The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society serves Clark, Crawford and Edgar in Illinois. Clay, Greene, Park, Putnam. Sullivan Vermillion and Vigo counties in Indiana. 

“Which DNA Test is Right for Me?”

 Presented by Tim Phipps

 Tuesday, July 25, 2017,

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

   VCPL Rooms A, B & C

(Doors open at 6:00pm)

 Free & Open to Public

 Have you considered purchasing a DNA test to discover more about your family roots only to be confused by the different types of tests that are available?  Or have you taken a DNA test and found yourself saying, “What next?”, after the results come back?  If you feel confused about or overwhelmed by DNA testing, then this presentation is for you.

 “Which DNA Test is Right for Me?” is an introductory class on DNA testing for those interested in researching their family.  Get an overview of what different tests are available, what each test can reveal, and which tests are offered by the major DNA testing companies.  Before you spend money on a test or if you want to maximize the money you have already spent, come out and join us to learn the basics of genetic genealogy.

 The public-at-large is encouraged to attend this special program being hosted and presented by the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society.  Anyone considering doing DNA testing or just with an interest in the testing process is encouraged to attend.

NEWSPAPERS IN GENEALOGY

Presented by 

Leigh Ann Johnson

Monday, August 14, 2017

6:30 – 8:30 pm - Vigo County Public Library

Doors Open at 6:00 pm for 

Refreshments & Socializing

(NOTE:  LIMITED PARKING THIS SUMMER.  PLAN AHEAD.)

In this program, Leigh Ann will explore how to use newspapers more effectively in doing family history research.  Using newspaper columns, obituaries, death notices and articles, you can better piece together family ties during times when other types of records did not exist.  Newspaper digitization and databases will also be discussed.  The Indiana State Library has the world’s largest collection of Indiana newspapers.  If you would like to find out how to utilize this vast collection to help with your family research, you should plan to attend this program.

For nearly four years, Leigh Anne Johnson has been the Indiana Division Newspaper Librarian at the Indiana State Library.  She is curator of ISL’s historic newspapers and current subscriptions, as well as the microfilmed newspapers.  Formerly, Leigh Anne was a librarian in the Genealogy Division at the State Library for five years.  Ms. Johnson holds a Master’s Degree in Library Science from Indiana University at Indianapolis, a Master’s Degree in Violin Performance from Northern Arizona University and an undergraduate degree in music from Butler University in Indianapolis.

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM

Enroll or Renew for 2017

WVGS is participating in the Kroger Community Rewards Program.  Kroger will donor a percentage of purchases made by members and friends who register their Kroger Plus Shopper's Card.  Follow these instructions to help WVGS earn extra money for future projects.

Register your card online at krogercommunityrewards.com.

Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up.

If a member does not yet have a Kroger Plus card, please let them know that they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.

Click on Sign In/Register

Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the ‘New Customer?’ box.

Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions

You will then get a message to check your email in box and click on the link within the body of the email.

Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.

Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.

Update or confirm your information.

Enter NPO number (16833) or Wabash Valley Genealogy Society, select organization from list and click on confirm.

To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization’s name on the right side of your information page.

REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after your member(s) register their card(s).

Special Note: WVGS's NPO number is 16833.