The 2019 APG Professional Management Conference is in Salt Lake City

The Association of Professional Genealogists is celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2019. Their 2019 Professional Management Conference commenced today and runs through Saturday, September 21st. 

There are SLIG coordinators and instructors who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise during this conference. Make sure to check them out if you are in attendance!

Thursday, September 19th:

• Paul Woodbury - "Genetic Genealogy Mystery Escape Room" and "Genetic Genealogy Case Studies: Choose Your Own Adventure"
• Melissa Johnson, CG - "Can I Really Make Money as a Professional Genealogist?" and "Productivity Hacks for Professional Genealogists"

Friday, September 20th:

• Kory L. Meyerink, MLS, AG, FUGA - "Opening Session: Marketing Genealogy to New Audiences"
• Catherine Desmarais, CG - "Panel: Beyond Solo: Growing Your Business"
• David McDonald, DMin, CG - Lunch Speaker
• Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL - "Roundtable: Certification: The Line Between Pass and Fail"
• Paul Woodbury - "Discussion Group: Autosomal to X, Y, and Z: Prioritization of Genetic Genealogy Methodologies in Your Research Plan"

Additionally, are you interested in becoming a course coordinator? The three institute directors, including SLIG's Director, Peg Ivanyo, will be facilitating a discussion on the "Secrets of Becoming an Institute Course Coordinator" at 5:15 pm on Friday.

Saturday, September 21st:

• Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL - "Opening Session: Past, Present, Future: Records Access as a Genealogical Imperative"
• Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG - "Writing, Documenting, and Publishing Conclusions Incorporating DNA Test Results
• Karen Mauer Jones, CG, FGBS - "Illegitimacy, Desertion, and Divorce: Using Indirect Evidence to Find Nicholas Mauer
• Melissa Johnson, CG - "Proof Discussions: Strategies for Success"