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Indian River Genealogical Society

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The March 2010 Newsletter is now available. The next general meeting is Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2010. Be sure to check the Calendar page for the latest information about meetings, programs, and seminars.

Upcoming Programs

	Mar 9^th - Mary Mitchell. Topic: "The Art of Recording Life History and Stories" with Mary's writing gig. <== Click here for the meeting poster
	Mar 20^th - Debbe Hagner. Workshop: RootsMagic. A six hour workshop to explore this genealogical software product. In the large meeting room at the IRC Main Library. Bring your laptop computer. Charging stations will be set up for re-charging during the lunch break. See the March 2010 newsletter. TO REGISTER, click >here<
	Apr 13^th - Pam Cooper. Topic: The FamilySearch.org Web site.
	May 11^th - Rody Johnson. Topic: Florida and local history, battles and Dodgertown.

Meetings are not held during the summer months.

Special Program Available

The Postcard Marketing Committee has prepared a presentation based on the Postcard History Book on Indian River County. The presentation consists of slides of selected postcards and commentary on the stories behind the cards or “the rest of the story”. The presentation can be tailored for time (45 minutes or more) and subject. Special programs have been given in Roseland and Sebastian, to the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Sons of the American Revolution and Rotary Clubs among others. If your organization, church group or club is interested in an interesting program featuring the history of Indian River County please contact Tony Young at (772) 321-2692 or youngaw@comcast.net or the Garveys at (772) 234-8686 or garveyt@bellsouth.net.

Past meetings, our 2009-10 program offerings:

	Sep 16^th - Debbe Hagner. Topic: German Research.
	Oct 13^th - Lola Sloan and Susan Rienzo. Topic: How to use your Memorabilia, Artifacts and Heirlooms to Tell Your Family Story. Click on the image on the right for a sample. ==> Meeting handouts: Resource list, click here, holiday ornaments, click here, and printing on fabric instructions, click here.
	Nov 10^th - Connie Braddish. Topic: "In Deed" - Property records research.
	Dec 8^th - Sandy, Tom and Pam. Topic: "Dueling Genealogy Software: PAF, Family Tree Maker and Legacy." Also the Annual Christmas Party.
	Jan 12, 2010 - Sharon Moody. Topic: "In the Wilderness and on the Battlefield with your Civil War Ancestors".
	Feb 9^th - Paul Enchelmayer. Topic: "A Gaggle of Google" The use of Google in research.
	Feb 13^th - 2010 Valentine Genealogy Seminar, featuring Pam Cooper.

Past meetings, our 2008-9 program offerings:

	Sept 9, 2008 - Susan Rienzo. Topic: "Family History Camp-puter," sharing our online discoveries from a summer of research. Theme: A historical document you obtained this summer.
	Oct 14, 2008 - Cindy Davis & panel. Topic: "Recharge your family connections." Share your experiences, ideas and reunion memorabilia with other members. Theme: A family interest item.
	Nov 18, 2008 - Pam Cooper. Topic: "Recharge Your Roots Through Local History." Theme: Bring an example of something you found out about an ancestor in a town or county history.
	Dec 9, 2008 - Topic: Folk Music History. Theme: Share a favorite Holiday recipe or a Holiday heirloom. <== Click here to read Cindy's report on The History of the Mountain Dulcimer.
	Jan 13, 2009 - Topic: DNA - special 2 hour lecture. Theme: Bring a copy of your DNA report.
	Feb 10, 2009 - Topic: 9:30 AM “Latest Genealogy Gadgets” *and a special second session*: 1:30 PM “Creating a Family Website”.
	Feb 14, 2009 - 2009 Valentine Genealogy Seminar.
	Mar 10, 2009 - Topic: “Preparing to go on your first European Research Trip,” presented by Dr. and Mrs. Ragusa.
	Apr 14, 2009 - Topic: “What's your Problem?” Ask the experts from IRGS, Brevard and Treasure Coast societies.
	May 12, 2009 - Topic: “Genealogy Game Show,” we'll send you off to the summer laughing. Game show designed by Tom and Nancy Garvey. (This is the final general society meeting of the 2008-9 season.)

Past meetings, our 2007-8 program offerings:

	Sept 11, 2007 - Ann Staley. Topic: Resources frequently overlooked. Theme: A favorite old family photograph
	Oct 9, 2007 - Marg Putzke. Topic: A program on new relatives in the old world, her research this summer in Europe. How to prepare for such a research trip, what to do when you are there and results obtained. Theme: bring an Old World heirloom.
	Nov 13, 2007 - Tony Young - “The Battle at Gettysburg” Theme: Bring a Civil War artifact.
	Dec 11, 2007 - Pete Bradish - Topic: Maps and Gazetteers Theme: bring an old family clock.
	Jan 8, 2008 - Mitchell Brown - Topic: "Is There a Doctor in the House? Remedial Remedies for the Research Maladies of the Family Historian" Theme: Bring your best family tree chart.
	Feb 12, 2008 - Barbara Gathers - Topic: A program on the Underground Railroad - this was presented at Tri County and was well received. Theme: Bring an old letter from a family member.
	Mar 11, 2008 - Jim Lacey - Topic: Jim will tell about his personal journey in writing his family history based novel: La Scrittore, THE WRITER. Theme: Show off your Family Group sheet or other special print out from your favorite genealogy program.
	Apr 8, 2008 - Phil Wright - Topic: "Hancock, Adams, the Salmon, and the Cow" - a story of April 19, 1775. Theme: If you have printed up a family history, bring it to show.
	May 13, 2008 - The 25^th Anniversary of IRGS - a celebration - food, the Genealogy Game Show, etc.

2008 Annual Valentine Seminar

The 2008 Annual Valentine Seminar, featuring Stephen P. Morse of San Francisco, was held on February 9, 2008. A wonderful time was had by all, learning about the One-step Web pages. Ask your fellow members about the seminar and visit Mr. Morse's web site at http://stevemorse.org/. To view the meeting flyer, click >here<