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Genealogy Pro Talk
Genealogy Pro Talk, a new webinar series for the aspiring professional genealogist, is being facilitated by the Utah Genealogical Association and taught by established professionals in the genealogical field. This webinar is scheduled for the first Tuesday of the month between February and December, at 6 pm Mountain Time.
Past Webinars
Past Genealogy Pro Talk webinars are available for view by UGA members. Please login to access these presentations.
2025
Month
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Presentation
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Presenter
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September
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Just in Case: Developing Effective Presentations by Using Case Studies
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Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA
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August
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Blogging for Clients: Bringing in Customers a Post at a Time
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Cheri Hudson Passey
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July
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Things to Know Before Hiring a Web Developer
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Natalie Webb
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June
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Furthering Your Genealogical Education and Continuous Learning: Opportunities To Succeed
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Alina Khuda
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May
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Navigating the Darker Side of Family History
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Lori Samuelson
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April
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Branching Out: Public Interactions with Family History
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David Ryan
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March
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A Genealogy Dream Team: Combining Ancestry.com and Family Tree Maker
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Rebecca Shamblin
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February
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Pricing Strategies for Professional Genealogists and Writers
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Rhonda Lauritzen
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2024
Month
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Presentation
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Presenter
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December
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Diversify Your Talents to Build a Better Genealogy Business
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Katherine R. Willson
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November
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Writing for Crossroads
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Eva Holmes
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October
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Expanding Your Horizons: How to Succeed in Genealogy Networking
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Alina Khuda
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September
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How to Propose an Institute Course
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Annette Burke Lyttle
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August
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Turning Your Family Tree into a Talk
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Dr. Penny Walters
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July
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Maximizing Your Social Media Presence
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Jon Marie Pearson
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June
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If the Walls Could Talk: Working with Oral Histories in Your Genealogical Research
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David Ryan
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May
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FRIENDS, ASSOCIATES, & NEIGHBORS? Your future clients are already in your circle
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Cynthia Patton
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April
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Grip, Grippe & the Spanish Lady: The 1918 Pandemic & Your Family Records
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Michelle L. Spencer
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March
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Empowering Genealogists with Artificial Intelligence
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Steve Little
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February
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Don’t Quit Now: Keep the Genealogy Business Going in Spite of Physiological and Mental Limitations
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Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA
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2023
Month
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Presentation
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Presenter
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December
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Setting Goals to Focus Your Genealogy
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Cynthia K. Patton
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November
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The Business of Genealogical Speaking
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Annette Burke Lyttle
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October
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So You Want to Work for Legacy Tree?
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Elly Catmull
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September
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Researching Your Ancestor’s Brick & Mortar Can Help Break Down Your Brick Wall
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Michelle L. Spencer
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August
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Virtually Presenting Research to Your Client and Family: a Recipe for Success
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Claudia Sudweeks
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July
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Genealogy Surprises, Discoveries, and Outright Lies: Sorting Out the Facts
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Melissa Barker
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June
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Unlikely Places to Discover Genealogical Information
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Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS
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May
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Running a Business: from Networking to Marketing
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Alina Khuda
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April
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Starting on the Right Foot: SLCC’s One-Year Online Genealogy Certificate Program
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Julia Anderson, AG
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March
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It’s All About the Records: Understanding Ancestry’s Collections and More!
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Kory Meyerink, AG
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February
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Location Research in a Digital World
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Craig Siulinski
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2022
Month
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Presentation
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Presenter
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December
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10 Steps for Organizing for the Busy Genealogist
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Cynthia Patton
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November
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How To Build An Email List For Your Genealogy Business (& Why You Should!)
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Lisa Lisson
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October
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The Inside Scoop on Genealogy Institutes
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Angela Packer McGhie, CG, FUGA
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September
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Planning for Professional Success
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Lauri Jean Swett
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August
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Get Paid Doing What You Love: Careers at Ancestry
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Kory Meyerink, AG, FUGA
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July
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Writing a Quality Research Report
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Whitney Tolman
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June
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Degree Discovery: BYU-Idaho Family History Research Program
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Margaret A. Chesley
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May
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The Organizational Power of Timelines: Think Annotated Color-Coded Matrix
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Diane L. Richard
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April
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BYU Family History Bachelor’s Program
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Amy Harris, PhD, AG; Jensen Cordon; Hazel Scullin
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March
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Writing for a Genealogical Journal
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Gena Philibert-Ortega
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February
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Genealogy ProTalk: Career Opportunities
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Lynn Turner, AG
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2021
Month
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Presentation
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Presenter
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December
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Sharpening the Saw: Keeping Your Professional Edge with Continuing Education
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Julia Anderson, AG
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November
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Assembling Your Personal Research Reference Guides
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Jana Greenhalgh, AG
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October
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Reading Between the Lines: Using Indirect Evidence to Help Solve Research Problems
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Tristan Tolman, AG
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September
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August
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Networking for Genealogists
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Sara Cochran
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July
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Digital Financial Management
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Cynthia K. Patton
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June
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Keeping it All Together - Establish a Work Life Balance;
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Janice Lovelace, PhD
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May
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Ethical Dilemmas in Genealogy
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Dr. Penny Walters
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April
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March
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Analysis and Correlation: A Case Study on a Missing Family in the Census
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Peggy Laurtizen, AG
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February
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Professional Client Report Writing
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Kelly Summers, AG
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2020
Month
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Topic
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Presenter
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December
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Don’t Work for Free: How to Efficiently Manage Client Projects
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Cara Jones
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November
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From Webinar to Degree: Exploring Genealogy Education Options for You
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Zachary Hamilton
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October
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September
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A Genealogists Guide to Digital Marketing
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David Ryan, MA, DipGen
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August
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If You Build It, They Will Come: Creating a Website for Your Genealogy Business
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Elizabeth O’Neal
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July
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Becoming a Certified Genealogist: A Personal Journey
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Jill Morelli, CG
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June
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How do you do that? Practical Suggestions for People Who Want to do Genealogical Lecturing
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Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA
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May
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The Benefits of Participating in an ICAPGen Study Group
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Melody Daisson, AG; Nicky Smith
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April
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Giving Unexpected or Bad News to Clients
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Penny Walters, PhD
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March
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Researching Outside Your Comfort Zone
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Janice Lovelace, PhD
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February
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Your Education Plan for Going Pro
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Annette Burke Lyttle
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January
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No webinar this month.
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2019
Month
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Topic
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Presenter
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December
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More Career Options for Professionals: Panel Discussion
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Suzannah Beasley, AG; Stan Lindaas; Tanner Tolman, AG; Gordon Remington, FUGA
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November
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Career Options for Professionals: Panel Discussion
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Danielle Batson, AG, Christy Fillerup, Rick Price, MA, AG, Kelly Summers, MS, AG
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October
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Accreditation: A Pathway to Becoming A Better Researcher
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Diana Elder, AG and Melissa Corn Finlay, AG
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September
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Focused Research Planning
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Suzannah Beasley, AG
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August
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Varieties of Genealogical Writing
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Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, MFA, CG
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July
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Defining "Reasonably Exhaustive" Considering Limitations on Time and Money
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Paul K. Graham, AG, CG, CGL
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June
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Running a Successful Home-Based Business
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Tristan Tolman, AG
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May
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Improving Your Talent as a Genealogy Speaker
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Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS
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April
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Perspectives on Accreditation
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Diana Elder, AG and Julie Stoddard, AG
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