Darcie Hind Posz, CGSM Named Managing Editor of NGS Magazine

Arlington, VA, 12 January 2015: The National Genealogical Society (NGS) has appointed Darcie Hind Posz, CGSM as the new managing editor of NGS Magazine. Darcie joins NGS Magazine to continue NGS’s goal of sharing genealogical expertise from leaders in the Continue reading Darcie Hind Posz, CGSM Named Managing Editor of NGS Magazine

Registration Open for the NGS Conference in St. Charles, Missouri May 13-16, 2015

We will be heading for the NGS conference in St. Charles, Missouri this next May. It’s now time to get registered. The following news release is from the National Genealogical Society: Registration is now open for the National Genealogical Society’s Continue reading Registration Open for the NGS Conference in St. Charles, Missouri May 13-16, 2015

Online Program & PDF Registration Brochure For NGS 2015 Conference Now Online

The following is from NGS: A fully searchable conference program for the NGS 2015 Family History Conference is now available online at http://conference.ngsgenealogy.org/agenda/. The theme of the thirty-seventh NGS Family History Conference is Crossroads of America. NGS varies the theme Continue reading Online Program & PDF Registration Brochure For NGS 2015 Conference Now Online

Association of Professional Genealogists Announces Election Results

The following news release is from APG: Ten Board Members and Two Nominating Committee Members Join to Support World’s Largest Professional Organization for Genealogy WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 12 November 2014 — Today, the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) unveiled the Continue reading Association of Professional Genealogists Announces Election Results

APG Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship

The following news release is from APG: Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship APG to Honor Student and/or Young Professional with Strong Interest in Developing a Career in Genealogy WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 27 Continue reading APG Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship

ISFHWE 2015 Excellence-in-Writing Competition Is Now Open

The following news release is from Tina Sansone with ISFHWE: The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE) is reminding writers IN ALL MEDIA (magazines, newspapers, journals, websites, blogs) that the 2015 Excellence-in-Writing Competition is now open for Continue reading ISFHWE 2015 Excellence-in-Writing Competition Is Now Open

FGS 2017 Conference to be Held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The following excerpt is from the October 29, 2014 FGS Voice. FGS 2017 To Be Held Aug 30—Sep 2 in Pittsburgh, PA with Local Co-host Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and local co-host Western Pennsylvania Continue reading FGS 2017 Conference to be Held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2014 Election Results

The following news release is from FGS: D. Joshua Taylor Re-Elected President; New Board Members and Directors include Melissa Tennant, Linda McCauley, and David E. Rencher October 23, 2014 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces results Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2014 Election Results

APG Offers Limited-Time Discount on New Membership & PMC Registration

The following news release is from APG: Unique, Professionally-Focused Educational and Networking Opportunity for Those Interested in Genealogy; Savings for New Registrations Runs One Week Only WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 22 October 2014 −The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) today announced Continue reading APG Offers Limited-Time Discount on New Membership & PMC Registration

Genealogical Proof Standard Classes Offered at the Iowa Genealogical Society

The following was received from Kevin Spire: Do you want to start researching your family history? Get started on the right foot by taking classes at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Along with a free Beginning Genealogy class offered once a Continue reading Genealogical Proof Standard Classes Offered at the Iowa Genealogical Society

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

Registration Now Open for 2015 APG’s Professional Management Conference

The following is from APG: DNA, Genealogical Standards, Setting Fees, and Adoption Research among 16 Sessions Offered over 2 Full Days WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 30 July 2014 −The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) today opened registration and announced the theme Continue reading Registration Now Open for 2015 APG’s Professional Management Conference

Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship

The following is from APG: APG to Honor Student and/or Young Professional with Strong Interest in Developing a Career in Genealogy WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 23 June 2014—The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) is now accepting applications for the APG Young Continue reading Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) Now Accepting Applications for APG Young Professional Scholarship

APG Professional Achievement Award – Nominations Due June 22

The following is from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, Executive Director. Association of Professional Genealogists APG Professional Achievement Award Call for Nominations – Due 22 June 2014 APG’s Professional Achievement Award will be presented at the APG luncheon to be held Continue reading APG Professional Achievement Award – Nominations Due June 22