HAMILTON BRANCH of THE ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Monthly Presentations (October 2016 – April 2017)
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Hamilton Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society is now accepting proposals for our monthly branch presentations – commencing in October 2016 through April 2017, exclusive of December 2016. We are looking for interesting one-hour presentations -with a mix of both in-person, and virtual/webinar presentations.
*Preference will be given to applicants who are members of the Hamilton Branch OGS*
TOPICS OF INTEREST
We invite proposals on a wide range of topics, in particular:
- Methodology and skill-building
- Ontario-specific topics – especially related to Hamilton/Wentworth Co. (laws, records, land, history, etc.)
- DNA/genetic genealogy
- Ethnic research (Scottish, Irish, English, African-Canadian, German, etc.)
- Canadian military research
- Loyalist research
- Technology and trends in genealogy
- Interesting case studies (Ontario specific)
- Organization and project/time management
*Selected speakers need be prepared to provide Ontario and/or Canadian specific examples in their presentations.*
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Each submission should include:
- Speaker’s name, address, phone number, and email address
- Lecture title and a brief but comprehensive outline (single page maximum)
- Lecture summary for conference brochure (25 words or less)
- Suggested audience level: B, B/I, I, I/A, A, or All
- Brief speaker biography (50 words or less)
- Resume of prior speaking experience
COMPENSATION
Selected speakers will receive an honorarium for each presentation, including mileage. Other travel expenses and accommodations will not be compensated – please be aware our meeting location is located at: Lincoln Alexander Elementary School – 50 Ravenbury Dr., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit proposals in PDF or Microsoft Word format. Use your last name and shortened title as a file name.
Speakers may submit up to four proposals for consideration.
Submit each proposal via email to [email protected] no later than August 31, 2016.
Selected speakers will be notified by September 31, 2016. Further information will be provided at that time.
About the Hamilton Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society
The Hamilton Branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society, founded in 1970, is the branch of The Ontario Genealogical Society covering the former County of Wentworth which includes the Townships of Ancaster, Barton, Binbrook, Beverly, Flamborough East, Flamborough West, Glanford and Saltfleet now all part of the City of Hamilton. Our branch includes a sub-group which focuses on British Genealogy: WISE (Welsh, Irish, Scottish, English). The Ontario Genealogical Society is the largest genealogical society in Canada. Visit us online at https://hamilton.ogs.on.ca/.