Victoria Genealogical Society
GENEALOGICAL EVENTS
VGS events are open to the general public as well as VGS members.
Please join us to learn more about genealogy and the pursuit of family history research.
Featured Event: VGS SILENT AUCTION - 14 Mar 2013
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| Robert was a happy winner! Visit the event's MC Linda Schaumleffel at www.learntopolewalkwithlinda.ca |
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| Winning smiles and good times at VGS fundraiser. Visit the event's MC Linda Schaumleffel at www.learntopolewalkwithlinda.ca |
VGS SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER
The Auction was held at our VGS General Meeting
14 Mar 2013 ~ 7 pm
Gordon Head United Church Hall
4201 Tyndall Ave,
Victoria, BC ~ View Map
THANKS TO ALL WHO ORGANIZED AND CONTRIBUTED TO THIS SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER!
A list of auction donors and items
can be viewed on our donor's page.
Please patronize businesses that support VGS!
VGS Workshops
All genealogy workshops are held at the
VGS Resource Centre,
947 Alston Street, Victoria BC Canada - 10am to noon
The cost is $10 for members
or $15.00 for non-members.
Advanced registration is required as the Resource Centre has a seating limit.
Come to a workshop, learn, meet and/or make friends and take home tangible results – all for your workshop fee of $10 for VGS members and $15 for non-members. All monies received from workshop fees go directly to the VGS. Both workshop speakers and Resource Centre volunteers provide their time and expertise to these workshops in aid of VGS fundraising efforts.
Register for a workshop by emailing us at vgsworkshop@gmail.com. All workshops are open to both VGS members and non-members, and are held at the VGS Resource Centre, 947 Alston Street, from 10 A.M. till 12 noon. Come and bring your friends. Register now as space is limited.
WORKSHOPS - IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to the large attendance
at our workshops, we are asking attendees to PLEASE
email vgsworkshop@gmail.com or phone (250)360-2808 when you are unable to make
the workshop. Many of our workshops have a waiting list so your spot will soon
be filled but only if we know about your cancellation. No shows are lost revenue
to the VGS.
When attending a workshop please arrive before 9:50 am in order to sign in, get
your cup of tea or coffee (by donation) and be seated so we can start promptly
at 10 am. Late arrivals are a disruption to those who have arrived on time and
expect to start on time.
Thank you for your consideration and attention to these items.
UPCOMING VGS WORKSHOPS
MAY 18, 2013 - NO WORKSHOP
NO WORKSHOP - Enjoy your holiday weekend!
Visit us at the Victoria Highland Games.
MAY 25, 2013 - RESEARCHING IN THE UNITED STATES
PRESENTER: VGS USA SIG
The USA Special Interest Group will again offer its workshop on finding your way around USA. The following will be the areas covered by the workshop:
- Introduction to USA Research. It will cover some basic information and many websites that are useful •Introduction to USA Research. It will cover some basic information and many websites that are useful
- Census Records, which ones are available and where and what is on different Census, state and federal
- Immigration, Ellis Island what it is about and its importance, using the Ellis Island website and what other immigration websites are available
- Military, how to research Military Records, what can be found and where. Which wars are available on line for research
- Free and for pay web sites
Additional Resource Centre Workshops will be announced soon.
Watch this space for more information.
If you have ideas for new workshops, or want to request a
repeat of past workshops,
please contact our VGS Library Director -
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Other workshops and seminars are also offered through our outreach programs - check it out!
Webinars on Wednesdays
* * * Sorry - no VGS-facilitated Webinars are currently scheduled. * * *
The Ancestry webinars themselves are offered free to
anyone with access to a computer and an internet connection,
you may nevertheless consider paying for a hosted webinar class because:
Seminars and Other Events
VGS SEMINARS
VGS ANNUAL GENEALOGY SEMINAR - 2013
DATE: coming in OCTOBER, 2013
Planning in now underway. Please stay tuned.
Past VGS Seminars
Our 2012 seminar was a enjoyed by all ...
VGS ANNUAL GENEALOGY SEMINAR - 2012
DATE: Saturday, OCTOBER 20, 2012
TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
PLACE: Vancouver Island Technology Park,
Conference Centre
2201 - 4464 Markham Street, Saanich BC
THEME: UPDATING THE BASICS
Does your family history research need to be
Started?
Dusted off? Polished up?
Then this SEMINAR is for you!!!
Our speakers will be:
Eunice Robinson, Education Chair & Director of BC Genealogical
Society, and BCGS Irish Group Facilitator
Sandra Gill, Professional Genealogist and researcher
Scott Munro, Adult Services Librarian, Greater Victoria Public
Library
For further details, please download the following PDF documents:
2012 VGS Seminar Poster
2012 VGS Seminar FAQ Sheet
2012 VGS Seminar Registration
Form
2012 VGS Seminar
Program (revised 28 Sep 2012)
This year lunch will be served in a separate room.
Our 2011 seminar was a resounding success. Here is what happened ...
The
Victoria Genealogical Society
inviteD you to attend
our annual genealogy seminar
Saturday, October 29, 2011 ~ 9:30 am to
4:00 pm
Vancouver Island Technology Park (Business Centre),
4464 Markham Street, Victoria BC Canada
We are very happy to announce that our key presenter will be Lisa Louise Cooke, internationally acclaimed speaker, author, podcaster and family history expert. Lisa Louise Cooke is the producer and host of the
Genealogy Gems Podcast, an online genealogy radio show available through her web site
www.genealogygems.com
and
iTunes. You won't want to miss this popular speaker!
On October 29, 2011, Lisa will be delivering four lectures about the amazing online resources of Google:
- Google: Search Strategies & Tips
- Google: A Goldmine of Genealogy Gems
- Google Earth for Genealogy
- How to Create Captivating Family History Tours with Google Earth
Your day will include all 4 lectures and a delicious lunch, and tons of great information.
VGS Members: $65 ~ Non-Members: $75
Pre-registration is required ~
VGS Seminar
Registration Form
Please send your completed registration form and payment to:
Victoria Genealogical Society
Attention Seminar Committee
[address since changed]
Or drop it off at the VGS Resource Centre
947 Alston Street, Victoria, BC ~ 250-360-2808
For more detailed information, please download our VGS Seminar Poster and Registration Form (both in PDF format).
May thanks to our sponsors: Inn at Laurel Point, Geffen Gourmet Catering.
The Victoria Genealogical Society usually holds its annual genealogical seminar in October.
Our last seminar was held on October 16, 2010.
Please contact us if you have ideas for future
seminars
or wish to assist with organizing and/or volunteering at our next
seminar event.
VGS PROGRAMS and SERVICES
The Victoria Genealogical Society also offers other seminars, workshops and services as part of our outreach programs and support services that may also be of interest. Please visit our Programs and Services page for more details.
AFFILIATE SEMINARS and EVENTS
Information on other organization's events will be posted as available.
