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My Society is presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies and each week we tackle the issues that confront genealogy societies.
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Internet Tools for Societies - May 26,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Randy Whited is entitled Internet Tools for Societies. Our guest will be Jane G. Haldeman, 1st Vice President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and President of the Fox Valley Genealogical Society in Naperville, Illinois. We will be discussing tools that can help societies of all sizes run more efficiently and allow distance members to be included. We will also be featuring FGS member society Wimberley Valley Genealogical Society in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 26 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Facebook and Your Genealogy Society - May 12,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled Facebook and Your Genealogy Society. Thomas will be reviewing features of Facebook that your genealogy society should be using to connect with society members as well as potential new members. Learn how to create a Facebook page, the difference between pages and groups, and more! We will also be featuring FGS member society Massachusetts Genealogical Council in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 12 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What’s New with Mocavo? - May 05,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Randy Whited is entitled What’s New with Mocavo? Our guest will be Michael Leclerc. Michael is an internationally-known researcher, author, and speaker. He is currently Chief Genealogist at the genealogy search engine Mocavo. He is a director for the Association of Professional Genealogists and a former Vice President of Administration for the Federation of Genealogical Societies. Together we will be talking about Mocavo’s entry into the genealogy community, their services and what they have to offer genealogical societies. We will also be featuring FGS member society, North Carolina Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 5 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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WordPress for Your Society Website - Apr 21,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Randy Whited is entitled WordPress for Your Society Website. Our guest will be Taneya Koonce, a professional knowledge management information scientist, State Coordinator for the TNGenWeb, Webmaster for NCGenWeb, and a member of the FGS Education Committee. Together we will be talking about how to use applications such as Wordpress to make maintaining your society website a snap. We will also be featuring FGS member society, Arkansas Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. In addition, we will also be featuring FGS 2012 Speaker of the week, Linda Woodward Geiger. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 21 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The 1940 US Census- Two Weeks Later - Apr 14,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Randy Whited is entitled The 1940 US Census- Two Weeks Later. Our guests will be Amy Johnson Crow, Genealogical Content Manager at Archives.com and D. Joshua Taylor, Business Development Manager, North America at FindMyPast. Together we will be talking about the impact of the release of the 1940 US Census, the status of the indexing project and the future of genealogical collaboration. We will also be featuring FGS member society, Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 14 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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High Touch: Keeping Connected to Your Society Members - Mar 31,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Drew Smith is entitled High Touch: Keeping Connected to Your Society Members. Our guest will be Pam Treme, editor of Florida Lines, the newsletter for the Florida State Genealogical Society. Pam and Drew will be talking about websites, newsletters, phone trees, and any other ways that societies can keep their members feeling informed and connected. Last week’s episode ran long, so we’ll once again be featuring FGS member society, Northern Arizona Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 31 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Publication Challenges to 21st Century Societies - Mar 24,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Randy Whited is entitled Ask an Editor: Publication Challenges to 21st Century Societies. Our first guest will be Matt Wright, Editor of the FGS FORUM. Matt and Randy will discuss challenges and successes for society publications. Our next guest will be Paula Stuart-Warren, FGS Board member, as we start our series featuring speakers for the upcoming FGS 2012 Annual Conference in Birmingham. In addition, we’ll be featuring FGS member society, Northern Arizona Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 24 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The 1940 US Census and Genealogy Societies - Mar 17,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled The 1940 US Census - How Your Genealogy Society Can Get Involved. Our guest will be Jim Ericson, of FamilySearch which is one of the sponsors of the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project. Jim will discuss how your genealogy society and your members can get involved with indexing the 1940 US Census images when they are released on April 2, 2012. In addition, we’ll be featuring FGS member society, Wisconsin State Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 17 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Technology & Marketing Workshop for Genealogy Societies - Mar 03,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled Technology & Marketing Workshop for Genealogy Societies. This is your opportunity to ask your questions about the latest in technology and marketing for your genealogy society with expert Thomas MacEntee. Call in at +1 (619) 638-8565 or email your questions ahead of time to publicity@fgs.org or join us in the online chat room during the show. Afterwards, we’ll post a list of resources discussed during the show over at the FGS Voice website (http://voice.fgs.org). In addition, we’ll be featuring FGS member society, Delaware Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 3 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Society Leadership: Presidents’ Day - Feb 25,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Randy Whited is entitled Society Leadership: Presidents’ Day. Our guests will be Sue Kaufman, President of the Texas State Genealogical Society, and Pat Oxley, president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. Together they will discuss this integral role on the board of most genealogical societies and how they overcame challenges to move their organizations forward. In addition, we’ll be featuring FGS member society, Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 25 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Strategic Planning for Genealogy Societies - Feb 18,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Drew Smith is entitled Strategic Planning for Genealogy Societies. Our guest will be Kenyatta D. Berry, President of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). Kenyatta will discuss APG’s recent strategic planning efforts and how similar efforts can benefit any and all genealogy societies. In addition, we’ll be featuring FGS member society, Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 18 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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RootsTech Resources for Genealogical Societies - Feb 11,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled RootsTech Resources for Genealogical Societies. Our guests will include: J. Paul Hawthorne, President of The Computer Genealogy Society of San Diego; Tina Lyons, Vice President of the Indiana Genealogical Society; and Tony Hanson, webmaster and leader of the Technology Special Interest Group for the Dallas Genealogical Society. In addition, we’ll be featuring FGS member society, Nebraska State Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 11 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Email Marketing Solutions for Your Genealogy Organization - Jan 28,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled Email Marketing Solutions for Your Genealogy Organization. Our guest will be Kathryn M. Doyle, of the FGS-member society California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland, California. Kathryn will discuss the many ways in which her society has effectively used email marketing to not only communicate with members but to reach the larger genealogy and family history community. In addition, we’ll be featuring FGS member society, California African American Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 28 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Crafting an Effective Member Survey - Jan 21,2012 | This week’s episode hosted by Randy Whited is entitled Crafting an Effective Member Survey. Our guests will be Paula Hinkel, of the FGS-member society Southern California Genealogical Society in Burbank, California, and Taneya Koonce, a member of the FGS Education Committee. Paula and Taneya will discuss all facets of survey design, implementation methods and analysis. In addition, we’ll be highlighting FGS member society, Idaho Genealogical Society, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 21 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The FamilySearch Research Wiki and Your Genealogy Society - Jan 14,2012 | This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled FamilySearch Research Wiki and Your Genealogy Society. Our guest will be Lise Embley, of FamilySearch who will help us understand how the FamilySearch Research Wiki works and how it can help your genealogy society. In addition, we’ll be highlighting FGS member society, Fairfax Genealogical Society, Fairfax County, Virginia and speaking with their president, Lee James Irwin, in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. . Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 14 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Year, New Board Members - Jan 07,2012 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Randy Whited is entitled New Year, New Board Members. Our guests will include Polly FitzGerald Kimmitt, president of the Massachusetts Genealogical Council (MGC) and editor of the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) Voice Newsletter. In addition, we’ll be highlighting FGS member society, Clallam County Genealogical Society (Washington) in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 7 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dear Santa: What I Want This Year for My Genealogy Society - Dec 17,2011 | This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled Dear Santa: What I Want This Year for My Genealogy Society. The format of this week’s show will be a call-in show where genealogy society members, leaders and members of the genealogy community voice their wishes and desires for their own genealogy societies. This is a great way to get ideas from other genealogy societies and hopefully put them to work in 2012! Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 17 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SWAT: Analyzing Your Society from the Inside Out - Dec 10,2011 | This week’s episode hosted by Josh Taylor is entitled SWAT: Analyzing Your Society from the Inside Out. Our guest will be Janet Hovorka, President of the Utah Genealogical Association (UGA), who will discuss how UGA was able to analyze its strengths and weaknesses as an organization and then create an ambitious plan to expand its member services as well as offerings to the genealogical community. In addition, we’ll be highlighting FGS member society, Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island (Washington) in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 10 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Insider’s Guides to Genealogy - Dec 03,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled Insider’s Guides to Genealogy. Our guest will be Kathryn M. Doyle, of the FGS-member society California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland, California. Kathryn will explain how her society was able to compile and publish their Insider’s Guide to California Genealogy in an amazingly short six-week period! In addition, we’ll be highlighting FGS member society, San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 3 12 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Genealogy and the Vital Records Access Crisis - Nov 12,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled Genealogy and the Vital Records Access Crisis. Our guest will be Frederick E. Moss, FGS legal advisor and member of the Records Access and Preservation Committee, a joint committee of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, the National Genealogical Society, and the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Fred will help us understand how access to vital records is currently being threatened and what you can do to ensure access for all genealogy and family history researchers. In addition, we’ll be highlighting FGS member society, Root Cellar - Sacramento Genealogical Society in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 12 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How Special Interest Groups Can Add to Your Society - Oct 29,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by George G. Morgan is entitled How Special Interest Groups Can Add to Your Society. Our guest will be Carol Rooksby Weidlich, President of the Lee County Genealogical Society (LCGS) in Ft. Myers, Florida. Carol will discuss the importance of having special interest groups in a genealogy society and how LCGS has found success in leverage this concept. In addition, we’ll be highlighting FGS member society, the Jewish Genealogy Society of Greater Washington in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 29 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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If Your Society Folded Today, Would Anyone Care? - Oct 22,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled If Your Society Folded Today, Would Anyone Care?. Our guest will be FGS Director Randy Whited whose recent blog post at 1000memories.com entitled We’re Doing It Wrong has generated an important discussion on the survival of genealogy societies. In addition, we’ll be highlighting FGS member society, North Hills Genealogists in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 22 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Flip-Pal™ Mobile Scanner and Your Genealogy Society - Oct 15,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled Flip-Pal™ Mobile Scanner and Your Genealogy Society. Our guest will be Walt Grady of Couragent, Inc., the innovative maker of the Flip-Pal™ Mobile Scanner. We’ll discuss how the Flip-Pal scanner can be used to not only help digitize your society’s holding but also to increase your society’s membership or bring in additional income. In addition, we’ll be highlighting FGS member society, German Genealogy Group in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 15 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Focus on Genealogy Society Bylaws - Oct 08,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Drew Smith is entitled Focus on Genealogy Society Bylaws. Special guest Robert “Bobbi” King will join us as we review issues involved with society bylaws and ways to use them to strengthen your organization. In addition, we’ll be highlighting the Anchorage Genealogical Society in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 8 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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State Society Panel Discussion – Issues and Projects - Oct 01,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Randy Whited is entitled State Society Panel Discussion – Issues and Projects. Our guests will include Harry Ross, President of the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies and Joyce Homan, Associate Director of The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. In addition, we’ll be highlighting The Friends of the Bohemian National Cemetery in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 1 10 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Your Society's Facebook Presence - Sep 24,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled Your Society’s Facebook Presence. Using a Q&A format which was popular in workshops at the recent FGS 2011 conference, Thomas will review some of the issues involved with making sure your genealogy society can harness the power of Facebook. In addition, we’ll be highlighting the Elgin Genealogical Society in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 24 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TechSoup.org - Technology by the Bowlful for Non-Profits - Sep 17,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled TechSoup.org - Technology by the Bowlful for Non-Profits. Our special guest will be Ricci Powers, National Accounts Manager at TechSoup.Org. Ricci will explain how TechSoup.org works and how your non-profit society can reap the benefits of this amazing technology program. And we’ll be highlighting the The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 17 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Live from the FGS 2011 Conference - Sep 10,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee will be broadcast live from the Exhibit Hall at the Federation of Genealogical Societies’ 2011 Conference in Springfield, Illinois. We’ll be interviewing FGS Board members, Official Bloggers, speakers, vendors and attendees about their FGS 2011 experience. We’ll also be highlighting the California Genealogical Society in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 10 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Digital Publishing for Preservation and Community Building - Sep 03,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week’s episode hosted by Thomas MacEntee is entitled Digital Publishing for Preservation and Community Building. Our special guest will be Mark Weaver of Ancestry.com. Mark will discuss how digital publishing can be used to achieve society’s goals – both in terms of needing to preserve your historical documents but also leverage published content to better serve and promote your society. He will also introduce Ancestry’s fledgling Ancestry Content Publisher program and share examples of how it’s being used today by various institutions to provide open access to its collections and increase reach to potential members.. We’ll also be speaking with Debbie Mieszala CG?as our FGS 2011 Conference Speaker of the Week about upcoming presentations at the conference in Springfield, Illinois this September. And finally we’ll be highlighting the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies in our weekly Society Spotlight feature. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. CG and Certified Genealogist are Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists used under license after periodic evaluation by the Board. | 3 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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EasyNetSites: Websites for Genealogy Societies - Aug 27,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week Thomas MacEntee will be hosting a show focusing on using the EasyNetSites platform to create dynamic genealogy society websites. Our special guest will be Tom Ryder, founder of EasyNetSites in Tampa, Florida. Tom will be discussing how societies can use the EasyNetSites platform to create a dynamic and affordable website for their organization. We’ll also be speaking with Amy Johnson Crow CG as our FGS 2011 Conference Speaker of the Week about upcoming presentations at the conference in Springfield, Illinois this September. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 27 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Working With and Inspiring Volunteers - Aug 20,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week Drew Smith,FGS board member and co-hostof The Genealogy Guys Podcastwill be hosting a show focusing on how to work with and inspire those who volunteer with your genealogy society. Our special guest will be Roger Moffat of the Western Michigan Genealogical Society. We’ll also be speaking with Donna Moughty as our FGS 2011 Conference Speaker of the Week about upcoming presentations at the conference in Springfield, Illinois this September. And well be featuring the Alabama Genealogical Society in our weeks Society Spotlight. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 20 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Self-Publishing for Genealogy Societies - Aug 13,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week Thomas MacEntee will be hosting a show focusing on self-publishing and publishing-on-demand for genealogy societies Our special guest will be Kathryn M. Doyle, of the FGS-member society California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland, California. Kathryn will tell us how CGSL has been able to move its current publications to a more efficient model using self-publishing platforms. We’ll also be speaking with George G. Morgan of Aha! Seminars, Inc. as our FGS 2011 Conference Speaker of the Week about upcoming presentations at the conference in Springfield, Illinois this September. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 13 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Creating a Social Media Plan - Aug 06,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week Thomas MacEntee will be hosting a show focusing on social media and how your society can create a social media plan to move forward. We’ll also be speaking with FGS 2011 Conference Speaker of the Week, Rev. Dr. David McDonald, CG, about upcoming presentations at the conference in Springfield, Illinois this September. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 6 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Web-based Fundraising Opportunities - Jul 30,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week Thomas MacEntee will be hosting a show focusing on how your genealogy society can employ some simple, yet effective techniques, to raise money for your group. Our special guest will be Mark Olsen, Online Marketing Manager for FamilyLink.com. We’ll also be speaking with FGS 2011 Conference Speaker Cath Madden Trindle, CG, about her upcoming presentations at the conference in Springfield, Illinois this September. And finally, well feature the Indiana Genealogical Society (IGS) as our Society of the Week! Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 30 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Doctor Is In – Solving Your Genealogy Society Problems - Jul 23,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week Thomas MacEntee will be hosting a call in show focusing on current issues and problems that genealogy societies are facing. While Thomas won’t have all the answers, we know the My Society listeners and those on the chat board will come through with some great ideas in the true spirit of problem-solving and collaboration. We’ll also be speaking with our FGS 2011 Conference Speaker of the Week, Linda Geiger about her upcoming presentations at the conference in Springfield, Illinois this September. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 23 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who Do You Think You Are? – Events for Genealogy Societies - Jul 16,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week host FGS Director Drew Smith of The Genealogy Guys Podcast will interview special guest Rebecca M. Hill, Head Librarian, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, OH about a local version of Who Do You Think You Are? event recently held at the Center. We’ll also be speaking with our FGS 2011 Conference Speaker of the Week, Paula Stuart-Warren about her upcoming presentations at the conference in Springfield, Illinois this September. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 16 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Selecting and Hiring a Genealogy Speaker - Jul 09,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week host Thomas MacEntee will interview special guest Jean Hibben of the Genealogical Speakers Guild discussing how to select and hire a genealogy speaker. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 9 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Genealogy Webinars – Virtual Education for Your Society - Jul 02,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week host Thomas MacEntee will interview special guests Joyce Homan and Shamele Jordon of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania discussing how their society has successfully deployed webinars as an educational service for their members and the genealogy community. Also, stay tuned for a special appearance by one of the speakers at the FGS 2011 Conference – Lisa Alzo. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 2 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Grants and Fundraising for Genealogy Societies - Jun 25,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week host Thomas MacEntee will interview special guests Julie Hill from Archives.com who’ll be discussing a grant program that is available to both individuals and genealogy societies and Ron Darrah from the Indiana Genealogical Society discussing IGS’s grants program. Also, stay tuned for a special appearance by one of the speakers at the FGS 2011 Conference – Laura Prescott. Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 25 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FGS 2011 Conference Highlights - Jun 18,2011 | Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week your host Thomas MacEntee will interview special guests D. Joshua Taylor and Paula Stuart-Warren, National Co-Chairs of the FGS 2011 Conference to be held in Springfield, Illinois September 7-10, 2011. We’ll discuss various highlights of the conference including educational opportunities, information on research repositories as well as some tips on what to see while in the Springfield area. Plus, stay tuned for a special appearance by one of the speakers at the FGS 2011 Conference - J. Mark Lowe! Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community. | 18 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FGS at the SCGS 2011 Jamboree - Jun 11,2011 | Join us for the next episode of My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week your host, Drew Smith of The Genealogy Guys, will be broadcasting LIVE from Burbank, California during the Southern California Genealogical Society’s 42nd Annual Jamboree. Drew will be catching up with conference attendees, vendors and FGS member societies at the event and discussing some of the features of a large conference put on by a genealogy society. | 11 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Society on the Grow - Jun 04,2011 | Join us for the next episode of My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week your host, Thomas MacEntee, will focus on the theme: A Society On The Grow. Our special guests leading this discussion will be Janet Hovorka, President of the Utah Genealogical Association and Christy Fillerup, UGA Board Member and Director of the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. We’ll be discussing some of the initiatives that UGA has put into place in order to not only increase membership – with an ambitious goal of tripling their members! – but to also expand their services. UGA is a good example of a society on the grow! | 4 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Genealogy Society Marketing - Q&A Session - May 28,2011 | Join us for the next episode of My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week your host, Thomas MacEntee, will focus on the theme: Genealogy Society Marketing: Q&A Session. We’ll have a true question and answer session with Thomas – an expert in the use of social media for genealogical societies. Email your questions to publicity@fgs.org and he’ll try to answer them on the air. Or call into the studio at +1 (619) 638-8565 and ask your question live on the air. | 28 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bringing Technology to Your Genealogy Society - May 21,2011 | Join us for the next episode of My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies. This week hosts The Genealogy Guys (George G. Morgan and Drew Smith) will focus on the theme: Bringing Technology to Your Genealogy Society. Leading this discussion will be special guest Paula Hinkel, of the FGS-member society Southern California Genealogical Society in Burbank, California. Paula will discuss how SCGS approaches bringing new technologies not only to the operations of the society, but also to deliver better and more services to their members. Paula Hinkel is former President of the Southern California Genealogical Society and is currently serving as vice president. She is the co-chair of the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, and has been one of the instigators behind the implementation of technological solutions at SCGS. | 21 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Managing a Large National Genealogy Conference - May 14,2011 | Join us for the next episode of My Society, a new Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies on Saturday, May 14, 2011 starting at 2pm Eastern, 1pm Central, 12pm Mountain and 11am Pacific when this week well be discussing: Genealogy Conferences. Our special guest leading this discussion will be Jan Alpert, NGS 2011 Family History Conference Chair and past president of the National Genealogical Society, joining us from the National Genealogical Society 2011 Family History Conference in Charleston, South Carolina. Also joining us will be Julie Miller, CG, who is the Conference Chair for NGS 2012 which will take place in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jan and Julie will help us discuss genealogy conferences especially how a large national conference is managed by a genealogy society. In addition, we’ll field calls from attendees at the NGS 2011 conference to get their feedback on the event from an attendee perspective. | 14 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Planning Your Genealogy Society Event - May 07,2011 | Join us for the next episode of My Society, a new Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies on Saturday, May 7, 2011 starting at 2pm Eastern, 1pm Central, 12pm Mountain and 11am Pacific when this week well be discussing: Planning Your Genealogy Society Event. Click here for show notes. Hosting this week’s show live from Austin, Texas will be Randy Whited, FGS board member and an avid genealogist for over 25 years. Our special guest will be Paula Stuart-Warren, CG from St. Paul, Minnesota who will help discuss genealogy event planning from the hired speaker’s point of view. FGS Radio is the weekly Internet radio that discusses all the important issues related to genealogy societies. Join us! | 7 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Genealogy Society Initiatives That Work! - Apr 30,2011 | Join us for the next episode of My Society, a new Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies on Saturday, April 30, 2011 starting at 2pm Eastern, 1pm Central, 12pm Mountain and 11am Pacific when this week well be discussing: Genealogy Society Initiatives That Work! You can access shownotes at http://voice.fgs.org/2011/04/fgs-radio-genealogy-society-initiatives.html. Our special guest leading this discussion will be Kathryn M. Doyle, of the FGS-member society California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland, California. Kathryn will outline some recent CGSL initiatives, how they came about and more importantly, how they were carried out to completion! Communications Director for the California Genealogical Society and Library in Oakland, California. Kathryn edits the societys eNews and writes their award-winning blog. As a member of the Publications/Marketing Committee, she helps promote the societys events and oversees social networking. | 30 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bringing Genealogy Societies into the 21st Century - Apr 23,2011 | Saturday, April 23, 2011 2-3pm Eastern US, 1-2pm Central US, 12-1pm Mountain US, 11am-12pm Pacific US Join us for the premiere episode of My Society, presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies on Saturday, April 23, 2011 when well be discussing how to bring genealogy societies into the 21st century. Our special guest leading this discussion will be Curt B. Witcher, Senior Manager for Special Collections at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN where he manages The Genealogy Center, serves as general curator for that institution’s Rare and Fine Book Collection as well as the institutional archives, and is the Supervisor for the newly acquired Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection. Each week My Society brings you lively and informative discussion on genealogy societies and the management issues they face. Join us! | 23 4 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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