Date: February 10, 2025
Title: One Year Later with AI: Where We Came From and Where We’re Going
Speaker: Bonnie Bossert
Biography: Bonnie Bossert, MBA/MHA, is a Genetic Genealogy researcher who teaches DNA Kindergarten for genealogy enthusiasts and lectures on a variety of genealogy topics based on more than 20 years of genealogy research.
She is a member of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Board (IGGAB) that is developing standards and an accreditation exam in IGG. Bonnie offers Genetic Genealogy research and DNA analysis.
Description: Have you heard about or dabbled with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools that seem to be everywhere? We’ll explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming genealogy, making it easier than ever to uncover and preserve family histories. We’ll highlight practical applications of AI to enhance your research. Along the way, we’ll discuss key AI tools, demonstrate their use, and address ethical considerations to ensure privacy and accuracy. Whether you’re new to AI or curious about its potential, this session will inspire you to integrate these modern tools into your genealogy journey.
Handout: Please print this Handout for the meeting.
In-person meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church located at 12225 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. (click here for map) – will open in new tab in your web browser)
Please arrive after 12:30 pm to sign up for classes, SIGs, or the 2025 Seminar, ask questions of a Board Member or Committee Chairperson, etc. Note: We will not be offering coffee at this time.
The short business meeting will start at 1:00 pm sharp followed by our featured speaker.
Piggy Bank Fund Raiser for New Computer Lab Chairs
The Fundraising Committee, with the support of the Long-Range Planning Committee, is undertaking a specific fundraising activity to purchase office chairs for the computer labs and the library’s offices. Fifteen chairs in all are needed at an estimated cost of $2,700.00. To raise these funds, we are on an adventure. We will use the large, brightly colored piggy banks we used several years ago to raise funds for another cause. The piggy banks will be placed on every table in our monthly meeting room and around the library. The committee will accept loose change, dollars, or checks in the piggy banks! Given the generosity of our members, we don’t think it will take long to raise these funds. We will give you updates at our monthly meetings.
Another great opportunity from your WVGS Duplicate Book Sales Team!
Join us at the Membership Meeting. We have a selection of genealogy research and related titles.
Take some home for $5.00 each – Cash only please!
Jill Mitchell, Elaine Wright, and Della Jones
WVGS Duplicate Book Sales team
Please bring Aluminum Cans & Plastic Bottles to the
Membership Meeting
We appreciate your efforts to collect these items and dropping them off at our Membership Meetings. We especially thank you for collecting from your neighbors and friends. Please be sure to let these helpers know the best way to help us collect and recycle.
Remember, bring them to the church, NOT the Library!
| Not These | Only Clear Plastic |
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| These are NOT accepted and need to be hand picked out of the collection or the whole bag will be rejected. Please, only CLEAR plastic bottles. |
ALUMINUM CANS & CLEAR PLASTIC BOTTLES ONLY Drop-off |
Guidelines for dropping off Aluminum Cans/Clear Plastic Bottles:
- Place aluminum cans and clear plastic-water/soda bottles in separate bags.
- Cans do not have to be crushed, but should be rinsed and empty.
- Water bottles can take up less room if they are smashed before putting the cap back onto the bottle.
Please, NO glass, prescription bottles, milk bottles, or food cans as these items need to be hand picked out. Also, NO bags with holes, as any item not rinsed may leak.