Fundraiser and Memento All-in-One
The family birthday calendar is a Toomer family favorite. With this publication you can accomplish many goals. First you will create a great family memento. Second this is a great family fundraiser. In a few minutes you can learn how to create a product which your family will treasure.
Also in this episode:
- News: sales for genealogists, and the Christmas Grinch
- Emails: family reunion locations, becoming certified
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Listen to Episode 006: Family Birthday Calendar
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Do you have any questions about creating a family birthday calendar? Have you created a calendar and want to share additional tips? Click the “Add comment” link below or send an email to GenealogyOnDemand@gmail.com
Next Episode: Family Website vs. Family Blog
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Go to What is a Podcast?
Genealogy ON DEMAND – Apply Directly to the iPod
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http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=202114958
November 24, 2006
You and Your Ancestors on the Road
How can technology enhance your ancestral journey? On the road, collection opportunities abound. Don’t miss out! Learn a few tips on collecting evidence using technology. After listening to this podcast go the Resources page for the links discussed and this episode’s handout.
Also in this episode:
- News: new software, new at Ancestry.com, and the study of names
- Emails: building a family website, future of online research
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Listen to Episode 005: Portable Genealogy
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How do you use technology to enhance your research? Do you have additional technology questions? Click the “Add comment” link below or send an email to GenealogyOnDemand@gmail.com
Next Episode: Designing a Family Birthday Calendar:
Go to the Resources page.
Go to What is a Podcast?
Genealogy ON DEMAND – Apply Directly to the iPod
(Visit us in the iTunes Store)
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=202114958
November 17, 2006
Raising Money and Creating Memories
Do you have enough money to pay for your next reunion? Do you need ideas on family reunion fundraising? Take a few minutes and listen to a few proven ways to raise money for your family reunion. These ideas involve food, dancing and junk.
Also in this episode:
- News: Jewish Genealogy, Decrease copy fees in your county courthouse.
- Emails: Arranging family letters, 19th century immigration records
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Listen to Episode 004: Family Reunion Fundraising
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How do you raise money for your family reunion? Do you have any questions or comments about this topic? Click the “Add comment” link below or send an email to GenealogyOnDemand@gmail.com
Next Episode: Portable Genealogy: You and Your Ancestors On the Road
Go to the Resources page.
Go to What is a Podcast?
Genealogy ON DEMAND – Apply Directly to the iPod
(Visit us in the iTunes Store)
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=202114958
November 9, 2006
Lebanon Daily News columnist James M. Beidler’s article, Latest genealogy fad: Podcasts includes Genealogy ON DEMAND. In addition to writing the award-winning column “Roots & Branches,” Jim is also a lecturer specializing in German research. As stated in the article he will be interviewed for this podcast on researching German ancestors.
Read article: Latest genealogy fad: Podcasts
November 8, 2006
Organizing Genealogy Paper Files
Part 2 Sorting, Filing, and Maintaining
Are you ready to set up your personal genealogy archives? Tired of the mess that you call your research? Do you want to create a system that allows a positive flow of filing and retrieving? Take 12 minutes and listen to this podcast. This is the second episode of Clear Your Clutter. First we created our list of categories. Now we will sort and file our documents. Finally you will receive tips on how to stay clutter free. Visit the resource page for links and handouts.
- News: Virginia Freedmen’s Project, Passenger List never search outside of England
- Emails Received: Family Reunion notification, activities and costs
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Listen to Episode 003: Clear Your Clutter Part 2
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Do you think that the category system will work for you? How will you make use of this system? Tell us about a document that you realized you had after you organized. Click the “Add comment” link below or send an email to genealogyondemand@gmail.com
Next Episode: Family Reunion Fundraisers: Making Money and Creating Memories
Go to the Resources page.
Go to What is a Podcast?
Genealogy ON DEMAND – Apply Directly to the iPod
(Visit us in the iTunes Store)
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=202114958
November 3, 2006
Sharing Family History at Family Reunions
Do you need ideas for sharing family history at your next reunion? Get family reunion ideas in just 11minutes. This podcast presents three ways to make your next reunion special. The suggestions presented are mostly low tech and will be enjoyed by all ages.
Also in this episode:
- News: Google and the National Archives’ on-line venture, genealogy television
- Emails Received: Entering pension file affidavits into The Master Genealogist
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Listen to Episode 002: Telling the Story
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How do you share family history at your family reunion? Do you have any questions about the ideas presented? Click the “Add comment” link below or send an email to genealogyondemand@gmail.com
Next Episode: Clear Your Clutter Part 2: Sorting and Staying Clutter Free.
Go to the Resources page.
Go to What is a Podcast?
Genealogy On Demand
Apply Directly to the iPod
(Visit us in the iTunes Store)
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=202114958
October 27, 2006
Organizing Genealogical Paper Files
Part 1 Choosing a System
How are your genealogy files arranged? Try using the category filing system. Learn more during the main segment. This will be the first of two parts. After listening to the podcast go to the Resources page to view a list of categories.
This episode is about 17 minutes long. In addition to the main topic, each episode contains, news, and emails received relating to genealogy, history and family reunions.
In this episode:
- News: New database at Ancestry.com, hire a researcher for as little as $55, free digitized books online
- Motivation: Share your research with your family.
- Emails Received: Slave ship Wanderer, Native American Ancestry
- To listen now: click the play button below.
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Listen to Episode 001: Clear Your Clutter
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How do you currently organize your files? After listening to the podcast, do you think you will use the category system? Click the “Add comment” link or email the show genealogyondemand@gmail.com .
Next Episode October 29, 2006: Telling the Story: Genealogy at Family Reunions
October 23, 2006
Listening to Genealogy ON DEMAND
To keep it simple, a podcast is an audio or video file. What makes these files special is that you can subscribe and receive automatic updates. But you do not need to subscribe to listen.
To listen you can:
- Go to the player and click the play button.
- Go to the player and click the “MP3 File” link below to download.
- Save the audio file on any MP3 player.
- Go to iTunes Store location and double click on episode.
Using iTunes: (more…)
October 23, 2006
Genealogy when you want and where you want
Each week listen to a new episode featuring family history research and family reunion topics. We will discuss organizing your genealogy files, creating family reunion fundraisers and web sites, genealogy software and much more.
In addition to the main how to segment, news/ product information as well as a motivation. We could all use a little motivation now and then, especially when it appears that we have hit a brickwall.
The information on this site is free and created by me, Shamele Jordon. Please feel free to email or post comments and questions. You can post to this blog or you can email me at genealogyondemand@gmail.com
Thanks to for stopping by. I hope that you will continue to visit.
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October 16, 2006
The family birthday calendar is a Toomer family favorite. With this publication you can accomplish many goals. First you will create a great family memento. Second this is a great family fundraiser. In a few minutes you can learn how to create a product which your family will treasure.
