Meeting Information
| Date: | April 4, 2026 |
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| Presentation: | 09:00 AM Central Time |
| Location: | Zoom |
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Presentation Description:
Part of the thrill of genealogy is sharing our discoveries with those we love, so it can be disappointing when they have no interest in the subject. However, with good research, thoughtful planning, and a dash of ingenuity, we can create engaging stories designed to entice even the most reluctant readers. Topics include how to breathe life into dry genealogical facts, choosing a compelling story structure, and presenting your writing in an appealing way. Creating a captivating story from our ancestors’ names, dates, and places is like turning fish eggs into caviar: the facts don’t change, but the way we describe them makes all the difference.
Meeting Schedule: (Central Time)
09:00-09:50 AM - Members Helping Members Pre-meeting
09:50-09:55 AM - Break
09:55-10:00 AM - Society Announcement
10:00-11:15 AM - Presentation and Q&A
Pam Vestal:
She specializes in conducting extensive family history research and then turning the genealogical facts into illustrated stories that anyone can enjoy. After a 20-year career as a professional writer, Pam turned her full attention to her longtime love of genealogy. Since then, her articles have appeared in the National Genealogy Society Magazine, the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, and the Federation of Genealogical Society's Forum magazine. As a national speaker, her lectures have taken her all over the United States.