NGS to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the NGS Quarterly During the 2012 Family History Conference

The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier Arlington, Va, 6 February 2012 – The National Genealogical Society will celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly during the NGS 2012 Family History Conference in Cincinnati. A Continue reading NGS to Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the NGS Quarterly During the 2012 Family History Conference

Mobile Genealogical Society Turns 50

All genealogical societies should be celebrated for their efforts to, as the Mobile Genealogical Society puts it, “collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge and information with reference to genealogical and related historical, biographical and heraldic research.” The Mobile Genealogical Society is Continue reading Mobile Genealogical Society Turns 50

National Genealogical Society Announces Voices of Genealogy Video Series

The following Press Release was received from the National Genealogical Society: Arlington, VA, 27 january 2012: The year 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of publication of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. To celebrate this anniversary and to honor the history Continue reading National Genealogical Society Announces Voices of Genealogy Video Series

2013 FGS National Conference Request for Lecture Proposals

The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: Deadline for Submissions is May 15, 2012 January 19, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces a Request for Lecture Proposals for the FGS 2013 Conference, “Journey Continue reading 2013 FGS National Conference Request for Lecture Proposals

National Genealogical Society Issues Call For Papers for the 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

The following News Release was received from Allison Ryall at the National Genealogical Society: Arlington, VA, 6 January 2012: The National Genealogical Society announces the Call for Papers for the 2013 Family History Conference, Building New Bridges, to be held Continue reading National Genealogical Society Issues Call For Papers for the 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

NGS Opens the Surname Research Catalog for the 2012 Family History Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio 9-12 May, 2012

The following news release was received from Erin Wood at the NGS: NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OPENS THE SURNAME RESEARCH CATALOG FOR THE 2012 FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE CINCINNATI, OHIO, 9–12 MAY 2012 The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier (Arlington, Continue reading NGS Opens the Surname Research Catalog for the 2012 Family History Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio 9-12 May, 2012

2012 Jamboree Extension Webinar Series

The following news release was received from Paula Hinkel at SCGS: December 18, 2011. (Burbank, CA): The Southern California Genealogical Society announces the return of the popular Jamboree Extension Webinar Series, which provides web-based family history and genealogy educational sessions Continue reading 2012 Jamboree Extension Webinar Series

A Great Idea – Society Members Sharing Their Family History Stories

Next week the members of the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society will feature a member’s favorite at their monthly meeting. They will host a “Members Share” segment in their meeting. See this article posted by Glenn Avolio in the Noozhawk: Continue reading A Great Idea – Society Members Sharing Their Family History Stories

National Genealogical Society Releases Full 2012 Family History Conference Program Online

The following press release was received from the National Genealogical Society: CINCINNATI, OHIO, 9–12 MAY 2012 – The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier (Arlington, VA): The National Genealogical Society has released the full 2012 Family History Conference Program. Continue reading National Genealogical Society Releases Full 2012 Family History Conference Program Online

Association of Professional Genealogists Announces Election Results for Executive Committee, Regional Directors and Nominating Committee

The following news release was received from the Association of Professional Genealogists: Kenyatta D. Berry Elected APG President WESTMINSTER, Colo., November 9, 2011 – The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) today announced election results for its 2012–2014 executive committee, as Continue reading Association of Professional Genealogists Announces Election Results for Executive Committee, Regional Directors and Nominating Committee

Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2011 Election Results

New Board Members and Directors Include Kim Kasprzyk, Polly Kimmitt and Angela Walton-Raji October 12, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the results of its recent election for FGS board members and directors. The election Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2011 Election Results

Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society Moving its Annual Meeting From July to April

The following teaser is from an excellent article about the Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society published in the September 28, 2011 edition of emissourian.com. The Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society (MVGHS) [Pacific, Missouri] voted Sept. 21 to switch Continue reading Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society Moving its Annual Meeting From July to April

Job Opening for Research Services Manager At NEHGS

The following was received from APG: Research Services Manager New England Historic Genealogical Society Boston, Massachusetts The full-time Research Services Manager is responsible for assigning research to staff, volunteers, and contractors and assuring that output is thorough, accurate, and responsive Continue reading Job Opening for Research Services Manager At NEHGS

NEHGS Announces New and Final Volume of the Great Migration Series 1634-1635

The following news release was received from Alessandra Magno at the New England Historic Genealogical Society: Volume VII: Final Volume of the Second “Great Migration” Series Now in Print! Boston, MA – September, 20, 2011 – The New England Historic Continue reading NEHGS Announces New and Final Volume of the Great Migration Series 1634-1635