Mary Malone Holcomb Named Outstanding Volunteer in 2015
Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized more than 450 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 2015 award recipients and learn why they received the 2015 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.
Today we’re introducing Mary Malone Holcomb of Spokane, Washington, who was nominated by the Eastern Washington Genealogical Society (EWGS) . She was recognized for her dedicated volunteer efforts within EWGS and beyond.
Mary Malone Holcomb
Ms. Holcomb has been a member of EWGS since 1999 where she served as 1st Vice President for two years, long-time hospitality chair and library volunteer. Ms. Holcomb was a volunteer for the 1940 Census Roll-Out celebration promoted by the Spokane Public Library. She is also a volunteer and board member of the Evergreen Cemetery Association, helping lead their efforts to restore the cemetery grounds, research interments, and obtain military headstones for Civil War veterans buried there.
Ms. Holcomb’s varied volunteer activities also extend to the Spokane Firefighters Memorial Association, honoring local firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, and as a “Lookup” volunteer for the Durham-Orange Genealogical Society in Durham, North Carolina.
Ms. Holcomb is a valued, important part of the EWGS. Her efforts illustrate that she richly deserved being a recipient of a 2015 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award.
For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Roxanne Lowe, Recognition Chair, at Roxanne@thekeeffes.com.
Whitman Co DAR Chapter Newsflash
ALICE WHITMAN CHAPTER
Daughters of the American Revolution
Meeting Saturday, March 19, 2016, Refreshments at 12:30, Meeting Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1115 13th St, Clarkston WA
Programs:
Children of the American Revolution
Girl Scouts
Speakers: Catherine McClintick and Robin Henderson
Girl Scout Cookies – Troop to Troop Program
Can’t eat all those cookies yourself? Order them to be sent to our Troops Overseas!
Directions to “Our Savior’s Lutheran Church”
From Bridge Street coming West (Hwy 12) from Lewiston—Turn left and go South up 13th Street, past Chestnut Street, until you see the church on your left with the flags in front. Meeting in the Fellowship Hall at the North end of the building. Coming from Bryden Canyon/Fleshman Way – take the exit to North 13th Street off Fleshman Way.
Next Meeting – 23 Apr 2016
at “Our Savior’s Lutheran Church,” 1115 13th Street, Clarkston WA
Program: Quilts of Valor
Hostesses: Walsh, Hess, Gilliland, Longeteig, Hafer
Prospective Members
Prospective members are welcome to attend meetings,
serve as hostesses, and be committee members.
Computer/Social Media access to Alice Whitman Chapter
Alice Whitman Chapter Web Page: alicewhitman.weebly.com
Skagit Valley Gen Society Newsflash
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society
Educational Program for April 9, 2016“An Introduction to Eastern European Family History Research”
featuring Canadian Genealogist, Dave Obee
Educational Program for April 9, 2016“An Introduction to Eastern European Family History Research”
featuring Canadian Genealogist, Dave Obee
BURLINGTON – The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society (SVGS) presents, An Introduction to Eastern European Family History Research on Saturday, April 9, 1-3PM at the Burlington Senior Center, (Use the East Entrance) 1011 Greenleaf St., Burlington. The guest speaker is Eastern European genealogy expert, Dave Obee. Mr. Obee will explain how, with the help of new geographic tools and more records being placed online, it is now easier than ever to locate records in Eastern European countries like Poland and Ukraine. The program is free and open to the public to attend. Details: skagitvalleygenealogy.org, genealogy0715@gmail.com, or (360) 757-6224.
International Conference on Jewish Genealogy August Seminar
OVERVIEW
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If you have already registered for the conference and want to change or add items, or to revise your personal information, use the REGISTRATION menu on the website, or click this link to go to the Attendee Service Center.
When the schedule of optional items is complete, including Breakfasts with Experts, SIG Luncheons, the Gala Banquet, and computer workshops, the form will be updated. Then you may use the REGISTRATION menu on the website, or click this link to Update Your Registration in the Attendee Service Center to select and pay for those events.
Registration types
We are offering several types of registration, including some money-saving packages. You will be asked to select one of these options to start. Please be familiar with them from descriptions on the Conference site before opening a new form. Continue reading
Outstanding Volunteer & Team Nominations Due April 1
Attention all Societies & Organizations:
Don’t forget to nominate your Outstanding Volunteer and/or Team for special recognition by WSGS. The deadline to submit your name(s) is April 1. Additional details about the Recognition program are available here.
The Outstanding Volunteer and Outstanding Team Awards are presented each year at the Annual Conference to members nominated by their local society. Societies can nominate no more than two individuals and/or one team. Nomination criteria is left to the individual societies.
Honor those outstanding members and teams that help your organization be successful. If you’ve got questions, contact Roxanne Lowe, WSGS Recognition Chair.
Jefferson County Gen Society Newsflash
A BROOK WITHOUT A SOURCE
A Chinese proverb says: “To forget one’s ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root”. Family historians often hope to leave stories to their descendants about ancestors they have identified or have known. If you have never written a story about an ancestor, but wish you could, or if you have written stories but would like to make them better, come to a free presentation “Writing Family Stories: A Toolkit” given by Wendy Call, writer, author, editor, translator, and educator. She has been the winner of a national book prize for nonfiction, and served as writer-in-residence at twenty-two institutions including five national parks, a historical society, universities and colleges. In addition, she has completed research in archives in the United States, Latin America, and Europe and currently teaches creative writing at Pacific Lutheran University and Goddard College.
This presentation will be at the March meeting of the Jefferson County Genealogy Society (JCGS) on Saturday, March 19th, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30, in the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 W. Valley Rd. in Chimacum. Come early at 9:30 for the monthly meet and visit. Following the presentation at noon, there will be a writing workshop led by Wendy for only 15 people. Each person can receive individual attention. Cost of the workshop is $15. Participants are invited to bring a lunch; coffee & tea provided. Go to the JCGS website <www.wajcgs.org> for required workshop pre-registration before March 12 or to receive other information.
Special Awards Nominations Due
Societies are urged and encouraged to submit nominations for Outstanding Communication, Outstanding Project and the President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement. The deadline for each award is May 1, 2016. For more information and nomination information, click on the links below.
- Outstanding Communication – Recognizes the importance of how local genealogical societies or organizations communicate. Includes all forms of communication, including websites, social media, newsletters, lectures, videos, podcasts, etc.
- Outstanding Project – Awarded to local genealogical society or organization in recognition of exceptional genealogical or historical projects implemented during the past year.
- President’s Award for Outstanding Achievement – Recognizes that rare individual, society or organization who has demonstrated exemplary service above and beyond expectations.
Questions? Contact Roxanne Lowe, WSGS Recognition Chair.
New!! Education Assistance Available
WSGS is working to improve the services we offer to local societies and their members. Our latest effort: Education Assistance Fund!
The Education Assistance Fund (EAF) is designed to support WSGS-member societies’ abilities to provide quality genealogical educational events such as conferences, workshops, seminars and programs for their members and the public.
Here’s how it works: your society wants to sponsor a workshop, seminar or other educational event, but don’t quite have the funds to get started or put on the type of first-rate show you envision. Great. Apply for up to $500 from the Education Assistance Fund. After your event, we ask that you replenish the fund so other societies can take advantage of the assistance. While we have an expectation that the funds will be repaid, we recognize the financial risks associated with holding an event and accept part of that risk. More information is available in the Guidance Document.
Here are just a few possibilities for asking for EAF help:
- Assistance in confirming a renowned speaker or facility.
- Expanding your event to include more classes or workshops.
- Help with promotional expenses, including printing and advertising.
- Purchase of goodie bags, binders/folders or other day-of-event materials.
There is no deadline for applying for financial help through the EAF. Simply complete the application here and submit. Your application will be reviewed and we’ll get back to you so you can continue planning your event. Additional details about the Education Assistance Fund are available here.
For more information about the WSGS Education Assistance Fund, contact Roxanne Lowe, Recognition Chair.
Northwest Genealogy Conference Registration Open!
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