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Thursday, January 15
Northeastern Genealogy SIG Meeting (Northeastern Genealogy SIG)
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, New Smyrna Room
Topic: TBA
Coordinator: Joanne Schmidt
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Friday, January 16
Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting (Scandinavian SIG)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, New Smyrna Beach Room
Program: Henry Stish will be giving a presentation on AI
Coordinators: Kris Petersen-Gauthier & Dan Smith
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Monday, January 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: Review of Evidence Evaluation
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, January 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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Monday, January 26
French Canadian Genealogy SIG Meeting (French-Canadian SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am Chula Vista Recreation Center
Coordinator: Gale Bellew & Laney Waller |
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Monday, January 26
Technology SIG Meeting (Technology SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Coordinators: Pamela Selinski & Vicci Turner
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Tuesday, January 27
Midwest SIG Meeting (Midwest SIG)
2:00 pm to 3:50 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Clearwater Room
Topic: "Using Family Search and How to Best Utilize the Website for your Research"
Coordinators: Darrell Coppock & Karen Pickelsimer
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Wednesday, January 28
Brick Wall Solutions SIG Meeting (Brick Wall SIG)
8:30 am to 9:30 am In-person @ Lake Miona Rec Center
Topic: TBD
Coordinators: Mark Mullinax & Beverly Hulett
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Wednesday, January 28
VGS General Monthly Meeting (VGS Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am Lake Miona Rec Center: Defender & Intrepid Rooms, or via Zoom
Guest Speaker: C. Ann Staley, CG®, CGL(SM)
Topic: Steamer Kate Explosion: Correlating Indirect Evidence to Identify and Correct an Error
What happens when the indirect evidence of a death occurring and a probate record don't agree? The research begins in earnest! That's what happened in the case of the death of Antoine/Anthony Lallament of Mobile, Alabama. Who is Antoine and what relationship is he to me? When did he actually die? Which record is correct? What would other available records reveal? How is the explosion of the Steamer Kate involved? We have more questions than answers. This case study provides the research methodology involved in solving this problem.
Speaker's Bio:
C. Ann Staley, CG®, CGL(SM), has spoken regionally, nationally, and at sea. She serves as the Membership Chair for the Genealogical Speakers Guild; on the faculty of The International Institute for Genealogical Studies; a volunteer on a number of the National Genealogical Society committees; and as a volunteer of the Florida State Genealogical Society. She served previously on the board of the Association of Professional Genealogists and has taught at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR). Ann is the author of articles for the NGS Magazine and is the co-author of the NGS Research in the States Series: Florida. Ann has been researching her family from Alabama, Mississippi, Indiana, and Virginia to France, England, Ireland and Germany.
There are two ways to attend: in-person at the Lake Miona Rec 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 January 28. If you want to attend online via Zoom, click this LINK to register in advancce. (After registering, you''ll receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
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Monday, February 2
Jewish Genealogy SIG Meeting (Jewish Genealogy SIG)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Eisenhower Recreation Center, 3560 Buena Vista Blvd.
Prior to the meeting date, SIG members will receive an email about the upcoming meeting.
Coordinators: Phil Goldsmith & Jerry Schwartz
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Monday, February 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, February 2
Dilemmas in Genealogical Research (Part 1 of 4) (VGS Live Webinar)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm LIVE WEBINAR
Guest Speaker: Annette Burke Lyttle, CG®
Topic Info: Genealogy often uncovers more than just names and dates – it reveals complex stories that can challenge our sense of responsibility as researchers. This session explores the legal boundaries, moral questions, and ethical decisions that family history researchers face in their work. Topics include privacy and disclosure, copyright and fair use, handling sensitive discoveries, and the ethics of DNA testing and sharing results. Through real-world examples, participants will learn how to navigate gray areas with integrity, balancing the pursuit of truth with respect for the living and the dead.
Presenter Info: Annette Burke Lyttle is a Certified Genealogist and owns Heritage Detective, LLC, providing professional genealogical services in research, education, and writing. She speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the international, national, state, and local levels and loves helping people uncover and share their family stories. Annette is a course coordinator for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the British Institute. She is a published writer whose research interests include Quaker ancestors and ancestral migrations in the U.S. She is past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists, as well as The Villages Genealogical Society, and editor of The Florida Genealogist.
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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Tuesday, February 3
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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Thursday, February 5
Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting (Eastern European SIG)
1:00 pm to 2:50 pm Daytona Beach Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Coordinators: Carol Myers & Marie Musialek
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Friday, February 6
British SIG Monthly Meeting (British SIG)
9:30 am to 11:20 am Lake Miona Recreation Center, 1526 Buena Vista Blvd.
Topic: Prior to the meeting, SIG members will receive an email about the upcoming meeting.
Coordinators: Pat Adams & Ruth Mason
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Monday, February 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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Monday, February 9
Italian Special Interest Group Meeting (Italian SIG)
1:00 pm to 2:20 pm Atlanta Room @ Savannah Recreation Center
Coordinators: Laura Wright & Paul Coia
Topic: TBA
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Tuesday, February 10
Preserving Family History SIG Meeting (Preserving Family History SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Colony Recreation Center
Topic: TBA
Presenter: TBA
Coordinators: Sharol Lewin & Nancy Schultz
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Wednesday, February 11
Irish Genealogy SIG Meeting (Irish SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am Osceola Room @ Chula Vista Recreation Center
Topic: TBA
Coordinators: Tom Voyles & Kendra Marasco
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Wednesday, February 11
ABCs of Genealogy SIG Meeting (ABCs of Genealogy SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm Neptune Beach Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
The ABCs of Genealogy SIG is for VGS members with any level of experience in genealogical research. Sessions are geared to be easy to understand to get you started and keep you going as you discover more about your ancestors.
Topic: TBA
Coordinators: Diane Clemmons & Tonya Gaddie
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Thursday, February 12
German Genealogy SIG Meeting (German SIG)
9:30 am to 11:50 am In-person @ Lake Miona Rec Center & via Zoom
Coordinators: Dianne Fedderson & Steven Buhrow
An email containing the Zoom link & info will be emailed to SIG members prior to the meeting date.
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Monday, February 16
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 Practicum – Part 1
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, February 17
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, February 19
Northeastern Genealogy SIG Meeting (Northeastern Genealogy SIG)
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, New Smyrna Room
Topic: TBA
Coordinator: Joanne Schmidt
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Friday, February 20
Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting (Scandinavian SIG)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, New Smyrna Beach Room
Program: TBA
Coordinators: Kris Petersen-Gauthier & Dan Smith
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Monday, February 23
French Canadian Genealogy SIG Meeting (French-Canadian SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am Chula Vista Recreation Center
Coordinator: Gale Bellew & Laney Waller |
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Monday, February 23
Technology SIG Meeting (Technology SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Coordinators: Pamela Selinski & Vicci Turner
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Tuesday, February 24
Midwest SIG Meeting (Midwest SIG)
2:00 pm to 3:50 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Clearwater Room
Topic: "How to Use Cemeteries in our Research". Tips on visiting cemeteries, how to effectively use Find-A-Grave, and other online tools.
Coordinators: Darrell Coppock & Karen Pickelsimer
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Wednesday, February 25
Our 26th Annual Family History Seminar (VGS Annual Seminar)
9:00 am to 3:30 pm A Hybrid Event -- In-person & Virtual -- Open to the Public
Organize & Preserve Your Family Archives
Featuring: Sue Schlichting
Sue Schlichting has been a professional genealogist since 2018. She is a graduate of the ProGen Study course, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society and Daughters of the American Revolution. She volunteers her time as the local church historian, editor of her family's annual newsletter, and serves on the Outreach committee for the Greater Omaha Genealogical Society.
(Our speaker will be presenting in-person at the Savannah Regional Recreation Center at The Villages.)
Seminar Topics:
• Getting Organized! Laying a Solid Foundation for Your Research & Preservation Work
• Old Family Photos – Organize, Preserve & Pass Them On
• Sharing Your Research with the Non-genealogists in Your Family
• What to do with ALL That Family Stuff!
• For more details and to register to attend, click HERE.
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Monday, March 2
Jewish Genealogy SIG Meeting (Jewish Genealogy SIG)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Eisenhower Recreation Center, 3560 Buena Vista Blvd.
Prior to the meeting date, SIG members will receive an email about the upcoming meeting.
Coordinators: Phil Goldsmith & Jerry Schwartz
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Monday, March 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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Tuesday, March 3
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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Thursday, March 5
Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting (Eastern European SIG)
1:00 pm to 2:50 pm Daytona Beach Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Coordinators: Carol Myers & Marie Musialek
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Friday, March 6
British SIG Monthly Meeting (British SIG)
9:30 am to 11:20 am Lake Miona Recreation Center, 1526 Buena Vista Blvd.
Topic: Prior to the meeting, SIG members will receive an email about the upcoming meeting.
Coordinators: Pat Adams & Ruth Mason
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Monday, March 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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Tuesday, March 10
Preserving Family History SIG Meeting (Preserving Family History SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Colony Recreation Center
Topic: TBA
Presenter: TBA
Coordinators: Sharol Lewin & Nancy Schultz
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Wednesday, March 11
Irish Genealogy SIG Meeting (Irish SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am Osceola Room @ Chula Vista Recreation Center
Topic: TBA
Coordinators: Tom Voyles & Kendra Marasco
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Wednesday, March 11
Italian Special Interest Group Meeting (Italian SIG)
1:00 pm to 2:20 pm Atlanta Room @ Savannah Recreation Center
Coordinators: Laura Wright & Paul Coia
Topic: TBA
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Wednesday, March 11
ABCs of Genealogy SIG Meeting (ABCs of Genealogy SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm Neptune Beach Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
The ABCs of Genealogy SIG is for VGS members with any level of experience in genealogical research. Sessions are geared to be easy to understand to get you started and keep you going as you discover more about your ancestors.
Topic: TBA
Coordinators: Diane Clemmons & Tonya Gaddie
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Thursday, March 12
German Genealogy SIG Meeting (German SIG)
9:30 am to 11:50 am In-person @ Lake Miona Rec Center & via Zoom
Coordinators: Dianne Fedderson & Steven Buhrow
An email containing the Zoom link & info will be emailed to SIG members prior to the meeting date.
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Monday, March 16
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 Practicum – Part 2
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, March 17
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, March 19
Northeastern Genealogy SIG Meeting (Northeastern Genealogy SIG)
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, New Smyrna Room
Topic: TBA
Coordinator: Joanne Schmidt
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Friday, March 20
Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting (Scandinavian SIG)
11:00 am to 12:30 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, New Smyrna Beach Room
Program: TBA
Coordinators: Kris Petersen-Gauthier & Dan Smith
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Sunday, March 22
French Canadian Genealogy SIG Meeting (French-Canadian SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am Chula Vista Recreation Center
Coordinator: Gale Bellew & Laney Waller |
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Monday, March 23
Technology SIG Meeting (Technology SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Coordinators: Pamela Selinski & Vicci Turner
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Tuesday, March 24
Midwest SIG Meeting (Midwest SIG)
2:00 pm to 3:50 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Clearwater Room
Topic: Using Artificial Intelligence tools to help transcribe hard-to-read documents such as cemetery records, wills and probate records, etc. Our speaker will also provide the latest updates on AI technology as it applies to genealogy research.
Coordinators: Darrell Coppock & Karen Pickelsimer
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Wednesday, March 25
Brick Wall Solutions SIG Meeting (Brick Wall SIG)
8:30 am to 9:30 am In-person @ Lake Miona Rec Center
Topic: TBD
Coordinators: Mark Mullinax & Beverly Hulett
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Wednesday, March 25
VGS General Monthly Meeting (VGS Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm Lake Miona Recreation Center or Online via Zoom
Guest Speaker: Craig R. Scott, CG®, FUGA
Program Info: Echoes of 1776: Researching Revoluntionary Ancestors in America's 250th Year
Session 1: Researching a Revoluntionary Soldier in the Continental Army
Session 2: Researching a Revoluntionary Soldier in the Militia
Synopsis: Discusses the research strategy for successful research from literature review through free and subscription websites relating to the Revolutionary War. Identifies the differences between the Continental and militia service and helps the researcher to understand the various kinds of military organizations in the war and the places where records relating to these organizations can be found.
Speaker's Bio: Craig R. Scott, MA, CG®, FUGA, has authored seventeen books and several articles in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy, and other genealogical publications. He is the President and CEO of Heritage Books, Inc., a genealogical publishing firm with over 1000 titles in print. A professional genealogical and historical researcher for more than thirty-five years, Craig specializes in military records, problem-solving, Quakers, and publishing. He is the host of the Just Genealogy You-Tube channel where he has recorded over 275 videos. He is a recipient of the Grahame T. Smallwood, Jr. Award and the UGS Silver Tray Award. He is a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association.
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 Minoa Recreation Center at 10:00 a.m. on March 25th. If you want to attend online via Zoom, click this LINK to register in advance. (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
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Thursday, April 2
Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting (Eastern European SIG)
1:00 pm to 2:50 pm Daytona Beach Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Coordinators: Carol Myers & Marie Musialek
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