Upcoming Events
Monthly Programs
All meetings will be held in Botts Hall of the Special Collections Library, 423 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico (505) 848 -1376 unless otherwise indicated.
Program for Wednesday, January 14, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: Election & Installation of Officers, Genealogy Goals, and Election Tea Party
Description of Program:
The first part of the January meeting will be devoted to the election and installation of officers for the current year. Then we will invite AGS officers and committee leaders to share the accomplishments achieved during 2008 and plans for the coming year. Then, we will all enjoy a tea party to celebrate our success and wonderful organization.
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Program for Wednesday, February 11, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: Rev Up Your Writer's Voice
Speaker: Mary Penner, Writer and Genealogist
Description of Program:
Genealogists write about dead people, but we don't want our lifeless writing to send our readers to an early grave. Wake up your writing and your readers by revving up your writer's voice. Using practical writing techniques, writer and genealogist Mary Penner will show you how to bring those family narratives to life and how to add colorful language to your writing.
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Program for Wednesday, March 11, 2009 (all day seminar)
Working Title: Researching Irish and Scots-Irish Ancestors
Speakers: Mr. Fintan Mullan, Executive Director and
Dr. Brian Trainor, Research Director of the Ulster Historical Foundation, Belfast, Ireland
Description of Program:
We are pleased to present a seminar from the Ulster Historical Foundation, a research agency that specializes in helping Americans trace their Irish roots. Its directors are on a speaking tour in the American West. Topics will include: Introduction to Scots-Irish Family History Research, Emigration from Northern Ireland to North America in the 18th Century, Using Church Records, Learning History from Headstones, Researching the 18th & 19th Century Farming Community, 17th Century Ulster Plantation Sources. A fee will be charged for this ALL-DAY seminar, which will be held at Montgomery Church of Christ, 7201 Montgomery Boulevard NE. Plan now to attend. More details will follow.
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Program for Wednesday, April 8, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: Roots in an Hour
Speaker: David Fryxell, Genealogist and Writer
Description of Program:
So, you don't have time to take a trip to your home county or even spend a day at the library. All you have is a few minutes diversion in a busy week. What can you do on your family history in just a short time? David Fryxell of Silver City, NM, wrote an article for Family History Magazine with lots of ideas. He will be here to share them with us.
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Program for Wednesday, May 13, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: To be announced
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Program for Wednesday, June 10, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: To be announced
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Program for Wednesday, July 8, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: To be announced
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Program for Wednesday, August 12, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: Summer Stories
Speakers: Everyone!
Description of Program:
Our annual Summer Stories program always brings us delightful tales of members' experiences. We genealogists often find ourselves surrounded by people who don't share our interest in family history. So we need to take time to listen, support, encourage, help, rejoice, or sympathize with each other. For today's meeting, we will circle up in groups small enough that everyone will have a chance to tell about their recent genealogical adventures. Come early to shop at our book sale.
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Program for Wednesday, September 9, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: To be announced
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Program for Wednesday, October14, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: To be announced
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Program for Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: Computer Resources at the Special Collection Library
Speaker: Hugh Bivens, Genealogist, Computer Specialist, & SCL Volunteer
Description of Program:
More and more resources are at the Special Collections Library are becoming available on the computer, thanks to the work of volunteers like AGS member Hugh Bivens. He will bring us up-to-date on what is now on the library's LAN (Local Area Network) and the progress being made with the new book scanner. Come find out how you can make use of the new resources.
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Program for Wednesday,December 9, 2009 (10:30 AM to Noon)
Title: "Show and Tell" at the Holiday Party
Description of Program:
Our annual holiday party is a great time of fellowship as members bring heirlooms or items of genealogical interest and tell of their history or special meaning. We encourage attendees to come in costumes of their native lands or in the clothing of an ancestor. Members are also invited to bring a holiday dish to share with the group during the party time. A good time will be had by all.
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Annual Research Trips
There are presently no research trips scheduled.
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AGS Board Meetings
The AGS Board meets in the New Mexicana Room at the Special Collections Library, 423 Central Avenue NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm following the General Meeting.
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