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From: Harold McClendon <>
Subject: [GEN-EVENTS] Northern Virginia Genealogy Fair
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 11:45:54 -0400

On Saturday, October 7, 2006, the Fairfax Genealogical Society will
sponsor a one-day genealogy fair entitled “Genealogy Tune-Up Tips.” The
genealogy fair will be presented at the Dunn Loring VFD that is located
at 2148 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA . The registration fee is $18.00,
which includes lunch. There is an additional charge of $5.00 for walk-ins.

Registration is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. The first presentation
will start at 9:00 a.m. and the program will conclude at 2:30 p.m.

Diana and Gary Smith, well known genealogical speakers and authors from
Ohio, will present three lectures on " The Times of Their Lives: Using
Timelines in Genealogical Research", " Why Use Those Blankety-Blank
Forms", and " Now That You’ve Found Them, What Are You Going To Do With
Them? Organizing Your Research ….. A His And Hers Approach."

The Times of Their Lives: Using Timelines in Genealogical Research

What the heck is a timeline anyway? What should be included in a
timeline to make it useful? How can a timeline crack a brick wall?
Putting events in the proper historical and chronological perspective
can often clear up the most confusing genealogical problems. The path
from birth to death is never straight. Timelines provide an orderly view
of the past. There is a “normal” pattern to life; each person can only
be in one place at a time; people are participants in an event at a time
and place -- a timeline can help find the anomalies.

Why Use Those Blankety-Blank Forms

Genealogical forms are more than just pedigree charts and family group
sheets. Forms can be used to collect data in a consistent format to aid
in comparing and analyzing the information. Having blanks to fill in
reminds you to look for (and record) the elements you might otherwise
overlook or forget. In addition to the myriad of preprinted forms
available, it’s easy to create your own forms for any unique
requirements you might encounter.

Now That You’ve Found Them, What Are You Going To Do With Them?
Organizing Your Research ….. A His And Hers Approach

“Organization ….. how boring!” Researching is the fun part of genealogy,
right? But on the other hand, are you tired of doing the same research
over and over and over again? If you don’t know what to do with the
information you “collect,” you won’t make the best use of it --- and you
may miss those connections and amazing insights into your ancestors’
lives. He thinks he has the best approach – she thinks she does. The
best system for YOU is what’s comfortable for you – and maybe that’s a
combination of what “he says” and what “she says.”

Gary M. Smith has been interested in family history from childhood. His
business careers have involved both education and technology, so he is
no stranger to the use of computers and the tools available in research.
He speaks at every opportunity on a wide range of genealogy subjects
(emphasis on the basics, organization, and the Internet). Every
presentation includes cautions on the misuse of technology and the
Internet with strong emphasis on proper citation and documentation.

He has served as a lay librarian at the Westlake Family History Center
for over 15 years and has been speaking to audiences of all sizes for
nearly as long.

Gary is a published author, with credits in various publications
including Genealogical Computing. With wife Diana, he collaborates on
articles and reviews, and a beginning genealogy column in the National
Genealogical Society Newsmagazine. He also serves as copy editor of the
APGQ (quarterly publication of the Association of Professional
Genealogists).

Gary is Central Region Director and Webmaster of the International
Society of Family History Writers and Editors and a founding member of
the Great Lakes Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists
and serves as Secretary/Treasurer. He is a Trustee of the Ohio
Genealogical Society, and Speakers’ Copyright Liaison for the
Genealogical Speakers Guild.

He is chairman of the Cleveland District RoundTable of Genealogical
Organizations, co-chair of the Ohio Genealogical Society 2007 Conference
in Columbus and 2009 Conference in Cleveland. He is also a member of
numerous other national, state, and local genealogical societies.

Diana Crisman Smith has been interested in family history from
childhood, starting her first project when she was just 11. She received
teaching certification, but her current full-time career involves
extensive computer use, so she is very aware of the use of technology
and the tools available in research. She speaks at every opportunity on
a wide range of genealogy subjects (emphasis on basic methodology and
documentation), and she is a published author in genealogical magazines.
Every presentation includes cautions on the misuse of technology and the
Internet with strong emphasis on proper citation and documentation.

She has served as a lay librarian at the local Family History Center for
over 15 years and has been speaking to audiences of all sizes for nearly
as long.

She is a published author, with credits in various publications
including Genealogical Computing, Everton’s Family History Magazine,
Family Tree Maker Magazine, Journal of Online Genealogy and Heritage
Quest. For two years Diana’s “Let’s Talk Genealogy” column ran in the
Cleveland (OH) suburban Sun Newspapers. She collaborates with husband
Gary on articles and reviews, and a beginning genealogy column in the
National Genealogical Society Newsmagazine. She also serves as a copy
editor of the APGQ (quarterly publication of the Association of
Professional Genealogists).

Diana is a Director of the Genealogical Speakers Guild, Second Vice
President of the International Society of Family History Writers and
Editors, founding member, Chapter Representative and Webmaster for the
Great Lakes Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists, and
a member of the Membership Committee of the Federation of Genealogical
Societies.

She is co-chair of the Ohio Genealogical Society 2007 Conference in
Columbus and 2009 Conference in Cleveland and is a member of numerous
other national, state, and local genealogical societies.

The Fairfax Genealogical Society is a nonprofit organization and has
over 450 members residing in Alexandria, Fort Belvoir, and the counties
of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Montgomery, and Prince Georges, as
well as several states.

Additional information about the meeting and registration forms can be
found at http://www.fxgs.org.

Any questions about the program should be directed to Harold McClendon
at 703-360-0920 or .

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