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The following announcement was written by the National Genealogical Society and announced at the Society's annual conference this week in Las Vegas:
Arlington, VA, 8 May 2013: The National Genealogical Society honored excellence in the categories of newsletter editorship and service to the Society with the presentation of several awards at the Opening Session of the NGS 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 8 May 2013. The Opening Session keynote speaker was historian Marian Smith, Chief, Historical Research Branch, US Citizenship and Immigration Services who spoke on the topic “People, Policy, and Records: The Importance of Historical Background” after which NGS President Jordan Jones presented the following awards.
The Ontario Genealogical Society's annual conference will be held on the Durham College campus in Oshawa from May 31 to June 2. The society's Durham branch is hosting this year's event. The theme of this year's conference is "Pulling Up Stakes and Putting Down Routes," wherein members of the society help explain the importance of the way a person's ancestors got to where they lived as part of their story. Organizers are expecting between 500 and 700 attendees.
Attendees can choose from 55 presentations and seminars over the three-day event. Featured speakers include experts from Canada, the United States, and one from the British National Archives in London. The complete program brochure can be found as a PDF file at http://goo.gl/bnoAV.
Take a look at the calendar. Yes, the annual conference of the U.S. National Genealogical Society will be held in Las Vegas next week. The dates are May 8 through 11.
Holding a conference in Las Vegas is always a good idea. First of all, it is obviously one of the major entertainment cities in the U.S. There is something for most everyone in Las Vegas. Of course, there are the casinos for those who like to throw their money away. The rest of us can find multiple first class shows going on almost every night. The shopping has to be some of the best in the country. And then there are the restaurants. Even if your significant other isn't interested in a genealogy conference, bring him or her along. He or she will find plenty of other amusements in Las Vegas.
The following announcement was written by the (U.S.) National Genealogical Society:
Arlington, VA, 29 April 2013: The National Genealogical Society announces the release of the newest edition in its Research in the States series: Research in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County. This publication was written by native New Yorker and nationally recognized genealogist Laura Murphy DeGrazia, cg, fgbs. Laura is a trustee and former president of BCG and co-editor of the NYG&B Record. Barbara Vines Little, cg, fngs, fvgs, is a former NGS president and is the current editor of the NGS Research in the States series and the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy.
The following announcement was written by the Association of Professional Genealogists:
The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) has appointed Christy Fillerup of Salt Lake City, Utah, as managing editor of its quarterly publication, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly (APGQ). APGQ has served the genealogy community since 1979 with staff-written and contributed articles covering all aspects of the profession.
The Hardin County Historical Commission and the Hardin County Genealogical Society are preparing for the grand opening of the Museum of Hardin County in Kountze, Texas. The museum is the result of a joint effort by the Historical Commission and the Genealogical Society.
The Hardin County Genealogical Society voted to purchase the property in 2009 and restoration of the building by volunteers of the organizations has been ongoing.
The following announcement was written by the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History:
WESTMINSTER, Colo., 1 April 2013—The International Society for British Genealogy and Family History announces the courses for the 13th annual British Institute, to be held 7–11 October in Salt Lake City at the Radisson Downtown, located two blocks from the Family History Library. Registration will open 9:00 a.m. Pacific daylight time on 8 April 2013 and class size is limited.
“The best kept secret is out for continuing education institutes!” said ISBGFH President Ann Lisa Pearson. “The British Institute is the place to be, providing students with a unique learning experience while working with their own research. Instructors will be available each afternoon to consult with students throughout the time of the Institute, applying classroom education and the opportunity to do more in-depth, on-site research in the records at the Family History Library.”
Originally announced during the recent RootsTech 2013 conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, March 23, 2013, FGS and DAGV will work to “develop technical solutions to preserve and present records and to increase the mutual contact” between both societies and their members.
The following announcement was written by the National Genealogical Society:
ARLINGTON, VA, 27 March 2013: Speakers as well as organizations interested in sponsoring lectures or tracks are invited to submit lecture proposals by 1 April 2013 for the NGS 2014 Family History Conference, Virginia: The First Frontier, to be held 7–10 May 2014 in Richmond, Virginia. Building on the records and history that draw so many back to their roots in the Old Dominion, we will explore the origins of those who settled within Virginia’s borders whether they came by land or sea.
I would like to thank the Manatee Genealogical Society for inviting me at their Winter Seminar last Saturday. I was able to make four presentations to a good-sized crowd in an excellent facility at the Bethel Baptist Church in West Bradenton, Florida. I also think the crowd was first class. That is, they laughed at my jokes and I didn't see anyone fall asleep. That's how I judge an audience!
The Clallam County Genealogical Society has opened a research center at 402 E. Lauridsen Blvd. — across from the Port Angeles Library. It will be open Tuesdays through Fridays. Volunteer staff members can assist visitors in the use of the center's books, records and genealogical subscription databases.
The center offers some 3,000 books, as well as maps, microfilm and microfiche, three computers and printers. The material available includes genealogical reference materials from all over the world as well as a wealth of Clallam County materials. One room dedicated just to Clallam County records.
The following is a Plus Edition article written by and copyright by Dick Eastman.
Most genealogy societies now have web sites to publicize their activities and to attract new members. However, I am still amazed at how many of those sites have an online application for membership that states something similar to the following:
"To join the society, please print the following application on your printer, fill it out, put it into an envelope, enclose a check, and mail it to the society."
Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, marked by the letter "A" on the map to the right. The Islay Family History Society (IFHS) was established in October 1991. As of March 31st, the IFHS will close its doors at Islay House Square.
The aim of the founding group was to encourage and support research into family history, by locals and anyone with an interest in the genealogy of Islay, and to create a resource base of information and photographs relating to Islay and the people of the island. However, recent years have seen declining income for the society.
The following announcement was written by the Quebec Family History Society:
Montreal, February 1, 2013 -- The Quebec Family History Society (QFHS) today announced it has cut its membership fee by 45 percent, from $65 to $35, for new members. For the period February 1 to July 31, 2013, the society has reduced its regular membership fee for people who join for the first time. This special partial year membership offer includes the Summer 2013 issue of the society’s publication, Connections, and all the benefits enjoyed by its members, such as onsite access to billions of online records, access to the QFHS Heritage Centre and Library collection of 6,000 books, CDs and microfilms, and discounts on seminars and research.
The following announcement was written by the Federation of Genealogical Societies:
Preserve the Pensions Blog Provides Key Updates on Community Project
February 1, 2013– Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the creation of the Preserve the Pensions blog to assist in its efforts to preserve and digitize 7.2 million pages of War of 1812 Pension Records with the help of the genealogy community.
This new social media asset joins the family of other FGS blogs and websites, all which keep the genealogy and family history community updated on progress of FGS activities including fundraising projects and records preservation.
The following announcement was written by the Association of Professional Genealogists:
WESTMINSTER, Colo., 1 February 2013—The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) is seeking qualified candidates for the managing editor position of its quarterly publication, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly (APGQ). APGQ has served the genealogy community since 1979 with staff-written and contributed articles covering all aspects of the profession.
The responsibility of the managing editor is the overall production of the APGQ, in keeping with the magazine’s high quality style and compelling content. This includes soliciting articles, working with contributing writers, determining the themes of each issue, and editing and approving all content. Interested parties should have extensive knowledge of copyright law and genealogy, as well as grammar and writing standards.
The following announcement was written by the Fairfax Genealogical Society:
Call for Proposals for the Fairfax Genealogical Society 2013-14 Programs
(Fairfax, Virginia)—The Fairfax Genealogical Society is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting speaker proposals for its 2013-14 programs. Proposals are being sought for monthly general meetings September 2013 through May 2014, monthly education classes September 2013 through April 2014, a one-day fair to be held 26 October 2013, and a two-day conference to be held 28-29 March 2014. All events are held in Fairfax County, which is in northern Virginia, just west of Washington, D.C.
The following announcement was written by the Federation of Genealogical Societies:
January 16, 2013 – AUSTIN, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the creation of a new society to promote the preservation of records in the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): The Society of Preservation Patriots. This new group recognizes donors who have contributed $250 or more to the Stern-NARA Gift Fund or the current Preserve the Pensions initiative, a project to digitally capture the 7.2 million images from the 180,000 pensions of those who served in the War of 1812.
Recognition for members will include a new pin designed especially for the society. The pins will be mailed directly to contributors. The names of members of the society will also be listed on the FGS website.
The following announcement was written by the Board for Certification of Genealogists:
The 49-year-old Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), the group that wrote the book on genealogical standards, recently joined the blogosphere with its blog, SpringBoard: News and Notes, accessed from http://www.BCGcertification.org.
I wrote about NEHGS' purchase of another building in last week's newsletter at http://goo.gl/Dbtdn. Now the Society has issued a news release with further details. The following was written by the New England Historic Genealogical Society:
Genealogical Library Purchases Adjacent Newbury Street Property
New building offers expansion; growth opportunity for NEHGS
Boston, MA – January 3, 2013 – Brenton Simons, President and CEO of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) announced today that it has purchased the adjacent property located at 97 Newbury Street, giving NEHGS an opportunity in future years to expand on its current location at 99‐101 Newbury while growing its national leadership position. The seller, jeweler John Lewis, has leased back the property from NEHGS and plans to continue to his successful retail jewelry operation there for the foreseeable future.
Arlington, VA, 8 May 2013: The National Genealogical Society honored excellence in the categories of newsletter editorship and service to the Society with the presentation of several awards at the Opening Session of the NGS 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 8 May 2013. The Opening Session keynote speaker was historian Marian Smith, Chief, Historical Research Branch, US Citizenship and Immigration Services who spoke on the topic “People, Policy, and Records: The Importance of Historical Background” after which NGS President Jordan Jones presented the following awards.
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