Norman Dodge Named One of 2022’s Outstanding Volunteers

by Roxanne Lowe

Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 600 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming months, you will be introduced to each of the 2022 award recipients and learn why they received the 2022 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.

Today we’re introducing Norman Dodge of Olympia, Washington, who was nominated by the Olympia Genealogical Society (OGS).

Norman Dodge

Norman has been a member of the Olympia Genealogical Society for decades. He served as president of the society from 2008 – 2011. He has also been one of those all-important background volunteers. When OGS was meeting in person, he helped with setup and takedown at meetings and other events.

Along with his wife Eileen, he has assisted a great many people with their research and finding “lost” information, ancestors, and other relatives at drop-in genealogy sessions held at the Olympia Timberland Library.

For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Info@wasgs.org. Please type “Volunteer Award” in the subject line.

Top 25 WSGS Blog Posts for 2022

by Charles Hansen
1. /blog/
2. /blog/2022/07/19/washington-state-non-profit-handbook/
Glad to see this is one of the top posts of 2022, so every non profit can have their own handbook.
3. /blog/2022/10/31/wsgs-announces-pioneer-pursuit-contest/
Lets hope this generates a huge database that can help future genealogists.
4. /blog/2021/11/24/2022-clallam-county-genealogical-society-events/
5. /blog/2015/06/04/university-of-washington-genealogy-class/
This post from 2015 is always near the top even though it was posted 7 years ago.
6. /blog/2022/07/26/lets-talk-about-words/
7. /blog/2022/06/22/heritage-quest-research-library-getting-started/
Guess there are a lot of beginners out there yet.
8. /blog/2022/11/01/gift-idea-washington-pioneer-certificate-3/
Great birthday gift.
9. /blog/2022/08/03/seattle-genealogical-society-tip-of-the-week-finding-your-family-in-newspapers/
Tips of the Week are always popular.
10. /blog/2022/06/29/myheritage-theory-of-family-relativity-2/
11. /blog/2022/06/28/lets-talk-about-railroads-part-1/
12. /blog/2022/08/09/lets-talk-about-websites-for-social-history/
I guess people like to socialize as well as research
13. /blog/2022/06/01/2022-outstanding-volunteers-and-team-announced/
Wonderful group of volunteers announced
14. /blog/category/2022-seminars-conferences/
Not really a blog post , but the category of 2022 Seminars & Conferences
15. /blog/subscription-form-2/
16. /blog/2022/09/20/lets-talk-about-funnies/
17. /blog/2022/10/26/somethings-coming/
See #3 above
18. /blog/2022/10/21/clallam-county-genealogical-society-finding-descendants-in-your-family-tree/
19. /blog/2022/08/20/lets-talk-about-heritage-from-the-heartland/
This is a blog post talking about a series of short seminars on research in the Mid West for EWGS
20. /blog/2022/07/25/heritage-quest-research-library-autumn-quest-9/
21. /blog/2022/09/24/heritage-quest-research-library-open-house-party/
22. /blog/2022/10/21/lets-talk-about-ancestor-arrivals-in-the-colonies/
This was actually on New England Colonies
23. /blog/2022/11/08/ngs-2023-conference-richmond-virginia/
NGS 2023 Conference
24. /blog/2022/09/19/seattle-genealogy-society-tip-of-the-week-resources-for-help/
Tips of the Week are always popular.
25./blog/2022/11/11/lets-talk-about-history-of-ancestry/
Nice background on Ancestry

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society Legacy Family Tree SIG

by Charles Hansen

Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society

Legacy Family Tree SIG Meeting Jan 3rd, 2023, 7:00 pm

Happy New Year! This week we will finish reviewing a longer video presented by Geoff Rasmussen that is free and available from the Legacy Family Tree Webinars site.  The direct link to the video is listed below its title:

Legacy 9 Unlocked (part 1): Your First Few Tips

Legacy 9 Unlocked (part 1): Your First Few Legacy Tips

This Week we will finish up with the middle 3rd of this video that we started back in December.

We hope to see you this coming Tuesday, January 3rd!

Our meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 7:00 pm until 8:30. The link to the reoccurring Zoom Meeting is located at the bottom of this page.

The first half of each meeting we will work thru training videos, watching, and then pausing to talk about the section we just watched before moving on to the next section.  The second half will be used for open discussion of topics related to using Legacy. This could include any questions or problems we are having with the program or tips and features we have discovered.  If you think of something you would like to bring up, please write it down so you can share it with the group.

Meeting Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82495661568?pwd=dy85YmluVzF5aEU4SzFTcTUrVDlTUT09

As always if a hyperlink is not active just copy and paste it into your browser.

Clallam County Genealogical Society Finding & Using Historic Newspapers

by Charles Hansen

Saturday, January 14th, the Clallam County Genealogical Society will meet at 10 am. Claudia Breeland will be the guest lecturer. The title of her presentation is “Finding and Using Historic Newspapers.”
Claudia is a professional genealogist, author, and a wonderful lecturer. She shares her experience to illustrate how she has found missing ancestors and answers to questions about the lives they led – answers found in newspapers. We will learn about the many online newspaper databases, both free and by prescription, as well as how to obtain news articles not found online.
News articles may include birth and death announcements, marriage, anniversary and baptism announcements, awards, travelers, parties, and visiting firemen, civil and criminal judgements, advertisements for your ancestor’s business, and so much more.
There is no charge for hearing this Zoom presentation. One can watch it at home or at the County Genealogical Society’s Research Center located at 403 E. 8th Street in Port Angeles. Call the Society to receive the Zoom meeting number and passcodes at (306) 417-5000. For more information about the Society and its programs check out their website: www.clallamcogs.org.  

Zimmerman and McLean Re-elected

by Roxanne Lowe
Frank McLean
Valorie Cowan Zimmerman

Congratulations are extended to Valorie Cowan Zimmerman and Frank McLean who were re-elected to WSGS Vice President and Treasurer, respectively. Their terms run through Dec. 31, 2024.

Valorie and Frank, and the rest of the WSGS Board, are anticipating a year filled with growth and service to its members. They are particularly excited about the Pioneer Pursuit Contest which is running now through 31 Oct. 2023. For more about the Pioneer Pursuit Contest, click here.

Heritage Quest Research Library Where Do I Begin?

by Charles Hansen
Beginning Your Family History Part A: Getting Started What Is It?
Why Do It?
Where Do I Begin?

Heritage Quest Research Library is here to help and get you started on your own personal family history journey. 
Join us for our FREE beginning class taught by our research librarians.

 
 WHEN: January 5, 2023 
11:00 am to Noon 

WHERE: ZOOM

SIGN UP: Online at hqrl.com
Deadline for sign up: January 2, 2023             Cost: FREE

A link will be sent to your email 2 days before the class. If less than 5 people sign up it may be cancelled, and you will be notified.  Please check your spam and promotions folders. 


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Eastern Washington Genealogical Society January Luncheon

by Charles Hansen

Last Chance to sign up for the EWGS January Luncheon
We must have a head count before December 29th, so sign up now!  
Go to the website EWGSi and follow the instructions to register. 
 
 
EWGS MEETING – ANNUAL LUNCHEON
 
Saturday, January 7, 2023
EWGS MEETING – ANNUAL LUNCHEON  (EWGS Meetings)
11:30 am to 3:00 pm
Hybrid Meeting Prince of Peace Church,
8441 N Indian Trail Rd,
Spokane, WA
RESEARCHING NEBRASKA


Presentation by Beth Sparrow
Researching Nebraska: Honestly It’s Not For Everyone
 

 

In January each year EWGS celebrates our Past Presidents.  
We recognize and congratulate our Outstanding Volunteers.
We look back at our accomplishments for 2022
and look forward to our goals for 2023!
Come and join us! 

Eileen Dodge Named One of 2022’s Outstanding Volunteers

by Roxanne Lowe

Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 600 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming months, you will be introduced to each of the 2022 award recipients and learn why they received the 2022 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.

Today we’re introducing Eileen Dodge of Olympia, Washington, who was nominated by the Olympia Genealogical Society (OGS).

Eileen Dodge

Eileen served as president of the Olympia Genealogical Society for a number of years. She was membership chair for several years, as well as the newsletter editor. Eileen was in charge of both goodie bags and door prizes for the OGS seminars for many years and she and her husband Norman are there to help with setup and takedown as well at meetings and other events.

Eileen has also been a presenter at the Beginners Workshops for a number of years. Along with Norman, she has assisted a great many people with their research and finding “lost” information, ancestors, and other relatives at drop-in genealogy sessions held at the Olympia Timberland Library.

For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Info@wasgs.org. Please type “Volunteer Award” in the subject line.