The Yakima Valley Genealogical Society will hold its July general meeting at 10:00 am. July 7th at the library at 1901 S. 12th Avenue. The public is welcome. The program will feature Richard Kyle speaking about Passport Records. Call 509-248-1328 for further information.
The Yakima Valley Genealogical Society is be holding its general meeting at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 5 at the library at 1901 S. 12th Avenue (off Washington Ave.). The public is welcome to attend the presentation by Barbee Buchanan on “Tombstone Symbology.” Snacks will be provided.
The Yakima Valley Genealogy Society is holding its annual Spring Seminar Saturday, April 14. The featured speaker is Thomas W. Jones, one of America’s foremost genealogists. Come join us for lunch and spend a day dedicated to finding your missing ancestors. Refer to the YVGS website or call 509-248-1328 for information.
The Yakima Valley Genealogy Society is holding its annual Spring Seminar Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Mt. Olive Church, 7809 Tieton Drive in Yakima. Registration information is available on line. The seminar will feature noted genealogist Thomas W. Jones. His presentation topics will be Finding Unfindable Ancestors, Five Proven Techniques for Finding Your Ancestor’s European Origin, Five Ways to Prove Who Your Ancestor Was, Solving the Mystery of the Disappearing ancestor. Cost is $40.00 for YVGS Members or $45.00 for non members or on-site registration 8:30 – 9:am. Lunch will be included. See the YVGS website for form. Call 509-248-1328 for further information.
The Yakima Valley Genealogical Society will be holding its monthly meeting at the library at 10:00 am Saturday, March 3. Richard Kyle will present the program, “Colonial Land Grants.” The public is welcome and snacks will be provided. Call 509-248-1328 for more information.
Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 500 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 2017 award recipients and learn why they received the 2017 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.
Darryl Jones
Today we’re introducing Darryl Jones of Yakima, Washington, who was nominated by the Yakima Valley Genealogical Society (YVGS). He was recognized for his all-around dedication and enthusiasm for YVGS and the field of genealogy.
Mr. Jones became interested in genealogy while attending a family reunion 30 years. After retiring, he got serious about doing genealogical research and joined the Yakima Valley Genealogical Society in 2014.
In addition to improving his research skills, Mr. Jones has been very active in the society, including working on the semiannual yard sale and taking charge of the printer cartridge recycling program. He has also worked on several maintenance projects and found time to take a shift as a librarian at the YVGS library.
Mr. Jones has proven he is an outstanding volunteer, and undeniably deserved being a recipient of a 2017 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, Interim Recognition Chair, at Roxanne@thekeeffes.com.
The Yakima Valley Genealogical Society is holding its general meeting at the library at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 6. Judy Schuster will speak about the use of “Time Lines”. The public is welcome to attend at 1901 S. 12th Avenue, Union Gap. Call 509-248-1328 for further information.
Do you know who’s running the show at the Washington State Genealogical Society? Did you know we have an Executive Committee, six standing committee chairs and three appointed non-elected officers? Who are all these people? In the coming months, we’ll introduce them to you, so you can say “hi” the next time you see them.
Patrick Bundy
In today’s “Meet the Board” series, we’re introducing you to Patrick Bundy. Pat lives in Yakima and is WSGS’s Historian, a position he’s held for more than a few years. He is also a 30-plus-year member of the Yakima Valley Genealogical Society where he has been president for the last two years. Over the years, he’s also been YVGS’s vice president, program chair, publicity chair, recording secretary and on the library board. He has been a member of the WSGS since 1988 and was named a WSGS Outstanding Volunteer in 2014 for his leadership, knowledge, and volunteer efforts at YVGS.
In the beginning…Earl and Elsie (Deans) Bundy’s firstborn son, Patrick James, made his appearance in 1944 in Minnesota. His next big accomplishment was marrying his sweetheart Lynn Helmick in 1973 in Yakima. Sadly, Lynn passed away in 2014, leaving Pat, five children and many cherished grandchildren that Pat continues to dote on.
After getting his education at Yakima Valley Community College, Pat was employed in the TV and radio biz in Yakima. Although he’s always been interested in genealogy, after his retirement, Pat really ramped it up, searching for his Mid-West and New York ancestors. One of his most interesting finds: his 3x great-grandfather, a Lutheran minister, built the first Lutheran Church in Ontario, Canada.
Pat knows his way around the kitchen and enjoys cooking when he’s not searching for his ancestors – or engaging in social media. It’s not uncommon to wake up to his cheery Facebook message:
Good morning, friends! Hoping your day is fabulous!
A few more interesting tidbits about Pat:
• Favorite genealogy websites: Ancestry
• Favorite dessert: Pie
• When asked one word that described him, Pat replied, “Easy-going, even though that’s two words!”
Now you know a little more about another of the WSGS Board members. The next time you see Pat say hello and thank him for his service to WSGS.
The Yakima Valley Genealogical Society will hold its annual Christmas party at the library at 1901 S. 12th Avenue at 10:00 AM Saturday, December 2. The public is invited to attend.