here to download episodes for free!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
National Genealogical Society (NGS) Announces New Online Interview for March
NGS invites you to enjoy the March offering in the NGS online interview series: Learning in a Supportive Community with Laura DeGrazia, CG, former BCG president and co-editor of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record. Laura’s learning sets an example as she describes how she has benefitted from rubbing elbows with the experts, attending conferences, and reading the NGSQ. Film by Kate Geis and Allen Moore.
Also showing for our members:
· Leslie Anderson, MSLS
· Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA
· Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA
· David E Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA
· Willis H. White, CG
Log in at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org, click on the Members Only tab, and then click on NGS Videos in the sidebar menu.
Now showing for everyone:
· Thomas Adams, 2009 Rubincam Youth Award Winner
· Helen F. M. Leary, CG (EMERITUS), FASG, FNGS
· Paths to Your Past
· Home Study Course
· NGS Conferences
· Finding Your Family at the National Archives
· NGS & NARA
Also showing for our members:
· Leslie Anderson, MSLS
· Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA
· Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA
· David E Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA
· Willis H. White, CG
Log in at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org, click on the Members Only tab, and then click on NGS Videos in the sidebar menu.
Now showing for everyone:
· Thomas Adams, 2009 Rubincam Youth Award Winner
· Helen F. M. Leary, CG (EMERITUS), FASG, FNGS
· Paths to Your Past
· Home Study Course
· NGS Conferences
· Finding Your Family at the National Archives
· NGS & NARA
Monday, February 14, 2011
FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference Publicity Contest
For Immediate Release
February 14, 2011
February 14, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference Publicity Contest for its member societies. The FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference will be held 7-10 September 2011 in beautiful Springfield, Illinois. This year’s conference theme is “Pathways to the Heartland,” and the local host is the Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS).
As in past years, FGS member societies can help publicize the FGS/ISGS 2011 conference through their newsletters, websites and other publications and also be eligible to win a registration for the FGS 2012 Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
At the FGS 2011 Media Center (http://www.fgs.org/2011conference/media) visitors can find resources including graphics, banner ads, articles and more for use in their society newsletters or publications as well as their websites and blogs. These items can also be obtained by sending a request to fgs2011@gmail.com.
Contest Details
To enter, FGS member societies can use the convenient Contest Entry Form (http://fgs2011media.weebly.com/contest-entry-form.html) for each publication appearance for each qualifying article or ad. All Contest entries must be submitted by 12:00 am on 15 August 2011 to be eligible for the drawing. The winner will be announced at the FGS/ISGS Conference in Springfield, IL on Wednesday, 7 September 2011 during the Focus on Societies Luncheon. The Contest winner information will be posted on the FGS website (http://www.fgs.org), FGS Voice blog (http://voice.fgs.org) and newsletter, and in the FGS FORUM along with a link to the member society's website.
FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference
The FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference offers an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in researching their family history. Over 165 educational sessions and 13 luncheons are designed to balance the needs of genealogists at all levels, exploring a variety of records, strategies, and other tools available to those interested in researching their family history.
Session sponsors include FamilySearch (offering extensive Focus on Societies, Migration and Immigration, and Technology tracks), Ancestry.com, the National Archives and Records Administration, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Association of Professional Genealogists, Board for Certification of Genealogists, and others. In addition, the Genealogical Speakers Guild and ICAPGen will present their own tracks of sessions by their members.
Early-bird registration for the FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference is now available through 1 July 2011. (http://www.fgs.org/2011conference/registration/).
About the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) was founded in 1976 and represents the members of hundreds of genealogical societies. FGS links the genealogical community by helping genealogical societies strengthen and grow through resources available online, FGS Forum magazine (filled with articles pertaining to society management and genealogical news), and Society Strategy Series papers, covering topics about effectively operating a genealogical society. FGS also links the genealogical community through its annual conference -- four days of excellent lectures, including one full day devoted to society management topics. To learn more visit http://www.fgs.org.
About the Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS)
The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) was organized in October of the Sesquicentennial Year, 1968, and is a non-profit, educational organization. ISGS was established for the following purposes:
February 14, 2011
FGS/ISGS 2011 CONFERENCE PUBLICITY CONTEST
FGS Member Societies Can Enter to Win a Free FGS 2012 Registration
February 14, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference Publicity Contest for its member societies. The FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference will be held 7-10 September 2011 in beautiful Springfield, Illinois. This year’s conference theme is “Pathways to the Heartland,” and the local host is the Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS).
As in past years, FGS member societies can help publicize the FGS/ISGS 2011 conference through their newsletters, websites and other publications and also be eligible to win a registration for the FGS 2012 Conference in Birmingham, Alabama.
At the FGS 2011 Media Center (http://www.fgs.org/2011conference/media) visitors can find resources including graphics, banner ads, articles and more for use in their society newsletters or publications as well as their websites and blogs. These items can also be obtained by sending a request to fgs2011@gmail.com.
Contest Details
To enter, FGS member societies can use the convenient Contest Entry Form (http://fgs2011media.weebly.com/contest-entry-form.html) for each publication appearance for each qualifying article or ad. All Contest entries must be submitted by 12:00 am on 15 August 2011 to be eligible for the drawing. The winner will be announced at the FGS/ISGS Conference in Springfield, IL on Wednesday, 7 September 2011 during the Focus on Societies Luncheon. The Contest winner information will be posted on the FGS website (http://www.fgs.org), FGS Voice blog (http://voice.fgs.org) and newsletter, and in the FGS FORUM along with a link to the member society's website.
FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference
The FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference offers an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in researching their family history. Over 165 educational sessions and 13 luncheons are designed to balance the needs of genealogists at all levels, exploring a variety of records, strategies, and other tools available to those interested in researching their family history.
Session sponsors include FamilySearch (offering extensive Focus on Societies, Migration and Immigration, and Technology tracks), Ancestry.com, the National Archives and Records Administration, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Association of Professional Genealogists, Board for Certification of Genealogists, and others. In addition, the Genealogical Speakers Guild and ICAPGen will present their own tracks of sessions by their members.
Early-bird registration for the FGS/ISGS 2011 Conference is now available through 1 July 2011. (http://www.fgs.org/2011conference/registration/).
About the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) was founded in 1976 and represents the members of hundreds of genealogical societies. FGS links the genealogical community by helping genealogical societies strengthen and grow through resources available online, FGS Forum magazine (filled with articles pertaining to society management and genealogical news), and Society Strategy Series papers, covering topics about effectively operating a genealogical society. FGS also links the genealogical community through its annual conference -- four days of excellent lectures, including one full day devoted to society management topics. To learn more visit http://www.fgs.org.
About the Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS)
The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) was organized in October of the Sesquicentennial Year, 1968, and is a non-profit, educational organization. ISGS was established for the following purposes:
- To stimulate an interest in the people who contributed to the establishment and development of the State of Illinois.
- To seek, preserve, and make available data pertaining to individuals, families, and groups who lived in Illinois and to events which took place therein.
- To inform people of the value of, and need for, preserving family and local history for posterity.
- To encourage the formation of local genealogical societies and to coordinate and disseminate information.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Ohio Genealogical Society 2012 Conference - Call for Lecture Proposals
History and Genealogy: Finding Clues to Ancestral Lives
12-14 April 2012
Intercontinental Hotel, 9801 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, Ohio
The Ohio Genealogical Society is accepting lecture proposals for their 2012 Annual Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, 12-14 April, 2012. Deadline for submissions is 30 June 2011. Lectures will be one hour long, including a ten-minute question-and-answer period. Submissions for workshops, especially for Thursday, will be considered. A major new factor in 2012 is that the Conference will be expanding to 3 full days instead of our usual 2½ days.
In 2012, OGS will be celebrating the War of 1812 and Civil War Anniversaries. Therefore we are specifically looking for topics relating to these conflicts and connected genealogical research. In addition, proposals are being sought in a variety of areas regarding using history to find clues about our ancestors but also to write family histories. Other topics of interest are beginning genealogy, Ohio-specific topics, states associated with Ohio (especially New England, New York and Pennsylvania for northeast Ohio), methodology, technology, ethnic topics (especially Eastern European/20th Century), writing/publishing, immigration, preservation, etc. In addition, we are seeking proposals on military resources, business/industrial records, fraternal and service organizations, and proof standards. Previous speakers are encouraged to submit new or new to the Ohio conference proposals.
Proposals should include the following information:
• Lecture title and concise outline of content
• Short summary (50 words or less) for the program brochure
• Audience level (beginning, intermediate, advanced, all)
• Audio-visual requirements
• Speaker’s full name and contact information, including postal address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers
• Speaker’s brief biographical data
• Speaker’s resume of recent lecture experience
Speakers who have not lectured at a state, regional, or national conference are encouraged to submit an audio or video tape of a recent lecture.
Speakers will receive an honorarium, travel expenses, hotel, per diem, and complimentary conference registration. Please note that OGS does not provide computers or LCD projectors to speakers for presentations at the conference. Speakers will be required to submit syllabus material in appropriate format and length and by the stated deadline.
Interested individuals may submit up to 10 proposals. They can be submitted electronically to 2012Program@ogs.org. Subject line: 2012 Conference Proposal. Those speakers using the postal service need to send two copies of each proposal to: 2012 OGS Conference Program Chairs, The Ohio Genealogical Society, 611 SR 97W, Bellville, OH 44813.
Diane VanSkiver Gagel (dvgagel@aol.com) and Jana Sloan Broglin (jana@janabroglin.com), Program Co-chairs, 2012 OGS Conference.
12-14 April 2012
Intercontinental Hotel, 9801 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, Ohio
The Ohio Genealogical Society is accepting lecture proposals for their 2012 Annual Conference at the Intercontinental Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, 12-14 April, 2012. Deadline for submissions is 30 June 2011. Lectures will be one hour long, including a ten-minute question-and-answer period. Submissions for workshops, especially for Thursday, will be considered. A major new factor in 2012 is that the Conference will be expanding to 3 full days instead of our usual 2½ days.
In 2012, OGS will be celebrating the War of 1812 and Civil War Anniversaries. Therefore we are specifically looking for topics relating to these conflicts and connected genealogical research. In addition, proposals are being sought in a variety of areas regarding using history to find clues about our ancestors but also to write family histories. Other topics of interest are beginning genealogy, Ohio-specific topics, states associated with Ohio (especially New England, New York and Pennsylvania for northeast Ohio), methodology, technology, ethnic topics (especially Eastern European/20th Century), writing/publishing, immigration, preservation, etc. In addition, we are seeking proposals on military resources, business/industrial records, fraternal and service organizations, and proof standards. Previous speakers are encouraged to submit new or new to the Ohio conference proposals.
Proposals should include the following information:
• Lecture title and concise outline of content
• Short summary (50 words or less) for the program brochure
• Audience level (beginning, intermediate, advanced, all)
• Audio-visual requirements
• Speaker’s full name and contact information, including postal address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers
• Speaker’s brief biographical data
• Speaker’s resume of recent lecture experience
Speakers who have not lectured at a state, regional, or national conference are encouraged to submit an audio or video tape of a recent lecture.
Speakers will receive an honorarium, travel expenses, hotel, per diem, and complimentary conference registration. Please note that OGS does not provide computers or LCD projectors to speakers for presentations at the conference. Speakers will be required to submit syllabus material in appropriate format and length and by the stated deadline.
Interested individuals may submit up to 10 proposals. They can be submitted electronically to 2012Program@ogs.org. Subject line: 2012 Conference Proposal. Those speakers using the postal service need to send two copies of each proposal to: 2012 OGS Conference Program Chairs, The Ohio Genealogical Society, 611 SR 97W, Bellville, OH 44813.
Diane VanSkiver Gagel (dvgagel@aol.com) and Jana Sloan Broglin (jana@janabroglin.com), Program Co-chairs, 2012 OGS Conference.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
APG Announces New Webmaster
WESTMINSTER, Colo., February 4, 2011—The Association of Professional Genealogists (http://www.apgen.org) announced today that Carla Cegielski has joined the organization as webmaster and email group listmaster. Cegielski brings 13 years of experience in designing and maintaining websites. She has designed more than 100 websites, including pages for USGenWeb and for the Great Lakes Chapter of APG.
“The APG website is a go-to source for anyone seeking the services of a professional genealogist. APG also hosts two very active email lists, one for members only and another with public access,” said Laura Prescott, president of the Association of Professional Genealogists. “We welcome Carla and her expertise to improve the effectiveness of APG’s online resources.”
Cegielski has 30 years’ experience in a variety of technology, library and information systems fields. Currently, she serves as an adjunct faculty member of Bryan and Stratton College in Eastlake, Ohio. She holds an M.L.S. from Simmons College in Boston and a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh.
“The APG website is a go-to source for anyone seeking the services of a professional genealogist. APG also hosts two very active email lists, one for members only and another with public access,” said Laura Prescott, president of the Association of Professional Genealogists. “We welcome Carla and her expertise to improve the effectiveness of APG’s online resources.”
Cegielski has 30 years’ experience in a variety of technology, library and information systems fields. Currently, she serves as an adjunct faculty member of Bryan and Stratton College in Eastlake, Ohio. She holds an M.L.S. from Simmons College in Boston and a B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Fairfax Genealogical Society 2011-2012 Calls for Papers
The Fairfax Genealogical Society is accepting proposals for its General Meetings, Education Classes, Fall Fair, and Spring Conference for 2011-2012. All events are held in Fairfax County, which is in northern Virginia, just west of Washington, D.C. Please see the complete Calls for Papers at www.fxgs.org/callforpapers.htm for the exact details and dates. All submissions must be received between 01 October 2010 and 01 February 2011.
Topics may include any genealogical subject such as court records, ethnic research, military records, methodology, migration, writing, colonial research, or beginning, intermediate, or advanced research. No preference is given to topics related to Virginia since many attendees are non-natives; however, Virginia topics are certainly welcome. We will consider proposals from a single speaker for both the Thursday night General Meeting and the following Saturday Education Class/Fall Fair/or Conference; topics do not have to be related. Proposals for remotely presented lectures (General Meetings and Education Classes, only) will be considered, but presenter is responsible for providing any services or software needed other than an Internet connection (i.e. GoToMeeting or similar services).
Speakers will receive an honorarium. Travel, per diem, board, and other expenses can NOT be provided and are the responsibility of the speaker.
The Fairfax Genealogical Society has over 500 members. General Meetings usually have over 100 people in attendance while Saturday Education Classes have 50-60. The Fall Fair normally has an attendance of 100-150 people. It also includes one or two book vendors and several informational booths from other societies or groups. For the last several years, attendance at the Spring Conference has been about 260. Also, there are usually 15-20 vendors selling books, software, and other items of interest to genealogists.
Exact dates, requirements, and submission guidelines are posted at www.fxgs.org/callforpapers.htm. Questions should be e-mailed to CallForPapers@fxgs.org.
Chuck Mason
Topics may include any genealogical subject such as court records, ethnic research, military records, methodology, migration, writing, colonial research, or beginning, intermediate, or advanced research. No preference is given to topics related to Virginia since many attendees are non-natives; however, Virginia topics are certainly welcome. We will consider proposals from a single speaker for both the Thursday night General Meeting and the following Saturday Education Class/Fall Fair/or Conference; topics do not have to be related. Proposals for remotely presented lectures (General Meetings and Education Classes, only) will be considered, but presenter is responsible for providing any services or software needed other than an Internet connection (i.e. GoToMeeting or similar services).
Speakers will receive an honorarium. Travel, per diem, board, and other expenses can NOT be provided and are the responsibility of the speaker.
The Fairfax Genealogical Society has over 500 members. General Meetings usually have over 100 people in attendance while Saturday Education Classes have 50-60. The Fall Fair normally has an attendance of 100-150 people. It also includes one or two book vendors and several informational booths from other societies or groups. For the last several years, attendance at the Spring Conference has been about 260. Also, there are usually 15-20 vendors selling books, software, and other items of interest to genealogists.
Exact dates, requirements, and submission guidelines are posted at www.fxgs.org/callforpapers.htm. Questions should be e-mailed to CallForPapers@fxgs.org.
Chuck Mason
Saturday, October 9, 2010
San Fernando Valley Genealogical Society Presents Gena Ortega
"Catholic Church Records" will be the topic of speaker, Gena Philibert Ortega at the San Fernando Valley Genealogical Society, at the October 15, 2010 meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Meeting Room at the Chatsworth Train Station, 10038 Old Depot Road, Chatsworth, CA. Catholic Church records can provide a wealth of information as you trace an ancestor through time. Diocesan resources, online sites, and microfilmed resources, religious newspapers, Catholic fraternal organizations, and Catholic cemeteries will be covered.
Gena Philibert Ortega is the Genealogy Community Communications Director for FamilyLink. In this position she works as the newsletter editor for WorldVitalRecords and manages GenealogyWise. Gena serves as Vice-President for the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is also a Regional Director for the California State Genealogical Alliance.
Join us for this interesting and informative presentation. Visitors are welcome. Our programs are free, but donations are appreciated. Door prize drawing. You can also find us at the following web site: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~casfvgs/. For information call John Lindsay at (818) 349-0878.
Gena Philibert Ortega is the Genealogy Community Communications Director for FamilyLink. In this position she works as the newsletter editor for WorldVitalRecords and manages GenealogyWise. Gena serves as Vice-President for the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is also a Regional Director for the California State Genealogical Alliance.
Join us for this interesting and informative presentation. Visitors are welcome. Our programs are free, but donations are appreciated. Door prize drawing. You can also find us at the following web site: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~casfvgs/. For information call John Lindsay at (818) 349-0878.
NYGBS Presents Dr. John Colletta at Nov. 6 Program
On Saturday, November 6th, the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present internationally known genealogist and author John Colletta, Ph.D. in a full-day program at the New York Public Library’s Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY. Entertaining, knowledgeable and experienced, Dr. Colletta is based in Washington, D.C., where for 20 years he conducted workshops for the National Archives and taught courses for the Smithsonian Institution. Today he lectures nationally and is a faculty member of the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research at Samford University and the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. His publications include the books They Came in Ships: A Guide to Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor's Arrival Records and Finding Italian Roots: The Complete Guide for Americans, as well as numerous how-to articles.
Dr. Colletta will give four lectures on the following topics: (1) Passenger Arrival Records (1820-1950s) – Advanced Problem Solving; (2) Naturalization Records (1790-1920s) – Advanced Problem Solving; (3) Turning Biographical Facts into Real Life Events: How to Build Historical Context, and (4) Breaking Through Brick Walls: Use Your HEAD. This is a wonderful opportunity for researchers of all levels to strengthen their skills and knowledge and to learn from one of the country’s most respected genealogists. Dr. Colletta describes his goal as “to help family historians optimize their efforts to uncover and write the stories of their forebears, and to enjoy all along the way the pleasure and humor of the journey.“
The program begins at 10:00 a.m. at the NYPL’s South Court Auditorium and will end by 4:30 p.m with a break for lunch on-your-own. Registration for NYG&B members is $60, non-members is $90. Register online at www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org. For additional information, contact Lauren Maehrlein, Director of Education, at 212-755-8532, ext. 211, or by e-mailing education@nygbs.org.
Dr. Colletta will give four lectures on the following topics: (1) Passenger Arrival Records (1820-1950s) – Advanced Problem Solving; (2) Naturalization Records (1790-1920s) – Advanced Problem Solving; (3) Turning Biographical Facts into Real Life Events: How to Build Historical Context, and (4) Breaking Through Brick Walls: Use Your HEAD. This is a wonderful opportunity for researchers of all levels to strengthen their skills and knowledge and to learn from one of the country’s most respected genealogists. Dr. Colletta describes his goal as “to help family historians optimize their efforts to uncover and write the stories of their forebears, and to enjoy all along the way the pleasure and humor of the journey.“
The program begins at 10:00 a.m. at the NYPL’s South Court Auditorium and will end by 4:30 p.m with a break for lunch on-your-own. Registration for NYG&B members is $60, non-members is $90. Register online at www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org. For additional information, contact Lauren Maehrlein, Director of Education, at 212-755-8532, ext. 211, or by e-mailing education@nygbs.org.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Florida Genealogical Society of Tampa Issues War of 1812 Challenge
The Florida Genealogical Society of Tampa, a member of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, held its annual Fall Seminar on Saturday, September 18th, 2010, featuring speaker Curt B. Witcher, the Federation's Vice-President for Development. At the conclusion of Witcher's presentation on the use of military records for genealogical research, Witcher explained the War of 1812 "Preserve the Pensions" fund-raising project, and and its importance to the preservation and access of these tremendous, genealogically rich materials. He encouraged the audience to donate.
Drew Smith, President of the Florida Genealogical Society, responded by surprising Witcher with a check for $700 from the Florida Genealogical Society, representing $5 for every member of the Florida Genealogical Society. Smith pointed out that the Florida Genealogical Society has, among the society's objectives, "to preserve historical records" and "to support access to public records." As part of the presentation of the donation to the "Preserve the Pensions" fund, Smith challenged all other U.S. genealogical societies to make a comparable donation.
The Federation of Genealogical Societies, in partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), has a goal of raising $3.7 million to digitize the War of 1812 pension files and make them freely available to the general public at the NARA website. Societies and individuals are strongly encouraged to donate to the fund. More information can be found here.
Is your society up to the challenge? It's simple to donate to the "War of 1812 - Preserve the Pensions Fund." You can learn much more and see examples of these important records at http://fgs.org/1812. You can learn more - and donate - at that page. Your society can simply write a check to "FGS-1812 Fund" and mail it to the Federation of Genealogical Societies, P.O. Box 200940, Austin, TX 78720-0940.
Help us get the word out! We invite you to view examples of the rich War of 1812 Pension files at and to help spread the word about this very important project by visiting http://fgs.org/1812/spreadtheword.php.The images will be digitized and indexed, and they will be made available for free at ational Archives and Records Administration website for everyone to access.
You can help! Take the challenge back to your society, and make your personal donation today. Every donation helps make access to these great genealogical and historical records available to everyone!
The Federation of Genealogical Societies, in partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), has a goal of raising $3.7 million to digitize the War of 1812 pension files and make them freely available to the general public at the NARA website. Societies and individuals are strongly encouraged to donate to the fund. More information can be found here.
Is your society up to the challenge? It's simple to donate to the "War of 1812 - Preserve the Pensions Fund." You can learn much more and see examples of these important records at http://fgs.org/1812. You can learn more - and donate - at that page. Your society can simply write a check to "FGS-1812 Fund" and mail it to the Federation of Genealogical Societies, P.O. Box 200940, Austin, TX 78720-0940.
Help us get the word out! We invite you to view examples of the rich War of 1812 Pension files at and to help spread the word about this very important project by visiting http://fgs.org/1812/spreadtheword.php.The images will be digitized and indexed, and they will be made available for free at ational Archives and Records Administration website for everyone to access.
You can help! Take the challenge back to your society, and make your personal donation today. Every donation helps make access to these great genealogical and historical records available to everyone!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations announces new members
Recently East Clare Heritage was welcomed as a full constituent member of CIGO. Formed in 1989, ECH it is a not-for-profit voluntary group, with the primary objective of protecting, promoting and ultimately creating access to the heritage of East Clare. Also welcomed as a new associate ‘overseas’ member was the Genealogical Society of Victoria, Australia.
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