GSWC Hybrid Meeting and Program
Date: November 23, 2025
Time: 01:30 PM to 04:30 PM
Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Online via Zoom

GSWC Hybrid Meeting and Program

After the brief business meeting starting at 1:30pm Mark Thompson will present, via Zoom, "Researching Letters and Documents with Artificial Intelligence." After a short break, we will organize into small groups in the auditorium area and breakout rooms on Zoom. The topic today is: What ways are you sharing your family history with the younger generation? Who is using social media--such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Pinterest--to engage family members? A GSWC facilitator will be assigned to each small group.

Topic and description "Researching Letters and Documents with Artificial Intelligence." Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming genealogy research! Join Mark Thompson as he reveals how AI can help you uncover the family history treasures hiding in your family documents and letters.  Intended for people new to AI, this accessible webinar will show you how to simplify turning your family archives into a goldmine of useful information. Don’t miss this opportunity to blend tradition with new technology!

Biographical Mark Thompson is a professional genealogist who specializes in digitizing and archiving personal family archives. Mark uses his combined expertise in genealogy and technology to help family historians understand and benefit from the exciting new field of AI. Mark is the President of the Victoria Genealogical Society (VGS) in Victoria, BC and the chair of their DNA Special Interest Group. He is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. Mark has decades of teaching and public speaking experience.

How do I get a link to join the Zoom meeting? Members will receive an email invitation to register for the meeting about a week prior. Non-members, please send a request to register to info@washtenawgenealogy.org (must be received by *November 20*). Registration is not required to attend in person at Trinity Health Ann Arbor. Please see www.washtenawgenealogy.org > About Us > About Meetings for more information.

Meeting handout 
A limited number of printed copies of the handout accompanying the presentation "Researching Letters and Documents with Artificial Intelligence" will be available at Trinity Health auditorium. The handout will be posted in Chat during the Zoom meeting on November 23. The handout is also available in member-only downloads on the GSWC website now until December 23.