A Genealogy Webinar Series

"FSGS Poolside Chats: A Genealogy Webinar Series"
 
Online Catalogs: A Bridge to Successful Research
 
on Apr 17, 2014 8:00 PM EDT
 
Speaker: Pam Cooper

Pam Cooper will discuss catalog types; how to search; and what kind of records and documents are found in a catalog. Demonstrations ofcommon library catalogs will be used and reviews of the following other catalogs: WorldCat.org; FamilySearch.org; Library of Congress; Ancestry.com and some digital catalogs. 

Since 1986, Pam has been the supervisor of the Archive Center (Florida/local history) & Genealogy Department for the Indian River County Main Library, Vero Beach, Florida and is a highly regarded speaker at national and local events. She has served as Director of the Federation of Genealogical Societies in 1995-1998, Director of the Florida Historical Society 1997-1999, and served as President of the Florida State Genealogical Society 1999-2003, and Co-Chair of the FGS/FSGS 2003 National Conference in Orlando. Currently she is President of the Florida State Genealogical Society. She is the recipient of the 2000 NGS Filby Prize for Genealogical Librarianship. In 2007, she received the Indian River County Laurel Award for Professional Leadership. She is the author of the Florida Chapter in the Red Book: American, State and County Sources, published by Ancestry.

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"Strategic Planning for Societies"
 
on Dec 19, 2013 8:00 PM EST

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Speaker Marlis Humphrey

Marlis Humphrey will cover all the practical aspects of Strategic Planning: why do it; who is involved; what it takes - the process, tools, and timeline; what are the outcomes and deliverables; and how do I right-size it for my society? This is a great opportunity to get fresh ideas on how to start your society off with a renewed roadmap for society growth and success in 2014. 

Bio: Marlis Glaser Humphrey is president of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS), member of the IAJGS Membership Development Committee responsible for the Southeastern U.S. Region and co-chair of the IAJGS 2013 Boston Conference. Marlis is a member of the Board of Directors for the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando and the Florida State Genealogical Society where she is Publications chair and Technology Outreach chair. Marlis is a member of the National Genealogical Society, the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Federation of Genealogical Societies, the Indian River Genealogical Society, the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors, and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. Marlis has previous non-profit governance and industry spokesperson experience as chairman of The ATM Forum, an international consortium of more than 900 high-tech companies, for nine years. Marlis is the industry's foremost expert on next generation family history publishing and founder of myAncestories. She has applied her 20+ years experience in broadband communications, technology, marketing, and strategic planning to genealogy. Marlis holds a B.A. in Russian and M.S. in Management of Technology.

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"Before They Were States: Finding and Using Territorial Records"
 
Nov 20, 2013 8:00 PM EST 
 
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Thirty three of the states making up the modern United States were U.S. Territories prior to achieving statehood. Our ancestors living in those territories generated huge numbers of records that are not typically found in the traditional records sources used by genealogists. This presentation provides examples of the wide variety of records available and reviews four major sources for finding these records. 

Jack Butler is a professional genealogist, lecturer, author and owner of the genealogy firm, Southern Heir Ways. Active in serious genealogical research for more than 15 years, Jack is also active in the genealogy community. He holds memberships in the Association of Professional Genealogists, the National Genealogical Society, the New England Historical Genealogical Society, and the Florida State Genealogical Society, where he is the immediate past President.. 

Jack also participates in the Genealogical Speaker’s Guild and the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors. As part of his professional development, Jack has completed the National Genealogical Society’s American Genealogy course, the Advanced Methodology Course at Samford University’s Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research, and the National Institute of Genealogy Research at the National Archives course. 

Genealogically, Jack is most at home among the records of the Southeastern United States, but he has also done extensive research in New England and the United Kingdom, and lesser projects have taken him into Canada and as far afield as Sicily. VIsit Jack’s website at www.shwgenealogy.com. 

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Organizing & Carrying Out a Society Project
 

Whether big or small, a society project can be a daunting task. This presentation is designed to help the society officers and volunteers manage a society-wide project from start to completion. We will be discussing the project selection, member skills, budgeting, committees, timelines and record keeping and closing the project. Bay County Genealogical Society, the first recipient of the FSGS Preservation Award, will also be on hand to talk about on their various society projects and how they maintain their volunteer base and enthusiasm. 

Speakers: C. Ann Staley, CG, CGL & Janice Cronan (Bay County Genealogical Society)

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Florida Pioneers: Conquistadors, Colonialists and Crackers 
by
Amy Crabhill Lay, FSGS Pioneer Certification Committee Chair
 
Sep 19, 2013 8:00-9:00 PM EDT
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15 August 2013
8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
 
Innovative Programming for Societies - A Panel Discussion
 
Attendance is limited.
 
Please register for Innovative Programming for Societies - A Panel Discussion on Aug 15, 2013 8:00 PM EDT at: 


There are many societies seeking help with programming. 
 
Representatives from the Genealogy Society of Flagler County, Pinellas Genealogy Society and the Halifax Genealogical Society will be joining us to share their success stories of how they find programs and speakers. After their presentations, 
webinar attendees will be able to ask questions.
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July 15, 2013
8:00-9:00 PM EDT
“Introduction to Genetic Genealogy at Family Tree DNA”
 
 
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What is Genetic Genealogy? What tests are available and which one should I order? How much does a Genetic Genealogy test cost? Do I need to be a geneticist to understand my results? Join us to find out the answers to these questions and more. Attendees will learn about the history of genetic genealogy, be introduced to DNA basics, learn about the different types of DNA tests available for genealogy, and learn about resources that will help you make the most of your Genetic Genealogy experience. 
 

Elise Friedman is a professional genealogist, specializing in Jewish genealogy, genetic genealogy, and technology. She gives lectures and workshops regularly, at local community meetings, national genealogy conferences and to international audiences via webinar. She has researched her own family history for more than 10 years, and has roots in Belarus, Poland, Russia and the former Galicia region of Ukraine. 

Ms. Friedman is very active in the field of genetic genealogy. She gives webinars and does private consulting through her own company, Relative Roots. She also works as a consultant for Family Tree DNA, volunteers as JewishGen’s DNA Projects Coordinator, serves as volunteer administrator for several DNA projects, and co-authored a genetic genealogy case study that was published in the AVOTAYNU and FORUM genealogy journals. 

Ms. Friedman is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Genealogical Speakers Guild, International Society of Genetic Genealogy and Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University, and is a former Information Technology professional.

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20 June 2013
8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
 
"FSGS Poolside Chats: A Genealogy Webinar Series"
 
“Cloud-Based Services: How They Can Help Your Society”

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16 May 2013
8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
 
"FSGS Poolside Chats: A Genealogy Webinar Series"
 
“Cemetery Research: A City of Stones”
 
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25 April 2013
8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
 
"FSGS Poolside Chats: A Genealogy Webinar Series"
 
“Generation Y and Your Society”
 
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