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There is Chinese, and then there is Simplified Chinese. Fewer strokes, same meaning. There is nothing like a pandemic to make something like a health and safety policy get difficult to read over time. Each time an update was required to adhere to new CDC guidelines, we left the original text intact and added the […]
This is the second in a series announcing plans, policies, and special events for SLIG 2022. This is also an ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECENT CHANGE to the health and safety policy. Please read carefully. Last week two things occurred: I was made aware of yet another verbiage modification on the CDC site, and the world was rocked by the […]
Director’s Note: Preparing for SLIG 2022 has been a bit like chasing a moving target. This blog post has been in draft mode for about two months now. Each time something seemed final, we were presented reasons to review and modify, reconsider or refine. In an effort to keep everyone as safe as possible, we […]
Start planning for 2023! AncestryProGenealogists has just announced the deadline for next year’s institute scholarships. https://www.progenealogists.com/scholarship What is covered: The award covers travel, hotel, and tuition expenses up to a total of $2,000 to attend a course at one of five major institutes – SLIG, IGHR, Gen-Fed, GRIP, and MAAGI – held between summer 2022 and winter […]
This individual manages the triage center for SLIG 2022. Unable to attend a SLIG 2022 course, they will earn benefits toward 2023. Lodging and meal per diem provided. Responsibilities Manages SLIG 2022 triage center Available for private temperature checks Dispenses PPE, hand sanitizer and other supplies Assists attendees in obtaining transportation to medical facilities if […]
SLIG has need of an individual to manage the SLIG Facebook Page and the SLIG Attendee Group. Responsibilities Provides Value-Added Information to SLIG followers Monitors Facebook daily for news of import in the genealogical community Cross-posts to the SLIG Facebook page: genealogical industry news blog posts written by SLIG faculty specifically related to course topics […]
SLIG has an open position for a graphic designer/desktop publisher to start in October. The position may be held by one or two individuals, depending on skills; however, a combined position is preferred and is outlined here. Graphic Design Manages Design elements In collaboration with the Director, conducts annual evaluation of branding Updates logos and […]
SLIG has an open position on the committee for a Writer/Editor. Responsibilities Creates written articles, blogs, and other communications: Writes blog posts highlighting courses, faculty, and special events Writes blog posts about travel and trip preparation Writes additional marketing blogs as needed Writes and/or assembles SLIG contributions to Crossroads Magazine Creates copy for course flyers Creates […]
SLIG is pleased to announce that Yvette Smithson Holmes has been award the First-Time Institute Attendee Scholarship to attend SLIG 2022. Yvette has elected to attend Course 9: Advanced Genealogical Methods. This scholarship was created in 2016 to provide assistance to students and defray the cost of attending their first institute. Yvette Smithson Holmes is a […]
Experience the power of having your own personal guide for an entire week as you research in the Family History Library. Then join your friends for SLIG special events. Students meet with the coordinator, at the Hilton on Sunday prior to SLIG, to review their project and goals. The remainder of the course is held at […]