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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Association of Professional Genealogists Calendar RSS Feed</title><link>http://www.apgen.org</link><description>RSS Feed</description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:02:28 EDT</lastBuildDate><language>en-us</language><item><title>Oct 8, 2026: Mid-Atlantic Chat</title><description>&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(35, 35, 51); display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:almaden sans,helvetica,arial; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:0.42px; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:pre-line; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;Mid-Atlantic Chat is a casual opportunity to ask questions and exchange information. All APG members are welcome. Register to attend.&lt;/span&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:38 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:38 -0400</publishDate><date>10/01/2026</date><time>7:38 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=231248</link></item><item><title>Oct 9, 2026: Southeast: Body Doubling Session</title><description>&lt;span style="font-size:14px"&gt;All APG Members Welcome! The Southeast Chapter is now hosting weekly, one-hour body doubling sessions - every Friday at 10:00 am ET.&amp;nbsp; Need to find some accountability or motivation?&amp;nbsp; Come once, come often!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:36 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:36 -0400</publishDate><date>06/07/2026</date><time>5:36 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=220665</link></item><item><title>Oct 11, 2026: Robert Cameron Weir: AI for the Professional Genealogist</title><description>&lt;em&gt;This presentation is underwritten by &lt;a href="https://progenstudygroups.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ProGen&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
ProGen Study Groups is a self-study program that is enhanced by peer review. Assignments are based on chapters from the book &lt;em&gt;Professional Genealogy&lt;/em&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
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Professional genealogy involves far more than research&amp;mdash;administrative tasks like contracts, taxes, marketing, and proposals can take significant time. This webinar explores how AI tools can streamline these responsibilities, helping you work more efficiently and focus on research. Learn practical applications, from reviewing contracts and classifying expenses to tailoring proposals and improving client communications. The session also addresses important considerations such as privacy and responsible use. Attendees will leave with clear, real-world strategies for integrating AI into their workflow, saving time while enhancing the overall quality and efficiency of their professional practice.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:59 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:59 -0400</publishDate><date>08/05/2026</date><time>5:59 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=200498</link></item><item><title>Oct 13, 2026: Second Tuesday: Finding the Living with Cheri Hudson Passey</title><description>&lt;div style="font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Locating Cousins, Heirs, Next of Kin, and DNA Matches are just some of the reasons to find living people. Discover the tools and techniques used to find and make the connections you are looking for.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(0, 0, 0); display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:aptos,aptos_embeddedfont,aptos_msfontservice,calibri,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;Cheri Hudson Passey is a professional genealogist, instructor, author, and speaker, and the owner of Carolina Girl Genealogy, LLC. She hosts the YouTube genealogy chat show &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:aptos,aptos_embeddedfont,aptos_msfontservice,calibri,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;GenFriends&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(0, 0, 0); display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:aptos,aptos_embeddedfont,aptos_msfontservice,calibri,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt; and works as a genealogical researcher for the U.S. Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch. Cheri is actively involved in a wide range of genealogy societies and organizations and currently serves on the board of the National Genealogical Society. Her work emphasizes sound research methodology, context-driven analysis, and making genealogy approachable and meaningful for researchers at every level. She writes the blog &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:aptos,aptos_embeddedfont,aptos_msfontservice,calibri,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;Carolina Girl Genealogy&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(0, 0, 0); display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:aptos,aptos_embeddedfont,aptos_msfontservice,calibri,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;, where she shares practical research tips, proven methodologies, family stories, and her own research adventures. Cheri is also the author of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;em style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:aptos,aptos_embeddedfont,aptos_msfontservice,calibri,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;Genealogy in Reverse: Finding the Living, A Practical Guide for All Genealogists&lt;/em&gt;&lt;span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(0, 0, 0); display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:aptos,aptos_embeddedfont,aptos_msfontservice,calibri,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:43 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:43 -0400</publishDate><date>10/01/2026</date><time>7:43 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=231249</link></item><item><title>Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026: APG 2026 Virtual Professional Management Conference (PMC)</title><description>We will be gathering from 14-17 October 2026 for&amp;nbsp;2&amp;ndash;3 days of diverse and creative genealogical presentations geared towards helping members stay informed about trends within the world of professional genealogy and helping them to grow their business. Learn innovative business practices and ideas you can implement immediately to directly benefit your career and network with genealogy pros from all over the world.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;a href="https://members.apgen.org/members/evr/reg_main.php?orgcode=APG&amp;amp;evid=64994193"&gt;Register here&lt;/a&gt;</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:49 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:49 -0400</publishDate><date>06/08/2026</date><time>4:49 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=195955</link></item><item><title>Oct 19, 2026: Accreditation Station</title><description>A Mid-Atlantic APG support group for people pursuing accreditation.&lt;br /&gt;
Questions? Please email MidAtlanticAPG@gmail.com.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:17 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:17 -0400</publishDate><date>08/06/2026</date><time>11:17 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=224563</link></item><item><title>Oct 20, 2026: South Central Chapter </title><description>Please join us for our South Central Chapter APG meeting on Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. Central Time. With opportunities for genealogical education this fall, it&amp;rsquo;s a great time to connect with colleagues and exchange ideas!</description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:02 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:02 -0400</publishDate><date>10/08/2026</date><time>9:02 pm</time><location>Zoom</location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=232687</link></item><item><title>Oct 20, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Tuesday evening</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! We love having visitors!</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</publishDate><date>12/13/2025</date><time>12:30 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191159</link></item><item><title>Oct 22, 2026: Mid-Atlantic Chat</title><description>&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(35, 35, 51); display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:almaden sans,helvetica,arial; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:0.42px; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:pre-line; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;Mid-Atlantic Chat is a casual opportunity to ask questions and exchange information. All APG members are welcome. Register to attend.&lt;/span&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:38 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:38 -0400</publishDate><date>10/01/2026</date><time>7:38 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=231248</link></item><item><title>Oct 23, 2026: APG eNews Deadline for November 2026 issue</title><description>&lt;strong&gt;Please send all submissions to the &lt;span&gt;eNews&lt;/span&gt; editor &lt;a href="mailto:enews@apgen.org" target="_blank"&gt;enews@apgen.org&lt;/a&gt;. Items received after the due date may appear in a subsequent issue.&lt;/strong&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:20 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:20 -0500</publishDate><date>01/21/2026</date><time>3:20 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=196991</link></item><item><title>Oct 23, 2026: Southeast: Body Doubling Session</title><description>&lt;span style="font-size:14px"&gt;All APG Members Welcome! The Southeast Chapter is now hosting weekly, one-hour body doubling sessions - every Friday at 10:00 am ET.&amp;nbsp; Need to find some accountability or motivation?&amp;nbsp; Come once, come often!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:36 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:36 -0400</publishDate><date>06/07/2026</date><time>5:36 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=220665</link></item><item><title>Oct 26, 2026: Puget Sound Chapter - "New Style Sheet for the NGSQ," discussion with Mary Kircher Roddy, CG, CGG</title><description>Mary Kircher Roddy, CG, CGG, co-founder of Applied Genealogy Institute,&amp;nbsp;served as treasurer for the Association of Professional Genealogists from 2018-2021. She is a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and co-editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly. Come learn from Mary about the new style guide for NGSQ submissions.&lt;br /&gt;
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Prepare for the discussion by reading the new&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025.12.8-NGSQ-style-sheet.pdf"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;quot;style guidelines&amp;quot;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; before the meeting.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:27 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:27 -0400</publishDate><date>09/29/2026</date><time>4:27 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=230984</link></item><item><title>Oct 27, 2026: Forensic SIG: Career Panel – Finding Your Work</title><description>Whether you're exploring genealogy as a second career, building a client-based business, or&amp;nbsp;looking for opportunities in research, DNA analysis, heir searching, archives,&amp;nbsp; or other forensic&amp;nbsp;genealogy, finding work can be challenging. Join our panel of experienced professionals as they&amp;nbsp;share practical strategies for breaking into the field,&amp;nbsp; networking effectively, marketing your&amp;nbsp;skills, and identifying both traditional and emerging opportunities. Learn what employers and&amp;nbsp;clients are looking for, common mistakes&amp;nbsp; to avoid, and how to turn your passion for family&amp;nbsp;history into meaningful work. Bring your questions and gain insights from genealogists who&amp;nbsp;have successfully navigated a&amp;nbsp; variety of career paths.&lt;br /&gt;
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SIG members should watch their email and/or check the &lt;a href="https://members.apgen.org/members/forum/topic_list.php?bid=3736555" target="_blank"&gt;Message Board&lt;/a&gt; for Zoom registration link.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Zoom room opens 30 minutes early (7:30 PM ET) for networking and announcements. Enter your city into &amp;quot;Add locations&amp;quot; in the &lt;a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20261027T233000&amp;amp;p1=179" target="_blank"&gt;Time Zone Converter&lt;/a&gt; to find the meeting time in your area.&lt;br /&gt;
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Interested in joining the SIG? Visit &lt;a href="https://www.apgen.org/join_a_sig.php" target="_blank"&gt;Join a Special Interest Group&lt;/a&gt; for details.</description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:37 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:37 -0400</publishDate><date>09/30/2026</date><time>11:37 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=231212</link></item><item><title>Oct 29, 2026: Mid-Atlantic Chat</title><description>&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(35, 35, 51); display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:almaden sans,helvetica,arial; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:0.42px; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:pre-line; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;Mid-Atlantic Chat is a casual opportunity to ask questions and exchange information. All APG members are welcome. Register to attend.&lt;/span&gt;</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:38 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:38 -0400</publishDate><date>10/01/2026</date><time>7:38 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=231248</link></item><item><title>Oct 29, 2026: APG Chicago Region Meeting</title><description>Monthly meeting of the APG Chicago Region SIG via Zoom.&lt;br /&gt;
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Contact Caron Brennan, yourcousincaron@gmail.com, for more information.</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:06 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:06 -0500</publishDate><date>01/24/2026</date><time>12:06 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=197492</link></item><item><title>Oct 30, 2026: Southeast: Body Doubling Session</title><description>&lt;span style="font-size:14px"&gt;All APG Members Welcome! The Southeast Chapter is now hosting weekly, one-hour body doubling sessions - every Friday at 10:00 am ET.&amp;nbsp; Need to find some accountability or motivation?&amp;nbsp; Come once, come often!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:36 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:36 -0400</publishDate><date>06/07/2026</date><time>5:36 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=220665</link></item><item><title>Oct 30, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Friday afternoon</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members &lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt; - Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! Visitors are always welcome!</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35 -0400</publishDate><date>05/01/2026</date><time>8:35 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191158</link></item><item><title>Nov 2, 2026: Accreditation Station</title><description>A Mid-Atlantic APG support group for people pursuing accreditation.&lt;br /&gt;
Questions? Please email MidAtlanticAPG@gmail.com.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:17 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:17 -0400</publishDate><date>08/06/2026</date><time>11:17 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=224563</link></item><item><title>Nov 3, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Tuesday evening</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! We love having visitors!</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</publishDate><date>12/13/2025</date><time>12:30 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191159</link></item><item><title>Nov 4, 2026: Q4 2026 APG Board Meeting</title><description></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:23 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:23 -0500</publishDate><date>12/04/2025</date><time>11:23 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=190933</link></item><item><title>Nov 4, 2026: LaDonna Garner: Safeguarding Minority Heritage with Professional Genealogy</title><description>Generations of minority families have faced barriers that limited the preservation of their cultural and ethnic identities. This webinar explores how professional genealogists can help safeguard this heritage by moving beyond traditional lineage research. Learn how to apply tailored tools, resources, and strategies to support clients in overcoming obstacles and preserving their histories. Through real-world case studies, the session highlights practical approaches to preventing further erasure. Attendees will gain insight into how inclusive, thoughtful genealogical work can contribute to a more complete and representative understanding of American history.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:15 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:15 -0400</publishDate><date>04/23/2026</date><time>11:15 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=200505</link></item><item><title>Nov 7, 2026: CAPG Quarterly Meeting</title><description>APG Colorado Chapter Quarterly Meeting Featuring Speaker LIZ M LOPEZ&lt;br /&gt;
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LIZ M LOPEZ is an executive career coach, strategic advisor, international speaker and Amazon #1 best selling author of Permission to Dominate Your Success.
&lt;p&gt;Many business owners work tirelessly to serve clients, manage projects, market their services, and run their businesses, often wearing far too many hats. While hard work is important, growth is often limited by insufficient support in key areas of your business.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this interactive presentation, Liz M Lopez introduces The Support-Growth ModelTM, a practical framework that helps business owners identify the different types of support needed to create sustainable growth, improve visibility, attract ideal clients, and increase revenue.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Participants will explore the various levels of support that contribute to business success, assess where they are well-supported and where gaps may exist, and identify opportunities to strengthen their support systems.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:14 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:14 -0400</publishDate><date>09/03/2026</date><time>5:14 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=225520</link></item><item><title>Nov 9, 2026: New Members' Meeting</title><description>For members who have just joined APG, you are welcome to join APG Leadership and other members as we discuss all that your membership has to offer!&amp;nbsp; Get your questions answered!&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:03 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:03 -0400</publishDate><date>08/20/2026</date><time>7:03 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=198299</link></item><item><title>Nov 13, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Friday afternoon</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members &lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt; - Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! Visitors are always welcome!</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35 -0400</publishDate><date>05/01/2026</date><time>8:35 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191158</link></item><item><title>Nov 16, 2026: Angela Packer McGhie, CG®, FUGA: The New BLM GLO Website: Tips, Tricks, and Workarounds</title><description>The Bureau of Land Management&amp;rsquo;s new General Land Office Records website works very differently from the site genealogists have used for years. Come learn how to navigate the redesigned site and use practical tips and workarounds to find federal land records when familiar features no longer function as expected.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:08 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:08 -0400</publishDate><date>09/22/2026</date><time>9:08 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=230511</link></item><item><title>Nov 16, 2026: Accreditation Station</title><description>A Mid-Atlantic APG support group for people pursuing accreditation.&lt;br /&gt;
Questions? Please email MidAtlanticAPG@gmail.com.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:17 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:17 -0400</publishDate><date>08/06/2026</date><time>11:17 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=224563</link></item><item><title>Nov 17, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Tuesday evening</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! We love having visitors!</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</publishDate><date>12/13/2025</date><time>12:30 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191159</link></item><item><title>Nov 18, 2026: Mid-Atlantic board meeting</title><description>&lt;span style="font-size:14px"&gt;Mid-Atlantic's bi-monthly board meetings are held via Zoom and open to all Mid-Atlantic members. Check your email for the link or contact MidAtlanticAPG@gmail.com with questions. &lt;/span&gt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:23 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:23 -0500</publishDate><date>01/03/2026</date><time>3:23 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=192526</link></item><item><title>Nov 20, 2026: APG eNews Deadline for December 2026 issue</title><description>&lt;strong&gt;Please send all submissions to the &lt;span&gt;eNews&lt;/span&gt; editor &lt;a href="mailto:enews@apgen.org" target="_blank"&gt;enews@apgen.org&lt;/a&gt;. Items received after the due date may appear in a subsequent issue.&lt;/strong&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:21 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:21 -0500</publishDate><date>01/21/2026</date><time>3:21 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=196992</link></item><item><title>Nov 20, 2026: Britain, Ireland and the Isles Chapter virtual chat</title><description>Members of APG's Britain, Ireland and the Isles Chapter are invited to this informal virtual chat. &amp;nbsp;A link to join will be emailed to Chapter members about a week beforehand. &amp;nbsp;The session is scheduled to start at 3pm GMT and last for an hour though attendees are welcome to join late or leave early if they need to. &amp;nbsp;It will not be recorded.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:07 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:07 -0500</publishDate><date>12/16/2025</date><time>6:07 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191559</link></item><item><title>Nov 27, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Friday afternoon</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members &lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt; - Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! Visitors are always welcome!</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35 -0400</publishDate><date>05/01/2026</date><time>8:35 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191158</link></item><item><title>Dec 1, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Tuesday evening</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! We love having visitors!</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</publishDate><date>12/13/2025</date><time>12:30 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191159</link></item><item><title>Dec 2, 2026: Continuing Education Drop-In Session</title><description></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:01 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:01 -0400</publishDate><date>09/01/2026</date><time>3:01 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=225530</link></item><item><title>Dec 7, 2026: APG Chicago Region Meeting</title><description>Monthly meeting of the APG Chicago Region SIG via Zoom.&lt;br /&gt;
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Contact Caron Brennan, yourcousincaron@gmail.com, for more information.</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:07 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:07 -0500</publishDate><date>01/24/2026</date><time>12:07 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=197493</link></item><item><title>Dec 7, 2026: Accreditation Station</title><description>A Mid-Atlantic APG support group for people pursuing accreditation.&lt;br /&gt;
Questions? Please email MidAtlanticAPG@gmail.com.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:17 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:17 -0400</publishDate><date>08/06/2026</date><time>11:17 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=224563</link></item><item><title>Dec 8, 2026:  Second Tuesday: DNA Evidence Standards with Jill Nock</title><description>&lt;span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(35, 35, 51); display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:almaden sans,helvetica,arial; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:0.42px; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;&lt;em&gt;DNA Evidence Standards: Writing Clear and Convincing Genetic Genealogy Reports&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); color:rgb(35, 35, 51); display:inline !important; float:none; font-family:almaden sans,helvetica,arial; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:0.42px; orphans:2; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-thickness:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:pre-line; widows:2; word-spacing:0px"&gt;applies the Genealogical Proof Standard to DNA report writing, teaching genealogists how to write genetic evidence write-ups that meet a professional standard of proof. Using real examples from the presenter's Harrison Johnson unknown parentage case, attendees will see how each GPS element &amp;mdash; reasonably exhaustive research, complete and accurate citations, correlation of evidence, resolution of conflicting evidence, and a soundly reasoned conclusion &amp;mdash; applies specifically to DNA findings. The session covers the Question-Evidence-Analysis-Conclusion framework, a confidence language hierarchy that matches word choice to evidence strength, and methods for correlating DNA with documentary evidence. Participants will see before-and-after transformations of actual DNA evidence write-ups and receive practical templates for immediate application to their own genetic genealogy reports.&lt;br /&gt;
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Jill Nock, AG&amp;reg;, is a professional genealogist accredited through ICAPGen℠ in the U.S. Upper South. Inspired by the 1977 television miniseries Roots, she has been untangling family mysteries for nearly five decades. Through her business, Mountain State Genealogy, she specializes in DNA analysis, indirect evidence methodology, and transforming complex research into clearly written reports.&lt;br /&gt;
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Second Tuesday is a lunch &amp;amp; learn program designed to provide professional genealogists with the latest insights and advanced knowledge in the field. Each month, a different expert will lead a session on a unique topic, offering valuable perspectives and practical guidance. OPen to all APG members.&lt;/span&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:30 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:30 -0400</publishDate><date>09/09/2026</date><time>4:30 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=225802</link></item><item><title>Dec 10, 2026: APG Annual Members' Meeting</title><description>Join us for the Annual APG Members' Meeting! Get caught up with a review of Association business for 2026, find out who won the APG awards, and meet newly elected Board members.&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:43 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:43 -0400</publishDate><date>08/03/2026</date><time>1:43 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=192671</link></item><item><title>Dec 11, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Friday afternoon</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members &lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt; - Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! Visitors are always welcome!</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35 -0400</publishDate><date>05/01/2026</date><time>8:35 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191158</link></item><item><title>Dec 14, 2026: Chukwudi Ewa: African Genealogy: An Integral Part of the Future of Genealogical Research</title><description>African genealogical research is critical to the future of the field, yet it is often shaped by misconceptions and limitations. This webinar examines key challenges, including the misinterpretation of ethnicity estimates and overreliance on DNA without historical context. Drawing on experience as a Nigerian family history researcher, the session explores how these issues impact both African and diaspora researchers. Attendees will learn practical, ethical strategies for integrating DNA with historical and oral sources, improving accuracy, and supporting meaningful reconnections to ancestral communities. Gain insight into conducting more inclusive, responsible research that strengthens outcomes for African-descended families worldwide.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:15 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:15 -0400</publishDate><date>04/23/2026</date><time>11:15 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=203897</link></item><item><title>Dec 15, 2026: APG eNews Deadline for January 2027 issue</title><description>&lt;strong&gt;NOTE: This is an earlier deadline!&amp;nbsp; Please send all submissions to the &lt;span&gt;eNews&lt;/span&gt; editor &lt;a href="mailto:enews@apgen.org" target="_blank"&gt;enews@apgen.org&lt;/a&gt;. Items received after the due date may appear in a subsequent issue.&lt;/strong&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:22 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:22 -0500</publishDate><date>01/21/2026</date><time>3:22 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=196993</link></item><item><title>Dec 15, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Tuesday evening</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! We love having visitors!</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</publishDate><date>12/13/2025</date><time>12:30 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191159</link></item><item><title>Dec 21, 2026: Accreditation Station</title><description>A Mid-Atlantic APG support group for people pursuing accreditation.&lt;br /&gt;
Questions? Please email MidAtlanticAPG@gmail.com.</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:17 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:17 -0400</publishDate><date>08/06/2026</date><time>11:17 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=224563</link></item><item><title>Dec 25, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Friday afternoon</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members &lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt; - Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! Visitors are always welcome!</description><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:35 -0400</publishDate><date>05/01/2026</date><time>8:35 am</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191158</link></item><item><title>Dec 29, 2026: Southeast Chapter Chat - Tuesday evening</title><description>For all APG members! (Registration is required.)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Southeast APG Chapter Members&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;- want to network? Problem solve? Commiserate? Ask a business question? Drop-in to our weekly chats to find a welcoming place for your professional (or personal) genealogy woes and triumphs.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;All APG Members&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;- Have you run into a Southeastern genealogy problem? We know that research in our rascally little region can be difficult. Drop in and ask questions anytime! We love having visitors!</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</pubDate><publishDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 12:30 -0500</publishDate><date>12/13/2025</date><time>12:30 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=191159</link></item><item><title>Jan 12, 2027: Continuing Education Drop-In Session</title><description></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:06 -0400</pubDate><publishDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:06 -0400</publishDate><date>09/01/2026</date><time>3:06 pm</time><location></location><link>http://members.apgen.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=225531</link></item></channel></rss>