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Monday, April 20
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 3
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, April 21
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, April 22
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, April 22
VGS General Monthly Meeting (VGS Monthly Meeting)
10:00 am Lake Miona Recreation Center or Online via Zoom
Guest Speaker: Debbie Wilson Smyth
Topic Info: DNA Doesn't Lie but Needs Help to Find the Truth!
DNA analysis is an invaluable tool that can be used in pedigree research. DNA provides confirmation of a genetic relationship; however, it requires the help of documentary research to confirm the genealogical relationship and how the association of the two will enhance your genelogical conclusions.
Speaker's Bio: Debbie Wilson Smyth has been researhing her famlly since 1993 and holds a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. As the owner of Oak Trails Genealogy Services, LLC, she provides professional genealogical services in research, education, and consultation. Her research focuses on midwestern and southern states, methodology, lineage society applications, and DNA. Debbie is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speakers Guild, as well as a number of national, state, and local societies.
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 April 22nd. 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, April 27
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, April 27
Technology SIG Meeting (Technology SIG)
10:00 am to 11:50 am SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Topics: Pro Tools in Ancestry.com and FamilyTree Maker
Coordinators: Pamela Selinski & Vicci Turner
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Tuesday, April 28
Midwest SIG Meeting (Midwest SIG)
2:00 pm to 3:50 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Clearwater Room
Topic: VGS member, Lynn Hall. will present "Fires, Blizzards, and Floods, Oh my!". She will be discussing different types of disasters that might have affected our Midwest ancestors in the 19th & 20th centuries, including an indepth look at several specific events.
Coordinators: Darrell Coppock & Karen Pickelsimer
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Friday, May 1
British SIG Monthly Meeting (British SIG)
9:30 am to 11:20 am Lake Miona Recreation Center, 1526 Buena Vista Blvd.
Topic: Artificial Intelligence
Speaker: Henry Stish
Coordinators: Pat Adams & Ruth Mason
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Monday, May 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, May 4
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Meeting (RootsMagic SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm Eisenhower Recreation Center – General MacArthur Room, and on Zoom
Topic: Back to Basics – Groups
Reminder: Bring your laptops
Coordinator: George Zitterell
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Monday, May 4
Dilemmas in Genealogical Research: Understanding Copyright & Plagiarism (Part 2 of 4) (VGS Live Webinar)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm LIVE WEBINAR
Guest Speaker: Drew Smith, M.A., LIS
Topic Info: Concerned about the legal and ethical issues surrounding genealogical materials? This presentation explains what copyright is, what is and isn't protected by law, how to legally use others' copyrighted work, and how to avoid committing plagiarism.
Presenter Info: Drew Smith is an internationally-recognized genealogy educator, known for speaking, writing, podcasting, and graduate-level teaching. He holds a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, an MS in Industrial Management, and an MA in Library and Information Science. Drew is best known for being the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast, the host of the Genealogy Connection podcast, the productivity columnist for the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly (APGQ), and one of the founders/admins for The Genealogy Squad Facebook group. He is vice-president of Aha! Seminars, Inc..
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, May 7
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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Monday, May 11
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, May 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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Tuesday, May 12
Preserving Family History SIG Meeting (Preserving Family History SIG)
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Topic: Special programs with open discussion on preserving your family history for future generations.
Coordinators: Sharol Lewin & Nancy Schultz
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Wednesday, May 13
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, May 13
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, May 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, May 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: Collaborative Research – The Advantage of Another Set of Eyes
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, May 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.
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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