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Olympia Genealogical Society Celebrates 50 Years
PO Box 1313
Olympia WA 98507-1313
OLYMPIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES 50TH YEAR PROVIDING SERVICES TO SOUTH SOUND AREA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM
THE OLYMPIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Contact
Anthony Carter, OGS President
PH 360-561-2727 or president@olygensoc.org
The Olympia Genealogical Society, formed in 1974, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a kick-off party on Saturday, May 18, 2024
OLYMPIA – The Olympia Genealogical Society (OGS) is announcing the start of a year-long celebration of its 50th Anniversary promoting the study of family and local histories, and assisting members, friends, and the South Puget Sound community on their genealogical journey.
The kick-off party for the celebration will be held at the Capital Vision Christian Church, 1775 Yew Avenue NE, Olympia on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Two of our founding members, Alma Greenwood and Ann Olson, will give a short presentation about OGS’s origins followed by an open Q & A period.
Scrapbooks documenting the OGS history will be available for review, and a video diary of OGS pictures and documents will be shown before and after the oral presentation. The event is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.
Digging Up Ancestors for 50 Years!
Anyone interested in becoming a member of OGS can get information at Olympia Genealogical Society – Membership (olygensoc.org)
Annual dues are just $30 per individual, $35 for a family, and $15 for students.
For new members joining between April 16 and August 31, 2024,
the remainder of the current membership year is included
with the next full year’s membership!
Kerry McHugh Upton Named One of WSGS’s Outstanding Volunteers in 2023
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 2023 award recipients and learn why they received the 2023 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.
Today we’re introducing Kerry McHugh Upton of Olympia, Washington, who were nominated by the Olympia Genealogical Society (OGS).
For 20 years, Kerry has been a strong leader and encouraging member of OGS. She has served as president and secretary, and assisted on committees and teams planning the annual seminars, retreats and other special events. In 2019, she organized a number of special interest groups, which are still going strong.
Kerry established OGS’s first Facebook page. She initiated recording of monthly programs, posting them for member viewing on the website. Then, in 2020, when OGS learned that their seminar had to be cancelled because of the pandemic and social isolation, Kerry worked tirelessly to choreograph their first virtual seminar, in just one month’s time, cementing her place as a member of the newly formed tech team. Today, she is helping plan how to hybridize future meetings to be both physical and virtual.
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.
Bob Monn Named One of WSGS’s Outstanding Volunteers in 2023
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 2023 award recipients and learn why they received the 2023 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.
Today we’re introducing Bob Monn of Olympia, Washington, who was nominated by the Olympia Genealogical Society (OGS).
Joining OGS in 2015, Bob accepted the position of membership lead in 2017. Not only tracking membership and dues, he quickly began suggesting ways to improve the processes of joining and renewing membership and ways to attract new members.
In 2018, Bob took leadership in building OGS a comprehensive new website, adding new features such as a membership directory, access to the library directory, electronic registration for events, and PayPal for payments and contributions. He has been persistent in leading OGS to make use of new technologies to improve and streamline many operations, clearly teaching and gently leading those stuck in old methods and practices.
Working quietly behind the scenes, Bob’s contributions benefit the work of secretary, treasurer, board, newsletter team, publicist, program team, special interest groups, and every aspect of society business practices. With humor and professionalism, he helps OGS to better serve its members and community.
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.
Olympia Genealogical Society 2023 Spring Seminar
2023 OGS Spring Seminar
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Speaker: Judy Russell
Printable 1-page flyer (8-1/2 x 11 pdf)
Registration (required):
— OGS Member Registration ($40; must be logged into OGS website to access this page.)
— Non-Member Registration ($50)
— Your payment receipt will be your registration confirmation. As the Seminar approaches, registrants will receive additional information via email.
— A recording of each presentation will be available for 30 days after the Seminar for those who register.
Seminar Program Outline:
— Where There Is – or Isn’t – a Will
— Property Rights and Wrongs – African-Americans at the Courthouse
— Linking the Generations with Court and Land Records
— “Don’t Forget the Ladies” – A Genealogist’s Guide to Women and the Law
Detailed Agenda (download/print agenda)
Information for Registered Attendees
Questions: Email us at Events@OlyGenSoc.org
Seminar Program:
Where There Is – or Isn’t – a Will — Where there’s a will, there’s a probate. And often when there isn’t a will, there’s still a probate. Understanding the process and finding the records created when our ancestors died can help break through those brick walls.
Property Rights and Wrongs – African-Americans at the Courthouse — From being treated as property to having their children and their property stolen by those who used the law against the freedmen, African Americans’ experience at the courthouse had only one bright spot: it created records for the genealogist-descendants of enslaved and enslavers alike.
Linking the Generations with Court and Land Records — It’s the single biggest issue genealogists face: how do we connect one generation to the next with evidence we can rely on? Vital records are excellent documentation, but they often don’t exist for the time and place we’re researching. That’s when we have to find workarounds to make sure we’re not simply putting people into family lines because they share the same names. Using court and land records, we can often find the evidence we need to link the generations accurately.
“Don’t Forget the Ladies” – A Genealogist’s Guide to Women and the Law — In early America, women were all too often the people who just weren’t there: not in the records, not in the censuses, not on juries, not in the voting booth. The common law relegated women to “protected” – second-class – status, and understanding how they were treated under the law provides clues to finding their identities today.
Speaker:
Judy Russell
Judy G. Russell, The Legal Genealogist®, is a genealogist with a law degree who provides expert guidance through the murky territory where law and family history intersect. An internationally-known lecturer and award-winning writer, she holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist® and Certified Genealogical Lecturer℠ from the Board for Certification of Genealogists®. Her blog is at https://www.legalgenealogist.com.
Detailed Agenda:
08:30 – 08:50 | Zoom meeting opens |
08:50 – 09:00 | General Announcements and Introduction |
09:00 – 10:00 | Presentation 1: Where There Is – or Isn’t – a Will |
10:00 – 10:15 | Break |
10:15 – 11:15 | Presentation 2: Property Rights and Wrongs – African-Americans at the Courthouse |
11:15 – 11:45 | Lunch break |
11:45 – 12:00 | Questions & Answers |
12:00 – 01:00 | Presentation 3: Linking the Generations with Court and Land Records |
01:00 – 01:15 | Break |
01:15 – 02:15 | Presentation 4: “Don’t Forget the Ladies” – A Genealogist’s Guide to Women and the Law |
02:15 – 02:30 | Questions & Answers |
Kathy Erlandson Named One of 2022’s Outstanding Volunteers
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 Kathy Erlandson of Olympia, Washington, who was nominated by the Olympia Genealogical Society (OGS).
Kathy is completing her third year (2019-2022) as president of the Olympia Genealogical Society. She served as vice president the two prior years and earlier served as secretary.
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the period of her presidency arguably was one of the more difficult periods for OGS and Kathy’s leadership through it was stellar. Like many other organizations, OGS quickly moved from in-person activities to virtual activities including their Spring Seminar, their major event of the year.
Membership at OGS has increased substantially, and they greatly expanded their Special Interest Groups. In short, OGS not only survived this period, they’ve thrived and Kathy’s skills as a “people person” and her ability to bring people together to get stuff done has been a major factor. Not only has she been a great leader OGS, she always is ready to jump in to help anywhere needed.
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.
Norman Dodge Named One of 2022’s Outstanding Volunteers
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 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.
Eileen Dodge Named One of 2022’s Outstanding Volunteers
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 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.
Olympia Genealogical Society October Meeting
What?: October Olympia Genealogical Society Monthly Member Meeting
When?: Thursday, Oct 14th, 7:00pm
Where?: virtual via Zoom link available on the OGS website: olygensoc.org
Why?: We all have a story and sharing with others may lead to new discoveries. Come share your family lore or maybe you have ghost story or two to share. Members and those interested in genealogy are welcome to attend.
Questions about becoming a member: membership@olygensoc.org.
Thank you,
Mandy StahreOGS – Publicity chair
Olympia Genealogical Society’s March Meeting
Olympia Genealogical Society’s March meeting on March 11 will be a LIVE WEBINAR with Thomas MacEntee presenting Genealogy Tech Talk. You may submit questions (concise! specific issues!) before Friday, March 5 at https://forms.gle/sRidycHQP6jP5g4w9
Thank-you JOYCE OGDEN/ PUBLICITY
======================================================================= Joyce T. Ogden jtogden@comcast.net