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Monday, June 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: Federal and County Land Records
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, June 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.
Register to attend this Zoom session – Click HERE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
** If you are not a VGS member but would like to be, click HERE.
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Wednesday, June 25
VGS General Monthly Meeting (VGS Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am Online via Zoom
Guest Speaker: Daniel Horowitz
Topic Info: What's New at MyHeritage
MyHeritage is at the forefront of innovation in genealogy and is constantly introducing new and exciting features to help users take their research to the next level. In this session, Daniel will give a detailed walkthrough of the latest and greatest from MyHeritage and show you how to make the most of these features. On the way, he'll give you a peek behind the scenes at how they were developed.
Speaker's Bio: Dedicated to Genealogy since 1986, Daniel was the teacher and the study guide editor of the family history project "Searching for My Roots" in Venezuela for 15 years. He is involved in several crowdsource digitization and transcription projects, and holds a board-level position at The Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA). Since 2006 Daniel has been working at MyHeritage liaising with genealogy societies, bloggers, and media, as well as lecturing, and attending conferences around the world..
To attend this ZOOM only meeting 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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Friday, July 11
Genetic Discoveries SIG Meeting (Genetic Discoveries SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am Rohan Recreation Center, Colony Cottage Room and via ZOOM
Coordinators: Sherry Bean & Marcella Zorn
Topic: Creating an Ancestral Map of Your Chromosomes with DNA Painter
An email containing the Zoom link & info will be emailed to SIG members prior to the meeting date.
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Tuesday, July 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.
Register to attend this Zoom session – Click HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
** If you are not a VGS member but would like to be, click HERE.
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Monday, July 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: Church and Cemetery Records
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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Wednesday, July 23
VGS General Monthly Meeting (VGS Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am Online via Zoom only
Guest Speaker: David Ryan
Topic: Why Can't I Find My Irish Ancestors?
Irish family history research has a well-deserved reputation for being difficult. Often it can seem nearly impossible. Where do you go to research once you have exhausted the typical sources? It is very easy to overlook the fact that there is so much material that isn't online. From land records, probate indexes and many other collections, there are a lot of overlooked resources that might help with your research. This presentation will look at some of the most common barriers we encounter when researching our Irish ancestors and offer some potential solutions.
Speaker's Bio:
David Ryan is a genealogist, speaker and oral historian based in Cork city, Ireland. He has worked as a professional genealogist for the past decade. David recently completed a Masters in Public History and Cultural Heritage at the University of Limerick. He has also served on the Executive Board of the Association of Professional Genealogists since 2022.
This is a ZOOM meeting only: 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, August 4
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, August 4
Researching in the National Archives (VGS Live Webinar)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm LIVE WEBINAR
Guest Speaker: Annette Burke Lyttle, CG
Topic Info: The National Archives (NARA) contains treasures for our genealogical research. Many are available online and many more must be consulted in person. In this presentation, we will concentrate on how to use the NARA online catalog and finding aids to locate records of our ancestors and their interactions with the federal government.
Presenter Info: Annette Burke Lyttle, CG®, 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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Thursday, August 14
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, August 18
Best Practices SIG Meeting (Best Practices SIG)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting
Coordinators: Annette Burke-Lyttle & Pat Adams
Topic: Court Records
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 19
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.
Register to attend this Zoom session – Click HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
** If you are not a VGS member but would like to be, click HERE.
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Wednesday, August 27
VGS General Monthly Meeting (VGS Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am Online via Zoom only
Guest Speaker: Kate Penney Howard
Topic: An Ever Growing Tree: Descendancy Research and DNA Matches
Often, genealogists focus on building an ancestral tree for an individual or family. However, one may wish to research the descendants of a pioneer, a president, or a preacher in your family or hometown. Mapping all of the descendants of an ancestor, whether in a surname project or in your own DNA, can provide a wealth of information. Bring your favorite note-taking tools and we will explore what you can gain from descendancy research and how you can help others.
Speaker's Bio:
Kate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist, specializing in brick wall research and endogamy. She breaks down complex topics into relatable and digestible content. Kate caught the genealogy bug at the tender age of four as she sat on the lap of her great-great grandmother as they watched the 4th of July parade. Her grandma said, "I was here for the centennial and now I'm here for the bicentennial." Kate became the story keeper and storyteller for the family, often to the chagrin of those who felt that every story need not be told. Kate's belief that everyone deserves to know their own story led her to teach herself Genetic Genealogy in 2016. When tranditional genealogical techniques fail to turn up an answer, we can turn to DNA to find more opportunities to discover clues. Kate uses tranditional genealogy and DNA clustering to write her ancestors' surnames in their family tree.
Ms. Howard studied vocal music and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. She has been a pastor in Fort Wayne, Indiana since her ordination in 2012. During a bout with cancer, she discovered that she loves sharing her knowledge with other genealogists. She is intentional about addressing injustice and myths in her presentations. Ms. Howard has presented a wide variety of genealogical programs at RootsTech, the East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, and many other groups specializing in brick wall work, HighRoH, and endogamy.
This is a ZOOM meeting only: 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, September 1
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Meeting (Roots Magic SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center – Daytona Room, and on Zoom
Reminder: Bring your laptops
Coordinator: George Zitterell
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Thursday, September 4
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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Tuesday, September 9
Preserving Family History SIG Meeting (Preserving Family History SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Destin Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Topic: TBA
Presenter: TBA
Coordinators: Sharol Lewin & Nancy Schultz
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Wednesday, September 10
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: Carol LaSalle & Cheryl Richardson
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Thursday, September 11
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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