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PRESENTATIONS MADE IN PAST YEARS

2009 PRESENTATIONS

12-Jan-09

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Research Cycle: Don't Pedal Backwards

12-Jan-09

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Thinking Outside the Index: Online Search Techniques

13-Jan-09

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Windows to the Past: Newspaper Research

13-Jan-09

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Big Hoops and Cowboy Boots: Finding Women's Records

14-Jan-09

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Finding Women's Records

14-Jan-09

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Beating Around the Bush: Finding Jacob's father

14-Jan-09

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Twenty Years of Stuff: Now What Do I Do?

17-Jan-09

Boston University

Boston, MA

Genealogical Research Certificate Course "Foundations"

24-Jan-09

Boston University

Boston, MA

Genealogical Research Certificate - Research Writing & "Genealogy Professional"

21-Feb-09

Green Valley Genealogical Society

Tucson, AZ

Rubik's Cube Genealogy: A New Twist on Your Old Data

21-Feb-09

Green Valley Genealogical Society

Tucson, AZ

The Research Cycle: Don't Pedal Backwards

21-Feb-09

Green Valley Genealogical Society

Tucson, AZ

Thinking Outside the Index: Online Search Techniques

21-Feb-09

Green Valley Genealogical Society

Tucson, AZ

Sharing Your Data in an Internet Age

13-Mar-09

Ross Township Historical Society

Pittsburgh, PA

Messages from the Grave

17-Mar-09

North Hills Genealogists

Pittsburgh, PA

Tour of FamilySearch.org, labs.FamilySearch.org

15-Apr-09

Beaver County Genealogical Society

Monaca, PA

The Dreaded Research Report

25-Apr-09

New England Regional Gen. Conference

Manchester, NH

BCG Certification Seminar

27-May-09

Cranberry Genealogy Club

Cranberry Twp., PA

Reporting Your Research: Writing as You Go

14-19 June
2009

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Professional Genealogy Course Coordinator; 9 lectures

14-19 June
2009

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

3 lectures in Professional Writing course

16-Jun-09

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

BCG Certification Seminar

11-Aug-09

Northmont Brotherhood Club

Pittsburgh, PA

Your Own Detective Story: How and Why of Genealogy

18-Aug-09

North Hills Genealogists

Pittsburgh, PA

The Dreaded Research Report

2-Sep-09

APG Professional Management Conference

Little Rock, AR

Get Paid for Your Passion

2-Sep-09

Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference

Little Rock, AR

Messages from the Grave

2-Sep-09

Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference

Little Rock, AR

Managing a Cemetery Reading Project Efficiently

4-Sep-09

Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference

Little Rock, AR

The Dreaded Research Report

4-Sep-09

Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference

Little Rock, AR

BCG Certification Seminar

12-Sep-09

Boston University

Boston, MA

Genealogical Research Certificate Course "Foundations"

16-Sep-09

New England Historic Genealogical Society

Boston, MA

Sailing Into the Sunset

17-Sep-09

New England Chapter APG

Worcester, MA

The Dreaded Research Report

17-Sep-09

New England Chapter APG

Worcester, MA

BCG Certification Seminar

19-Sep-09

Boston University

Boston, MA

Genealogical Research Certificate - Report Writing & "Genealogy Professional"

26-Oct-09

Boston University

Online

Genealogical Research Certificate "Foundations"

26-Oct-09

Glenshaw Library

Glenshaw, PA

Messages from the Grave

5-Nov-09

Northland Public Library

Pittsburgh, PA

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Finding Women's Records

14-Nov-09

Lake County, IL, Genealogical Society

Lake County, IL

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Finding Women's Records

14-Nov-09

Lake County, IL, Genealogical Society

Lake County, IL

Thinking Outside the Index

14-Nov-09

Lake County, IL, Genealogical Society

Lake County, IL

Sailing Into the Sunset

14-Nov-09

Lake County, IL, Genealogical Society

Lake County, IL

Rubik's Cube Genealogy: A New Twist on Your Old Data

18-Nov-09

Cranberry Genealogy Club

Cranberry Tp., PA

Rubik's Cube Genealogy: A New Twist on Your Old Data

2008 PRESENTATIONS

8-Jan-08

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Eating an Elephant: Organizing Large Projects

9-Jan-08

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Messages from the Grave: Cemeteries

9-Jan-08

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Advanced Search Techniques

10-Jan-08

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Rubik's Cube Genealogy

19-Jan-08

Heartland Chapter, APG

online via TeamSpeak

BCG Certification Discussion

10-Feb-08

Gen. Society of SW PA

Washington, PA

Get Paid for Your Passion: Becoming Professional

19-Feb-08

North Hills Genealogists

Pittsburgh, PA

Sailing Into the Sunset: Tips on Passenger Lists

23-Feb-08

DuPage Co., IL, Genealogical Society

Wheaton, IL

Published PA Archives

23-Feb-08

DuPage Co., IL, Genealogical Society

Wheaton, IL

Sailing Into the Sunset: Tips on Passenger Lists

23-Feb-08

DuPage Co., IL, Genealogical Society

Wheaton, IL

Migration Trails Out of PA

23-Feb-08

DuPage Co., IL, Genealogical Society

Wheaton, IL

Rubik's Cube Genealogy

27-Feb-08

Cranberry Genealogical Club

Cranberry Twp., PA

20 Years of Stuff - Now What Do I Do?

28-Feb-08

McKnight Village Women's Club

Pittsburgh, PA

Beginning Genealogy

10-Mar-08

Auxiliary of Suburban General Hospital

Pittsburgh, PA

Beginning Genealogy

5-Apr-08

Fairfax Genealogical Society

Fairfax, VA

Messages from the Grave: Cemeteries

5-Apr-08

Fairfax Genealogical Society

Fairfax, VA

Rubik's Cube Genealogy

5-Apr-08

Fairfax Genealogical Society

Fairfax, VA

Research Cycle: Don't Pedal Backwards

5-Apr-08

Fairfax Genealogical Society

Fairfax, VA

20 Years of Stuff - Now What Do I Do?

10-Jun-08

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

BCG Certification Seminar

10-Jun-08

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Beating the Bushes: GPS workshop

10-Jun-08

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Beating the Bushes: GPS workshop

11-Jun-08

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Compiling Records

12-Jun-08

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Internet Publishing

21-Jun-08

Fayette Co. Genealogical Society

Uniontown, PA

What's a Prothonotary?

21-Jun-08

Fayette Co. Genealogical Society

Uniontown, PA

Thinking Outside the Index: Advanced Search

24-Jun-08

Ashland Co. Ch., OGS

Ashland, OH

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Women's Records

25-Jun-08

Ohio Genealogical Society

Mansfield, OH

Thinking Outside the Index: Advanced Search

25-Jun-08

Ohio Genealogical Society

Mansfield, OH

Messages from the Grave: Cemeteries

3-Sep-08

Federation of Genealogical Societies

Philadelphia, PA

BCG Certification Seminar

6-Sep-08

Federation of Genealogical Societies

Philadelphia, PA

Published PA Archives

8-Sep-08

DE and Lehigh Valleys Gen. Club

Easton, PA

Windows to the Past: Newspapers

18-Sep-08

Mansfield Public Library

Mansfield, OH

Thinking Outside the Index: Advanced Search

25-Sep-08

Christ Church Seniors group

Pittsburgh, PA

Beginning Genealogy

13-Oct-08

Family History Library Staff

Salt Lake City, UT

Rubik's Cube Genealogy

13-Oct-08

Family History Library Staff

Salt Lake City, UT

Thinking Outside the Index: Online Search

18-Oct-08

Tarentum Genealogical Society

Tarentum, PA

Thinking Outside the Index: Online Search

18-Oct-08

Tarentum Genealogical Society

Tarentum, PA

The Research Cycle: Don't Pedal Backwards

18-Oct-08

Genealogical Society of SW Penna.

Washington, PA

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Finding Women in Records

18-Oct-08

Genealogical Society of SW Penna.

Washington, PA

Windows to the Past: Newspaper Research

25-Oct-08

North Hills Genealogists Seminar

Pittsburgh, PA

Thinking Outside the Index: Online Search

17-Nov-08

LDS Conference Center

Salt Lake City, UT

BCG Certification Seminar - (Taping)

2007 PRESENTATIONS

10-Jan-07

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Women's Records

12-Jan-07

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Continuing Ed, Credentials, and Growth

12-Jan-07

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Ethics and Standards in Genealogy

daily

Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy

Salt Lake City, UT

Problem Solving: Pennsylvania

29-Jan-07

Northland Public Library

Pittsburgh, PA

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Women's Records

17-Feb-07

Cranberry Genealogical Society

Cranberry Twp., PA

Pennsylvania Records

20-Feb-07

North Hills Genealogists

Pittsburgh, PA

Windows to the Past: Newspaper Research

21-Feb-07

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

22-Feb-07

Fairfax Genealogical Society

Oakton, VA

Migration Trails out of PA

24-Feb-07

Fairfax Genealogical Society

Tyson's Corner, VA

Pennsylvania Records

28-Feb-07

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

7-Mar-07

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

13-Mar-07

Fulton Co. Genealogical Soceity

Delta, OH

What's a Prothonotary?

14-Mar-07

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

21-Mar-07

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

28-Mar-07

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

31-Mar-07

Cranberry Genealogical Society

Cranberry Twp., PA

Managing a Cemetery Reading Project

2-Apr-07

East Cuyahoga Co. Gen. Society

Mayfield Hgts., OH

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Women's Records

12-Apr-07

Ohio Genealogical Society

Columbus, OH

BCG Certification Seminar

17-Apr-07

North Hills Genealogists

Pittsburgh, PA

Windows to the Past: Newspapers

18-Apr-07

Beaver County Genealogical Society

Monaca, PA

Managing a Cemetery Project Efficiently

26-Apr-07

New England Regional Genealogical Conf.

Hartford, CT

BCG Special Interest Group

27-Apr-07

New England Regional Genealogical Conf.

Hartford, CT

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Finding Women in Records

27-Apr-07

New England Regional Genealogical Conf.

Hartford, CT

Eating an Elephant: Organizing Large Projects

28-Apr-07

New England Regional Genealogical Conf.

Hartford, CT

Managing a Cemetery Project Efficiently

28-Apr-07

New England Regional Genealogical Conf.

Hartford, CT

Rubik's Cube Genealogy

17-May-07

National Genealogical Society

Richmond, VA

BCG Certification Seminar

11-Jun-07

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Professional Genealogy Course Coordinator

12-Jun-07

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Professional Genealogy Course Coordinator

12-Jun-07

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

BCG Certification Seminar

13-Jun-07

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Professional Genealogy Course Coordinator

14-Jun-07

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Professional Genealogy Course Coordinator

15-Jun-07

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Professional Genealogy Course Coordinator

26-Jun-07

Mansfield Public Library

Mansfield, OH

Windows to the Past: Newspapers

26-Jun-07

Ohio Genealogical Society

Mansfield, OH

Messages from the Grave: Cemeteries

27-Jun-07

Ohio Genealogical Society

Mansfield, OH

Discovering Famiglia: Italian Research

27-Jun-07

Ohio Genealogical Society

Mansfield, OH

Sailing Into the Sunset: Passenger Lists

28-Jun-07

Ohio Genealogical Society

Mansfield, OH

Pennsylvania Records

15-Aug-07

Federation of Genealogical Societies

Ft. Wayne, IN

Developing a First Family Program

15-Aug-07

Federation of Genealogical Societies

Ft. Wayne, IN

Managing a Cemetery Reading Project

16-Aug-07

Federation of Genealogical Societies

Ft. Wayne, IN

BCG Certification Seminar

17-Aug-07

Federation of Genealogical Societies

Ft. Wayne, IN

Migration Trails out of PA

17-Aug-07

Federation of Genealogical Societies

Ft. Wayne, IN

What's a Prothonotary?

19-Sep-07

Beaver County Genealogical Society

Monaca, PA

Becoming a Professional

20-Sep-07

Mansfield Public Library

Mansfield, OH

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Women's Records

27-Oct-07

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

Migration Trails & Women's Records

4-Nov-07

Depreciation Lands Museum

Allison Park, PA

Listening to Your Ancestor's Tombstone

11-Nov-07

Gen. Soc. of Southwest PA

Washington, PA

The Research Cycle: Don't Pedal Backwards

8-Dec-07

DAR - Massy Harbison-Fort Hand Chapter

Tarentum, PA

Listening to Your Ancestor's Tombstone

2006 PRESENTATIONS

12-Feb-06

Gen. Soc. of Southwest PA

Washington, PA

Publishing for Fun and Profit

18-Feb-06

Cranberry Genealogical Society

Cranberry Twp., PA

Windows to the Past: Newspapers

3-Mar-06

Passavant Computer Club

Zelienople, PA

Beginning Genealogy

12-Mar-06

Medina Co. Genealogical Society

Wadsworth, OH

Beginning Genealogy

12-Mar-06

Medina Co. Genealogical Society

Wadsworth, OH

BCG Certification Seminar

18-Mar-06

Hudson Genealogical Study Group

Hudson, OH

What's a Prothonotary?

18-Apr-06

North Hills Genealogists

Pittsburgh, PA

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Women's Records

19-Apr-06

Beaver Co. Genealogical Society

Monaca, PA

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Women's Records

28-Apr-06

Ohio Genealogical Society

Toledo, OH

Windows to the Past: Newspapers

29-Apr-06

Ohio Genealogical Society

Toledo, OH

Migration Trails out of PA

8-Jun-06

National Genealogical Society

Chicago, IL

BCG Certification Seminar

12-Jun-06

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Messages from the Grave: Cemeteries

14-Jun-06

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

BCG Certification Seminar

27-Jun-06

Mansfield Public Library

Mansfield, OH

Rubik's Cube Genealogy

14-Jul-06

Italian Genealogy and Culture Conference

Pittsburgh, PA

Evaluating Sources on the Internet

15-Jul-06

Italian Genealogy and Culture Conference

Pittsburgh, PA

Creating a Family History Book

12-Aug-06

Tri-State Genealogical & Historical Soc.

Newell, WV

Sailing Into the Sunset: Passenger Lists

9-Sep-06

DAR - Kushkushkee Trail Chapter

Pittsburgh, PA

Messages from the Grave: Cemeteries

13-Sep-06

Columbiana Co. Gen. Society

Salem, OH

Migration Trails out of PA

16-Sep-06

Cranberry Genealogical Society

Cranberry Twp., PA

Family Tree Maker Demo

17-Sep-06

Franklin Park Borough Historical Soc.

Pittsburgh, PA

Cemeteries of Franklin Park

21-Sep-06

Mansfield Public Library

Mansfield, OH

Sailing Into the Sunset: Passenger Lists

27-Sep-06

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

4-Oct-06

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

7-Oct-06

Erie Public Library

Erie, PA

Discovering Famiglia: Italian Research

25-Oct-06

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

28-Oct-06

Palatines to America, WV chapter

Clarksburg, WV

Rubik's Cube Genealogy

28-Oct-06

Palatines to America, WV chapter

Clarksburg, WV

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Women's Records

1-Nov-06

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

4-Nov-06

Columbiana Co. Gen. Society

Lisbon, OH

BCG Certification Seminar

8-Nov-06

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

12-Nov-06

Gen. Soc. of Southwest PA

Washington, PA

 

15-Nov-06

Community College of Allegheny Co.

Pittsburgh, PA

6-week course

2005 PRESENTATIONS

2-Feb-05

Beaver Co. Genealogical Society

Monaca, PA

What's a Prothonotary?

10-Apr-05

Gen. Soc. of Southwest PA

Washington, PA

Published PA Archives

16-Apr-05

Ohio Genealogical Society

Akron, OH

What's a Prothonotary?

13-Jun-05

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

Windows to the Past: Newspapers

15-Jun-05

Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research

Birmingham, AL

BCG Certification Seminar

9-Sep-05

Federation of Genealogical Societies

Salt Lake City, UT

Rubik's Cube Genealogy

10-Sep-05

Federation of Genealogical Societies

Salt Lake City, UT

Published PA Archives

7-Oct-05

MD / VA joint conference

Frederick, MD

Migration Trails out of PA

17-Oct-05

Westmoreland Co. Historical Society

Greensburg, PA

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Women's Records

22-Oct-05

Tarentum Genealogical Society

Tarentum, PA

Rubik's Cube Genealogy

24-Oct-05

East Cuyahoga Co. Gen. Society

Mayfield Hgts., OH

Sailing Into the Sunset: Passenger Lists

13-Nov-05

Woodville, the Neville House

Pittsburgh, PA

Migration Trails out of PA

13-Nov-05

Woodville, the Neville House

Pittsburgh, PA

Beginning Genealogy

19-Nov-05

Fayette County Genealogical Society

Uniontown, PA

Hiding Behind Their Skirts: Women's Records

PREVIOUS YEARS 2002-2004
(In Reverse Chronological Order)

Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 22-24, 2004 , GENTECH 2004 in St. Louis, Missouri sponsored by The National Genealogical Society and the St. Louis Genealogical Society. Reed Powell presented two lectures.

Sunday, October 26, 2003, Community College of Allegheny County, North Campus, Pittsburgh, PA. Genealogy On-Line: A 6-week genealogy class to explore Genealogy and Computers.

Saturday, October 18, 2003 Tarentum Genealogy Society, Tarentum, PA.

Wednesday, October 15, 2003, Northern Tier Library, Gibsonia, PA "Messages from the Grave: Listening to Your Ancestor's Tombstone."

Wednesday, October 8, 2003, Erie County, PA Blasco Public Library "Sailing into the Sunset: Tips on Finding Your Ancestor's Passenger List."

Tuesday, October 7, 2003, Westmoreland Historical Society, Greensburg, PA "Sailing into the Sunset: Tips on Finding Your Ancestor's Passenger List."

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003 Hudson [OH] Genealogical Study Group "Your Own Detective Story: The How and Why of Genealogy."

Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA. A 5-week genealogy class which included a field trip to a local library to do hands-on research.

Federation of Genealogical Societies Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida September 3 through 6, 2003 "How Did My Pennsylvania Ancestor Get There: Migration Trails Out of the Keystone State" and "Sailing Into the Sunset: Tips on Finding Your Ancestors Passenger Lists"

Ohio Summer Workshop on Monday, June 23, 2003, day long. "Your Own Detective Story," "Dancing Around the Neighborhood with the Census Taker," and "How Did My Pennsylvania Ancestor Get There: Migration Trails"

Hamilton County Chapter, OGS, in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday May 3, 2003 "Messages From the Grave: Listening to Your Ancestor's Tombstone" and "Publishing for Fun and Profit: Your Project Should Be Fun and Future Generations Will Profit"

Ohio Genealogical Society Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio on April 25 and 26, 2003 "Even if There is No Will, There is a Way: Examining Probate Records" and "The Research Cycle: Don't Pedal Backwards"

Central New York Genealogical Society in Syracuse, NY on Saturday April 12, 2003 "How Did My Pennsylvania Ancestor Get There: Migration Trails Out of the Keystone State" and "Even if There is No Will, There is a Way: Examining Probate Records"

Erie Public Library, Erie, PA on Tuesday March 18, 2003 "Dancing Around the Neighborhood with the Census Taker"

Cranberry Genealogy Club, Cranberry Township [PA] on Saturday, March 15, 2003 "Even if There is No Will, There is a Way: Examining Probate Records"

Fayette County [PA] Genealogical Society on Saturday, November 16, 2002, Uniontown, "How Did My Pennsylvania Ancestor Get There: Migration Trails Out of the Keystone State"

Medina County [OH] Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society on Sunday, November 10, 2002 "The Research Cycle: Don't Peddle Backwards"

Fairfield County [OH] Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society on Thursday, August 15, 2002 "Messages From the Grave: Listening to Your Ancestor's Tombstone"

Ohio Summer Workshop on Monday, June 24, 2002, day long. "Your Own Detective Story," "Dancing Around the Neighborhood with the Census Taker," and "How Did My Pennsylvania Ancestor Get There: Migration Trails"

North Hills Genealogists on Tuesday, May 21, 2002, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. "How Did My Pennsylvania Ancestor Get There?: Migration Trails Out of the Keystone State"

Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society on Thursday, May 9, 2002, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. "Sailing into the Sunset: Tips on Finding Your Ancestor's Passenger List"

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