Patents: Your Ancestor the Inventor by Christine Cohen

Webinar: Patents: Your Ancestor the InventorSpeaker: Christine CohenWhen: Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00am Eastern Program Description:Did your ancestor have a great idea and apply for a patent? I will show how the information contained in applying for and acquiring patents, can add interesting details to your ancestors’ lives and assist you with…

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VGA’s New Logo!

VGA will soon be transitioning to a new logo! While working with the graphic designer, we talked about the membership. At first, one of the drafted designs had circles that were connected by lines. It reminded me of the VGA members from all over the world. I asked the graphic…

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A Millennial’s Guide to Genealogy by Adina Newman

Webinar: A Millennial’s Guide to Genealogy Speaker: Adina NewmanWhen: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 8:00pm Eastern Program Description:Hear a millennial genealogist’s perspective on how to recruit the younger generations into genealogy and what skills millennials can bring to the table. Speaker Bio:Adina Newman, EdD, is the owner of My Family Genie, where she…

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How Confident are You in Your Proof Statement by David Grawrock, CG

Webinar: How Confident are You in Your Proof Statement Speaker: David Grawrock, CGWhen: Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11:00am Eastern Program Description:Elizabeth Shown Mills in Evidence Explained section 1.6 talks about providing qualifiers to indicate how confident the author is in their proof statements and arguments. Many genealogists do not understand the need…

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Thank You VGA Birthday Party Speakers!

A sincere thank you goes out to the genealogy speakers that volunteered their time and expertise to make the VGA Birthday Party possible! They are all amazing people and wonderful speakers! Please visit their websites and consider them as speakers for genealogical societies that you are involved with: Melissa Barker:…

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VGA Celebrates Four Years!

VGA turns 4 years old at the end of April and is planning a Birthday Party in which all are invited to attend! Genealogy games, presentations, door prizes, and FUN are all on the agenda! When: Saturday, April 30th, 2022Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArceyoqzkqGNANpQql4rNKojff5WvfsCXi Please share the link with your genealogy…

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