I can hardly believe that in one month I'll be presenting at my first National Genealogy Conference! I am very excited for this wonderful opportunity to see old and new friends from all around the world. I can't decide if I'm more excited about speaking at this level or finally getting the chance to be in Salt Lake … Continue reading Counting Down to FGS/RootsTech
Make Plans NOW to attend FGS 2015
Why you may ask? Well not only is the annual Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference being held at the same time as RootsTech (in Salt Lake City), but I am pleased to announce that they selected me to give THREE presentations! That's right! Check out the list of awesome speakers. I will be surrounded by … Continue reading Make Plans NOW to attend FGS 2015
My Packing List for FGS in Fort Wayne
Over the past few years I've been fortunate to attend a number of conferences and so when the blogging prompt for the FGS 2013 was sent out I knew that I should write. Yes, that's right... I'm going to FGS! I've managed to squeeze out a couple more vacation days for August so that … Continue reading My Packing List for FGS in Fort Wayne
Research, Classes, and Writing!
What a crazy couple of weeks! It's been a great time, but unfortunately it's meant that I haven't written much for this blog. Are you wondering what I've been up to? Well, regardless... you're going to find out! First of all, I've gotten quite excited about my involvement in writing for The In-Depth Genealogist digi-mag. … Continue reading Research, Classes, and Writing!
Motivation Monday- Update on Goals for 2012
I thought since I'm already through a quarter of 2012 I should probably check in on myself and how I am doing on my goals. Initially I had a pretty ambitious list... and since that initial list I've made some headway. Here's how I stand now...General Genealogy GoalsEducation1. Attend the Ohio Genealogical Conference in Cleveland, Ohio (April … Continue reading Motivation Monday- Update on Goals for 2012
Jen Alford 