Archived News - Dec 2015

ISGS News - December 17, 2015
 
ISGS Office Closed Thursday, December 24, 2015
 
 
The ISGS Office will be closed on Thursday, December 24, 2015 in observance of Christmas Eve.
 
Regular hours will resume on Monday, December 28, 2015.
 
 
ISGS News - December 15, 2015
 
ISGS Genealogy Webinars January 2016
 
Upcoming ISGS Webinars – January 2016
 
Join us on Tuesday, January 12, at 8:00 PM Central, when Drew Smith, will present Organizing Your Genealogy Research Process. To attend this webinar, register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8573458780274373378.
 
Last week's webinar, The US Federal Census: Good, Bad and Ugly for Genealogists, presented by Gary Smith, is now available to ISGS members in the Members Section of the ISGS website (http://ilgensoc.org/members.php).
 
Upcoming Webinars
 
January 12 – Organizing Your Genealogy Research Process
Presenter: Drew Smith
 
February 9 – Reconstructing Black Community Life Through Benevolent Societies
Presenter: Angela Walton-Raji
 
March 8 – Researching in Archives & Libraries: Do’s and Don’ts
Presenter: Melissa Barker
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1846416843611494402 For the complete list of upcoming webinars, visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=234.
 
Spread the Word: Forward this email onto your friends and colleagues, post the information to social media sites and/or your blog/website, or print out a few copies of our webinar flyer to hand out at your local society meetings. The flyer can be accessed at http://bit.ly/isgs2016webinarbrochure.
 
Make a Contribution: Support the ISGS Webinar program by making a financial contribution, which will help ISGS expand its educational offerings in a virtual manner. To learn why we need your help, or to make a contribution, please visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=345.
 
Please direct any questions to the ISGS Education Committee at isgseducation@ilgensoc.org.
The 2016  ISGS Webinar Series is Sponsored by FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org).
 
 
ISGS News - December 1, 2015
 
 
Title: The US Federal Census: Good, Bad and Ugly for Genealogists
 
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 8:00 pm Central
 
Description: The US Federal Census has become a staple of genealogical research in the United States. Using the census most effectively, however, requires understanding that there are good, bad, and truly ugly aspects of this record. Most are related to the type, quality or quantity of information recorded, but there are also some major pros and cons of the existence of the record. Recognizing the possible pitfalls and highpoints will allow a researcher to use the record to best advantage.
 
Presenter: Gary M. Smith
 
Gary M. Smith is President, Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG) and Second Vice President and National Conference Coordinator, International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE). He was a founding member, Great Lakes Chapter, Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), and served as lay librarian at the Westlake (OH) Family History Center for more than 20 years. He has written for numerous genealogical publications and enjoys speaking at conferences around the country (and at sea). After a career in teaching and marketing, he now dedicates his time to genealogy, speaking, writing, and researching for himself and others.
 
 
Recording and Handout Available to ISGS Members: For ISGS members who cannot attend the live webinar on December 8th, a recording of the webinar, along with the handout, will be made available in the Members Section of the ISGS website at http://ilgensoc.org/members.php. If you're not already a member of ISGS, visit Join ISGS! at http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=8 for more information.
 
Spread the Word: Forward this email onto your friends and colleagues, post the information to social media sites and/or your blog/website, or print out a few copies of our webinar flyer to hand out at your local society meetings. The flyer can be accessed at http://bit.ly/isgs2016webinarbrochure.
 
Make a Contribution: Support the ISGS Webinar program by making a financial contribution, which will help ISGS expand its educational offerings in a virtual manner. To learn why we need your help, or to make a contribution, please visit http://ilgensoc.org/cpage.php?pt=345. Please direct any questions to the ISGS Education Committee at isgseducation@ilgensoc.org.
 
The 2015 and 2016 ISGS Webinar Series are Sponsored by FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org).