Special Interest Groups SIGs

Group Leader: Dennis Partridge At some point in the process of conducting genealogical research, you should desire to save and pass down to your descendants those stories you’ve discovered about your ancestors. We’re not talking BMD facts (birth, marriage, death), but who were these people, what did they do during their life, and how did they contribute to society and the world around them? With a combination of video and working through online blog posts and writing instruction, participants in this small interest group will begin the process of putting pen to paper and writing out these stories. Times and dates to be determined by class participants. This will be a virtual SIG, which means you can participate from the comfort of your home and only need an internet connection and a method to join in. If you have a question about this group, please fill out the comments below the signup form. Otherwise, if you’re interested in joining, please fill out the form and click the button to sign up. The group leader will contact you back! This SIG is open to AIGS current members only. Membership has it’s benefits! Not a member? Come join us today!

Genealogists often have overlapping interests and skillsets (or lack thereof) with other genealogists. These overlapping genealogical interests and skillsets are perfect for groups of members to create a group around. We call these Special Interest Groups, or SIGs for the abbreviated shortened version. SIGs from the board. These groups can meet virtually or in person and can be anywhere from 2-12 people (you get more than 12 and they kind of defy the definition of “small”). It’s up to each group how often to meet, and when to meet. The Amelia Island Genealogical Society will support you in your interests, setting up these groups, and getting the word out to the membership. These groups are for members only! It’s one of those benefits of membership we like to talk about on the website. Each SIG sets their own dates and time for meetings, how frequently they meet, and whether to meet in person or virtually. If you’re at all interested, please register for the group on their individual pages and the group leader will get in touch with you. Family Tree Maker – Special Interest Group FamilyTreeMaker, celebrated as a leading genealogy software among our community, serves as the focus for this Special Interest Group designed for members keen on deepening their understanding and utilization of the software to craft their own Family Trees. Recognizing the diverse needs of our users, including those with the software installed on their desktops who cannot physically transport their setups to a library meeting,