As the bingo callers say “13, lucky for some” as it is for genealogists who’ve been procrastinating about Congress 2015 in Canberra. The big day is now only 13 days away and today is the last day to submit your late registration, sign up for the social functions, and generally start thinking about your session … More Black Cats and Bingo Callers: Congress 2015 Final Registration
It’s just a month today until we’ll be enjoying the excitement of the Welcome Reception for Congress 2015. Isn’t it funny how we wait and wait for something special to come along then all of a sudden it’s upon us? The Welcome Reception is being held at the Australian War Memorial so it will be very special … More Only 28 more sleeps to Congress 2015
Ethics and equity and the principles of justice do not change with the calendar. (DH Lawrence) from http://www.brainyquote.com/ Sometimes we need to be reminded that this genealogical passion of ours isn’t just about vacuuming up as many names, dates and data as we can track down, wherever we find them. We are also obligated to act … More Ethics, Genealogists and Conferences
My genimate Jill Ball (GeniAus) was generous enough to invite me to participate in an interview with Congress 2015 speaker, Josh Taylor at the combined RootsTech/FGS conference in Salt Lake City. It was my first experience of being interviewed, and interviewing, in a proper sound booth so that was fun…and slightly intimidating at first. Jill … More Congress 2015 meets RootsTech/FGS
As I sit in the lounge at LA Brisbane airport waiting for the Qantas “bus”, it seems quite surreal to think of all that has happened in the short space of a week. Let me see if I can capture the highlights for you. MOST EMOTIONAL Hands down this was the keynote by Vietnamese-Aussie expat, Tan Le, a … More Reviewing RootsTech 2015: The highlights
Thanks to Judy Webster’s recent post on the Top 3 things to do before a genealogy conference, I was reminded that Congress 2015 is offering delegates the chance to post their research interests. Without Judy’s prompt I suspect I’d have dropped the ball on this, so I’m sending Judy a huge thank you. If you’re … More Congress 2015: Don’t forget your Research Interests
Today’s interview is with Congress 2015 speaker Robert Nash. So often our research takes us into new territory where we have to learn about a specific topic, which then becomes a passion. Robert evidently fits this mould with his enthusiasm and knowledge of Huguenot history and genealogy. I confess it’s a huge knowledge gap for … More Meet Congress 2015 Speaker: Robert Nash
It’s just two months until Congress 2015 in Canberra. Are you getting excited? I know I am! If you haven’t registered yet, it’s time to get a scurry on because it’s going to be a genealogical smorgasbord, as today’s interview makes clear. Dr Colleen Fitzpatrick will be a speaker at Congress and I asked her some questions … More Meet Congress 2015 Speaker: Colleen Fitzpatrick
Today’s Congress 2015 speaker is Queenslander Helen Smith, who is well known to many bloggers and researchers for her wide-ranging knowledge. I’ve heard Helen speak on a number of occasions and I know she has a lot to offer anyone who attends her presentations. I wonder if you could tell us a little about your background? … More Meet Congress 2015 Speaker: Helen Smith
I’ve been lucky enough to meet Cheryl Mongan several times in the past, when she’s been co-convenor of Shamrock in the Bush. Unfortunately I’ve never had the chance to hear her speak even though her passion for the Famine Orphans is well known. Her presentation at Congress 2015 will be a real treat for me personally … More Meet Congress 2015 speaker Cheryl Mongan
Family history across the seas 