Society Management
Below is a list of all lectures that I offer on these topics. All are geared to be a one-hour lecture except where noted. A complete list of learning outcomes for each lecture are found by clicking on the title of the lecture.
The following are definitions of the various levels.
Beginner – There is no assumption that participants are familiar with any set of records or have any genealogical experience in order to fully enjoy the lecture.
Intermediate – In order to get the most enjoyment from the lecture participants should have a basic knowledge of records such as the census, vital records, etc.
Advanced – In order to get the most enjoyment from the lecture participants should have a solid understanding of multiple record sets.
All Levels – Participants of all levels would be able to enjoy the lecture.
Join or Die: Why You NEED to Join a Genealogy Society
Level: Beginner
Description: Beginning genealogists often feel like they are the only ones in their family who is interested in genealogical research. Beyond friendship and fun, there are many reasons why genealogists should join a genealogical society (or two!). This lecture will look at the history of genealogical societies in the United States, discuss the "Top 10" reasons to join a society, the three societies every genealogist needs to join.
The Next GENeration: Five Tech Tools to Get Your Kids Involved
Level: Beginner
Description: All genealogists are concerned about their ancestors, but what of their descendants? All of us should be interested in sparking the genealogy fires in our children and grandchildren. This lecture will share five tools that will help to inspire the next generation of genealogists to get involved now. The speaker will share personal experiences from his own life and how he has used these tools with his own kids and teens from his community as well as use his professional background in developmental psychology to look at ‘peak’ times to involve your family.
The following are definitions of the various levels.
Beginner – There is no assumption that participants are familiar with any set of records or have any genealogical experience in order to fully enjoy the lecture.
Intermediate – In order to get the most enjoyment from the lecture participants should have a basic knowledge of records such as the census, vital records, etc.
Advanced – In order to get the most enjoyment from the lecture participants should have a solid understanding of multiple record sets.
All Levels – Participants of all levels would be able to enjoy the lecture.
Join or Die: Why You NEED to Join a Genealogy Society
Level: Beginner
Description: Beginning genealogists often feel like they are the only ones in their family who is interested in genealogical research. Beyond friendship and fun, there are many reasons why genealogists should join a genealogical society (or two!). This lecture will look at the history of genealogical societies in the United States, discuss the "Top 10" reasons to join a society, the three societies every genealogist needs to join.
The Next GENeration: Five Tech Tools to Get Your Kids Involved
Level: Beginner
Description: All genealogists are concerned about their ancestors, but what of their descendants? All of us should be interested in sparking the genealogy fires in our children and grandchildren. This lecture will share five tools that will help to inspire the next generation of genealogists to get involved now. The speaker will share personal experiences from his own life and how he has used these tools with his own kids and teens from his community as well as use his professional background in developmental psychology to look at ‘peak’ times to involve your family.
