I got a call over the week-end from a nice genealogically focused man who is looking for a male room mate to share expenses in Sarasota. He is a non-smoker and non-drinker. Please contact me for further information, if you are interested. cindyd0321@gmail.com
Thanks,
Cindy
Monday, October 25, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Just Announced! Private photograph consultations with Maureen Taylor!
Our Keynote Speaker, Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective, has just completed arrangements to hold private photograph consultations at the FSGS 34th Annual Conference, November 12 &13, 2010 in Sarasota!!!
The fee is $30.00 for each 15 minute session and further details are available at the link below:
http://fsgs-mtaylor.
Hurry and set up your appointment! Slots are limited and will fill quickly!!
See you soon!!
Cindy
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Conference Schedule
As always, there may be last minute adjustments...but we hope not!!!
THURSDAY, Nov. 11, 2010
3:00 PM-Midnight: Vendor Setup—Salons CD Ballroom and Pre-function North
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Volunteer Meeting—Boardroom
5:00 PM-7:00 PM: Early Registration—Conference Center Registration Desk
5:00 PM-11:00 PM: Various FSGS Committee and Board Meetings—Boardroom
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2010
7:30 AM-9:30 AM: Registration—Conference Center Registration Desk
8:00 AM-8:45 AM: Opening Session—Salons EF Ballroom
Private Pre-Scheduled Photograph Consultations with Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective--Palm
8:45 AM-5:30 PM: Vendor Hall is open to all attendees and the general public. Take the time to buy and learn!—Salons CD Ballroom
9:45 AM-10:45 AM: Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective, presents: Discovering Genealogical Clues in Family Photographs-Salons EF Ballroom
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
1. Michael John Neill: Establishing Your Own Migration Trail, Intermediate
Migrants rarely moved in complete isolation. This lecture will provide ways of finding your ancestor’s migration trail and whether his movement was part of a larger chain of migration.—The Keys
2. Pamela J. Cooper: Did Someone Say the 1890 Census Was Burned? What About…? Beginner/Intermediate; Lost your ancestor between 1880 and 1900? Learn about the many records available that can replace the burned 1890 Census in better ways than the census itself.—Salons EF Ballroom
3. Kim V. Garvey, MILS: We Are All Atlanticists Now! Immigration & The Atlantic World Model, Advanced; Nearly all family histories have an immigration story. This lecture will discuss a “new” way to analyze the process of immigration through the Atlantic World Model.—Florida
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM: Luncheon—Salon G
“The Genealogy GuysSM Podcast” [**Separately Purchased tickets are required] Join popular genealogy authors and speakers GEORGE G. MORGAN and DREW SMITH and be a part of a LIVE EPISODE of the longest running, regularly produced genealogy podcast in the world!
2:00 PM-5:00 PM: APG-FLA CHAPTER ANCESTOR ROADSHOW REGISTRATION—Conference Center Registration Desk
1:45PM-2:45 PM: Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective presents:
How to Find Family Photographs On and Off Line—Salon EF Ballroom
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
1. Drew Smith, MLS: Beyond Database Programs: Technology Tools To Manage Your Research Beginner;Genealogy database programs are only one part of the research process. Learn about software tools that can give you research suggestions, keep notes organized, synchronize your working files across multiple computers or provide automatic backups for peace of mind—Salon EF Ballroom
2. Pauline Flewitt: English Parish Chest Records, Beginner; These parish records are the Vestry Meeting Minutes, Accounts of the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor, Settlement & Removal papers, Bastardy Bonds & Examinations and Apprenticeship Records. They can give clues on disappearing ancestors and can help put meat on the bones of your family skeletons. –Florida
3. Joanne Daerr Ryder: Finding Your German Ancestor; What Do I Need To Know to Cross the Pond, Beginning/Intermediate; We learn we are of German heritage and immediately want to “cross the pond” to find the “who, when and where” of our German ancestry. Four pieces of information are essential and this lecture identifies those pieces and how to acquire them.—The Keys
4:45 PM-5:30 PM: FSGS Annual Meeting/Open Forum—Salon EF Ballroom
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Florida Pioneer Descendant Reception
Cash Bar and everyone is welcome!!—Prefunction North and South
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Florida Pioneer Program and FSGS Awards Banquet: Ballroom South
Presentation of FSGS Awards
Florida Pioneer Descendant Awards
Entertainment
GOOD NIGHT ALL!
SATURDAY, Nov. 13, 2010:
8:00 AM-9:30 AM: Registration—Conference Center Registration Desk
7:30 AM-3:00 PM: Vendor Hall, open to all registered attendees and the general public.—Salon CD Ballroom
Private Pre-Scheduled Photograph Consultations with Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective--Palm
8:00 AM-9:00 AM: Breakout Sessions
1. Mark Middleton: Digital Archiving (An Overview) All Levels
Many genealogists are creating large numbers of electronic documents, files and media, and family historical documents and photographs. This presentation is the why, when, how and with what computer technology one should use to save their documents, etc. A process to use is emphasized.—The Keys
2. Kim V. Garvey, MILS: Bring Out Your Dead: The Victorians, Funerals and Family History All Levels
Genealogists often spend more time with the dead than the living. This lecture offers a look at the funeral process as a source of evidence for family historians with an emphasis on the rise and decline of the Victorian Funeral.—Salon EF Ballroom
3. C. Ann Staley, CGSM , CGLSM and Amy Larner Giroux, CGSM , CGLSM : The Florida Pioneer Descendants Certification Program
The application process becomes easy to understand when explained by these knowledgeable speakers. The magic date is 3 March 1845, but the lessons learned here can apply to most lineage societies.--Florida
9:15 AM-10:15 AM: Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective presents:
The Last Muster: Photographs and Stories from the American Revolution**You may purchase autographed copies of this newly published book by Ms. Taylor in the Vendor Hall!—Salon EF Ballroom
9:00 AM-3:00 PM: APG-FL ANCESTOR ROADSHOW CONSULTATIONS--Tropics
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Breakout Sessions
1. Joanne Daerr Ryder: The Migration of the German Peoples, and the Genealogical Clues Along the Way Beginner/Intermediate; This lecture describes the migration patterns of Germans outside of Europe, specifically the U.S. Also discussed is why the Germans left their homeland, where they settled and concentrations of Germanic Settlements. A review of records that have been created both in Germany and the United States is also talked about. –Florida
2. Pauline Flewett: Clues and Pitfalls of the British Census Records Beginner
Follow the British Census records from 1801 through 1911. There are clues to help you further your research but also pitfalls to be cautious of along the way—Keys
3. C. Ann Staley, CGSM , CGLSM: The Twilight Zone…Strange Web Sites for Family History Research All levels; There are many web pages devoted to subjects that we researchers do not even think of as possibilities to help us in our research. This presentation examines a variety of these sites and discusses their merits and relationship to Genealogical Research.—Salon EF Ballroom
11:45 AM-1:15 PM: FSGS Lunch: Society announcements, attendance count by group, major door prizes, plus time to visit with your fellow conference attendees!! Luncheon is included with your 2-day registration. Advance purchase of additional seating is available at the Registration Booth. –Salons ABH Ballroom
LAST CHANCE TO VISIT THE VENDOR HALL!
Vendors will close for business and tear down between 3:00PM-4:00 PM
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: APG-Florida Chapter Meeting-Ringling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective presents:
Telling the Family Story-From DVD's to Self-Publishing—Salon EF Ballroom
3:15 PM-4:15 PM: Breakout Sessions
1. Pamela J. Cooper: Pensions of the Poor Intermediate/Advanced; Pensions provide valuable documentation of family history. Could your ancestor have received a pension because they were poor? Focus will be on Mother's Aid and Old-Age Pensions.--EF Ballroom
2. Mark Middleton: The Art of Converting Media to Computer Files (Digitization) All Levels: Every genealogist collects a large variety of media. Eventually this media may need to be returned, preserved or shared. Digitizing the content is an efficient way to accomplish these goals. This presentation reviews the hardware and software as well as the process needed to create a digital version of your media.--Florida
3. Michael John Neill: Women, Inheritance and the Law—Some Examples Intermediate/Advanced; Do you know how women’s property rights impacted your ancestors? Through several case studies, attendees will learn why knowledge of these rights makes all the difference in family history research—The Keys
4:15 PM-4:45 PM: Banner Recession, closing announcements and final door prizes, including a free 2011 FSGS Conference Registration.—Salon EF Ballroom
See you next year!
THURSDAY, Nov. 11, 2010
3:00 PM-Midnight: Vendor Setup—Salons CD Ballroom and Pre-function North
4:00 PM-5:00 PM: Volunteer Meeting—Boardroom
5:00 PM-7:00 PM: Early Registration—Conference Center Registration Desk
5:00 PM-11:00 PM: Various FSGS Committee and Board Meetings—Boardroom
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2010
7:30 AM-9:30 AM: Registration—Conference Center Registration Desk
8:00 AM-8:45 AM: Opening Session—Salons EF Ballroom
Private Pre-Scheduled Photograph Consultations with Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective--Palm
8:45 AM-5:30 PM: Vendor Hall is open to all attendees and the general public. Take the time to buy and learn!—Salons CD Ballroom
9:45 AM-10:45 AM: Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective, presents: Discovering Genealogical Clues in Family Photographs-Salons EF Ballroom
11:00 AM-12:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
1. Michael John Neill: Establishing Your Own Migration Trail, Intermediate
Migrants rarely moved in complete isolation. This lecture will provide ways of finding your ancestor’s migration trail and whether his movement was part of a larger chain of migration.—The Keys
2. Pamela J. Cooper: Did Someone Say the 1890 Census Was Burned? What About…? Beginner/Intermediate; Lost your ancestor between 1880 and 1900? Learn about the many records available that can replace the burned 1890 Census in better ways than the census itself.—Salons EF Ballroom
3. Kim V. Garvey, MILS: We Are All Atlanticists Now! Immigration & The Atlantic World Model, Advanced; Nearly all family histories have an immigration story. This lecture will discuss a “new” way to analyze the process of immigration through the Atlantic World Model.—Florida
12:15 PM to 1:30 PM: Luncheon—Salon G
“The Genealogy GuysSM Podcast” [**Separately Purchased tickets are required] Join popular genealogy authors and speakers GEORGE G. MORGAN and DREW SMITH and be a part of a LIVE EPISODE of the longest running, regularly produced genealogy podcast in the world!
2:00 PM-5:00 PM: APG-FLA CHAPTER ANCESTOR ROADSHOW REGISTRATION—Conference Center Registration Desk
1:45PM-2:45 PM: Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective presents:
How to Find Family Photographs On and Off Line—Salon EF Ballroom
3:00 PM-4:00 PM: Breakout Sessions
1. Drew Smith, MLS: Beyond Database Programs: Technology Tools To Manage Your Research Beginner;Genealogy database programs are only one part of the research process. Learn about software tools that can give you research suggestions, keep notes organized, synchronize your working files across multiple computers or provide automatic backups for peace of mind—Salon EF Ballroom
2. Pauline Flewitt: English Parish Chest Records, Beginner; These parish records are the Vestry Meeting Minutes, Accounts of the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor, Settlement & Removal papers, Bastardy Bonds & Examinations and Apprenticeship Records. They can give clues on disappearing ancestors and can help put meat on the bones of your family skeletons. –Florida
3. Joanne Daerr Ryder: Finding Your German Ancestor; What Do I Need To Know to Cross the Pond, Beginning/Intermediate; We learn we are of German heritage and immediately want to “cross the pond” to find the “who, when and where” of our German ancestry. Four pieces of information are essential and this lecture identifies those pieces and how to acquire them.—The Keys
4:45 PM-5:30 PM: FSGS Annual Meeting/Open Forum—Salon EF Ballroom
6:00 PM-7:00 PM: Florida Pioneer Descendant Reception
Cash Bar and everyone is welcome!!—Prefunction North and South
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Florida Pioneer Program and FSGS Awards Banquet: Ballroom South
Presentation of FSGS Awards
Florida Pioneer Descendant Awards
Entertainment
GOOD NIGHT ALL!
SATURDAY, Nov. 13, 2010:
8:00 AM-9:30 AM: Registration—Conference Center Registration Desk
7:30 AM-3:00 PM: Vendor Hall, open to all registered attendees and the general public.—Salon CD Ballroom
Private Pre-Scheduled Photograph Consultations with Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective--Palm
8:00 AM-9:00 AM: Breakout Sessions
1. Mark Middleton: Digital Archiving (An Overview) All Levels
Many genealogists are creating large numbers of electronic documents, files and media, and family historical documents and photographs. This presentation is the why, when, how and with what computer technology one should use to save their documents, etc. A process to use is emphasized.—The Keys
2. Kim V. Garvey, MILS: Bring Out Your Dead: The Victorians, Funerals and Family History All Levels
Genealogists often spend more time with the dead than the living. This lecture offers a look at the funeral process as a source of evidence for family historians with an emphasis on the rise and decline of the Victorian Funeral.—Salon EF Ballroom
3. C. Ann Staley, CGSM , CGLSM and Amy Larner Giroux, CGSM , CGLSM : The Florida Pioneer Descendants Certification Program
The application process becomes easy to understand when explained by these knowledgeable speakers. The magic date is 3 March 1845, but the lessons learned here can apply to most lineage societies.--Florida
9:15 AM-10:15 AM: Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective presents:
The Last Muster: Photographs and Stories from the American Revolution**You may purchase autographed copies of this newly published book by Ms. Taylor in the Vendor Hall!—Salon EF Ballroom
9:00 AM-3:00 PM: APG-FL ANCESTOR ROADSHOW CONSULTATIONS--Tropics
10:30 AM-11:30 AM: Breakout Sessions
1. Joanne Daerr Ryder: The Migration of the German Peoples, and the Genealogical Clues Along the Way Beginner/Intermediate; This lecture describes the migration patterns of Germans outside of Europe, specifically the U.S. Also discussed is why the Germans left their homeland, where they settled and concentrations of Germanic Settlements. A review of records that have been created both in Germany and the United States is also talked about. –Florida
2. Pauline Flewett: Clues and Pitfalls of the British Census Records Beginner
Follow the British Census records from 1801 through 1911. There are clues to help you further your research but also pitfalls to be cautious of along the way—Keys
3. C. Ann Staley, CGSM , CGLSM: The Twilight Zone…Strange Web Sites for Family History Research All levels; There are many web pages devoted to subjects that we researchers do not even think of as possibilities to help us in our research. This presentation examines a variety of these sites and discusses their merits and relationship to Genealogical Research.—Salon EF Ballroom
11:45 AM-1:15 PM: FSGS Lunch: Society announcements, attendance count by group, major door prizes, plus time to visit with your fellow conference attendees!! Luncheon is included with your 2-day registration. Advance purchase of additional seating is available at the Registration Booth. –Salons ABH Ballroom
LAST CHANCE TO VISIT THE VENDOR HALL!
Vendors will close for business and tear down between 3:00PM-4:00 PM
1:30 PM-2:00 PM: APG-Florida Chapter Meeting-Ringling
2:00 PM-3:00 PM: Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective presents:
Telling the Family Story-From DVD's to Self-Publishing—Salon EF Ballroom
3:15 PM-4:15 PM: Breakout Sessions
1. Pamela J. Cooper: Pensions of the Poor Intermediate/Advanced; Pensions provide valuable documentation of family history. Could your ancestor have received a pension because they were poor? Focus will be on Mother's Aid and Old-Age Pensions.--EF Ballroom
2. Mark Middleton: The Art of Converting Media to Computer Files (Digitization) All Levels: Every genealogist collects a large variety of media. Eventually this media may need to be returned, preserved or shared. Digitizing the content is an efficient way to accomplish these goals. This presentation reviews the hardware and software as well as the process needed to create a digital version of your media.--Florida
3. Michael John Neill: Women, Inheritance and the Law—Some Examples Intermediate/Advanced; Do you know how women’s property rights impacted your ancestors? Through several case studies, attendees will learn why knowledge of these rights makes all the difference in family history research—The Keys
4:15 PM-4:45 PM: Banner Recession, closing announcements and final door prizes, including a free 2011 FSGS Conference Registration.—Salon EF Ballroom
See you next year!
24 Days and counting!!
Hi Conference Fans!!
I am remiss in posting to the blog...however, I have been hearing from you!! Thanks so much for your many calls and e-mail inquiries as we prepare for the 34th Annual Florida State Genealogical Society Conference! The most often asked question is, "What are the hours the Conference begins and ends each day?"
I am including the schedule with this post and hope that it helps you in your planning. Please do consider being there from beginning to end!!! We are fortunate to have all the best speakers and scheduling their lectures was so difficult...I want to hear them all and hope you will too!!
My next post will have the link to set up consultation appointments with Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective!!
I am remiss in posting to the blog...however, I have been hearing from you!! Thanks so much for your many calls and e-mail inquiries as we prepare for the 34th Annual Florida State Genealogical Society Conference! The most often asked question is, "What are the hours the Conference begins and ends each day?"
I am including the schedule with this post and hope that it helps you in your planning. Please do consider being there from beginning to end!!! We are fortunate to have all the best speakers and scheduling their lectures was so difficult...I want to hear them all and hope you will too!!
My next post will have the link to set up consultation appointments with Maureen Taylor, The PhotoDetective!!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
FSGS Conferece Vendor News
Back in Florida after the FGS Conference in Knoxville, TN; a girls weekend in the beautiful North Carolina mountains and some computer issues which stopped me cold over the weekend. Isn't technology wonderful!
As promised earlier this month, I want to keep you up to date on vendors who will be attending our conference in November.
Our first acceptance came from EasyNetSites in Tampa. EasyNetSites is a new opportunity for societies to create, maintain and update a full-feature website. Find more information at their website and don’t forget to stop by their booth at our conference.
Our second vendor is Wolf’s Head Books from historic St. Augustine, Florida. Wolf's Head Books offers used, rare and antiquarian books from dozens of genres and categories including genealogy. Check out their website and see what they have in their inventory before you visit their booth.
I'm hoping to see more acceptances arrive daily.
Carol Rooksby Weidlich
FSGS 2010 Conference Vendor Chair
As promised earlier this month, I want to keep you up to date on vendors who will be attending our conference in November.
Our first acceptance came from EasyNetSites in Tampa. EasyNetSites is a new opportunity for societies to create, maintain and update a full-feature website. Find more information at their website and don’t forget to stop by their booth at our conference.
Our second vendor is Wolf’s Head Books from historic St. Augustine, Florida. Wolf's Head Books offers used, rare and antiquarian books from dozens of genres and categories including genealogy. Check out their website and see what they have in their inventory before you visit their booth.
I'm hoping to see more acceptances arrive daily.
Carol Rooksby Weidlich
FSGS 2010 Conference Vendor Chair
Sunday, August 15, 2010
FSGS Conference
A link is now available at the FSGS website to connect you to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. See room availability, hotel amenities and how to get there. Just visit the FSGS homepage for more information and links.
Carol Rooksby Weidlich
FSGS 2010 Conference Vendor Chair
Carol Rooksby Weidlich
FSGS 2010 Conference Vendor Chair
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Conference Vendor Update
Hello from North Fort Myers! I’m Carol Rooksby Weidlich, this year’s Vendor Chair. Cindy is sharing this blog with members of her conference team to keep you in the know of our plans for this year's conference in Southwest Florida.
I'm happy to report Vendor Invitations for this conference has been sent out to 242 entities which include Florida Genealogy Societies (if my mailing doesn't reach you next week, please contact me for information), Florida Historical Societies, local Lineage and Ethnic organizations, book sellers and many local and national genealogy companies. As our vendors come on board, we’ll let you know.
Announcements are going out to societies that our keynote speaker at this year’s conference at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota is Maureen Taylor, the PhotoDetective. Ms. Taylor is recognized internationally for her expertise on the connection of history, genealogy and photography. She has authored many magazine articles as well as three books: “Preserving Your Family Photographs”, “Fashionable Folks Hairstyles 1840-1900”, and with David Allen Lambert, “The Last Muster” which will be available for sale at our conference.
At her website Maureen Taylor click on the link to her Photo Detective blog where you’ll find many interesting entries including some on American Revolution, book preservation, burial records, Ellis Island and more. Lectures Ms. Taylor will be presenting include:
• How to Find Family Photographs on Line
• Discovering Genealogical Clues in Family Photographs
• The Last Muster: Photographs and Stories From the American Revolution
• Telling the Family Story-From DVD’s to Self Publishing
In addition to Maureen Taylor, the main speakers for our seminar are:
• Pamela J. Cooper
• Pauline Flewett
• Kim V. Garvey, MILS
• Mark S. Middleton, PMP
• Michael John Neil
• Joanne Daerr Ryder
• Drew Smith
• C. Ann Staley, CGSM, CGLSM.
More information on our conference and hotel registration can be found at the home page of FSGS’s website. Check back here often for the latest news and announcements for the November FSGS Conference.
Carol Rooksby Weidlich
2010 FSGS Conference Vendor Chair
I'm happy to report Vendor Invitations for this conference has been sent out to 242 entities which include Florida Genealogy Societies (if my mailing doesn't reach you next week, please contact me for information), Florida Historical Societies, local Lineage and Ethnic organizations, book sellers and many local and national genealogy companies. As our vendors come on board, we’ll let you know.
At her website Maureen Taylor click on the link to her Photo Detective blog where you’ll find many interesting entries including some on American Revolution, book preservation, burial records, Ellis Island and more. Lectures Ms. Taylor will be presenting include:
• How to Find Family Photographs on Line
• Discovering Genealogical Clues in Family Photographs
• The Last Muster: Photographs and Stories From the American Revolution
• Telling the Family Story-From DVD’s to Self Publishing
In addition to Maureen Taylor, the main speakers for our seminar are:
• Pamela J. Cooper
• Pauline Flewett
• Kim V. Garvey, MILS
• Mark S. Middleton, PMP
• Michael John Neil
• Joanne Daerr Ryder
• Drew Smith
• C. Ann Staley, CGSM, CGLSM.
More information on our conference and hotel registration can be found at the home page of FSGS’s website. Check back here often for the latest news and announcements for the November FSGS Conference.
Carol Rooksby Weidlich
2010 FSGS Conference Vendor Chair
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