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Thursday, May 18, 2017

The Cat's out of the Bag - #congress_2018

When I was introduced prior to giving my talk at The Society of Australian Genealogists today the person who introduced me announced to the attendees that I would be presenting two sessions at the 15th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry (known as Congress in the geniworld downunder).



I thought we were not supposed to spill the beans until May 31st but I was given the nod to share news of my participation. I am so excited to be part of this event that is being held in our beautiful city of Sydney. I am keen to show my genimates our town and to meet up with folk who are Congress novices.

My presentation proposals that were accepted are:

1. Beaut Blogs: Ideas for Tarting up your Geneablogs
2. Managing Frugally: Free Tools for Genies and Family History Groups

I have ideas for these topics but am interested in hearing if you have suggestions of any must be included ideas or tools I should include in my presentations.

I heard at the Society today that there is one more keynote to be announced later this week - I wonder who it will be? An Englishman, An American? An Aussie? Girl or Boy?

The remainder of the presenters have been been notified but I have only heard so far that Shauna Hicks is on the program. I can't wait to see who else will be presenting.

Will I be seeing you at Congress? Earlybird Registrations open on May 31st - watch the Congress website for details.

11 comments:

  1. The cat is indeed out of the bag...great news! I'm looking forward to Congress...it will come around very quickly.

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  2. Woo hoo...Looking forward to hearing you speak. I'll be the one giving the presentation on the "Time Travelling Genealogist".

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  3. Great. 2 talks that will interest me. Congratulations.
    Canva is great for both talks. I use the paid one as I have it for work however the free version is great too. Many great features like images for $1. Saves hours hunting for ones with the correct copyright and cheaper than a coffee. I only use my photoshop for big batch jobs and more complicated things now. A bit annoying that RootsTech is later now as they are close together and it mucks up my usual after RootsTech travels.

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  4. Sounds great, I'll be there. If you've not already seen Joshua Pomeroy's stuff on designing in Drive, it is worth a look, images, newsletters etc

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  5. Thanks Carmel and Fran. I'm now wondering if I bit off more than I can chew!

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  6. Subscribed to Joshua's Youtube Channel - thanks Carmel.

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  7. I have included your blog in GENERAL INTEREST or INTERESTING BLOGS in FRIDAY FOSSICKING at

    http://thatmomentintime-crissouli.blogspot.com/2017/05/friday-fossicking-26th-may-2017.html

    Thanks, Chris

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