Scholarship Available to Attend IGHR

Earlier today I posted an announcement about a Scholarship Available to Attend the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. My friend Deena Coutant reminded me that there is also a scholarship available to attend the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) at Samford University. The scholarship is through the Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Fund.  The deadline is October 1st, so there is just a short time to apply, but the application process is very simple. For more info see the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies webpage at http://cocouncil.org/awards.html#Holsclaw

Birdie Monk Holsclaw Memorial Scholarship

Distributions are awarded to those who have an interest in genealogy and wish to pursue genealogical related education at the Samford University Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR). Application is open to all genealogists and consists of a short resume listing genealogical experience and a 150-200 word essay describing how IGHR will help advance their genealogical research skills. Deadline for applications is October 1 each year. 

This is a great way to enhance your education and attend IGHR. The 2014 course offerings are listed here.

Scholarship Available to Attend SLIG

Have you always dreamed of attending the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy? Do you need a little help managing the cost? Well this is your lucky day. There is a scholarship available to cover tuition for one lucky person who wants to give back to the genealogical community. You need to hurry if you are interested, as the deadline is October 15th.

Debra Hoffman, the new publicity chairman for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, shares her experience:

I was honored to be the first recipient of the Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship last year. Through the generosity of Jimmy's family, I was able to realize my dream of traveling to Salt Lake City for the first time. Not only was I able to spend a week learning from leading experts in the genealogical field at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, but I was also able to research my ancestors at the Family History Library. It was a fantastic educational experience and one I will never forget! Get your application in and good luck!

Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship Announcement 

The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce we are now accepting essays for the Jimmy B. Parker Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy scholarship. Full tuition to SLIG 2014 will be awarded to the student whose essay and application exemplify the culture of giving back to community, lived by Jimmy B. Parker. The scholarship will be awarded by a committee comprised of SLIG committee members and the family of the late Jimmy B. Parker.

Applicants are asked to submit the following via email to luanadarby@gmail.com:

1.      A one-page essay detailing how attending SLIG will help you prepare to give back to the genealogical community.

2.      A short biography, including previous volunteer and research experience.

3.      The name of the course you would like to attend.

4.      A letter of recommendation from someone who has benefited from your volunteer service.

The winning essay will be posted on the UGA blog at http://ugagenealogy.blogspot.com/.

The Salt Lake Institute runs from January 13-17, 2014 and the winning student will have their choice of the following tracks:

1.      American Research and Records: Focus on Families (with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FUGA, FMGS)

2.      Researching New York: Resources and Strategies (with Karen Mauer Green, CG, FGBS)

3.      Research in the South (with Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA)

4.      Advanced Research Tools: Land Records (with Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL and Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL)

5.      Credentialing: Accreditation, Certification, or Both? (with Apryl Cox, AG and Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL)

6.      Producing a Quality Family Narrative (with John Philip Colletta, Ph.D., FUGA)

7.      Researching in Eastern Europe (with Kory Meyerink, MLS, AG, FUGA)

8.      Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum (with Angela McGhie and Kimberly Powell)

9.      Advanced Genealogical Methods (with Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS)

10.  Problem Solving (with Judith Hansen, MLS, AG)

11.  Utilizing Social History (with Gena Philibert-Ortega, MA, MAR)

Applications and essays are due by October 15^th and the winner will be announced October 30^th.

Last Minute Lilly Gets in the British Institute

I am happy to post this announcement at the request of the British Institute organizers:

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Study With The Experts! 

If you’re a last-minute Lilly (or Louie), there is still time to register for the few remaining open spots to attend the British Institute in Salt Lake City, 7-11 October 2013.

The International Society for British Genealogy and Family History will accept registrations until Monday, 30 September, for a week of lectures and mentoring by well-known British genealogists Graham Walter, Maggie Loughran and Paul Blake.

The registration fee is $495, and covers five days of instruction with morning lectures and afternoon research opportunities in the Family History Library, including one-on-one mentoring with your instructor.

All courses will be in the Radisson Hotel Downtown, a short walk to the Family History Library. Hotel rooms are still available at the Crystal Inn at $79.00 per night, including breakfast and shuttle bus service to and from the airport, and to the Radisson each day.

Full details and registration at

Using the Cloud for British Family History Research

Graham Walter

Graham Walter combines his IT background with his expansive knowledge of British genealogy resources. This course will provide a guide as to what “The Cloud” is and how we can use it to our advantage in our research.

There are a number of Internet sites that provide some unique datasets for researching British ancestors. We will examine some of these sites and look at the varied search techniques that can be used to find those elusive ancestors hiding in the nooks and crannies of their databases.

The Cloud also provides us with a wealth of tools to enhance the way we collect, share and present our data. We will look at how these services allow us to choose a variety and combination of computing devices that best suits the collecting of our family history on any research trip. The Cloud will allow us to move that data to our other devices seamlessly and without complexity, as well as share it with our families and other researchers. Students in this course must provide their own WiFi-capable laptop computer.

Course Outline:

Monday

·         Introduction/Overview

·         What do we mean when we say "The Cloud?"

·         Notepads/Journals(Evernote/SpringPad/NoteSync/SimpleNote)

·         Website of the Day - findmypast.co.uk

·         Research Journalling with Evernote

Tuesday

·         Cloud File Storage(DropBox/SkyDrive/Google Drive/Amazon Cloud Drive)

·         Cloud Backup (Carbonite/Mozy)

·         Website of the Day - thegenealogist.co.uk

·         Research Data Storage and Family History Programs

Wednesday

·         Office applications in the Cloud(Google Docs/MS Office Web Apps/Zoho Suite)

·         Website of the Day - Ancestry.co.uk

·         Data extraction and manipulation with web

Thursday

·         Task Management (Remember the Milk/Astrid/Toodledo)

·         Websites of the Day - Online Newspapers britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk,

·                     Welsh Newspapers Online

·         Using Mobile devices in Research

Friday

·         Collaboration in the Cloud

·         Photo Storage and Sharing(Flickr/1000 Memories/Picasa)

·         Cloud Mapping the Ancestors(Google Maps/Bing Maps)

Sources For Tracing Pre-mid-nineteenth

Century English Ancestors

Maggie Loughran and Paul Blake

This course will concentrate on tracing pre-mid-nineteenth century English ancestors and will be of special interest to those whose ancestors emigrated to North America prior to the

commencement of English civil registration in 1837, or those who have already tracked their ancestors back to the early 1800s.

Paul and Maggie will focus on the actual records themselves, giving you an in-depth understanding of them. For each record category we will be looking at examples of the original documents and guide you through how to interpret, locate and, lastly, how to access them using the Internet and any other available resources.

Record Categories

Locating, interpreting, and accessing pre-1858 English probate records

From the 13th century until the civil probate system was introduced in 1858, probate (the ratification of a will) was controlled by the church. Wills were recorded in the

ecclesiastical archives as were most matters to do with death, with over 300 church courts functioning at one time or another. These jurisdictions frequently overlapped each other and

boundaries may have changed from time to time making the use of early wills and other probate records challenging to say the least. This session will take you through the process of

discovering if your ancestor left a will and where to find it plus any other associated probate records including administrations, inventories and accounts.

plus much more…see the website for complete details

www.isbgfh.org

Free APG Webinars

The new lineup of webinars hosted by the Association of Professional Genealogists looks great! In fact, I just registered for all of them. Come and join me in learning about Autosomal DNA, marketing, database terms and conditions, and what it is like to be on a genealogy TV show. The best part is these live webinars are FREE -- for members of APG and the general public.

The press release from APG is included below with details and links to register for each webinar. I would like to express thanks to Kimberly Powell and the APG Professional Development Committee for organizing these webinars for us!

Mark your calendars! APG has a great lineup of webinars and speakers planned for the next several months, brought to you by the APG Professional Development Committee. Register soon to reserve your spot.

Working with Autosomal DNA: Intermediate/Advanced Applications
Saturday, 21 September 2013 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: CeCe Moore
Autosomal DNA offers virtually unlimited potential for discovering more about your roots, but learning to work with the vast amount of data that comes with autosomal DNA research is challenging. CeCe will demonstrate the methods that the experts use to get the most out of their results, including chromosome mapping and applications for African American genealogy. Examples from her own research will be shared.
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/115297512

Duct Tape Marketing for Genealogy Professionals
Tuesday, 22 October 2013 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Thomas MacEntee
No fancy charts or analytics here; no theories or complicated MBA stuff either. Participants will learn how to build an effective genealogy marketing campaign using free or low-cost resources, many of them online. The focus will be on resources as well as tips and tricks to pull together a solid marketing initiative for your genealogy business.
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/474456273

Behind the Camera: Professional Genealogists & TV
Thursday, 14 November 2013 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: D. Joshua Taylor
When the production company calls, how do we as professionals react? Learn the behind the scenes tips to working with television production companies, including examples of real life situations and the "pros" and "cons" of taking on these important clients. Topics covered will also include setting expectations, reporting, delivery, and ethics.
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/604017544

"Terms and conditions may apply" -- Contract Law and the Internet
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern
Presenter: Judy G. Russell, CG
Websites have fine print too. And it's the fine print that answers questions like: Why can I use this newspaper clipping from this service, and not that clipping from that service? What happens if I allow someone else to use my account on that website? If I get into a dispute with a genealogical service provider, can I sue them? This webinar will review the basics of website terms and conditions ("terms of use" or "terms of service") and what they mean for the genealogist.
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/460655793

Please share this invitation on relevant mailing lists, with your local society, or with anyone else who might have an interest. These webinars are available and free for APG members and non-members to attend live. Webinars are also recorded, and the recordings made available to APG members on the Members Only section of our website for any member who is unable to attend the live session or just wants to review the material again. If you have any questions, or would like to suggest a topic and/or speaker you would like to see for future webinars, please feel free to email me anytime.

Kimberly Powell (lovegenealogy@gmail.com)

APG Professional Development Committee
Kimberly Powell (Chair), Melanie Holtz, and Beverly Rice

Five Gen Proof Study Groups Open for Registration

Are you interested in studying Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones with other genealogists? Would you like to discuss the concepts in a small group format? There are five new groups open for registration now. To participate send an email to genproofstudy at gmail.com   

The Gen Proof study groups are organized to study the new book Mastering Genealogical Proof, by Thomas W. Jones. This is an exceptional textbook detailing the application of the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS). The exercises will help you develop the skills you need to be comfortable applying the GPS to your genealogy work. This study program will consist of small groups of nine members and a mentor who will guide the discussions and answer questions. As you read the book highlight the key points and jot questions in the margins so you are prepared for your discussions. 

For more details on the Gen Proof study groups see the following blog posts:   

"Gen Proof" Groups to Study Mastering Genealogical Proof

Gen Proof Study Groups – How To Get In  

Fall Gen Proof Study Group Schedule

Mentor	Start Date	Format/Schedule
Corey Oiesen	Sept. 23rd	Asynchronous discussion board
Christina Sharbrough, CG	Sunday, Oct 6th	Text chats Sundays at 8:30pm Eastern and discussion board
Liz Stratton	Oct 6th	Asynchronous discussion board with option to video chat
Eric Stroschein	Oct 6th	Asynchronous discussion board
Debra Hoffman	Thursday,Oct 10th	Video chats Thursdays 9:00pm Eastern and discussion board

Group formats:  

Video chat – These groups will meet weekly or bi-weekly at a designated time for a one hour video chat on a private Google Hangout. You MUST have a computer or a tablet with a headset and microphone to participate. This is great for those who like to meet in real time and video chat to discuss the subject.  

Text chat – These groups will meet weekly or bi-weekly at a designated time for one hour in a private chat room. You type your thoughts and questions via text chat and others will respond and discuss the concepts in real time. This format is good for those who do not want to video chat, but like a designated time each week to meet and discuss the subject.  

Asynchronous discussion board-- These groups do not meet at a designated time but have ongoing discussions on a private Google + Community discussion board throughout the week. The mentor will log on each day to answer questions and highlight certain concepts, and participants should check in daily also.

 

Registration for the Forensic Genealogy Institute is Open

Registration for the Forensic Genealogy Institute is open at http://www.forensicgenealogists.org/forensic-genealogy-institute.html

Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy is pleased to announce they will offer two courses at the 2014 Forensic Genealogy Institute at the Wyndham Love Field Hotel in Dallas, Texas. "Foundations in Forensic Genealogy" will be held from Monday 24 March through Wednesday 26 March 2014. Foundations is designed as a basis for the study of forensic genealogy. It assumes the student has an intermediate or advanced level of understanding in genealogical research and explores the forensic genealogy landscape, application of forensic genealogical techniques to research, and career paths available to forensic genealogists. It is a prerequisite course of study to the advanced level courses.

"Advanced Forensic Evidence Analysis" will be held from Thursday 27 March through Saturday 29 March 2014. New in 2014, this year's Advanced program will explore in-depth a number of applications of forensic genealogy to include the development and use of DNA in solving forensic genealogy problems, the repatriation process of military remains presented by the U.S. Department of Defense, forensic genealogy in mineral rights cases, and forensic document analysis. These topics, along with others being formulated, will be "hands on" discussions, case studies, and workshops.

Registration procedures for early application are open to the general public. Hotel accommodations and further information about the Institute may be found on the Forensic Genealogy Institute website at http://www.forensicgenealogists.com/forensic-genealogy-institute.html Persons wishing to attend are encouraged to secure their hotel reservations now via the hotel link on the website due to sporting and other events scheduled in the Dallas area.

British Institute Registration Discount Extended

Openings are still available for two of the four British Institute courses, 7-11 October 2013, in Salt Lake City. Because of the holiday weekend, ISBGFH has extended the registration discount until Tuesday, 3rd September 2013.

British Institute programs will be held in the Radisson Downtown and at the Family History Library. Radisson hotel rooms are soldout, but rooms are still available at the Crystal Inn at a very special rate of $79.00 per night, including breakfast and airport shuttle.

Sources For Tracing Pre-mid-nineteenth Century English Ancestors – Maggie Loughran and Paul Blake
This course will concentrate on tracing pre-mid-nineteenth century English ancestors and will be of special interest to those whose ancestors emigrated to North America prior to the commencement of English civil registration in 1837, or those who have already tracked their ancestors back to the early 1800s.

Paul and Maggie will focus on the actual records themselves, offering you an in-depth understanding of each record group. For each record category we will be reviewing examples of the original documents, then guide you through how to interpret, locate and, lastly, how to access them using the Internet, the Family History Library, and any other available resources.

Using the Cloud for British Family History Research – Graham Walter, MCBS
This course will provide a guide as to what “The Cloud” is and how we can use it to our advantage in our genealogy research. There are a number of sites on the Internet that provide some unique datasets for researching British ancestors. We will examine some of these sites and look at the varied search techniques that can be used to find those elusive ancestors hiding in the nooks and crannies of their databases. The Cloud also provides us with a wealth of tools to enhance the way we collect, share and present our data. We will look at how these services allow us to choose a variety and combination of computing devices that best suits the collecting of our family history on any research trip. The Cloud will allow us to move that data to our other devices seamlessly and without complexity, as well as share it with our families and other researchers. Students in this course must provide their own WiFi-capable laptop computer.

“A thoroughly enjoyable and informative experience…a real revelation”

“The lecture was very comprehensive…[Graham’s] breadth of knowledge is excellent”

                 Society of Genealogists, London, participant survey 2013

For British Institute details and to register <www.isbgfh.org>

Sandra M. Hewlett, CG
ISBGFH Publicity Committee