Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy

The following is from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, Executive Director APG: Call for Nominations Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy Due: 10 July 2018 The Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy was unveiled at Continue reading Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy

The New Ancestral Beginnings City Directory Database

I got a note from my good friend, Regina Negrycz, this morning – stating that the Ancestral Beginnings City Directory database is now open for membership. Regina is a professional genealogist who is most likely best known for specializing in Continue reading The New Ancestral Beginnings City Directory Database

Professional Genealogy – Back in Print and 17% Off Sale Extended Thru September 1

Imaging going to a genealogy seminar and having nothing but great classes taught by some of the very best professional genealogists in the county. That is what you get in Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Continue reading Professional Genealogy – Back in Print and 17% Off Sale Extended Thru September 1

Virtual PMC 2015 Registration Now Open

The following is from APG: Registration is now open for the 2015 Virtual Professional Management Conference at https://virtualpmc2015.eventbrite.com. The largest Virtual PMC to date offers TWO full days — that’s 9 total sessions — of PMC’s must-have instruction streamed live Continue reading Virtual PMC 2015 Registration Now Open

Dutch Citizen Helps Overseas Chinese Locate their Ancestry

The following excerpt is from an article written by Liu Zhihua, and posted in the October 18, 2014 edition of usa.chinadaily.com: A Dutch citizen eager to trace back his family history now helps many overseas Chinese do the same, Liu Continue reading Dutch Citizen Helps Overseas Chinese Locate their Ancestry

Upcoming FREE Live APG Webinars – Aug. 23 & Sept. 16

The following was received from the APG Professional Development Committee: Mark your calendars! Don’t miss the following upcoming APG webinars brought to you by the APG Professional Development Committee. Register soon to reserve your spot. The first webinar is scheduled Continue reading Upcoming FREE Live APG Webinars – Aug. 23 & Sept. 16

Association of Professional Genealogists Names Kimberly T. Powell President

The following was received from APG: Executive Committee, Board Members, and Nominating Committee Elected for the Next Term WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 27 November 2013 − Today the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) announced election results for its 2014–2015 executive committee, Continue reading Association of Professional Genealogists Names Kimberly T. Powell President

Registration Now Open for APG Professional Management Conference 2014

The following was written by APG staff: Early-bird registration for the 2014 Professional Management Conference (PMC), “Embracing Innovation and Opportunity,” is now open online at www.apgen.org/conferences. The two-day conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Salt Lake Continue reading Registration Now Open for APG Professional Management Conference 2014