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Sunday, March 26
"The Genealogical Proof Standard: Put the Power of GPS to Work" Presented by Alice Hoyt Veen  (GSWC Meetings - Programs)
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Producing a high-quality, reliable genealogy requires thoughtfulness and thoroughness during the research process. Learn how testing your  work against recognized standards helps you achieve your goals. In this introduction to the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) you will  learn how to effectively apply these common-sense “best practices” to your  family project.
Our Speaker: Alice Hoyt Veen is a Board-certified genealogist, professional researcher, writer, and genealogical educator. She has spoken at national, regional, and state conferences, and for numerous local organizations
 


Sunday, March 26
"The Buckeye State: Researching Your Ohio Ancestors" Taught by Kris Rzepczynski  (GSWC Meetings - Classes)
3:15 pm
Virtual Meeting on Zoom
Are you researching ancestral trails that extend to and from Ohio? Learn about the rich and abundant genealogical resources available in print and online.
Our Instructor: Kris Rzepczynski is a Senior Archivist at the Archives of Michigan, where he specializes in family history and Michigan research, Kris has worked in the genealogical community for more than 20 years. He is a former Vice President of Membership for the Federation of Genealogical Societies and a Past President of the Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society.
 



Tuesday, April 4
GSWC German Special Interest Group led by Mike Gerding  (Special Interest Groups)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Online via Zoom
Topics covering German genealogy


Tuesday, April 18
Ireland & United Kingdom SIG Meeting  (GSWC Meetings - Programs)
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
via Zoom
Monthly meeting of this Special Interest Group.  Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 with first hour devoted to various topics and the last 30 minutes for open discussion.  Meets January thru May and September thru November.
Contact group leader Bill O'Reilly for details and / or Zoom link at: irelanduksig@washtenawgenealogy.org 


Sunday, April 23
"How the Great Lakes Shaped America" Presented by Cari Taplin  (GSWC Meetings - Programs)
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting: On Zoom and in Person at Trinity Health Auditorium
Learn about the rich history of the Great Lakes region, particularly its role in U.S. expansion, through transportation, economic growth and defense, and relatable genealogical record sets.
Our Speaker:  Cari Taplin holds the Certified Genealogist® credential and has served in a wide variety of volunteer and leadership positions for state, local, and national societies. As the owner of GenealogyPANTS, she provides speaking services and is an administrator on the highly popular Facebook Group “The Genealogy Squad.” Cari currently works for Ancestry ProGenealogists.
 


Sunday, April 23
"A Methodology for Oral Interviewing" Taught by Jerome Drummond  (GSWC Meetings - Classes)
3:15 pm
Hybrid Meeting: On Zoom and in Person at Trinity Health Auditorium
Genealogical work is a gateway to recording and understanding your family history.  Learn new strategies for collecting oral history from your relatives for building your family history.
Our Instructor: Jerome Drummond has a BA in History from the University of Michigan – Flint.  He has worked on his family history and helped others work on theirs for forty years.  Jerome has  written several articles for local publications and is currently working on two books. He taught classes on genealogy and at the Ypsilanti Library where he was a clerk and is a featured speaker on the podcast “Ypsi Stories”  



Tuesday, May 2
GSWC German Special Interest Group led by Mike Gerding  (Special Interest Groups)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Online via Zoom
Topics covering German genealogy


Tuesday, May 9
GSWC Board Meeting  (GSWC Board Meeting)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Zoom
The Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 9, at 2 pm on Zoom.
These meetings are open to the public but require an invitation request to gswcpresident@gmail.com to obtain the link. Please make your request at least 24 hours in advance. 


Tuesday, May 16
Ireland & United Kingdom SIG Meeting  (GSWC Meetings - Programs)
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
via Zoom
Monthly meeting of this Special Interest Group.  Held the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 with first hour devoted to various topics and the last 30 minutes for open discussion.  Meets January thru May and September thru November.
Contact group leader Bill O'Reilly for details and / or Zoom link at: irelanduksig@washtenawgenealogy.org 


Sunday, May 21
"Researching our Pennsylvania Ancestors" Presented by Jenny Warner  (GSWC Meetings - Programs)
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting: On Zoom and in Person at Trinity Health Auditorium
Learn how to effectively research your ancestors using various online resources, books, and records.
Our Speaker:  Jenny Warner has been doing genealogical research for 42 years. She has held offices in many local lineage groups and genealogical societies. She frequently presents to genealogical groups on a variety of topics. 
 


Sunday, May 21
Breakout Groups and "No Dumb Questions in Genealogy" Panel led by GSWC Facilitators  (GSWC Meetings - Classes)
3:15 pm
Hybrid Meeting: On Zoom and in Person at Trinity Health Auditorium



Tuesday, July 11
GSWC Board Meeting  (GSWC Board Meeting)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Zoom
The Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 11, at 2 pm on Zoom.
These meetings are open to the public but require an invitation request to gswcpresident@gmail.com to obtain the link. Please make your request at least 24 hours in advance.