Still time to register for our September 19, 2015 seminar to be held at the Mount Vernon Senior Center in Mount Vernon, WA. Jill Morelli and Mary Kathryn Kozy will be sharing the podium. Attached is the registration Form or you may wish to register using PayPal from our society website skagitvalleygenealogy.org
Kris and Chris, proud Skagit Valley GS members, accepting the Outstanding Project Award
The inaugural WSGS Outstanding Project award was awarded at the WSGS Conference in Ellensburg last month to the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society (SVGS) for their “Making Connections Through Roots (Researching Our Origins Teens With Seniors)” project. This deserving effort was a community collaboration between SVGS, the Burlington Public Library and the Burlington-Edison Alternative High School. The purpose of the project was to teach 12th grade students who were at risk of dropping out of school basic researching methods by researching their own unique family histories. In addition to the dedication of many committed individuals, this innovative project received a $23,000 grant from the Paul G. Allen Foundation. The SVGS received a certificate and one-year membership to WSGS for their accomplishment.
Upon reviewing the ROOTS nomination, one reviewer commented,
“I can only find positive remarks to make about this marvelous project. It perfectly combines answers to various struggles that genealogical societies encounter. It embraces youth and validates them. It is an amazing tool for outreach…I applaud the mastermind that created a solution to address so many concerns. I also applaud each and every person that participated in this project. I would love to see this project duplicated by every genealogical society in every county of every state of this great country. Bravo!!”
If you would like to hear more about this outstanding project, contact John Hayes, SVGS President. In addition, the Washington State Library featured a recent First Tuesday webinar about the project. https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?sid=2008170&psid=2015-01-06.0907.M.51A1F6BD288768B43F3C46EBA9B642.vcr
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Please share with your society members, your friends & family. We would like to welcome and see some of you at our seminar. Visit our website www.skagitgenealogy.org where you can register online, use paypal or print a registration form.
Have a nice summer and good ancestor hunting!
Hazel
Communications
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society
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Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized more than 400 outstanding volunteers, 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 weeks, you will be introduced to each of the 2014 award recipients and learn why they received the 2014 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award.
Today we’re introducing Lois M. LeBlonde of Anacortes, Washington, who was nominated by the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society (SVGS). She was recognized for her exceptional and consistent leader¬ship, knowledge, and volunteer efforts toward the goals and operation of the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society.
Lois LeBlonde
Ms. LeBlonde has been a member of the SVGS board of directors for the past four years and has served as the society’s treasurer for the past three and one-half years. She has maintained the financial records, including deposits and expenses, as well as separate recorded categories of funds for activities of SVGS, all of which are controlled by a strict budget. She most recently maintained a separate accounting of funds received during an unbudgeted society seminar.
Ms. LeBlonde has been a mentor for multiple high school students for the ROOTS project sponsored by SVGS and the Burlington Public Library under the auspices of a Paul Allen Foundation grant, supporting SVGS’s goal for community education.
Ms. LeBlonde has been an outstanding, dedicated volunteer, and she richly deserved being a recipient of a 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.
Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized more than 400 outstanding volunteers, 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 2014 award recipients and learn why they received the 2014 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award.
Rita Schulze
Sharon Johnson
Kris LaRue
Hazel Rasar
Dan Royal
Today we’re introducing Sharon Johnson, Kris LaRue, Hazel Rasar, Dan Royal, and Rita Schulze, members of the Skagit County History Project Team, who were nominated by the Skagit Valley Genealogical Society. The team was recognized for exceptional research, preservation and publication of historical material relating to Skagit County.
The History Project Team was created to document the historical biographies of the people of Skagit County and their ancestors. Beginning in 2003, stories were gathered for a number of years until collections ceased and the gathered material turned over to Mr. Royal with the vision of publishing a book known as “Skagit County, Washington and Its People.”
Each member of this long-term team held a unique, valuable role. As publications chair, Ms. Rasar was instrumental in assisting Mr. Royal with the early development of the project. Together, the two of them also coordinated the effort throughout the ten-year period. In 2012, Ms. Schulze became chair of the effort while Ms. Johnson began budgeting for the books’ publication. Ms. Rasar was also involved with Ms. Schulze, Ms. Johnson and Ms. LaRue in proofing and developing of an every-name index. Mr. Royal worked with a draft person to format and publish the final books. The two-volume set was published in 2014.
Due to the team’s dedication and tireless work on this decade-long project, they richly deserved receiving a 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.