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Christy Fillerup Appointed APGQ Managing Editor


The following was received from APG: The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) has appointed Christy Fillerup of Salt Lake City, Utah, as managing editor of its quarterly publication, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly (APGQ). APGQ has served the genealogy community since 1979 with staff-written and contributed articles covering all aspects of the profession. Christy Fillerup [...]

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Early-Bird Deadline is February 15th for the APG 2013 Professional Management Conference


The following is from Kathleen Hinkley, APG: The early-bird deadline is approaching the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) 2013 Professional Management Conference (PMC), to be held 19-20 March in Salt Lake City. The deadline for registration discounts is Friday, 15 February. The event will be held in Salt Lake City on the 19th and 20th [...]

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APG Seeks Candidate for Managing Editor of Quarterly Magazine


The following is from Kathleen Hinkley at APG: Association of Professional Genealogists Seeks Candidate for Managing Editor of its Quarterly Magazine WESTMINSTER, Colo., 1 February 2013 — The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) is seeking qualified candidates for the managing editor position of its quarterly publication, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly (APGQ). APGQ has served [...]

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Association of Professional Genealogists Unveils Election Results


The following news release is from Corey Oiesen, Communications Officer for the Association of Professional Genealogists. Ten Board Members and Two Nominating Committee Members Join to Support World’s Largest Professional Organization for Genealogy WESTMINSTER, Colo., November 19, 2012: Today, the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) unveiled the results of its 2012 election of new board [...]

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Registration Open for APG Professional Management Conference


The following is from the Association of Professional Genealogists: Association of Professional Genealogists Announces Details for 2013 Professional Management Conference All-Star Speakers to Address Strategies for Building a Successful Business WESTMINSTER, Colo., 24 October 2012−The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) today unveiled the details of its upcoming Professional Management Conference (PMC). Top genealogical speakers will [...]

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Call for Speakers Now Open for the APG Professional Management Conference


The following news release was received from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, with APG: Theme for 2013 Conference to be “Marketing and Strategies” The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) is now accepting speaking proposals for the 2013 APG Professional Management Conference (PMC). The one-day conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Salt Lake [...]

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APG Seeking Candidates for the Newly Created Position of E-Newsletter Editor


The following was received from APG: The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) is seeking candidates for the newly created position of E-Newsletter Editor. The 2-4 page electronic newsletter will be produced monthly and placed on the Members Only section of the APG website. The first edition is scheduled to be published on 1 July 2012. [...]

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Association of Professional Genealogists Announces Election Results for Executive Committee, Regional Directors and Nominating Committee


The following news release was received from the Association of Professional Genealogists: Kenyatta D. Berry Elected APG President WESTMINSTER, Colo., November 9, 2011 – The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) today announced election results for its 2012–2014 executive committee, as well as for nine regional directors and two new nominating committee members. Kenyatta D. Berry [...]

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APG Members to Educate Conference Goers on How to Hire a Professional Genealogist and How to Become a Professional Genealogist


The following was received from Kathleen Hinckley, APG: WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 30, 2011—The Association of Professional Genealogists (http://www.apgen.org) will head to Charleston, South Carolina, this spring for the 2011 National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History Conference. Conference attendees can visit the APG booth (#117 and # 216) to learn more about hiring a professional genealogist, [...]

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APG Welcomes Carla Cegielski as New Webmaster


The following news release was received from the Association of Professional Genealogists: WESTMINSTER, Colo., February 4, 2011—The Association of Professional Genealogists (http://www.apgen.org) announced today that Carla Cegielski has joined the organization as webmaster and email group listmaster. Cegielski brings 13 years of experience in designing and maintaining websites. She has designed more than 100 websites, [...]

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Genealogist Position Open at the DAR


The following was received from APG: The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has an immediate full-time opening for a Genealogist in the Registrar’s Office. Primary responsibilities focus on examining and evaluating lineage-based information provided on DAR membership applications or supplemental applications, and corresponding with prospective members or Chapter Registrar if further documentation is [...]

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Call for Recommendations for Nominations for APG


The following was received from the Association of Professional Genealogists: Call for Recommendations for Nominations for APG Board Positions and Nominating Committee that take effect 1 January 2011. Deadline for Recommendations: Postmarked or e-mailed by 1 August 2010. Board of Directors Positions for Two Year Terms for 2010-2011 Region 1 (Western Canada; Western U.S.; Mexico): [...]

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Family History Day in Boston Turns Out to Be a Tremendous Success


I got a note today from NEHGS’s Tom Champoux about the success of the “Family History Day” in Boston, sponsored by the New England Historic Genealogical Society and Ancestry.com. The event was held Saturday, Feb 20th at the Westin Copley Place Hotel and brought in more than 700 people from all across New England and [...]

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Advertising Sales Rep Position for the APG Quarterly Available


The following note was just received form Kathleen Hinckley. It looks like the Association of Professional Genealogists is looking for someone to act as a sales rep for advertising within the Quarterly. This could be a challenging and rewarding part-time job for someone. If I wasn’t so darned busy already, I’d apply myself… APGQ is [...]

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Laura G. Prescott Elected APG President


WESTMINSTER, Colo., November 13 – Laura G. Prescott of Brookline, New Hampshire, has been elected president of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), the world’s leading professional organization of family history and related professionals. Prescott is genealogist for the Nickerson Family Association and a consultant for Footnote.com. She will succeed Jake Gehring of Salt Lake [...]

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