Hidden Treasure in the Basement of the Masonic Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The following teaser is from an article which was posted January 5, 2014 at the KCRG.com website. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – In the basement of the Masonic Library in Cedar Rapids, there’s a hidden treasure that few people know about. Continue reading Hidden Treasure in the Basement of the Masonic Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Live Streaming of 10 Lectures from the NGS 2014 Family History Conference

The following is from the National Genealogical Society NGS 2014 Family History Conference Richmond, VA 7–10 May 2014 The National Genealogical Society announces the live streaming of ten lectures from the NGS 2014 Family History Conference. The upcoming conference will Continue reading Live Streaming of 10 Lectures from the NGS 2014 Family History Conference

National Genealogical Society Announces Release of Mobile Conference App for the 2014 Family History Conference

National Genealogical Society Announces Release of Mobile Conference App 2014 Family History Conference – Richmond, Virginia 7 May 2014 ARLINGTON, VA, 20 February 2014: The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announces the release of the Mobile Conference App for the NGS Continue reading National Genealogical Society Announces Release of Mobile Conference App for the 2014 Family History Conference

Join the Texas State Genealogical Society in 2014 For a Chance to Win a Full Registration to the Federation of Genealogical Societies 2014 Conference

The following was received from the Texas State Genealogical Society: In 2014, TSGS is on a Journey of Transformation. And we would love to have you join us on this journey. We have some exciting plans for TSGS in 2014. Continue reading Join the Texas State Genealogical Society in 2014 For a Chance to Win a Full Registration to the Federation of Genealogical Societies 2014 Conference

National Genealogical Society Announces Official Blogger & Social Media Press Registration for the 2014 Conference in Richmond, Virginia May 7 to 10

The following news release is from the National Genealogical Society: Arlington, VA, 30 JANUARY 2014: The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announces the opening of Official Blogger and Social Media Press registration for the 2014 Family History Conference, which will be Continue reading National Genealogical Society Announces Official Blogger & Social Media Press Registration for the 2014 Conference in Richmond, Virginia May 7 to 10

Deadline for Entering the Annual NGS Newsletter Competition is 31 Dec 2013

The following was received from the National Genealogical Society: I would like to remind our member societies and organizations that the deadline for entering your newsletter in our annual newsletter competition is fast approaching. Entries may be sent either electronically Continue reading Deadline for Entering the Annual NGS Newsletter Competition is 31 Dec 2013

Registration Opens for the National Genealogical Society’s 2014 Family History Conference

I see that registration for the NGS Conference in Virginia is now open at the NGS website. I plan to be there, and hope to meet and visit with many of you folks there. Following is the latest announcement from Continue reading Registration Opens for the National Genealogical Society’s 2014 Family History Conference

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

National Genealogical Society Seeks Nominations for the 2014 Genealogy Hall of Fame

The following was received from Christine Rose: Would your society like to honor a genealogist whose exemplary work lives on today? Perhaps there was a notable genealogist in your state or county whose name should be memorialized in the NGS Continue reading National Genealogical Society Seeks Nominations for the 2014 Genealogy Hall of Fame

2014 NGS Family History Conference Registration Brochure & Program Now Online

The following news release is from the National Genealogical Society: NGS is pleased to announce the program for the 2014 Family History Conference is now available in a sixteen-page Registration Brochure, which can be downloaded at http://goo.gl/KwHTix. The online version Continue reading 2014 NGS Family History Conference Registration Brochure & Program Now Online

Call for APG Luncheon Lecture Proposals – FGS 2014 Conference

Word has been received that APG is looking for a lecturer for the APG Hosted luncheon during the FGS Conference in San Antonio, Texas, August 27-30, 2014. DEADLINE: Sunday, 17 November 2013 APG invites members to submit proposals for a Continue reading Call for APG Luncheon Lecture Proposals – FGS 2014 Conference

UGA South Davis Family History Fair Spring Conference Call For Papers

The following is from Raymon Naisbitt with UGA: ‘In Their Footprints: Honoring Our Heritage’ – Friday & Saturday April 25-26, 2014 Proposals are now being accepted for the Utah Genealogical Association South Davis Family History Fair Spring Conference, which will Continue reading UGA South Davis Family History Fair Spring Conference Call For Papers

The ISFHWE 2014 Excellence-in-Writing Competition is Now Open

The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE) is reminding writers IN ALL MEDIA (magazines, newspapers, journals, websites, blogs) that the 2014 Excellence-in-Writing Competition is now open for entries through 15 June 2014. The competition is open to Continue reading The ISFHWE 2014 Excellence-in-Writing Competition is Now Open