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Join us IN PERSON on Saturday, 28 September 2024 (8:30 am-4:30 pm Central), as we explore unique ways to share your family history and discover unconventional sources that can add depth to your stories. Then, explore ways to merge traditional research with creative and innovative storytelling to captivate the future genealogist in your family.Learn from emerging genealogy experts Katharine Korte Andrew, Michael Andrews, and Lauren Peightel. The IN-PERSON conference includes four lectures and a hands-on workshop.
New this year: Apply for a Gary Hargis Scholarship to cover the cost of a beginner or rising genealogist attending the 2024 FVGS conference with you!
LECTURES:
* "The Institution Guide" by Katharine Korte Andrew
* "A Genealogist's Primer on Fraternal Organizations" by Katharine Korte Andrew
* "Bringing the Past to Life: Incorporating Genealogy into the High School Curriculum" by Michael Andrews
* "Breaking the Silence: Healing Family and Adding Voice to One Sailor's Story" by Lauren Peightel
WORKSHOP:
"Building Mini Memories" by Lauren Peightel
Discovering the places and spaces of our stories and memories is invaluable; rebuilding those together across the generations and making new memories is priceless! Explore creative ways to share your story, find avenues for outside-of-the-box research, and be inspired to think big by thinking little. Walk away with stronger memory-maker skills like learning to think like a detail-oriented world-building researcher, being a powerful storyteller, and being a creative and relevant playmaker. Come for the inspiration, and stay for the fun!
SCHOLARSHIP:
FVGS is honored to offer a new scholarship opportunity! The Gary Hargis Scholarship, made possible by a generous donation from long-time member and past President Gary Hargis, will cover the cost for a beginner or rising genealogist to attend the 2024 FVGS conference with their mentor.
This scholarship seeks to support those beginning their family history journey by introducing them to structured genealogy education and networking. It is envisioned to provide a shared family history experience with a partner to spark new avenues for future research, collaboration, and storytelling.
* Eligibility: All conference registrants are eligible to nominate someone for a scholarship. The nominee must be at least 18.
* Number Available: Limited to 5.
* Application Due Date: You must register for the conference before submitting a scholarship application. Your conference confirmation email will include the link to the Scholarship Application Form. Applications must be submitted by Saturday, 31 August 2024, at 11:59:59 p.m. (Central).
* Selection Process: The conference Committee will select recipients. We will notify the conference registrant and scholarship recipient via email by Monday, 02 September 2024. Recipients must confirm acceptance by Wednesday, 04 September 2024.
LOCATION:
Northern Illinois University Naperville Conference Center - 1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
Visit https://ilfvgs.org/education/conference/ for speaker biographies and registration information.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1120 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563-1458, United States
