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APG wants your best ideas! We’re seeking proposals for virtual webinars scheduled for 2026–2027, focused on building ski...
12/22/2025

APG wants your best ideas! We’re seeking proposals for virtual webinars scheduled for 2026–2027, focused on building skills, improving practice, and supporting the business of genealogy. If you teach, speak, or have expertise to share, we’d love to see your proposal. Deadline to submit: 9 January 2026. Learn more and submit your proposal: https://members.apgen.org/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=APG&prid=1811905

Getting paid is an essential part of running a genealogy business, but today’s digital payment landscape can feel overwh...
12/22/2025

Getting paid is an essential part of running a genealogy business, but today’s digital payment landscape can feel overwhelming. “Electronic Payment Solutions: Convenience for You and Your Clients” in the December 2025 APG Quarterly walks readers through modern payment options, from P2P apps and merchant services to international payment platforms, with a clear eye toward fees, security, and fraud awareness.

Drawing on her background in banking, author Candace Marx helps genealogy professionals evaluate which tools best fit their business model and client base. The result is a practical guide to choosing payment solutions that balance convenience, professionalism, and peace of mind.

Members can access this issue by logging in at apgen.org, then navigating to Members > Publications > APG Quarterly. Please note: you must be logged in to view this content.

For many genealogists, reading has always meant paper, margins, and turning pages. In “From Paper to Pixels: Embracing—a...
12/21/2025

For many genealogists, reading has always meant paper, margins, and turning pages. In “From Paper to Pixels: Embracing—and Enjoying—the PDF Reading Experience,” authors Allison E. Beard and Julie Cahill Tarr guide readers through the shift to digital without losing what makes reading meaningful.

This article offers practical, confidence-building tips for reading, saving, annotating, and navigating PDFs, helping professionals get more value from digital publications, handouts, and syllabi. Rather than resisting the change, it shows how digital formats can enhance accessibility, organization, and everyday workflow; skills that matter more than ever as genealogy publications move online.

Members can access this issue by logging in at apgen.org, then navigating to Members > Publications > APG Quarterly. Please note: you must be logged in to view this content.

APG members can now access the recording of the 10 December webinar “Finding your Irish Roots: The Virtual Record Treasu...
12/20/2025

APG members can now access the recording of the 10 December webinar “Finding your Irish Roots: The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland” in our Webinar Library, presented by Dr. Brian Gurrin and Dr. Ciaran Wallace. Log in at apgen.org, go to Members >Continuing >Webinar Library. CC available.

The December 2025 issue of the APG Quarterly is now available! This edition focuses on practical tools and strategies to...
12/19/2025

The December 2025 issue of the APG Quarterly is now available! This edition focuses on practical tools and strategies to help genealogy professionals work more efficiently, strengthen their businesses, and confidently navigate today’s digital landscape.

Articles include:
“From Paper to Pixels: Embracing—and Enjoying—the PDF Reading Experience” by Allison E. Beard and Julie Cahill Tarr
“Showcase Your Value: Résumé Tips for Genealogy Professionals” by Debora Ellen Blodgett
“LLM Prompts for the Professional Genealogist” by Natalie Webb

Members can access this issue and the full archive by logging in at apgen.org and navigating to Members > Publications > APG Quarterly. Please note: you must be logged in to view this content.

Do you have questions about the continuing education requirement or filling out the reporting form? Get the answers at t...
12/19/2025

Do you have questions about the continuing education requirement or filling out the reporting form? Get the answers at two live drop-in Zoom sessions on 17 January 2026.

APG members can “drop in” during the hour-long session to speak to members of the Professional Development Committee, who will be on hand to provide answers and guidance.

Register at apgen.org/events.

The December issue of APG eNews has arrived!This month, departing APG President Suzanne L. Hoffman shares a powerful cal...
12/18/2025

The December issue of APG eNews has arrived!
This month, departing APG President Suzanne L. Hoffman shares a powerful call to service, and we introduce your newly elected president, executive committee, and directors. You’ll also find details about a brand-new UK member benefit, updates on the 2026 APG Symposium in Scotland, a new Continuing Education guidelines video, and announcements from the Young Professionals SIG and AGES.

Plus, explore our expanded Members’ News section featuring recent publications, Chapter and SIG updates, and more.
Read the full issue: https://www.apgen.org/apg_enews.php

Are you keeping track of your 2025 continuing education hours? APG members are required to report at least 12 hours of c...
12/17/2025

Are you keeping track of your 2025 continuing education hours? APG members are required to report at least 12 hours of continuing education each year. The reporting form will be open starting 1 January 2026.

APG was pleased to announce the recipients of our 2025 awards at the 16 December Annual Members' Meeting, honoring memb...
12/16/2025

APG was pleased to announce the recipients of our 2025 awards at the 16 December Annual Members' Meeting, honoring members for their achievements and service to APG and the genealogy profession. Read more at https://www.apgen.org/news_manager.php?page=42894. Congratulations to our winners!

• Grahame T. Smallwood Jr. Award of Merit – Annette Burke Lyttle, CG®
• Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy – Jill Morelli, CG®, CGL®
• Kathleen W. Hinckley Professional Achievement Award – LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, CG®, CGL®
• APG Quarterly Excellence Award - Jenny Hawran “When the Tree Shakes the Roots: Navigating Misattributed Paternity Discoveries with Compassion and Care”
• Certificates of Appreciation – Professional Management Conference Committee: Sara E. Butson; Pamela Moore; Regina Roberts; Torhild Shirley, AG®; Lisa Weaver; Paula Williams, Jennifer Zinck, CG®

APG is now accepting proposals for our 2026–2027 professional development webinars. We’re seeking fresh, skill-building ...
12/16/2025

APG is now accepting proposals for our 2026–2027 professional development webinars. We’re seeking fresh, skill-building presentations that support the business, education, and practice of professional genealogists. Topics may include marketing, client management, teaching, writing, ethics, productivity, and more.

If you have expertise to share, we want to hear from you.
Submission deadline: 9 January 2026
Learn more and submit your proposal: https://members.apgen.org/members/proposals/propselect.php?orgcode=APG&prid=1811905

12/15/2025

APG members, mark your calendars! Join us on December 16 at 2:00 p.m. ET for our Annual Members Meeting. We’ll review highlights from the past year, announce the 2025 award recipients, and introduce the leadership team for the 2026–2027 term. Your voice and participation matter! Register at https://bit.ly/3LHBhAY.

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