IAAGG Members and Friends,
First and foremost, we care about everyone's health and safety. So, with concern for your well-being and in following the guidelines of local, state, federal governments and health organizations, the following changes have been made:
***Meetings are held virtually via Zoom***
Members, stay tuned for emails with links to the meetings. Dates are as follows:
Monthly Member Meetings: 3rd Saturday, 12:00 - 2:00pm EST
2025
Jan Hands-on Breakout Rooms; set 2025 Research Goals
Feb IAAGG member, Kamia Jackson, speaker; "From Stories to Records: Starting Your African American Journey"
Mar Lost Creek Settlement, Dee Reed, speaker, Vigo County Historical Society
Apr Annual Business Meeting; Induction of newly elected Board of Directors and Committee Chairs
May Hands-on Breakout Rooms
June Members' Military Ancestors presentations
July J. Mark Lowe, speaker; "Research in the South and Everywhere Else"
Aug Dr. Deborah Abbott, speaker; "Using the Digital Library of American Slavery in Your Genealogical Research"
Upcoming Events List:
DNA Discussion Group: (DNA-related current events & topics)
2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:00 - 9:00pm EST
Join our monthly DNA discussion group meetings, designed for members with a passion for DNA exploration.
State Group Meetings:
Mississippi State Group Meeting, 1st Tuesday 7pm-9pm EST
Pat Morgan - Organizer
Tennessee State Group Meeting, 4th Monday 7pm-9pm EST
Doris Fields - Organizer
Kentucky State Group Meeting, 4th Week (Days Rotate) 7pm-9pm EST
Michael Chisley - Organizer
Georgia State Group Meeting, Last Saturday of each month, 3pm-5pm EST
Claire Gordon Todd - Organizer
*Refer to the links below for info on participating in Zoom meetings*
How to Participate in a Zoom Meeting (pdf)
ZOOM TUTORIAL | How To Use Zoom STEP BY STEP For Beginners
It is worth repeating the guidance of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for protecting yourself and others: Wash your hands frequently with soap and/or alcohol-based sanitizers; avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; cover your mouth or nose when you sneeze or cough; maintain distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Of course, if you have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention.
Thanks to the internet, many of us can continue to research and write “Our Family Story”.
Stay Well!
Charles K. Barker
President, IAAGG