Seminars and Conferences

Member Societies' Seminars and Conferences Registration Forms

Listed are seminars annd conferences sponsored by the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies and Member Societies. Click on a listing below for the information and registation forms.

04 May 2024 - COPALAM German Genealogical Spring Seminar

The Colorado Chapter of Palatines to America is pleased to announce that Dana Palmer has accepted our invitation to be the speaker at our Spring seminar, 04 May 2024. This will be a hybrid meeting – both in-person and via Zoom. Register by 15 April 2024 for in-person attendance and your name will be entered in a drawing for lunch with Dana. Dana will present four programs that will be of great interest to people researching their German families. The Seminar flyer and regisrtation form is Here. Online registration is now open at HERE.

04 May 2024 Vivid-Pix Memory Station Workshop Training

This CAPG event is geared toward professional genealogists and genealogy society leaders who want more information about the Vivid-Pix Memory Station and might want to host a future scanning event using Vivid-Pix for their groups.

Rick Voight from Vivid-Pix will be in Denver on May 4th to give us hands-on training and experience with the Vivid-Pix Memory Station. He will also attend our Zoom quarterly meeting in the morning and provide everyone with a bit of information, and then at this in-person event we will have a demonstration where we can get some actual experience with the Vivid-Pix Memory Station.

Location: Standley Lake Library Meeting Room: 8485 Kipling St, Arvada, CO 80005 | RSVP here.

Sponsored by the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (CAPG).

18 May 2024 The Colorado Genealogical Society 100th, and the Larimer County Genealogical Society, 50th

Society members and public are invited to these two celebratory society anniversaries.

Your are invited to this event with esteemed keynote speaker, James Jeffrey, formerly of DPL, accompanied by a lineup of distinguished speakers including James Kroll, former Manager of Genealogy and Western History at DPL, Rachel Vagts, Manager of Special Collections and Archivist at DPL, Bobbi King, NGS representative, and Sandy Carter Duff, past CGS present and long time member and historian of CGS. Each will bring their unique perspectives on the rich history of our society.

Nancy Ratay, editor of the Colorado Genealogist, is diligently preparing a captivating video presentation chronicling our illustrious journey through time. Kelly Glenn, former president of CGS and current president of the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies, who will serve as our master of ceremonies.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime event that you simply cannot afford to miss. We extend a warm invitation to the entire Colorado Genealogical Community and the general public to join us in this celebration of our shared heritage.

Mark your calendars for May 18th, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Venue is Mile Hi Church Community Center at 9077 W Alameda Ave. Lakewood, Co. Please note that this event will be held exclusively in person, without a virtual option. Arrive for social time starting at 11:30 a.m. Tickets for this catered affair are priced at $28.00 each, with the majority of the menu being gluten-free, and a special vegan dish available upon request. Last day to buy tickets is May 8th.

With anticipation of a full house, we urge you to secure your tickets before May 8th to guarantee your spot at this momentous celebration. Join us as we come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and embrace the future of the Colorado Genealogical Society! Scroll to the bottom of the CGS website home page for tickets. https://cogensoc.us/

The Menu

As for the culinary delights awaiting you, our buffet will feature an array of options, including smoked chicken and beef brisket, as well as a vegan-friendly Jackfruit dish. Indulge in our selection of salads, including a house salad, smoked gouda mac and cheese, and cucumber salad, accompanied by cornbread.

For dessert, savor our celebratory cake and chocolate chip cookies.

Our social time appetizers include herb buttermilk, hummus, celery, baby carrots, cherry heirloom tomatoes, Romanesco, watermelon radish, sweet peppers, cucumber, endive, asparagus, and radicchio.

Please join us on May 18th. The CGS 100th Committee

The Larimer County Genealogical Society 50th Anniversary Celebration

This celebratory event will be both in-person and accessible via Zoom, ensuring everyone can participate regardless of location. For those joining virtually, please register via the provided Zoom links below. The event is free.

The festivities kick off with a 30-minute video showcasing highlights from the society's journey spanning from 1974 to 2004.Following this retrospective, President Larry Doyle will extend a warm welcome and introduce a lineup of nine esteemed past presidents, each sharing their insights and experiences, either in person or via Zoom.

Don't miss the opportunity to snag a copy of our special 50th Anniversary cookbook, available for a suggested donation of $20.00 each, lovingly compiled by members of our society.

In addition to the enriching presentations, we invite you to participate in our silent auction and indulge in delicious cake and ice cream as we toast to the next chapter of our society's legacy.

To ensure we have plenty of food and accommodations for all attendees, please register in advance via our Celebration website page at https://lcgsco.org/events/program-our-societys-50th-anniversary-celebration/

16-17 August 2024 WISE Welsh Seminar

WISE Welsh Seminar, featuring Megan Heyl, August 17th with free program on Welsh research, Friday, August 16th, at 6 p.m. Registration opens Wednesday, April 17th.

Non-Member Societies' Seminars and Workshops Registration Forms

Listed are seminars sponsored by non-members of the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies and Member Societies. Click on a listing below for the information and registation form.