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Monday, July 21
Best Practices SIG Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting
Coordinators: Annette Burke-Lyttle & Pat Adams
Topic: Church and Cemetery Records
The SIG accepts new members throughout the year, but those who join after January 2023 should be prepared to catch up on the chapters that have already been studied. Visit our SIG webpage for more details.
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Wednesday, July 23
VGS General Monthly Meeting
10:00 am Online via Zoom only
Guest Speaker: David Ryan
Topic: Why Can't I Find My Irish Ancestors?
Irish family history research has a well-deserved reputation for being difficult. Often it can seem nearly impossible. Where do you go to research once you have exhausted the typical sources? It is very easy to overlook the fact that there is so much material that isn't online. From land records, probate indexes and many other collections, there are a lot of overlooked resources that might help with your research. This presentation will look at some of the most common barriers we encounter when researching our Irish ancestors and offer some potential solutions.
Speaker's Bio:
David Ryan is a genealogist, speaker and oral historian based in Cork city, Ireland. He has worked as a professional genealogist for the past decade. David recently completed a Masters in Public History and Cultural Heritage at the University of Limerick. He has also served on the Executive Board of the Association of Professional Genealogists since 2022.
This is a ZOOM meeting only: to attend online via Zoom, you will need to register in advance by clicking this LINK.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Monday, August 4
Jewish Genealogy SIG Meeting
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Eisenhower Recreation Center, 3560 Buena Vista Blvd.
Prior to the meeting date, SIG members will receive an email about the upcoming meeting.
Coordinators: Phil Goldsmith & Jerry Schwartz
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Monday, August 4
Researching in the National Archives
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm LIVE WEBINAR
Guest Speaker: Annette Burke Lyttle, CG®
Topic Info: The National Archives (NARA) contains treasures for our genealogical research. Many are available online and many more must be consulted in person. In this presentation, we will concentrate on how to use the NARA online catalog and finding aids to locate records of our ancestors and their interactions with the federal government.
Presenter Info: Annette Burke Lyttle, CG®, owns Heritage Detective, LLC, providing professional genealogical services in research, education, and writing. She speaks on a variety of genealogical topics at the international, national, state, and local levels and loves helping people uncover and share their family stories. Annette is a course coordinator for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and the British Institute. She is a published writer whose research interests include Quaker ancestors and ancestral migrations in the U.S. She is past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists, as well as The Villages Genealogical Society, and editor of The Florida Genealogist.
Click HERE to register in advance to attend this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Friday, August 8
Genetic Discoveries SIG Meeting
10:00 am to 11:50 am Rohan Recreation Center, Colony Cottage Room and via ZOOM
Our special summer format (June - September) is a hands-on, get together to help folks move forward with their genetic discoveries and to discuss genetic genealogy updates and issues in general. There will be no structured presentations. Bring your questions and struggles. Let's work together and break down those brick walls.
Join us for lunch afterward: all are invited to join us for lunch afterward (place tbd) for more fun and interesting interactions.
Note: our regular presentation format will resume in the fall starting with the October 10th meeting.
Coordinators: Sherry Bean, Marcella Zorn & Cheryl Richardson
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Thursday, August 14
German Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:30 am to 11:50 am In-person @ Lake Miona Rec Center & via Zoom
Coordinators: Dianne Fedderson & Steven Buhrow
An email containing the Zoom link & info will be emailed to SIG members prior to the meeting date.
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Monday, August 18
Best Practices SIG Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting
Coordinators: Annette Burke-Lyttle & Pat Adams
Topic: Court Records
The SIG accepts new members throughout the year, but those who join after January 2023 should be prepared to catch up on the chapters that have already been studied. Visit our SIG webpage for more details.
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Tuesday, August 19
Let's Talk Genealogy: Members Only Event
10:00 am ZOOM MEETING
We are looking for all levels of VGS members. Come and share with us about your latest research successes or about a research challenge you're facing. Perhaps you have general genealogy questions including places to research or how others organize their information. Share your knowledge and ideas to help keep us all moving forward.
Register to attend this Zoom session – Click HERE.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
** If you are not a VGS member but would like to be, click HERE.
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Wednesday, August 27
VGS General Monthly Meeting
10:00 am Online via Zoom only
Guest Speaker: Kate Penney Howard
Topic: An Ever Growing Tree: Descendancy Research and DNA Matches
Often, genealogists focus on building an ancestral tree for an individual or family. However, one may wish to research the descendants of a pioneer, a president, or a preacher in your family or hometown. Mapping all of the descendants of an ancestor, whether in a surname project or in your own DNA, can provide a wealth of information. Bring your favorite note-taking tools and we will explore what you can gain from descendancy research and how you can help others.
Speaker's Bio:
Kate Penney Howard is a genetic genealogist, specializing in brick wall research and endogamy. She breaks down complex topics into relatable and digestible content. Kate caught the genealogy bug at the tender age of four as she sat on the lap of her great-great grandmother as they watched the 4th of July parade. Her grandma said, "I was here for the centennial and now I'm here for the bicentennial." Kate became the story keeper and storyteller for the family, often to the chagrin of those who felt that every story need not be told. Kate's belief that everyone deserves to know their own story led her to teach herself Genetic Genealogy in 2016. When tranditional genealogical techniques fail to turn up an answer, we can turn to DNA to find more opportunities to discover clues. Kate uses tranditional genealogy and DNA clustering to write her ancestors' surnames in their family tree.
Ms. Howard studied vocal music and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. She has been a pastor in Fort Wayne, Indiana since her ordination in 2012. During a bout with cancer, she discovered that she loves sharing her knowledge with other genealogists. She is intentional about addressing injustice and myths in her presentations. Ms. Howard has presented a wide variety of genealogical programs at RootsTech, the East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, and many other groups specializing in brick wall work, HighRoH, and endogamy.
This is a ZOOM meeting only: to attend online via Zoom, you will need to register in advance by clicking this LINK.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Monday, September 1
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Meeting
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center – Daytona Room, and on Zoom
Topic: "People and Families Views"
Reminder: Bring your laptops
Coordinator: George Zitterell
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Thursday, September 4
Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting
1:00 pm to 2:50 pm Daytona Beach Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Coordinators: Carol Myers & Marie Musialek
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Tuesday, September 9
Preserving Family History SIG Meeting
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Destin Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Topic: TBA
Presenter: TBA
Coordinators: Sharol Lewin & Nancy Schultz
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Wednesday, September 10
ABCs of Genealogy SIG Meeting
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm Neptune Beach Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
The ABCs of Genealogy SIG is for VGS members with any level of experience in genealogical research. Sessions are geared to be easy to understand to get you started and keep you going as you discover more about your ancestors.
Topic: TBA
Coordinators: Carol LaSalle & Cheryl Richardson
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Thursday, September 11
German Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:30 am to 11:50 am In-person @ Lake Miona Rec Center & via Zoom
Coordinators: Dianne Fedderson & Steven Buhrow
An email containing the Zoom link & info will be emailed to SIG members prior to the meeting date.
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Friday, September 12
Genetic Discoveries SIG Meeting
10:00 am to 11:50 am Rohan Recreation Center, Colony Cottage Room and via ZOOM
Our special summer format (June - September) is a hands-on, get together to help folks move forward with their genetic discoveries and to discuss genetic genealogy updates and issues in general. There will be no structured presentations. Bring your questions and struggles. Let's work together and break down those brick walls.
Join us for lunch afterward: all are invited to join us for lunch afterward (place tbd) for more fun and interesting interactions.
Note: our regular presentation format will resume in the fall starting with the October 10th meeting.
Coordinators: Sherry Bean, Marcella Zorn & Cheryl Richardson
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Monday, September 15
Best Practices SIG Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting
Coordinators: Annette Burke-Lyttle & Pat Adams
Topic: Military Records
The SIG accepts new members throughout the year, but those who join after January 2023 should be prepared to catch up on the chapters that have already been studied. Visit our SIG webpage for more details.
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Thursday, September 18
Northeastern Genealogy SIG Meeting
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, New Smyrna Room
Topic: TBA
Coordinator: Joanne Schmidt
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Monday, September 22
Technology SIG Meeting
10:00 am to 11:50 am SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Coordinators: Pamela Selinski & Vicci Turner
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Monday, September 22
FTM SIG Meeting
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ZOOM MEETING
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING
SIG Coordinators: Karen Feeney & Bob Boerst
(Meeting link will be emailed to SIG members approximately 3-5 days prior to meeting date.)
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Tuesday, September 23
Midwest SIG Meeting
2:00 pm to 3:50 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Clearwater Room
Topic: TBA
Speaker: TBA
Coordinators: Darrell Coppock & Karen Pickelsimer
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Wednesday, September 24
Brick Wall Solutions SIG Meeting
8:30 am to 9:30 am In-person @ Savannah Rec Center
Topic: TBD
Coordinators: Nancy Oster Heydt, Mark Mullinax, & Beverly Hulett
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Wednesday, September 24
VGS General Monthly Meeting
10:00 am Online via Zoom only
Guest Speaker: Elissa Scalise Powell, CG®
Topic: Please Steal My Stuff: Sharing Trees
Many people complain that online trees are unreliable – don't let yours be among them! Discussion includes the pros and cons of online trees and of computer-resident programs. Join us and learn more about Quality, Privacy, Shareability, Longevity, and Collaboration with genealogy trees.
Speaker's Bio:
Elissa Scalise Powell, CG®, a western Pennsylvania researcher for over 35 years, was co-director and creator of the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), and an instructor and module creator for Boston University's Genealogical Research Certificate program. She was the mentor for three of ProGen Study Groups cohorts and author of two chapters in 2018 Professional Genealogy Preparation, Practice and Standards. She was a Trustee for the Board for Certification of Genealogists for nine years and BCG President. She was a Director for the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) for six years; taught genealogy courses locally for fourteen years and at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) for almost twenty years; co-edited the North Hills Genealogists cemetery book series and was their charter president. She appeared on the PBS-TV show Ancestors2 cemetery episode, and on the Travel Channel's Dead Files twice, and contributed research to Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates. She is a national speaker on such topics as Pennsylvania records, methodolgy, professional development, and society management. .
This is a ZOOM meeting only: to attend online via Zoom, you will need to register in advance by clicking this LINK.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Wednesday, October 1
French Canadian Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:00 am to 10:50 am La Hacienda Recreation Center
Coordinators: Gale Bellew & Marlene Waller |
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Thursday, October 2
Eastern European Genealogy SIG Meeting
1:00 pm to 2:50 pm Daytona Beach Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Coordinators: Carol Myers & Marie Musialek
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Friday, October 3
British SIG Monthly Meeting
9:30 am to 11:20 am Lake Miona Recreation Center, 1526 Buena Vista Blvd.
Topic: TBD
Coordinators: Pat Adams & Ruth Mason
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Monday, October 6
Jewish Genealogy SIG Meeting
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Eisenhower Recreation Center, 3560 Buena Vista Blvd.
Prior to the meeting date, SIG members will receive an email about the upcoming meeting.
Coordinators: Phil Goldsmith & Jerry Schwartz
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Monday, October 6
RootsMagic Special Interest Group Meeting
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm Colony Regional Recreation Center – The Keeping Room, and on Zoom
NOTE: the meeting room has changed for this session
Topic: "Creating Popular Reports"
Reminder: Bring your laptops
Coordinator: George Zitterell
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Wednesday, October 8
Irish Genealogy SIG Meeting
10:00 am to 11:50 am Osceola Room @ Chula Vista Recreation Center
Topic: TBA
Coordinators: Tom Voyles & Kendra Marasco
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Wednesday, October 8
ABCs of Genealogy SIG Meeting
2:30 pm to 4:20 pm Neptune Beach Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
The ABCs of Genealogy SIG is for VGS members with any level of experience in genealogical research. Sessions are geared to be easy to understand to get you started and keep you going as you discover more about your ancestors.
Topic: TBA
Coordinators: Carol LaSalle & Cheryl Richardson
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Thursday, October 9
German Genealogy SIG Meeting
9:30 am to 11:50 am In-person @ Lake Miona Rec Center & via Zoom
Coordinators: Dianne Fedderson & Steven Buhrow
An email containing the Zoom link & info will be emailed to SIG members prior to the meeting date.
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Monday, October 13
Italian Special Interest Group Meeting
1:00 pm to 2:20 pm Atlanta Room @ Savannah Recreation Center
Coordinators: Laura Wright & Paul Coia
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Tuesday, October 14
Preserving Family History SIG Meeting
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Destin Room @ SeaBreeze Recreation Center
Topic: TBA
Presenter: TBA
Coordinators: Sharol Lewin & Nancy Schultz
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Thursday, October 16
Northeastern Genealogy SIG Meeting
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, New Smyrna Room
Topic: TBA
Coordinator: Joanne Schmidt
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Friday, October 17
Scandinavian Genealogy SIG Meeting
11:00 am to 12:30 pm SeaBreeze Recreation Center, New Smyrna Beach Room
Topic: TBA
Coordinators: Per Andersson & Kris Petersen-Gauthier
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