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  • Networking Tips and Tricks

    On February 17th 2026, we welcomed Katy Lindsay, Austin TX entrepreneur to offer hints on becoming a great networker.

    Here are her top 5 tips –

    Get out and do things – Join a church, club or organization whether it be volunteer or professional. GO OUTSIDE and meet people.

    Be genuinely interested in their lives – People are impressed when you remember their name/occupation. Ask questions about their family, work, and hobbies.

    Don’t be afraid to ask for favors – Now that you’ve met a person, put them in a ‘rolodex’ for future contact. Have a business card handy and ask for theirs.

    LISTEN – People want to be heard, and you want to know about THEM you don’t want to tell them about YOURSELF

  • Meeting Tuesday – February 17th at 7pm

    Hello South Central Chapter Member,
    Please join us Tuesday February 17th at 7pm for the presentation:

     Networking – How to Use Relationships to Expand Your Business
    www.tinyurl.com/sccapgmeetings 

    We hope you enjoy your year of free membership which includes:
    Access to past presentations and handouts
    Networking Opportunities
    Stirpes Study Group
    !!SIGS!!
    Exclusive newsletter featuring members


     See you Tuesday February 17th at 7pm

    www.tinyurl.com/sccapgmeetings 

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  • Emerging AI in Genealogy: The Next Frontier in Family History Research

    Emerging AI in Genealogy: The Next Frontier in Family History Research

    Genealogy has always relied on careful analysis, from deciphering centuries-old handwriting to connecting scattered pieces of family evidence. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as one of the most exciting tools available to genealogists,…

  • Men’s vs. Women’s Lineage Societies: Parallel Paths in Preserving Heritage

    Men’s vs. Women’s Lineage Societies: Parallel Paths in Preserving Heritage

    Lineage societies have long played a central role in genealogy and historical preservation. While both men’s and women’s organizations focus on proving descent from specific ancestors or groups, their histories and missions reveal fascinating…

  • Objectives

    Our mission is to serve as a central resource for the advancement of genealogy. This website offers direct access to qualified genealogists, promotes the exchange of new ideas and emerging methods, and hosts an…

  • GRIVA: Connecting Genealogists Across Virginia and Beyond

    GRIVA: Connecting Genealogists Across Virginia and Beyond

    GRIVA: Connecting Genealogists Across Virginia and Beyond For genealogists, learning and community often go hand in hand. One organization that embodies this spirit is the Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (GRIVA). Founded in 1988,…

  • Genealogical Research Institutes: Deepening Your Skills in Family History

    Genealogical Research Institutes: Deepening Your Skills in Family History

    For genealogists who want to take their research beyond the basics, genealogical research institutes are among the best opportunities for advanced learning. Unlike single-session webinars or short workshops, institutes offer intensive, week-long courses taught…

  • ICAPGen: Accreditation Through Regional Genealogical Expertise

    ICAPGen: Accreditation Through Regional Genealogical Expertise

    ICAPGen: Accreditation Through Regional Genealogical Expertise In the world of professional genealogy, accreditation is one of the most meaningful ways to demonstrate competence, reliability, and dedication to high standards. While the Board for Certification…

  • Genealogist Accreditation: Building Trust Through Credentials

    Genealogist Accreditation: Building Trust Through Credentials

    Genealogist Accreditation: Building Trust Through Credentials In genealogy, accuracy matters. Families rely on solid research to preserve their heritage, resolve historical mysteries, and pass down reliable stories to future generations. But how do you…

  • Using AI to Extract Records of Enslaved Ancestors

    Using AI to Extract Records of Enslaved Ancestors

    Genealogists researching enslaved ancestors often face the painful reality that records are incomplete, inconsistent, and dehumanizing. Enslaved individuals were usually documented only as property in bills of sale, probate inventories, tax rolls, or advertisements.…

  • The Board for Certification of Genealogists: Setting Standards in Family History Research

    The Board for Certification of Genealogists: Setting Standards in Family History Research

    The Board for Certification of Genealogists: Setting Standards in Family History Research For serious genealogists, credibility and accuracy are everything. That’s where the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) comes in. Since its founding…

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