Angela Packer McGhie has provided outstanding service to the Utah Genealogical Association over the course of ten years. During this time, Angela has been a student, a committee member, an instructor, and a course coordinator. After attending Tom Jones’ Advanced Genealogical Methods course in 2011, Angela--along with Harold Henderson, Christy Fillerup and Kimberly Powell--developed the concept of the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum with the intent to provide hands-on practice applying advanced genealogical methods. The course debuted in 2012 and has been a popular course for the past seven years. In fact, it has been such a hit that Barbara Ball has participated every year. In 2016, Angela began offering the course in a virtual format and it will be offered again in the fall of 2018.
Angela is a Board-certified genealogist who has devoted herself to genealogy education. In addition to her work with SLIG, she coordinates the Intermediate Genealogy course at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, is an instructor at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, and an instructor at the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records. She is an instructor for the Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate program, and serves as a trustee of the Board for Certification of Genealogists Education Fund.Angela created the ProGen Study Group program, administered it for several years, and is now on the board of directors. ProGen takes like-minded students preparing to open their own research business and pairs them with a professional mentor who oversees each group. The program has revolutionized how professional genealogists prepare to start their own research businesses.
Angela's passion for education has been obvious in her development and coordination of the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum. The course requires extensive effort in locating five new cases every year that provide sufficient depth and breadth of different geographic areas and the ability to reinforce a variety of methodologies. Angela personally works each case, essentially designing a new curriculum each year. Beginning in 2019, Angela will be coordinating a new course in the SLIG Academy for Professionals.
The eminent Val D. Greenwood joined UGA board members, SLIG committee members, coordinators, instructors, and students at the 23rd annual SLIG banquet. At the banquet, Kelly Summers, UGA President, presented Val with the Silver Tray Award. The annual UGA Silver Tray Award is given for scholarly contributions to the field of genealogy and family history. Since 1988, it has traditionally been given for publication efforts and has been awarded to such esteemed authors as Thomas W. Jones and Judy Russell. Now, UGA honored Val D. Greenwood, author of the classic The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy. For many years this has been the standard textbook for American genealogical research. It instructs the researcher in the timeless principles of genealogical research, while identifying the most current classes of records and research tools. It is both a textbook and an all-purpose reference book, designed to help the present generation of family history researchers better understand and utilize all available resources.
His passion for education and for quality research is evident in everything he does. Mr. Greenwood graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and from the University of Idaho with a Juris Doctor degree. Though a member of the Utah State Bar until retirement in 1999, he worked for the LDS Church for thirty-seven years. His accomplishments included researching and writing for the Family History Department and acting as a faculty member at Ricks College (now Brigham Young University–Idaho). Mr. Greenwood received UGA Fellow in 1981.
UGA was pleased to honor Paula Stuart-Warren, a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association, with an Award of Merit. A staple at SLIG since it's inception in 1997, Paula has been committed to sharing her love of family history. Paula is a beloved instructor because her presentations are lively, yet professional and educational. In her course, "American Genealogy Records and Resources," and its various iterations, she has provided her knowledge and expertise to countless students, infusing them with her passion for researching family history with a high standard for excellency.
Paula works full time in genealogical and historical research, as a researcher, lecturer, and author. A Board-certified genealogist since 1988, she is a firm believer in continuing education in genealogy and it is evident in all her activities. She has lectured at NGS and FGS since the early 1990s and has served in various roles with the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Minnesota Genealogical Society, and the Federation of Genealogical Societies. She has also coordinated a course at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP).
Paula has received numerous awards for her volunteer work and professionalism in the field of genealogy. Some of her notable awards include:
- Fellow, Minnesota Genealogical Society
- APG's Grahame T. Smallwood, Jr. Award of Merit from the Association of Professional Genealogists
- FGS' George E. Williams Award and Loretto D. Szucs Service Award
Paula's legacy of providing exceptional service to the genealogical community will continue to live on in all the students that she has educated over the years and UGA is appreciative of the years of service that she has dedicated to the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy.
Angela Packer McGhie has provided outstanding service to the Utah Genealogical Association over the course of ten years. During this time, Angela has been a student, a committee member, an instructor, and a course coordinator. After attending Tom Jones’ Advanced Genealogical Methods course in 2011, Angela--along with Harold Henderson, Christy Fillerup and Kimberly Powell--developed the concept of the Advanced Evidence Analysis Practicum with the intent to provide hands-on practice applying advanced genealogical methods. The course debuted in 2012 and has been a popular course for the past seven years. In fact, it has been such a hit that Barbara Ball has participated every year. In 2016, Angela began offering the course in a virtual format and it will be offered again in the fall of 2018.
