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This Week in Virtual Meetings

Virtual Meetings September 17th – 19th

Tuesday, September 17th – Scottish courses with Sheena Tait    

Time zones:

Tuesday, September 17th – 3:00 PM Eastern; 2:00 PM Central; Noon Pacific; 8:00 PM in London, England;

Wednesday, September 18th – 5:00 AM in Sydney, Australia

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/scottish/

Wednesday, September 18th – Irish courses with Brenda Wheeler 

Time zones:

Wednesday, September 18th – 8:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Central; 5:00 AM Pacific; 1:00 PM in London, England; 10:00 PM in Sydney, Australia

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/irish/

Thursday, September 19th – Analysis and Skills Mentoring Program-Part 2 – ARTICLE REVIEW with Brenda Wheeler   

Time zones:

Thursday, September 19th – 8:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Central; 5:00 AM Pacific; 1:00 PM in London, England; 10:00 PM in Sydney, Australia

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/asarticle2/

Thursday, September 19th – STUDENT LOUNGE

Time zones:

Thursday, September 19th – 4:30 PM Eastern; 3:30 PM Central; 1:30 PM Pacific; 9:30 PM in London, England;

Friday, September 20th – 6:30 AM in Sydney, Australia

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/lounge/

Thursday, September 19th – Analysis and Skills Mentoring Program-Part 1 – ARTICLE REVIEW with Gena Philibert-Ortega  

Time zones:

Thursday, September 19th – 6:30 PM Eastern; 5:30 PM Central; 3:30 PM Pacific; 11:30 PM in London, England;

Friday, September 20th – 8:30 AM in Sydney, Australia

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/asarticle1/

How do I get a Certificate in Genealogical Studies?

So you want a Certificate in Genealogical Studies

Upon successful completion of  40 courses in your Certificate Program and achieving a minimum grade of D, you will receive a Certificate in Genealogical Studies. 

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 Students who complete a 40 course Certificate are awarded the postnomials PLCGS (Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies). Students must complete a 40 course certificate program to receive these postnomials. 

Weekend Reminder

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Saturday, September 14th – Analysis and Skills Mentoring Program – GENERAL with Gena Philibert-Ortega          

Time zones:    

Saturday, September 14th – 10:00 AM Eastern; 9:00 AM Central; 7:00 AM Pacific; 3:00 PM in London, England;            

Sunday, September 15th – Midnight in Sydney, Australia     

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/asgeneral/    

Saturday, September 14th – Internet Tools with Gena Philibert-Ortega                         

Time zones:                      

Saturday, September 14th – 11:30 AM Eastern; 10:30 AM Central; 8:30 AM Pacific; 4:30 PM in London, England;                     

Sunday, September 15th – 1:30 AM in Sydney, Australia               

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/internettools/       

Sunday, September 15th – DNA courses with Shannon Combs Bennett    

Time zones:      

Sunday, September 15th – 7:00 PM Eastern; 6:00 PM Central; 4:00 PM Pacific;                

Monday, September 16th – Midnight in London, England; 9:00 AM in Sydney, Australia             

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/DNA/

Sunday, September 15th – English courses with Brenda Wheeler                

Time zones:           

Sunday, September 15th – 9:00 PM Eastern; 8:00 PM Central; 6:00 PM Pacific;          

Monday, September 16th – 2:00 AM in London, England; 11:00 AM in Sydney, Australia             

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/english/     

Sunday, September 15th – Methodology courses with Brenda Wheeler         

Note: This Virtual Meeting is for the convenience of our Australasia students; however, everyone is welcome.           

Time zones:             

Sunday, September 15th – 11:00 PM Eastern; 10:00 PM Central; 8:00 PM Pacific;     

Monday, September 16th – 4:00 AM in London, England; 1:00 PM in Sydney, Australia                         

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/methodology/     

Why did you Trace Your Ancestors?

Why would you want to trace your ancestors?

Well, there are a number of good reasons, but let’s face it, most people trace their ancestors for curiosity’s sake. Others trace their ancestors because they want to know about their different ethnic backgrounds. Others want to trace their roots simply for an increased understanding of just who they are and where they came from. Someone else may need proof of their heritage to gain special benefits from their government.

Tracing your ancestors should not be considered a tedious task. Do not think it’s an overnight project either. It could be a worthwhile hobby that you find interesting and fulfilling. There are many reasons why you may want to research your roots, but whatever your reasons are you will find that, as time moves on, what started out as an interesting little hobby will become a  passion and you will enjoy every minute of it.

With our Methodology-Part 1: Getting Started course you will receive the knowledge and steps moving forward in your adventure. 

September Virtual Meetings

Have questions about your courses or your research? Virtual Meetings are a way for you to communicate with an instructor. These meetings are NOT mandatory, but a fun & interactive way to ask questions about courses/research. 

NOTE: No user name or password required. Please type in your first and last name; then click “Enter as a Guest”.  

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Below are the September scheduled sessions. Join us!

Thursday, September 12th – Canadian courses with Cheryl Levy    

Time zones:      

Thursday, September 12th – 7:00 PM Eastern; 6:00 PM Central; 4:00 PM Pacific;                

Friday, September 13th – Midnight in London, England; 9:00 AM in Sydney, Australia             

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/canadian/

 

Saturday, September 14th – Analysis and Skills Mentoring Program – GENERAL with Gena Philibert-Ortega            

Time zones:    

Saturday, September 14th – 10:00 AM Eastern; 9:00 AM Central; 7:00 AM Pacific; 3:00 PM in London, England;            

Sunday, September 15th – Midnight in Sydney, Australia     

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/asgeneral/    

 

Saturday, September 14th – Internet Tools with Gena Philibert-Ortega                         

Time zones:                     

Saturday, September 14th – 11:30 AM Eastern; 10:30 AM Central; 8:30 AM Pacific; 4:30 PM in London, England;                      

Sunday, September 15th – 1:30 AM in Sydney, Australia               

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/internettools/        

 

Sunday, September 15th – DNA courses with Shannon Combs Bennett    

Time zones:      

Sunday, September 15th – 7:00 PM Eastern; 6:00 PM Central; 4:00 PM Pacific;                

Monday, September 16th – Midnight in London, England; 9:00 AM in Sydney, Australia             

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/DNA/

 

Sunday, September 15th – English courses with Brenda Wheeler                

Time zones:           

Sunday, September 15th – 9:00 PM Eastern; 8:00 PM Central; 6:00 PM Pacific;          

Monday, September 16th – 2:00 AM in London, England; 11:00 AM in Sydney, Australia             

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/english/     

 

Sunday, September 15th – Methodology courses with Brenda Wheeler         

Note: This Virtual Meeting is for the convenience of our Australasia students; however, everyone is welcome.           

Time zones:             

Sunday, September 15th – 11:00 PM Eastern; 10:00 PM Central; 8:00 PM Pacific;      

Monday, September 16th – 4:00 AM in London, England; 1:00 PM in Sydney, Australia                         

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/methodology/          

 

Tuesday, September 17th – Scottish courses with Sheena Tait    

Time zones:      

Tuesday, September 17th – 3:00 PM Eastern; 2:00 PM Central; Noon Pacific; 8:00 PM in London, England;

Wednesday, September 18th – 5:00 AM in Sydney, Australia             

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/scottish/

 

Wednesday, September 18th – Irish courses with Brenda Wheeler    

Time zones:      

Wednesday, September 18th – 8:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Central; 5:00 AM Pacific; 1:00 PM in London, England; 10:00 PM in Sydney, Australia             

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/irish/

 

Thursday, September 19th – Analysis and Skills Mentoring Program-Part 2 – ARTICLE REVIEW with Brenda Wheeler          

Time zones:            

Thursday, September 19th – 8:00 AM Eastern; 7:00 AM Central; 5:00 AM Pacific; 1:00 PM in London, England; 10:00 PM in Sydney, Australia             

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/asarticle2/

 

Thursday, September 19th – Analysis and Skills Mentoring Program-Part 1 – ARTICLE REVIEW with Gena Philibert-Ortega          

Time zones:            

Thursday, September 19th – 6:30 PM Eastern; 5:30 PM Central; 3:30 PM Pacific; 11:30 PM in London, England;                           

Friday, September 20th – 8:30 AM in Sydney, Australia             

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/asarticle1/

 

Sunday, September 22nd – American courses with Gena Philibert-Ortega                

Time zones:           

Sunday, September 22nd – 6:00 PM Eastern; 5:00 PM Central; 3:00 PM Pacific; 11:00 PM in London, England;                

Monday, September 23rd – 8:00 AM in Sydney, Australia            

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/american/

 

Sunday, September 22nd – Methodology courses with Gena Philibert-Ortega             

Time zones:              

Sunday, September 22nd – 7:30 PM Eastern; 6:30 PM Central; 4:30 PM Pacific;                            

Monday, September 23rd – 12:30 AM in London, England; 9:30 AM in Sydney, Australia                 

MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/methodology/        

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Calendar of Virtual Meetings is at www.genealogicalstudies.com; top menu > INFORMATION > VIRTUAL LEARNING ROOM.             

If you have not attended a Virtual Meeting before, read the Instructions at www.genealogicalstudies.com/instructions.pdf.           

 

2019 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference

The Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference will be taking place August 21st-24th and we here at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies are excited. Why are we excited? Because we will be attending!

We enjoy meeting with our current students, those who have graduated, and new students. No matter where you are at in your genealogy education, we have courses for you. I’m sure you have questions for us so please stop by our booth and visit with Louise St Denis and Angela Rodesky they will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

Plus, while there don’t forget to register for your FREE complimentary course just for attending the conference. 

2019 Northwest Genealogy Conference

The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society 2019 Northwest Genealogy Conference will be taking place August 14th-17th and we here at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies are excited. Why are we excited? Because we will be attending!

We enjoy meeting with our current students, those who have graduated, and new students. No matter where you are at in your genealogy education, we have courses for you. I’m sure you have questions for us so please stop by our booth and visit with Angela Rodesky she will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

Plus, while there don’t forget to register for your FREE complimentary course just for attending the conference. 

August 2019 Conferences

July conferences have come to a close and now we are looking at the month of August. We here at The National Institute for Genealogy Studies will be attending a few conferees this month. So, if any of these are on your calendar please stop by our booth, say hi and visit for a while.

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  1. August 14th – 17th – Northwest Genealogy Conference at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington, WA
  2. August 21st – 24th – FGS Federation of Genealogical Society Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C.

 

 

 

2019 International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies Conference

The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies Conference will be taking place July 29th – August 2nd and we here at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies are excited. Why are we excited? Because we will be attending!

We enjoy meeting with our current students, those who have graduated, and new students. No matter where you are at in your genealogy education, we have courses for you. I’m sure you have questions for us so please stop by our booth and visit with Angela Rodesky she will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

Plus, while there don’t forget to register for your FREE complimentary course just for attending the conference.

Midwestern Roots 2019 Conference

The Midwestern Roots Conference will be taking place July 18th-20th and we here at The National Institute for Genealogical Studies are excited. Why are we excited? Because we will be attending!

We enjoy meeting with our current students, those who have graduated, and new students. No matter where you are at in your genealogy education, we have courses for you. I’m sure you have questions for us so please stop by our booth and visit with Angela Rodesky she will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

Plus, while there don’t forget to register for your FREE complimentary course just for attending the conference.

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