IRGS Programs

Indian River Genealogical Society

Be sure to check the Calendar page for the latest information about meetings, programs, and seminars. The May 2008 newsletter is now available on the Newsletters page. Summer break is here; no meetings or newsletters until fall. Enjoy your summer and best of luck with your research projects.

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.

2008-9 Monthly Programs

Sep 9th - to be announced

Meetings are not held during the summer months. Check back later for our fall program schedule and plan to join us on the 2nd Tuesday in September.

Past meetings, our 2007-8 program offerings:

	Sept 11th - Ann Staley. Topic: Resources frequently overlooked. Theme: A favorite old family photograph
	Oct 9th - 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 13th - Tony Young - “The Battle at Gettysburg” Theme: Bring a Civil War artifact.
	Dec 11th - 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 12th - 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 11th - 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 8th - 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 13th - 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<