GRIP Announces 2017 Courses

I was excited to receive the following press release from the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh. They look like they have some excellent courses lined up for 2017.

ANNOUNCING 2017 GRIP COURSES 

Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh holds week-long courses at La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, each summer in two separate weeks, each with different courses. The 2017 dates are June 25-30, 2017 and July 16-21, 2017. The following courses will be held (schedule to be determined):

§  Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D. with “Practical Genetic Genealogy”

§  Harold Henderson, CG, and Kimberly Powell with “Confusion to Conclusion: How to Write Proof Arguments”

§  Melissa A. Johnson, CG with “Gateway to the Garden State: Sources and Strategies for New Jersey Research”

§  Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG with “Mastering the Art of Genealogical Documentation”

§  Michael J. Leclerc, CG with “Writing and Sharing Your Family History”

§  David McDonald, CG with “Research in the states of the Old Northwest Territory”

§  CeCe Moore with “Advanced Genetic Genealogy”

§  David Rencher, AG, CG with “Irish Genealogical Research”

§  Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL & Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL with “Law School for Genealogists”

§  Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL, Pam Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL with “Research in Washington, DC, from Afar”

§  Paula Stuart-Warren, CG with “Intermediate Genealogy: Tools for Digging Deeper”

§  Amy L. Wachs, J.D. with “Tracing Your Roots in Eastern Europe”

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Registration for GRIP Opens Wednesday

Registration will be opening for the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh for the 2016 summer sessions on two separate dates:

Wednesday, February 10 at Noon EST for the six courses to be held June 26 – July 1, 2016.

Wednesday, March 2 at Noon EST for the seven courses to be held July 17-22, 2016.

More details can be found on the GRIP registration page.

Courses June 26 – July 1, 2016:

Mastering Genealogical Documentation 

Thomas W. Jones PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

German Research Resources

F. Warren Bittner, CG, and Baerbel Johnson, AG

Family Archiving: Heirlooms in the Digital Age 

Denise May Levenick, MA

Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy for the 21st Century 

Catherine B. W. Desmarais, CG, Kelvin Meyers, Michael Ramage, J.D., CG

Pennsylvania: Research in the Keystone State 

Sharon Cook MacInnes, Ph.D. and Michael D. Lacopo, D.V.M.

Women and Children First! Research Methods for the Hidden Members of the Family

Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL

Courses held July 17-22, 2016:

Advanced Research Methods 

Thomas W Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

Advanced Genetic Genealogy 

CeCe Moore

From Confusion to Conclusion: How to Write Proof Arguments 

Kimberly Powell & Harold Henderson, CG

Diving Deeper into New England: Advanced Strategies for Success 

D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS

Intermediate Genealogy: Tools for Digging Deeper 

Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA

Practical Genetic Genealogy 

Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL

Resources and Strategies for Researching Your Italian Ancestors 
Melanie D. Holtz, CG

Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh Registration Details

I am excited to be teaching in the land course at the Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) this June! Here are the details from GRIP co-director Elissa Powell on registering for the programs this summer:

Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) is a very popular “summer camp for

genealogists” that is held on the campus of La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Last year 205 students from 40 states and 3 countries attended seven classes in Pittsburgh. Having fun while learning about genealogy in the company of friends and like-minded classmates is why students return year after year. Not to mention the course coordinators and instructors who are tops in the field! GRIP is happy to provide two separate weeks for learning opportunities this summer, each with its own opening registration date.

Registration for the first week of GRIP is coming quickly on Wednesday, February 4, at Noon Eastern. A countdown timer has been installed on the registration page which will go automatically at the “zero hour” to the registration page. There is no need to watch the clock, hit refresh, or otherwise fear that you will miss the “opening bell.” In fact doing any such action will interfere with the automatic transition and slow your computer down. All you have to do is pick out your course from the list below and read the Registration page completely to prepare your registration answers. Descriptions of the 18 lecture sessions for each course are detailed on the GRIP website. http://www.gripitt.org/?page_id=7

See you this summer in Pittsburgh!

These six courses to be held June 28 to July 3, 2015 in Pittsburgh have registration beginning February 4:

§  Writing Your Immigrant Families’ Stories: From Research to Publishing with John P. Colletta, Ph.D. and Michael Hait, CG

§  Determining Kinship Reliably with the Genealogical Proof Standard with Thomas W. Jones, PhD., CG, CGL and Karen Mauer Jones, CG, FGBS

§  Researching New York State with Karen Mauer Jones, CG , FGBS

§  Problem Solving with Church Records with Rev. Dr. David McDonald, CG

§  Advanced Research Tools: Land Records with Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL and Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL, Angela McGhie, and Judy G. Russell, CG, CGL

§  Practical Genetic Genealogy with Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL, CeCe Moore and Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.

These six courses to be held July 19-24, 2015 in Pittsburgh have registration beginning February 18:

§  Intermediate Genealogy: Tools for Digging Deeper with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA, Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, and Debra Mieszala, CG

§  Advanced Research Methods with Thomas W. Jones, PhD., CG, CGL, Judy G. Russell, CG, CGL, Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, and Pam Sayre, CG, CGL

§  Refresh, Rebuild and Recharge Your Genealogy Career with D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA, Judy G. Russell, CG, CGL, and Debra Mieszala, CG

§  Pennsylvania: Research in the Keystone State with Sharon Cook MacInnes, Ph.D. and Michael D. Lacopo, D.V.M.

§  Practical Genetic Genealogy with Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL, Patti Hobbs, CG, and Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.

      §  Law School for Genealogists with Judy G. Russell, J.D., CG, CGL and Richard G. “Rick” 
      Sayre, CG, CGL, Marian L. Smith

GRIP -- Seats Still Available at Genealgy Summer Camp

Do you want to attend a genealogy summer camp? There is still space available in the following
courses at the Genealogy Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP):

GRIP, Pittsburgh, July 20-25, 2014

• Determining Kinship with the Genealogical Proof Standard -- Thomas W. Jones
• Becoming an Online Expert: Mastering Search Engines and Digital Archives -- D. Joshua Taylor
• Intermediate Genealogy: Tools For Digging Deeper -- Paula Stuart Warren
• Finding and Documenting African-American Families --J. Mark Lowe and Deborah Abbott

GRIP on the Road, Orchard Lake, Michigan, August 3-8, 2014

• Determining Kinship with the Genealogical Proof Standard -- Thomas W. Jones
• Advancing Your Polish Genealogy: 300 Years of Records -- Cecile Wendt Jensen
• Bridging the 1780-1840 Gap: New England to the Midwest -- D. Joshua Taylor
• Intermediate Genealogy: Tools For Digging Deeper -- Paula Stuart Warren

For more details on the courses see http://www.gripitt.org/?page_id=7+

Early Bird Registration for GRIP Ends Tomorrow

Have you been thinking of attending the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) in Pittsburgh or on the road in Orchard Lake, Michigan? There is still space in several of the courses and the early bird pricing ends tomorrow. Elissa Scalise Powell, one of the GRIP co-directors, shared the following message today:

Up to this point registrants for both GRIP in Pittsburgh and GRIP on the Road in Orchard Lake, Michigan, have been able to take advantage of the early bird tuition which ends on Thursday, May 15 at midnight Pacific time. Anyone who has been thinking about registering would save money by doing so sooner than later at www.GRIPitt.org

Each of the unique courses has something to offer various interests. “Summer camp for genealogists” has never been more fun! Check out the links for the courses to learn exactly what will be presented each of the eighteen sessions during the week for each course. Pick a course and enjoy the progressive, hands-on learning offered in a classroom setting.

Seats are still available in Pittsburgh in:

§  “Becoming an Online Expert: Mastering Search Engines and Digital Archives” with D. Joshua Taylor

§  “Intermediate Genealogy: Tools for Digging Deeper” with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG

§  “Finding and Documenting African-American Families” with Deborah Abbott, Ph.D. and J. Mark Lowe, CG

In Orchard Lake, Michigan, (suburb of Detroit on a beautiful lake) there are seats in:

§  “Determining Kinship Reliably with the Genealogical Proof Standard” with Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL

§  “Advancing Your Polish Genealogy: 300 Years of Records including Prussian, Russian, and Austrian Poland” with Ceil Wendt Jensen and Dr. Hal Learman

§  “Intermediate Genealogy: Tools for Digging Deeper” with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG

§  “Bridging the 1780-1840 Gap: New England to the Midwest” with D. Joshua Taylor

Come and join genealogists from all over in the common goal of learning how to do your genealogical research better and more efficiently. In Michigan you can join students from 20 different states and in Pittsburgh there are students from 40 different states and 3 countries. This interesting mix is bound to make classroom discussions and hallway conversations interesting. You just never know when you will bump into a cousin!

GRIP 2015 -- Two Weeks of Genealogy Education

The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) has expanded their program for 2015 to TWO weeks and ELEVEN courses. This is great news for the dozens of people who are on the waiting list for 2014, as some of the GRIP courses sold out in a matter of minutes. The new courses include topics such as Genealogy and the Law, Problem Solving with Church Records, Pennsylvania, and more. Here is the official press release and all the details:

GRIP ANNOUNCES 2015 PLANS FOR TWO INSTITUTE WEEKS

April 25, 2014 - Pittsburgh, PA – The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) announces their summer 2015 plans. In order to accommodate many different interests and a high demand for popular courses, two weeks of six courses each will be offered next summer, both at La Roche College, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The first week will be June 28 to July 3, 2015 and the second week will be July 19 to 24, 2015. According to Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL, and Deborah Lichtner Deal, co-directors of GRIP, “the demand for in-depth genealogical education is so high that week-long courses sell out shortly after registration opens, disappointing many potential students. At the same time genealogists who have taken many courses want new content.” GRIP seeks to satisfy this growing need for high quality genealogy education through its week-long courses with internationally recognized instructors.

June 28 to July 3, 2015, courses include course coordinators and topics: John P. Colletta, Ph.D. (Writing the Immigrant Story), Karen Mauer Green, CG (New York State), Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL (Genealogical Proof Standard), Rev. Dr. David McDonald, CG (Problem Solving with Church Records), Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL and Pam Boyer Sayre, CG, CGL (Advanced Land), Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL (Genetics).

July 19 to 24, 2015, courses include Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL (Advanced Methodology), Sharon Cook MacInnes, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania), Judy G. Russell, J.D., CG, CGL and Richard G. Sayre, CG, CGL (Law), Paula Stuart-Warren, CG (Intermediate topics), D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS (Professional topics), Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL (Genetics).

Nestled in the Pittsburgh suburbs, La Roche’s campus includes economical air-conditioned “en suite” dorm accommodations steps from the classrooms, a buffet-style cafeteria, and free parking. The instructors are all experienced researchers, lecturers, and writers who bring their expertise into the classroom with case studies and problem solving exercises. Registration will begin in February 2015 but there are still seats left in summer 2014 courses in Pittsburgh and the Detroit suburb of Orchard Lake, Michigan.

Unique opportunities for this year are “Finding African-American Families” coordinated by J. Mark Lowe, CG and Dr. Deborah Abbott offered in Pittsburgh July 20 to 25 and “Becoming an Online Expert: Mastering Search Engines and Digital Archives” with D. Joshua Taylor. In Orchard Lake August 3 to 8 is “Advancing Your Polish Research: 300 Years of Records including Prussian, Russian, and Austrian Poland” coordinated by Ceil Wendt Jensen, CG, “Determining Kinship Reliably with the GPS” with Thomas W. Jones, “Bridging the 1780-1840 Gap: New England to the Midwest” with D. Joshua Taylor, and “Intermediate Genealogy: Tools for Digging Deeper” with Paula Stuart-Warren, the latter of which is also offered in Pittsburgh.

For more information and an update on course seats, visit our website at http://www.GRIPitt.org or email info@GRIPitt.org.

CG, Certified Genealogist, CGL, and Certified Genealogical Lecturer are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by board certificants after periodic evaluations by the Board.

Genealogy Research Institute of Pittsburgh - Registration Opens Wednesday

Get ready to watch the clock for Noon on Wednesday as registration for the Genealogy Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) will begin. There are courses that will be very popular, so you may have to be fast to get a seat. GRIP registration will open on Wednesday, February 12th at Noon Eastern for the six courses in Pittsburgh from Sunday July 20 – Friday July 25. There will be a second registration on Tuesday, February 25th at Noon Eastern for the four August courses in Orchard Lake, Michigan.

You may want to look at the Tips for Quickly Getting Through Registration prepared by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL and Deborah Litchner Deal, the directors of GRIP. With the lineup of new course and excellent instructors, the institute is sure to sell out.

Here are the courses you have to choose from:

Intermediate Genealogy: Tools for Digging Deeper
Coordinator: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA

Instructors Debbie Mieszala, CG, and D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS

Are you beyond the beginning stages of researching your family history? You probably have checked the basic records and done online searches but still have blanks to fill in. Maybe you need to gain more leads and judge the records but need some analytical skills for that. We will delve deeper into a variety of records, some that you may have never heard about, and where they may be accessed. During the week there will be some hands-on projects, small group discussions, and full class interaction as we develop research plans, delve into the records, and learn what may get those blanks filled in. The camaraderie of solving problems as a group leads us to great insight and also some fun.

The class covers 19th through 21st century U.S. records and includes online resources. Prior to the course students will be able to send the coordinator a brief research issue of their own along with a listing of the U.S. places where their ancestors resided and what has already been researched. The course includes some “homework” that is optional but highly suggested. Students often find they like those learning exercises. An extensive syllabus including online resources is provided.

Finding and Documenting African-American Families
Coordinators: J. Mark Lowe, CG, FUGA and Debbie A. Abbott, Ph.D.

Discovering evidence of African American families can be difficult and sometimes impossible. Learn to follow proven strategies to gather and analyze a variety of record types while building upon strong foundations. We will use a framework of five cases to illustrate how to apply the evidence in each particular case. Records will require hands-on project discovery time.

Determining Kinship Reliably with the Genealogical Proof Standard
Coordinator: Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS

Instructor Karen Mauer Green, CG

Through lecture, discussions, and many hands-on activities, students will learn how to achieve genealogical proof by planning and executing focused research, citing the resulting sources, testing the evidence they contain, assembling that evidence into a conclusion, and explaining it clearly. This course is based on the content of Mastering Genealogical Proof (Arlington, Va.: National Genealogical Society, 2013) and uses exercises from that textbook. Family historians of various skill levels may find this course helpful.

Becoming an Online Expert: Mastering Search Engines and Digital Archives
Coordinator: D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS

Instructors Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA and Debra Mieszala, CG

Explore the online world of records and repositories by efficiently being able to search for them. Learn the methods and tools to overcome database index challenges and find information on your family that is hidden in layers of webpages. Mornings feature “Expert Insider Tricks,” featuring a professional genealogist’s personal tricks for making the most from a subscription website, while afternoons include in-depth discussions and hands-on learning.

Practical Genetic Genealogy
Coordinator: Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL

Instructors CeCe Moore and Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.

From the basics of genetic genealogy to advanced autosomal analysis to the integration of DNA into projects meeting the Genealogical Proof Standard, this course covers all aspects of DNA testing and the use of DNA in genealogical research.

 

Law School for Genealogists
Coordinators: Judy G. Russell, J.D., CG, CGL and Richard “Rick” G. Sayre, CG, CGL Instructor Marian L. Smith

From Freshman Orientation to Graduation, Law School for Genealogists covers the waterfront as to the elements of the law that directly impact genealogical research: the legal systems underlying the records; the court systems; record series resulting from the legislative and judicial process; and topical treatments of the law of wills and estates, property, marriage, divorce, military service, immigration and naturalization and more.

Recent News on Genealogy Conferences and Institutes

There has been a lot of news regarding genealogy institutes and conferences recently, so I complied this list for the ProGen Study Group participants, and thought I would share it here on my blog as well.

National Archives Virtural Genealogy Fair – September 3-4, 2013

• For the first time ever, the National Archives will host a virtual Genealogy Fair with live lectures available on the internet and a call-in genealogy help line
• The schedule and handouts on are now available on the NARA website

APG Professional Management Conference -- January 10-11, 2014

• The Association of Professional Genealogists will host a two day conference in Salt Lake City, Utah right before the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. The conference schedule will be released soon, but mark your calendars now so you can attend two genealogy events and only have to travel once. 

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) – January 13-17, 2014

• SLIG has added a new course for 2014 on Utilizing Social History in Your Research
• SLIG has opened a second section of the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum course – there are spots for 15 more people to attend
• For details on SLIG 2014 and registration information click here. The early bird discount rate is good until October 31^st. Space is still available in the following courses:

o   American Research and Records: Focus on Families

o   Advanced Research Tools: Land Records

o   Credentialing: Accreditation, Certification, or Both?

o   Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum

o   Problem Solving

o   Utilizing Social History

o   Researching in Eastern Europe

RootsTech 2014 – February 6-8, 2014 in Salt Lake City

• Registration is now open with a discount until September 9^th.

The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh

• Announced a new GRIP on the Road program for August 3-8, 2014 in Orchard Lake, Michigan
• GRIP in Pittsburgh will be held July 20-25, 2014
• Registration will begin February 12, 2014 for GRIP and February 25, 2014 for GRIP on the Road

Federation of Genealogical Societies

• FGS announced the 2015 FGS Conference will be Combined with RootsTech, February 12-14, 2015, in Salt Lake City.

Note: This is not a complete listing of programs, just recent news.

GRIP on the Road

Have you been trying to get in one of the institute courses with Thomas W. Jones and missed registering in the first four minutes? Well here is another chance to take his course!

I posted about the 2014 courses at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) yesterday, and my friend Elissa Powell sent me a second press release with breaking news to share with my readers.

PRESS RELEASE—7 August 2013

The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) announced that GRIP ON THE ROAD will be held August 3-8, 2014, in Orchard Lake, Michigan, near Detroit, on the campus of the Orchard Lake Schools. GRIP is proud to have been invited to take “GRIP on the Road” and conduct an institute in conjunction with PARI (Polonica Americana Research Institute) located on the beautiful campus of the Polish Mission in Orchard Lake, just north of Detroit.

GRIP already sponsors a week-long institute in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the third week of July with co-directors Deborah Lichtner Deal and Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL. This additional opportunity will make this type of education available to a wider audience. 

Four courses will be offered in Orchard Lake: 

Intermediate Genealogy: Tools for Digging Deeper with Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, FMGS, FUGA.

Determining Kinship Reliably with the Genealogical Proof Standard with Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS.

Bridging the 1780-1840 Gap: From New England to the Midwest with D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS.

Polish Genealogy with Cecile Wendt Jensen, MA, CG.

Polonica Americana Research Institute (PARI), the Polish Mission's genealogy center, is part of the Orchard Lake Schools which was founded in 1885 by Polish immigrants as a center to preserve Polish-American culture and history. PARI was founded in 2008 by Cecile Wendt Jensen, MA, CG, with the support of Polish Mission Director Marcin Chumiecki. PARI's Co-Director is Dr. Hal Learman. For more information on PARI, see www.PolishMission.com/genealogy. 

Registration for this new institute opportunity will open Tuesday, February 25, 2014. We hope that this additional opportunity to sign up for popular courses will meet potential students’ needs.

For more information, please see www.GRIPitt.org under "Courses." If you are a Mocavo.com Plus subscriber, please see the August 7 interview with Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL, who talks more about the institute and genealogical education in general.

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