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center> Michelle Warren – Jan 2023 The ‘Marie Beernink Volunteer Appreciation Award winner for January 2023 is Michelle Warren. She was born and grew up in New York City until moving to Arizona in 2002 when she was 54 years old. 54 years old – boy does that sound young, right!? Our winner was born …
center> Charlie Mannino – Dec 2022 The Marie Beernink Volunteer Appreciation Award for December was presented to Charlie Mannino. Charlie was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island. He attended a post-graduate year at the NY School of Printing and then served a year in Viet Nam before a career that …
Cemeteries, Graveyards, and Headstones Speaker: Pam LaFond Topic Description: The “Cemeteries, Graveyard’s, and Headstones” presentation will cover many interesting facts about numerous everyday items located in these old and new resting grounds. Join us for an in-depth look into why so many symbols are on display in our final sleeping places. Pam LaFond is the …
2023-01-09 – Pam LaFond – Cemeteries, Graveyards, and Headstones Read More »
Investigative Genetic Genealogy You’ve seen the headlines and heard the stories of criminals captured and unidentified human remains named but do you know how genealogy and DNA are used to make these discoveries? Learn about the new field of Investigative Genetic Genealogy and what it means for your DNA.. Speaker: Bonnie Bossert Bonnie Bossert, MBA/MHA, …
2023-02-13 – Bonnie Bossert – Investigative Genetic Genealogy Read More »
When It Takes a Village: Applying Cluster Research Techniques Speaker: Emily Garber Topic Description: Sometimes tracking ancestors tests all our research acumen. Identifying a subject ancestor, their origins and parentage; tracking that subject through time and space; and constructing a biography to place that person in their social context is best approached by broadening research …
2022-12-12 Emily Garber – When It Takes a Village: Applying Cluster Research Techniques Read More »
Dorrene Hern – Nov 2022 The November 2022 Marie Beernink Volunteer Appreciation Award goes to Dorrene Hern, Editor, eNews. She became interested in genealogy when her father wanted to find his father.…… and you know the story from there. Dorrene was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, after graduating from Central High School. She …
Genealogical Research Using Railroad Records The Hand Out will not be available at the meeting but you may download it from here. Kim will provide an overview of the different types of records or sources that were created by the railroad or the people who worked on them and provide a look at the value …
2022-11-14 – Kim Harrison – Genealogical Research Using Railroad Records Read More »
50th Anniversary Past Presidents Panel Speakers: WVGS Past Presidents In recognition of WVGS’s 50th Anniversary, past presidents, including Peggy Morphew, Irma Hardin, Lou McLean, Cathy Gallagher, Stephanie Sparks and Jean White will discuss a variety of topics, including the growth of the organization, the importance of volunteers, and the changes they have seen. Jean White …
2022-10-10 – WVGS Past Presidents – 50th Anniversary Past Presidents Panel Read More »
Impressive Service Award – May, 2021 Ethel Sanders and Vera Elgin We have a regular Volunteer of the Month program where we honor a volunteer (or group of volunteers) for their service. But occasionally there are long time volunteers who seem to deserve something more than just VOM recognition. This special award is for volunteers …
Sheri Erickson – Feb 2022 In February we honored someone who’s been willing to take on a variety of challenges during her winters (actually six months) here in AZ for the last 17 years. She started in 2005 with the cleaning team and then added first attending and then facilitating the Swedish SIG for ten …