Association of Professional Genealogists (APG)

Looking to grow your genealogy business in 2025? Have you ever thought about adding another income stream? In the newest issue of APG Quarterly, author Carly Lane Morgan shares her experience with multiple revenue streams and provides several examples for us to consider. Members can read this article and the full issue at apgen.org by navigating to Members > Publications > APG Quarterly. You must be logged in to view this content.

APG’s Professional Development Committee is now seeking proposals for 2025-2026 webinar presentations! We're looking for proposals that support the professional development, practical skills, education and business interests of the professional genealogist. For more information, visit www.apgen.org/call. Submissions are due by 15 January 2025.

Join APG on 26 January 2025 for the first members-only webinar of the new year, "The Impact of EU Privacy Laws on Genealogical Research." This special panel discussion will feature genealogists from several European countries discussing details of European Union privacy laws and the impact they may have on genealogists' research for clients. Members can register at https://bit.ly/3Br0ifb. Not a member? Join today!

On the road to starting your own genealogy business and looking for inspiration? In the most recent issue of APG Quarterly, author Anni Parsons recounts the story of her business launch and the things she needed to think about in order to get started. Members can read "From Passionate Dream to Joyful Reality: Building a Genealogy Business" and the full issue at apgen.org by navigating to Members > Publications > APG Quarterly. You must be logged in to view this content.

APG is hiring! We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the contractor position of proofreader for the APG Quarterly journal. For details, visit https://bit.ly/3UThXT3. Interested parties should submit a cover letter and resume by 15 December 2024.

APG’s Professional Development Committee is now seeking proposals for 2025-2026 webinar presentations! We're looking for proposals that support the professional development, practical skills, education and business interests of the professional genealogist. For more information, visit www.apgen.org/call. Submissions are due by 15 January 2025.

APG members can now access the recording of the 25 September webinar "When to Say No to Paper and Yes to Digital" with Cyndi Ingle in our Online Learning Library. This recording will be available for a limited time only, through 23 December 2024. Log in at apgen.org, go to Members tab > Continuing Education. CC available.

During last week's 2024 APG Annual Members' Meeting & Awards Presentations virtual event, members were honored for their achievements and service to APG and the genealogy profession: • Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy – Alice Childs, AG® • Grahame T. Smallwood Jr. Award of Merit – Leslie Lawson • Kathleen W. Hinckley Professional Achievement Award – Kip Sperry, AG® • APG Quarterly Excellence Award - Jen Shaffer • Certificates of Appreciation – Code of Ethics Review Committee (Mark A. Wentling, CG®, Chair; LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, CG®, CGL, FASG; Debbie Kennett; Jessica M. Taylor) • Certificate of Appreciation – Publications Advisory Committee (Jenifer Kahn Bakkala; Jennifer Dix; Vanessa Akridge Dorminey; Shannon Musfelt; Lori Lyn Price MAS, MLS) • Certificates of Appreciation – Website Committee (Suzanne L. Hoffman, Chair; Fiona Brooker; Sara L. Dawson; Pam Ricciardi Paschke) Congratulations to this year’s winners!

The December 2024 issue of APG Quarterly is now available! As you set your goals for 2025, this issue's articles could provide valuable ideas: • Diversify Your Income: A Genealogist’s Guide by Carly Lane Morgan • From Passionate Dream to Joyful Reality: Building a Genealogy Business by Anni Parsons • A Vision Realized: How I Became a Published Author by Diana Elder • Just Say No?!? by Sara Dawson • Tech Tips for Crafting Quality Documents by Cyndi Ingle • Let’s Talk Business: A “Hire Me” Page That Produces Results by Joy Curtiss • Weekly Reviews: A Newer Approach by Drew Smith • Getting an Education: Genealogy and Related Fields by Amanda E. Perrine Members can read the December issue and access the full APGQ archive at apgen.org; navigate to Members > Publications > APG Quarterly. You must be logged in to view this content.

APG members can now access the recording of the 14 November webinar "The Art of Self-Editing for Genealogists" with Pam Pracser Anderson, CG® in our Online Learning Library. Log in at apgen.org, go to Members tab > Continuing Education. CC available.