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Join Ken Shuck as he shows you why the RootsTech family history conference and trade show, sponsored each year by FamilySearch, is the largest genealogy conference in the world. RootsTech 2025 was held from March 6-8, 2025, at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Find out about all the exciting lectures, activities, and the genealogy trade show that was put on at RootsTech 2025, which made it so worthwhile to attend in person at least once in your lifetime.
Ken Shuck is the Vice President of the Pennsylvania Chapter of Palatines to America (PalAm) and has been a member of PalAm since 1998. He is a genealogist and has been conducting research on his family tree of German ancestors for over 30 years. Ken is also a member of the National Genealogical Society, the Mid-Atlantic Germanic Society, and multiple county genealogical and historical societies in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Although he has attended dozens of genealogy conferences over the years, this was his first time attending a RootsTech conference in person. He was so impressed with RootsTech 2025 that he wants to share his experience with you.
Register here to join us for this program. If you have a question that you want to ask, feel free to email us in advance at info@pennpalam.org or pennsylvaniapalatines@gmail.com.
The next Annual Membership Meeting for Palatines to America will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, starting at 1:00 pm EDT. In past years, the meeting was held in person or as part of a PalAm National Conference or IGGP Conference. To make participation in the meeting available to as many members as possible, the 2025 Annual Membership Meeting will be held virtually. A Zoom link will be provided to the membership so many members can take part in the business and awards sessions during the meeting. As required by PalAm’s Bylaws, the membership will be informed of the business (such as election of officers and budget) prior to the meeting.
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The 2025 IGGP Conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio, from June 12-15. The Conference coincides with IGGP’s 10th Anniversary and PalAm’s 50th Anniversary. The Conference theme will be Celebrate Your German-Speaking Ancestors. PalAm will be hosting the conference at the beautiful Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in north Columbus.
For more details, see https://iggp.org/2025-iggp-conference/
Finding and Deciphering German Records Featured Speaker Dana Palmer
Saturday August 2 2025Registration 10:15 AM-10:45 AM - Program 10:45 AM to 3:45 PM West Perry Branch--Indianapolis Public Library6650 S Harding Street, Indianapolis, IN & Zoom
Three presentations:
Dana Palmer, CG ® , CGL (SM) specializes in lineage society applications, publishing family books, and Midwestern research – specifically Ohio. In addition to her client work, she is part of the Mayflower Silver Books team, and lectures at RootsTech and the National Genealogical Society (NGS) conferences.
Download the flyer for more details.
A session in the Pennsylvania Chapter Third Tuesday Zoom programs Tuesday August 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST Free and open to all PalAm members.
Before Facebook and Twitter, the local paper was the place to get the scoop on your neighbors. Historical newspapers are indispensable to genealogy research and learning about your ancestors and their community. This program will highlight the importance of this resource as well as the range of details that can be discovered, including how and where to access digitized US newspapers, plus search techniques and tips.
Laura Cubbage-Draper, CG, is a genealogical researcher, lecturer, and the owner of LCD Genealogy Services. A New Jersey native with deep Pennsylvania roots, she earned the Certified Genealogist credential in 2024, holds a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University, and is a graduate of ProGen40. Laura has spoken at local and regional societies and libraries where she enjoys teaching about genealogical methodology and resources.
Come join us on the 2025 PalAm FamilySearch Library Research Trip!
A deposit of $100 is required with registration. Balance is due July 31, 2025. Fees do not include parking at the hotel, meals, or transportation costs.
Register online here or Download the flyer with more details and offline registration form.
Questions? Contact Lloyd Shenberger, group leader, at LWShenberger@gmail.com
• Hotel accommodations at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel—a 2-minute walk to the Library • 7-nights [Sunday, September 28 thru Saturday, October 4 (depart Oct 5) • Special hotel rate for our genealogy group • 4 floors of extensive research resources―microfilm, books, periodicals, maps, etc. • Research specialists to provide assistance and translations • View microfilm onsite that otherwise requires vising a FamilySearch Center or Affiliated Library or may be restricted outside of FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake • Transfer a wide variety of media to digital format at no cost―includes photos, VCR, cassette tapes, movies, etc. • Going as part of a group that can be supportive is especially good for first time visitors to the FamilySearch Library • Social time with fellow researchers • FamilySearch Library classes scheduled for group • The remainder of the time is yours to use for research as you desire. • Travel arrangements and additional expenses provided by each attendee
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