NextGen Special Interest Group
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Our SIG's Mission & Purpose
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Created in 2024, the NextGen Special Interest Group aims to provide a place for younger individuals interested in genealogy to collaborate and meet one another while having fun doing it. Our objectives are:
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Bridge together digital and physical research to create a more complete picture of available genealogical records.
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Bring awareness to resources that are either free to use or more affordable to further accessibility.
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Actively listen to our members to ensure we are focusing on the areas and activities that interest them most.
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Virtual & In-Person Meetings
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Upcoming Meetings
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NextGen SIG: In-Person Meet-up
June 21, 2025 1:00-3:00p EST
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library, 1030 Losson Road Cheektowaga, NY
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Program Description: Come and meet the other NextGen members who are delving into their family history by learning more about genealogy.
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Past Meetings
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​Family Tree Maker SIG Meeting with Mark Olsen
Thurs., March 20, 2025
NextGen SIG Meeting: "Digital Media and Organization Strategies"
Sun., April 27, 2025
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Family Tree Maker SIG Meeting with John Fassbender
​Sat., May 31, 2025 ​​
NextGen SIG Meeting: "Free Websites & How To Use Them"
Sun., February 23, 2025
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Your Feedback
Thoughts on Future NextGen Events
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Click To Complete Short Survey
via Google Forms
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Ideas or Suggestions?
Have suggestions about this group's direction and activities?
Do you have suggestions for topics for upcoming meetings?
NextGen SIG Chair:
Gabrielle Kandefer
nextgen@wnygs.org
Family Tree Maker Savings
Because the first objective of the NextGen SIG is the bridging together of digital and physical research, incorporating Family Tree Maker (FTM) in our research seemed like a natural second step. So, in addition to our NextGen Special Interest Group we’d like to add a Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group for our members. The NextGen SIG and FTM SIG would be held on alternate months.
Some features of FTM include:
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Endless report generating capabilities
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The ability to merge data with existing Ancestry accounts (including media!)
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Can be saved to your personal computer
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Allows photos, documents and research notes to be added to profiles
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Special Family Tree Maker Offer: A new version of FTM is available for Windows and Mac users -- and now with more features than ever! MacKiev is offering an exclusive discount (up to $50 off) to any current or interested members of the WNYGS FTM Special Interest Group. Complete information on the offer including discount code are available on the Society website in the Members Area.
To learn more about the product, visit the FTM page on MacKiev's website and the FTM Facebook users group.
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