Call for Speakers Now Open for the APG Professional Management Conference

The following news release was received from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, with APG: Theme for 2013 Conference to be “Marketing and Strategies” The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) is now accepting speaking proposals for the 2013 APG Professional Management Conference Continue reading Call for Speakers Now Open for the APG Professional Management Conference

FGS Genealogy Conference Early Bird Deadline – Sunday, July 1

The following news release was received from Paula Stuart-Warren with the Federation of Genealogical Societies: In just over two months the 2012 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference will take place in Birmingham, Alabama from August 29 – September 1. The Continue reading FGS Genealogy Conference Early Bird Deadline – Sunday, July 1

NGS Re-releases Rare 1986 Audio Recording of Milton Rubincam & John Coddington

I just got the following NGS news release about a 1986 recording of John Coddington and Milton Rubincam that’s been made available again. The news release is below. This reminds me. Somewhere here I have several hour-long recordings of both Continue reading NGS Re-releases Rare 1986 Audio Recording of Milton Rubincam & John Coddington

National Genealogical Society Announces 2012 Awards

NGS submitted the following for release: National Genealogical Society Announces 2012 Awards arlington, va, 12 JUNE 2012: The National Genealogical Society presented its annual awards at the 2012 Family History Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, 9–12 May 2012. Each year, these Continue reading National Genealogical Society Announces 2012 Awards

Federation of Genealogical Societies Appoints Patricia W. Rand As Treasurer

The following news release was received from Thomas McEntee: May 31, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces that Patricia W. Rand of Florida has recently been appointed to its Board of Directors as Treasurer. Pat Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Appoints Patricia W. Rand As Treasurer

2012 National Genealogical Society Awards

The following NGS Awards were announced at the National Genealogical Society Family History Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Friday, 11 May 2012. Fellowship in the National Genealogical Society Kay Haviland Freilich, cg, cgl, fngs President’s Citation Melinde Lutz Byrne, cg Continue reading 2012 National Genealogical Society Awards

NGS Announces Plans for 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas – May 8-11, 2013

The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announced at their Family History Conference in Cincinnati last week that the 2013 NGS Family History Conference, Building New Bridges, will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from 8–11 May 2013. The conference hotel and Continue reading NGS Announces Plans for 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas – May 8-11, 2013

Pre-Registration for NGS in Cincinannti Ending Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The NGS 2012 Family History Conference is just a days away! Pre-registration ends on Tuesday, 24 April, so be sure to register today! You can also register on-site at the Duke Energy Convention Center beginning 8 May 2012. Location details Continue reading Pre-Registration for NGS in Cincinannti Ending Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Youth Program at the National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference

(Arlington, VA): The National Genealogical Society’s thirty-fourth annual Family History Conference, The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier, will be held 9–12 May 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. A highlight of the NGS 2012 Family History Conference will be the Continue reading Youth Program at the National Genealogical Society 2012 Family History Conference

ISFHWE Now Accepting Entries for Their Annual Exellence-In-Writing Competition

The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE) annual Excellence-in-Writing competition is now accepting entries for the 2012 competition. Members and non-members of ISFHWE are eligible; published items (categories I and II) must have been published in 2011; Continue reading ISFHWE Now Accepting Entries for Their Annual Exellence-In-Writing Competition

APG Seeking Candidates for the Newly Created Position of E-Newsletter Editor

The following was received from APG: The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) is seeking candidates for the newly created position of E-Newsletter Editor. The 2-4 page electronic newsletter will be produced monthly and placed on the Members Only section of Continue reading APG Seeking Candidates for the Newly Created Position of E-Newsletter Editor

Historical Society of Pennsylvania Partners with Ancestry.com

Read the details in the following article from the Lebonon Daily News: Roots & Branches: State historical society teams with Ancestry.com By JAMES M. BEIDLER Teamwork and collaboration have been the bywords of the genealogical world the last few years Continue reading Historical Society of Pennsylvania Partners with Ancestry.com

The Aiken Barnwell Genealogy Society Finds a Cemetery

In an interesting story a genealogy society finds remnants of a nearly forgotten cemetery among the trees and brush. Read more about their find in an article from the aikenstandard.com: Genealogy society finds remnants of cemetery By Suzanne Stone Members Continue reading The Aiken Barnwell Genealogy Society Finds a Cemetery