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International German Genealogy Partnership

by Charles Hansen

International German Genealogy Partnership Hello German genealogists,

Only 93 days until the conference, and we are getting very excited! Please read this entire e-mail as there is a lot of news – including a special coupon, an exciting contest, and introductions to specific presentations. 

For any questions, please do not reply to this e-mail, but contact James Beidler here. 

$50 Coupon Savings: Missed the special Early-Bird pricing, but still want to attend the conference?Now until April 30, use the coupon code “EARLY” at check-out to get $50 off the package of your choice! 

Rabatt von 50€: Es sind weniger als 100 Tage bis zur 2021 IGGC virtuell und es gibt bereits heute viele Interessierte die teilnehmen werden. Bis zum 30. April gibt es jetzt mit dem Coupon-Code „EARLY” einen Rabatt von 50€ auf das von Ihnen gewählte Paket. Registrieren Sie sich auf: https://playbacknow.regfox.com/iggp-2021-euro bis zum 30. April mit dem Code “EARLY”.

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Facebook Share Contest: WIN A FREE USB WORKS Package ($299 value) to the virtual German Genealogy Conference this summer by sharing the Facebook contest post, which you can find on our Facebook page!

Details: Everyone who shares the post (or its German version) by April 30 will be entered in a raffle to win a free USB Works Package ($299 value, full conference access + lifetime access to all conference presentations) to the virtual German genealogy conference this July. And if you have already bought your ticket, you will be refunded your money.

FACEBOOK GEWINNSPIEL: Gewinne ein Komplettpaket (im Wert von 252,00 €) für die virtuelle International German Genealogy Conference. Einfach den Facebook Gewinnspiel Beitrag teilen und dadurch am Gewinnspiel teilnehmen!

Details: Jeder, der diesen Beitrag (oder die englische Version) bis zum 30. April teilt, nimmt an einer Verlosung teil um ein kostenloses Komplettpaket (im Wert 252,00 €, vollständiger Konferenzzugriff + lebenslanger Zugriff auf alle Konferenzpräsentationen) für die virtuelle International German Genealogy Conference zu gewinnen. Wenn Sie bereits ein Ticket gekauft haben, wird Ihnen der voll Kaufpreis erstattet. Getting excited about the presentations? Check out our most recent blog posts on speakers and presentations here. All presentations will be in English or German, with subtitles in the opposite language (Please Note: Just because a video on the blog is in German does not necessarily mean the presentation will be given in German during the conference. These videos were originally made for a German-speaking audience). 

Roger Minert: Enumerated, Registered and Forgotten: Censuses and Residential Registration in Germany

Daniel Earl:  Banat German Research Tips 

Claire Gebben: Explore the Rhineland Palatinate! 

Corinna Meiß: Gesponserte Auswanderung aus dem Oberharz/Königreich Hannover in die USA 1848-1855 

Katherine Schober: A Wealth of Websites: Deciphering the German Script Made Easy 

James Beidler: Finding the Right German Place with On- and Offline Tools

Charlotte Champenois:  Finding Records Online for Germans in Alsace‐Lorraine Check Out the Conference Program Konferenz Programm anzeigen

Can’t wait to see you this summer!

International German Genealogy Partnership Early Bird Discount

by Charles Hansen
International German Genealogy Partnership
Hello German genealogists,

It’s March 24, and that means there is officially only one week left to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for German Genealogy conference. Are you registered yet? The Early-Bird pricing expires Wednesday, March 31st. 
Register Now
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With eight Live! lectures and over 50 OnDemand lectures you won’t want to miss, this conference will advance your German genealogy in ways you never knew possible. Special Connections rooms are another conference highlight, allowing you to chat with genealogists from around the world with similar research interests. Will you be there?
We have been busy on our conference blog! Check out the latest posts and videos here:  Meet All 8 Marquee Speakers in One Video Meet Speaker Kim Ashford It’s Getting Easier to Be Genetically German – The Latest Updates! by Diahan Southard  The Pursuit of Happiness and the Migration Experience von Wolfgang Grams Meet Speaker Camille Andrus
Check Out the Conference Program
Konferenz Programm anzeigen
Can’t wait to see you this summer!

International German Genealogy Partnership

by Charles Hansen
International German Genealogy Partnership
Hello German genealogists,

The moment you have been waiting for is finally here! We are so excited to officially announce the entire conference program – over 50 in-depth lectures by German genealogy experts from around the globe – with presentations delving into all you want to know about German genealogy. Are you registered yet? 

How is this conference different from others? This much-anticipated virtual event is ONLY for German genealogy – which means we can go much deeper into topics and questions to help you on your journey to discover your German ancestors and connect you with present-day relatives in different countries. It’s going to be an event to remember. Will you be there?
Register with Early Bird Discount
Jetzt Registrieren – auf Deutsch
Four different packages are available for the conference (17-24 July, 2021). While the IGGP LIVE! Package includes the eight live lectures by an all-star lineup of genealogy experts (Early Bird $119, Regular $169), and the IGGP OnDemand package features more than fifty prerecorded sessions for you to watch at your convenience (Early Bird $179, Regular $229), the IGGP Combo Package is recommended for the genealogist wanting to get the most out of their virtual conference experience (Early Bird $229, Regular $279).
 
This recommended IGGP Combo Package includes access to both the eight LIVE sessions – featuring popular speakers Ute Brandenburg, Wolfgang Grams, Timo Kracke, Roger Minert, Judy Russell, Katherine Schober, Diahan Southard, and Michael Strauss – as well as one-year access to the over fifty OnDemand sessions, which include an extensive variety of German genealogy topics hand-selected to best aid your research.
 
If you would like these sessions indefinitely, the top-tier IGGP USB Works Package includes all of the Combo Package plus a preloaded USB flash drive with all the conference sessions, meaning that you will have lifetime access to these expert-level lectures (Early Bird $249, Regular $295).
 
All packages include access to the online sponsor and exhibit hall, as well as to the “Connections” breakout sessions that will bring together small groups with similar German genealogy or cultural affinities.
 
This virtual conference is a must-attend for anyone researching their German ancestors. With expected participation from genealogists around the world, researchers will have a unique opportunity to connect across borders while simultaneously learning from the top experts in the field.

For any additional questions, contact James Beidler at jamesmbeidler@gmail.com, Nancy Myers at n.myers@gmx.net, or Katherine Schober at language@sktranslations.com.
Please share this information with your genealogy societies and friends! The press releases regarding registration are available in both English and German at the links below. You may either copy the links or download the documents to share. Thanks for helping us get the word out!

English Press Release: http://bit.ly/registrationpressrelease_English 

German Press Release: http://bit.ly/registration_pressrelease_German 
See the Program and Register

International German Genealogy Registration Open

by Charles Hansen
International German Genealogy Partnership Hello German genealogists,

We are so excited to announce that registration for the International German Genealogy Conference is now open! The conference will be held virtually from 17 July to 24 July 2021.
 
Register here: https://playbacknow.regfox.com/iggp2021 or by clicking the button below. Be sure to register soon so you don’t miss the Early Bird Discount!

  Register with Early Bird Discount Four different packages are available for the conference. While the IGGP LIVE! Package includes the eight live lectures by an all-star lineup of genealogy experts (Early Bird $119, Regular $169), and the IGGP OnDemand package features more than fifty prerecorded sessions for you to watch at your convenience (Early Bird $179, Regular $229), the IGGP Combo Package is recommended for the genealogist wanting to get the most out of their virtual conference experience (Early Bird $229, Regular $279).
 
This recommended IGGP Combo Package includes access to both the eight LIVE sessions – featuring popular speakers Ute Brandenburg, Wolfgang Grams, Timo Kracke, Roger Minert, Judy Russell, Katherine Schober, Diahan Southard, and Michael Strauss – as well as one-year access to the over fifty OnDemand sessions, which include an extensive variety of German genealogy topics hand-selected to best aid your research.
 
If you would like these sessions indefinitely, the top-tier IGGP USB Works Package includes all of the Combo Package plus a preloaded USB flash drive with all the conference sessions, meaning that you will have lifetime access to these expert-level lectures (Early Bird $249, Regular $295).
 
All packages include access to the online sponsor and exhibit hall, as well as to the “Connections” breakout sessions that will bring together small groups with similar German genealogy or cultural affinities.
 
This virtual conference is a must-attend for anyone researching their German ancestors. With expected participation from genealogists around the world, researchers will have a unique opportunity to connect across borders while simultaneously learning from the top experts in the field.

For any additional questions, contact James Beidler at jamesmbeidler@gmail.com, Nancy Myers at n.myers@gmx.net, or Katherine Schober at language@sktranslations.com. Register with Early Bird Discount Please share this information with your genealogy societies and friends! The press releases regarding registration are available in both English and German at the links below. You may either copy the links or download the documents to share. Thanks for helping us get the word out!

English Press Release: http://bit.ly/registrationpressrelease_English 

German Press Release: http://bit.ly/registration_pressrelease_German 

International German Genealogy Partnership

by Charles Hansen


Annual notice . We appreciate your interest in the news and information we provide about our organization and conference. This year, our international conference will be virtual. Follow developments on the IGGP website.

We remind our subscribers once a year that you have control over your subscription preferences and may change them, or unsubscribe, at any time. You will find the links to manage both options at the bottom of every email we send to you.

If you ever have a question about your subscription, please email us at info@iggp.org.

Good luck in your genealogy endeavors!
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International German Genealogy

by Charles Hansen
Mission
The International German Genealogy Partnership’s mission is to facilitate German genealogy research globally as the internationally recognized federation of German genealogy organizations.
The 2021 International German Genealogy Conference, originally scheduled to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, next July, is being canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The board of the International German Genealogy Partnership, as well as that of the host Hamilton County Genealogical Society, shares the disappointment felt by all. The list of projected speakers and programs, along with other activities in a city known for its German heritage, promised to provide an outstanding weekend for participants.

The decision was driven by the uncertain health, economic and travel conditions likely to continue into next year.

Given that uncertainty, the financial risks of planning a major international conference were too great to continue. About 1,000 people were expected to attend.

There was discussion about turning the 2021 conference into a virtual event, but that was not deemed logistically feasible for an all-volunteer organization, especially when added to the desire to continue the previous theme of “Connections” with an in-person conference.

IGGP previously held international conferences in 2017 and 2019. It will now look to 2023, when it is hoped progress against the pandemic will provide more certainty for planning and a greater comfort level for participants. An announcement will be made at the appropriate time.

This decision was based on circumstances specific to the IGGC; partner societies are encouraged to evaluate their own plans for 2021 based on what is appropriate in their area at that time.

Questions may be sent to info@iggp.org. This message about the 2021 Conference cancellation has been posted on the IGGP website.

Please share this with your organization’s members and others who may have wished to attend.

International German Genealogy Partnership

by Charles Hansen
International German Genealogy Partnership   2021 CONFERENCE

1 January – 29 February 2020
The Call for Proposals will open on 1 January 2020 for presentations during the 2021 International German Genealogy Conference in Cincinnati, sponsored by the International German Genealogy Partnership and hosted by the Hamilton County (Ohio) Genealogical Society.

Potential speakers with specialized genealogical knowledge, skills, or techniques are invited to submit proposals.

A flyer on the IGGP website has full details about the types and lengths of presentations desired, the selection process, and compensation. Check out the flyer to see the types of tracks and topics anticipated for the Conference, and pass this message on to speakers who may wish to submit proposals.  

New this year: All sessions must address German genealogy topics Some sessions may be conducted partially in the German language Two-hour workshops and thirty-minute express sessions in addition to one-hour presentations  Increase in honorarium The portal to submit proposals for presentations will be live beginning 1 January 2020. Go to the IGGP website, then click on the Conference 2021 tab. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 pm ET on 29 February 2020.

The International German Genealogy Partnership’s Conference has become the largest in the world devoted exclusively to German genealogy. Nearly 1,000 people are expected to attend the 2021 conference in Cincinnati, a center of German-American heritage since mass immigration began in the 1830s.

Genealogists dedicated to serious research will come to the International German Genealogy Conference from around the world to attend 80 sessions on German genealogy, sharpen their skills, and interact with other researchers.

Questions may be emailed to program.conference@iggp.org. You may also subscribe to receive conference updates from IGGP.

International German Genealogy Conference

by Charles Hansen

4 months to go … still time for wine-ing 

If you’re coming to Sacramento in June for the International German Genealogy Partnership conference, have you left some free time to explore the California wine-growing regions?

In 2016, the state grew 4 million tons of wine grapes, including more than 110 varieties. And it’s all for the visiting with a short road trip from Sacramento, or by signing up for the pre-arranged day-long adventure tour to the wine country.

What goes well with wine? Cheese, of course! The California Cheese Trail runs through several of these regions. Visit discovercaliforniawines.com for a roundup of travel information.

You could even combine your German heritage research with a visit to San Benito County, where German and French immigrants planted the first grapes in the mid-1800s.

Some wine and cheese would help everyone relax at the end of a busy conference day. We’re planning Connections 2 Discoveries sessions to link you with others interested in similar topics. Keep checking the website for updates.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t make it up as you go. If you connect with others during the day, invite them to gather in a quiet spot. Sorry, wine and cheese are not included in your conference registration. <smile>

Review the program for the weekend, decide which programs are of interest and then register.

Contact the hotels for your reservation. All conference sessions are in the Hyatt Regency – the Marriott is only a couple blocks away.

Have questions? Email the conference team. Need to update your registration? Contact the help desk for assistance.

We look forward to seeing you in 4 short months!

Your hosts, the Sacramento German Genealogy Society and the International German Genealogy Partnership, encourage you to learn more about the products and services offered by conference sponsors.
We thank them for their support.

2019 German Genealogy Conference

by Charles Hansen

**For Immediate Release**
PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR!  It’s rare that any genealogy conference is able to pull together speakers from around the world, but our roll call of 47 genealogy experts from five continents will descend upon Sacramento, California, in June 2019 for the International German Genealogy Conference – “STRIKE IT RICH! with CONNECTIONS 2 DISCOVERIES”.
This conference will feature three full days of German-centric presentations in multiple tracks – Geographic, Technology, Advancing Your Research, and more. Our all-star cast of presenters will share its expertise in German genealogical research techniques, tools, and more. Many of our scheduled speakers, including Ute Brandenburg, pictured here, have prepared short video previews of their presentations, which are available now on our website’s Conference page – https://iggpartner.org.

With an expected attendance of 750-1000, this conference is a must-attend event for anyone interested in, or deeply involved with, researching the lives of German ancestors. Conference registration opened November 1. Discounted early registration fees are available through January 15, 2019. Join others from around the world who will be rushing to Sacramento, 2019 Conference Presenter: Ute Brandenburg California, for a stake in some German genealogy gold.

This conference is hosted by the Sacramento German Genealogy Society (SGGS) and supported by a consortium of German genealogy societies across the Golden State. The International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) comprises more than 100 organizations around the world. IGGP’s mission is ” … to facilitate German genealogy research globally as the internationally-recognized federation of German genealogy organizations.”

Contact:  Bill Cole, 2019 IGGS Co-Chair     Phone:  916-853-8562     Email: conference@iggpartner.org   SGGS is a registered California 501 (c) (3) Non-profit Corporation. Donations eligible for tax deductions as allowable by law.
Checks payable to SGGS @ 2019 IGGC, 11230 Gold Express Dr. #310-415, Gold River, CA 95670-4484
Your hosts, the Sacramento German Genealogy Society and the International German Genealogy Partnership, encourage you to learn more about the products and services offered by conference sponsors.
We thank them for their support.

2019 International German Genealogy Conference

by Charles Hansen

 

6 months to go … 6 gifts to choose from

The 6th of December is celebrated as St. Nicholas Day in many parts of German-speaking Europe. The real Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of children, sailors, students, teachers, and merchants. Since he delivers gifts to children on his feast day, Dec. 6, the saint is often confused with Santa Claus, who came about much later.
While Nicholas doesn’t use reindeer, he does travel with a companion known by different names. Be warned that this is no jolly elf. One alias, Krampus, actually enjoys scaring the children!

So how did we get from St. Nicholas to Santa Claus? Thank Martin Luther, who, in his effort to give Protestants their own Christmas traditions, introduced an angel-like Christ Child (Christkindl) who brought gifts. This religious figure was later replaced by der Weihnachtsmann (Father Christmas) a.k.a. Santa Claus.

Whether you’re shopping for St. Nicholas Day or Christmas, check out these gifts for those attending the International German Genealogy Conference in Sacramento next June.
You could wrap up a tour of San Francisco, the Wine/Gold Country or Lake Tahoe for the non-family researcher accompanying you to the conference.
Or, if you’ve been extra good in doing your research, treat yourself to one (or more) of the free Genealogical and Historic Walking tours in downtown Sacramento.
Krampus with the children. Postcard circa 1920.
Shop for others
Shop for yourself
REGISTER NOW. Take advantage now of the early bird registration rates, which end Jan. 15. With limited seating available, it’s best not to hesitate. If the conference is full, your registration will go on a wait list.
BOOK A ROOM. The conference hotel, The Hyatt Regency, now has limited availability. But you can get a conference rate at the Marriott Residence Inn, just two blocks from the conference hotel.