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  • Why the USCIS Fee Increases Matter

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    Announcement from National Genealogical Society (NGS)… Join NGS for MemberConnects! Why the USCIS Fee Increases Matter Join NGS for our next MemberConnects! event with Rich Venezia, Marian Smith, and Renée Carl speaking about the proposed fee increases from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS is the successor agency to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS)… Read More…

  • Black History Month

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    Announcement from National Genealogical Society (NGS) Celebrate Black History Month and Explore Resources and Events Join the National Genealogical Society (NGS) in honoring Black History Month. The video resources and events listed below may be of interest and helpful to those researching Black ancestry: No Longer Forgotten is a free, virtual conference that will be… Read More…

  • RootsTech 2023!

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    Don’t miss the greatest family history this year – RootsTech 2023! Two years later, RootsTech is back in person (and also online). There’s something for everybody, whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out. When: March 2-4, 2023 Where: The Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, UT– OR –Online, from the comfort… Read More…

  • First Families of Colorado Recognition Program

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    First Families of Colorado Program The Colorado Council of Genealogy Societies introduced First Families of Colorado Recognition Program in 1983. There are three categories of certificates: The certificates issued by the Council show the ancestor’s name and the name of the applicant. The certificates are numbered and are suitable for framing. Certificate applicant need not… Read More…

  • Documenting Family History in the Digital Age

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    Email Notice from The National Genealogical Society… Documenting Family History in the Digital Age You are invite to attend Documenting Family History in the Digital Age, a Finding Your Roots presentation this Wednesday, 18 January 2023, at 8 p.m. (ET). Four panelists will lead the discussion including Taneya Koonce, current treasurer for the Afro-American Historical… Read More…

  • Join the Boulder GS on 7 Feb 2023 at 7PM

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    Meeting Notice from Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies… Please join the Boulder Genealogical Society on 7 Feb 2023 at 7PM via Zoom for: “Creating a Family History of Lasting Value” By Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, FASG, FUGA, FNGS Presentation: Most genealogists want to prepare family histories that future generations will cherish. Not all succeed…. Read More…

  • Save the Dates: 2023 NGS Conference

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    The following is an Announcement from National Genealogical Society (NGS) — Save the Dates: 31 May – 3 June NGS 2023 Family History Conference, Richmond, Virginia Mark your calendars for the National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2023 Family History Conference, 31 May – 3 June, in Richmond, Virginia. The theme is Virginia: Deep Roots of a… Read More…

  • Native American Heritage Month – November

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    Announcement from National Genealogical Society (NGS): Native American Heritage Month Resources The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is pleased to honor our country’s indigenous peoples as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month.   The Library of Congress is hosting a Native American Heritage Month website, with support from National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the… Read More…

  • CCGS Family Tree Maker Users Group

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    The Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies (CCGS) Family Tree Maker Users Group started in January 2022, and Zoom meetings will continue to take place on the first Wednesday of every month. Members of any of our 30+ member societies in CCGS may join this group. Even if you are a visitor, you can join our… Read More…

  • Save the Date for RootsTech! March 2 – 4, 2023

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    RootsTech, by FamilySearch, is scheduled for Thursday-Saturday, March 2-4, 2023. The 2023 convention will combine a hands-on experience in Salt Lake City along with a virtual conference online. Registration for RootsTech 2023 is now open at RootsTech.org. The theme for RootsTech 2023 is “Uniting” and marks the 13th year for this gathering.  So think about making plans to… Read More…