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Monday, August 10
FTM SIG Meeting (Family Tree Maker SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am Colony Cottage Recreational Center, 510 Colony Blvd.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING -- IN-PERSON ONLY
Bring your laptop!
SIG Coordinator: John DeAngelo
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Monday, August 17
Best Practices SIG Meeting (Best Practices SIG)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting
Coordinators: Annette Burke-Lyttle & Pat Adams
Topic: Evidence Analysis Show & Tell
The SIG accepts new members throughout the year, but those who join after January 2023 should be prepared to catch up on the chapters that have already been studied. Visit our SIG webpage for more details.
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Tuesday, August 18
Let's Talk Genealogy: Members Only Event (VGS Special Events)
10:00 am ZOOM MEETING
We are looking for all levels of VGS members. Come and share with us about your latest research successes or about a research challenge you're facing. Perhaps you have general genealogy questions including places to research or how others organize their information. Share your knowledge and ideas to help keep us all moving forward.
To attend this Zoom session – Click HERE.
** If you are not a VGS member but would like to be, click HERE.
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Wednesday, August 26
VGS General Monthly Meeting (VGS Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am Zoom Only Mtg
Guest Speaker: Melissa Barker
Topic Info: That's in the Archives! Digging Deeper in the Archived Records
Genealaogists use archives every day to locate records about their ancestors. Are there records that you are not accessing because you don't know they exist? Not all records are online, indexed, or microfilmed. Digging deeper in the local and state archives to find unique and relatively unknown records might be the next step in your genealogy research.
Speaker's Bio: Melissa Barker is a Certified Archives Manager and Public Historian currently working at the Houston County, Tennessee Archives & Museum where she has been the first and only archivist for the past 15 years. She is affectionately known as The Archive Lady in the genealogy community. She lectures, teaches, and writes about the genealogy research process, researching in archives and records preservation. She conducts virtual webinar presentations across the United States for many historical and genealogical organizations. She writes a popular blog entitled "A Genealogist in the Archives". She has been a Professional Genealogist for 22 years with an expertise in Tennessee records. She has been researching her own family history for the past 36 years.
There is a Zoom only meeting and you will need to register in advance by clicking this LINK.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Monday, September 7
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Meeting (RootsMagic SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center – Destin Room, and on Zoom
Topic: TBA
Reminder: Bring your laptops
Coordinator: George Zitterell
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Tuesday, September 8
Genetic Discoveries SIG Meeting (Genetic Discoveries SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am ZOOM Meeting
Coordinators: Sherry Bean, Marcella Zorn & Cheryl Richardson
Topic: TBA
An email containing the Zoom link will be emailed to SIG members prior to meeting date.
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Monday, September 14
FTM SIG Meeting (Family Tree Maker SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am Colony Cottage Recreational Center, 510 Colony Blvd.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING -- IN-PERSON ONLY
Bring your laptop!
SIG Coordinator: John DeAngelo
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Tuesday, September 15
Let's Talk Genealogy: Members Only Event (VGS Special Events)
10:00 am ZOOM MEETING
We are looking for all levels of VGS members. Come and share with us about your latest research successes or about a research challenge you're facing. Perhaps you have general genealogy questions including places to research or how others organize their information. Share your knowledge and ideas to help keep us all moving forward.
To attend this Zoom session – Click HERE.
** If you are not a VGS member but would like to be, click HERE.
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Thursday, September 17
Northeastern Genealogy SIG Meeting (Northeastern Genealogy SIG)
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Sterling Heights Center, Torch Room
TAKE NOTE -- our meeting location for this meeting is the Sterling Heights Center / Torch Room
Topic: TBA
Coordinator: Joanne Schmidt
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Friday, September 18
Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting (Scandinavian SIG)
9:30 am Allamanda Recreation Center, 1515 St. Charles Place
Program: TBA
Coordinators: Kris Petersen-Gauthier & Dan Smith
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Monday, September 21
Best Practices SIG Meeting (Best Practices SIG)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting
Coordinators: Annette Burke-Lyttle & Pat Adams
Topic: Using Negative Evidence in our Research
The SIG accepts new members throughout the year, but those who join after January 2023 should be prepared to catch up on the chapters that have already been studied. Visit our SIG webpage for more details.
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Tuesday, September 22
Midwest SIG Meeting (Midwest SIG)
2:00 pm to 3:50 pm NOTE – Cottage Colony Center, Hearth Room
TAKE NOTE -- our location for this meeting only will be at Colony Cottage in the Hearth Room.
Topic: TBA
Coordinators: Darrell Coppock & Karen Pickelsimer
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Wednesday, September 23
VGS General Monthly Meeting (VGS Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am Zoom Only Mtg
Guest Speaker: Kelly Conner Lear
Topic Info: Positively Negative: Using a Super-Trio to Meet the Genealogical Proof Standard
This session focuses on a "super-trio of negatives" – negative findings, negative searches, and negative evidence – used to meet the Genealogical Proof Standard. When working in time periods or places where records are scant or destroyed, negative findings and searches become essential tools. Together, these "negatives" play a positive role in resolving questions of identity, relationships, and events.
Speaker's Bio: A West Virginia native and former advertising creative director, Kelley Conner Lear brings twenty years of communication experience to her genealogy practice. Her research in Central Appalachia and the surrounding regions focuses on the lives of ofter-overlooked ancestors. Kelley is a Certified Genealogist® and Trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She is president of the Virginia Genealogy Society and has served on its Board since 2022. She recently mentores ProGen 69 and chaired APG's Professional Development Committee, serving on its board from 2023-25. She holds a B.A. in Communications, a Professional Learing Certificate from the International Institute of Genealogical Studies, and is an alumna of ProGen 52, Certification Practicum 2, and GenFed. Kelley is committed to supporting high-quality genealogical work and education guided by Genealogy Standards.
This is a Zoom only meeting and you will need to register in advance by clicking this LINK.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Monday, October 5
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Meeting (RootsMagic SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm Eisenhower Recreation Center – General MacArthur Room, and on Zoom
Topic: TBA
Reminder: Bring your laptops
Coordinator: George Zitterell
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Monday, October 12
FTM SIG Meeting (Family Tree Maker SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am Colony Cottage Recreational Center, 510 Colony Blvd.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING -- IN-PERSON ONLY
Bring your laptop!
SIG Coordinator: John DeAngelo
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Tuesday, October 13
Genetic Discoveries SIG Meeting (Genetic Discoveries SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am ZOOM Meeting
Coordinators: Sherry Bean, Marcella Zorn & Cheryl Richardson
Topic: TBA
An email containing the Zoom link will be emailed to SIG members prior to meeting date.
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Wednesday, October 14
Irish Genealogy SIG Meeting (Irish SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am General Arnold Room @ Eisenhower Recreation Center
Topic: TBA
Coordinators: Tom Voyles, Kendra Marasco & Kevin Hennessy
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Friday, October 16
Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting (Scandinavian SIG)
9:30 am Allamanda Recreation Center, 1515 St. Charles Place
Program: TBA
Coordinators: Kris Petersen-Gauthier & Dan Smith
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Monday, October 19
Best Practices SIG Meeting (Best Practices SIG)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting
Coordinators: Annette Burke-Lyttle & Pat Adams
Topic: Sorting Out Identities with Same-named Individuals
The SIG accepts new members throughout the year, but those who join after January 2023 should be prepared to catch up on the chapters that have already been studied. Visit our SIG webpage for more details.
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Tuesday, October 20
Let's Talk Genealogy: Members Only Event (VGS Special Events)
10:00 am ZOOM MEETING
We are looking for all levels of VGS members. Come and share with us about your latest research successes or about a research challenge you're facing. Perhaps you have general genealogy questions including places to research or how others organize their information. Share your knowledge and ideas to help keep us all moving forward.
To attend this Zoom session – Click HERE.
** If you are not a VGS member but would like to be, click HERE.
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Wednesday, October 28
VGS General Monthly Meeting (VGS Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am Lake Miona Recreation Center or Online via Zoom
Guest Speaker: Peggy Jude
Topic Info: My Cousin Vinny – Three DNA Case Studies in Identifying Matches
Explore how DNA analysis can break through genealogical brick walls. Using real case studies, this session explores basic to advanced approaches to identifying DNA matches and extending your family tree.
Speaker's Bio: Peggy Jude is a professional genealogist, speaker, and researcher with specialties in genealogical technology and DNA. She regularly presents at societies and conferences across the U.S. and Canada. Peggy serves as Vice President of Projects for the Manatee Genealogical Society (FL) where she leads both the DNA and the Technology Special Interest Groups and teaches monthly. She has been a co-course coordinator and instructor at the Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR) and is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. A graduate of ProGen and multiple advanced genealogical institutes, Peggy holds a B.S. in Zoology from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
There are two ways to attend: in-person at the Lake Miona Recreation Center or online via Zoom. If you want to attend in person, simply come to the Lake Miona Recreation Center at 10:00 a.m. on October 28th. If you want to attend online via Zoom, you will need to register in advance by clicking this LINK.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Monday, November 2
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Meeting (RootsMagic SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center – Destin Room, and on Zoom
Topic: TBA
Reminder: Bring your laptops
Coordinator: George Zitterell
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Monday, November 2
Dilemmas in Genealogical Research: Artificial Intelligence (VGS Live Webinar)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm LIVE WEBINAR
Guest Speaker: Fiona Brooker
Topic Info: This presentation examines how artificial intelligence is influencing genealogical research and the dilemmas that come with it. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to navigate AI's benefits and risks while maintaining sound genealogical practices.
Presenter Info: When people discover that Fiona Brooker is a genealogist, one of the first questions they ask is, "How far back have you got?". For Fiona, family history is not really about how far back the tree goes, but about what we discover along the way – the stories, the people, and the connections. One of her favorite moments was holding the document her five-times great-grandparents signed in the early 1800s. Fiona is a professional genealogist and the founder of Memories in Time, where she helps individuals explore their family history through research, DNA analysis, and practical research strategies. She regularly presents workshops and conference sessions for genealogy societies, conferences, and community groups in New Zealand and internationally, including sessions on research methods, DNA analysis, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in family history. Fiona is a former President of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists and is currently serving on the Board of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Fiona has also worked as a researcher on the television series My Family Mystery. And if you're wondering, her own family tree currently reaches back to the mid-seventeenth century. Discovering the story of her bigamist great-great-grandmother ... well, that is a story she sometimes shares in her talks.
Click HERE to register in advance to attend this webinar.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Monday, November 9
FTM SIG Meeting (Family Tree Maker SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am Colony Cottage Recreational Center, 510 Colony Blvd.
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING -- IN-PERSON ONLY
Bring your laptop!
SIG Coordinator: John DeAngelo
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