Louise Kennedy is the program speaker at our monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. We will have a short business meeting starting at 11:00 am prior to our speaker.

Louise is the Executive Director of the Laura (Riding) Jackso Foundation. She obtained her MA from Sewanee, the University of the South, and is currently a postgraduate researcher pursuing her PhD at the University of Glasgow.

She was the English Department Chair and a teacher at Saint Edward’s School for 13 years until May of 2020. She is excited to bring her experience in education and the nonprofit world to the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation which focuses on preserving Laura’s legacy and awaking the literary minds of students and adults in our community.

Louise will describe the background and mission of the foundation and discuss the local youth program Teens Listen: An Oral History Project. She will provide insights on how the foundation can assist those who may be interested in writing family history and memoirs.

This meeting will occur as a webinar only and pre-registration is required. The event is free and open to the public. Please register in advance via https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7948330391835706128 . IRGS members will also receive an email one week prior to the event as a reminder to register.

GIG NEWS

The DNA GIG will meet virtually Thursday August 19, at 2pm via Zoom. They will share DNA progress through a workshop format.

The Mid-Atlantic States GIG will meet virtually on Friday, August 27, at 2pm via Zoom starting with the state of New Jersey. (states of NJ, NY, PA, and MD.) The next meeting will discuss members research progress and introduce additional tools and resources. An announcement is sent to members one week prior with the link.

The German GIG will meet virtually on Thursday September 9th at 3:30 PM.

The Irish GIG needs a new leader as Jeff Graham is stepping down. Otherwise it will be put on hiatus if no one offers to step forward to facilitate it in September. Thanks for all your interesting discussions Jeff. Please contact Jeff or email info@IRGS.org to learn what is involved.

The Writing GIG has now joined the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation's Writing LIfe group.

Contact the GIG leaders to join or email info@irgs.org to be added to a GIG distribution (please specify which GIG) The GIGs welcome new members! We ask all GIG members to maintain an active IRGS membership.

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"Up the Stairs" - News from the IRC Library

The library is open back to full capacity. This includes the Genealogy department. No more appointments or locked doors. With this being said here are some things you need to know:

The 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month we will be closed to the public from 2-5. The department closes for lunch 1-2pm Monday-Friday.v

Finally, MASKS! The mask mandate has been lifted. No one is required to wear a mask.

If you are unsure if we are open since we have several days we are closed to the public, don't hesitate to give Michelle a call or email at 772-400-6330 or genealogy@irclibrary.org

Please call the above number to inquire about the Beginner's classes also.

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Indian River Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1850
Vero Beach, FL 32961-1850

Telephone: (772) 444-7470