Events The Guild organises, sponsors and presents at events to advance the education of the public in one-name studies specifically and genealogy generally. Guild members and non-members are welcome to attend. A monthly calendar is shown below, where the title of each event links to further information if available. Future events are shown on the right, where you can click on the meeting titles to view their details. Your assistance with the Guild Stand at events would be much appreciated. Please contact the Guild Events Manager to discuss. If you need any help with publicity for an event, please contact the Publicity Manager. Events in March 2024 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 < PreviousTodayNext > 1 March 2024 (1 event) GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl All day event - GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl Guild contact: John B. Lisle Virtual Social Event GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl – Now Every Friday at 2 P.M. Eastern US Time That is usually 7 p.m. UK time (1900 GMT except in Summer...) The Pub officially opens from 2 pm eastern US time, but feel free to drop by early if you want a private word, Or stop by later. The Pub closes when everyone has gone home. Conversations could be about anything GOONS related. Or maybe even Rugby. Every so often we will have someone stop by who want to share a talk... and we might decide to record that but otherwise, what happens at Pub, stays at the Pub. Here are the joining instructions. Should be same every week if you want to add them to your calendar. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084184981?pwd=RnhxcWk5aUVEWHZYdWZsTm9SQmxLZz09 Meeting ID: 820 8418 4981 Passcode: 1837 6 March 2024 (1 event) THE HELPFUL PUB – every Wednesday – Vancouver-1600, New York-1900, London-2401, Sydney-0900 (Thursday) All day event - THE HELPFUL PUB – every Wednesday – Vancouver-1600, New York-1900, London-2401, Sydney-0900 (Thursday) Guild contact: M. Diane Rogers Virtual Social Event with Guild, DNA, MWP, and general ONS Discussion and Help The Helpful Pub – Now Every Wednesday at 6 pm US Central Time or 12:01 am Thursday, London time That is usually 12 midnight. UK time The Pub officially opens from 6 pm eastern US time, but feel free to drop by early if you want a private word, Or stop by later. The Pub closes when everyone has gone home. Conversations could be about anything GOONS related. Every so often we will have a special guest stop by who wants to share a talk... no recordings, what happens at Pub, stays at the Pub. Here are the joining instructions. Should be same every week if you want to add them to your calendar. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084184981?pwd=RnhxcWk5aUVEWHZYdWZsTm9SQmxLZz09 Meeting ID: 820 8418 4981 Passcode: 1837 Please note that this has changed to be same link as the Friday Pub Crawl as of 14 February 2024. 8 March 2024 (1 event) GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl All day event - GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl Guild contact: John B. Lisle Virtual Social Event GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl – Now Every Friday at 2 P.M. Eastern US Time That is usually 7 p.m. UK time (1900 GMT except in Summer...) The Pub officially opens from 2 pm eastern US time, but feel free to drop by early if you want a private word, Or stop by later. The Pub closes when everyone has gone home. Conversations could be about anything GOONS related. Or maybe even Rugby. Every so often we will have someone stop by who want to share a talk... and we might decide to record that but otherwise, what happens at Pub, stays at the Pub. Here are the joining instructions. Should be same every week if you want to add them to your calendar. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084184981?pwd=RnhxcWk5aUVEWHZYdWZsTm9SQmxLZz09 Meeting ID: 820 8418 4981 Passcode: 1837 9 March 2024 (1 event) Guild - Three Counties Regional Meeting (Gloucs, Hereford, Worcs) 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Guild - Three Counties Regional Meeting (Gloucs, Hereford, Worcs) Guild contact: Kevin Hurley Guild Three Counties Regional Meeting (Gloucs, Hereford, Worcs) Gloucester Heritage Hub - Clarence Row, Alvin St, Gloucester GL1 3DW Draft Agenda Welcome and Fire Safety Procedures Round Table – 2 minute talk on - what you are working on - and / or what you would like help with Introduction to Gloucestershire FHS centre resources and a bit of information on using the FamilySearch affiliate library Break The Great Old Berkeley Vowel Shift Hunt: name spelling and pronunciation changes over time Lunch Break - Note Please bring your own lunch as there is no on-site catering. Tour of strong rooms Note alternative that during above item Mia can open the Gloucester FHS Centre and allow people to use the resources including affiliate library then that’s fine too. You will need to know your Family Search log in. The bookstore will also be open and payments can be taken. Break Great Vowel Shift, impact on names and spelling – Initial thoughts Feedback from recent “Working the Land” Seminar Review, Feedback, Next meeting, Close 13 March 2024 (1 event) THE HELPFUL PUB – every Wednesday – Vancouver-1600, New York-1900, London-2401, Sydney-0900 (Thursday) All day event - THE HELPFUL PUB – every Wednesday – Vancouver-1600, New York-1900, London-2401, Sydney-0900 (Thursday) Guild contact: M. Diane Rogers Virtual Social Event with Guild, DNA, MWP, and general ONS Discussion and Help The Helpful Pub – Now Every Wednesday at 6 pm US Central Time or 12:01 am Thursday, London time That is usually 12 midnight. UK time The Pub officially opens from 6 pm eastern US time, but feel free to drop by early if you want a private word, Or stop by later. The Pub closes when everyone has gone home. Conversations could be about anything GOONS related. Every so often we will have a special guest stop by who wants to share a talk... no recordings, what happens at Pub, stays at the Pub. Here are the joining instructions. Should be same every week if you want to add them to your calendar. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084184981?pwd=RnhxcWk5aUVEWHZYdWZsTm9SQmxLZz09 Meeting ID: 820 8418 4981 Passcode: 1837 Please note that this has changed to be same link as the Friday Pub Crawl as of 14 February 2024. 15 March 2024 (1 event) GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl All day event - GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl Guild contact: John B. Lisle Virtual Social Event GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl – Now Every Friday at 2 P.M. Eastern US Time That is usually 7 p.m. UK time (1900 GMT except in Summer...) The Pub officially opens from 2 pm eastern US time, but feel free to drop by early if you want a private word, Or stop by later. The Pub closes when everyone has gone home. Conversations could be about anything GOONS related. Or maybe even Rugby. Every so often we will have someone stop by who want to share a talk... and we might decide to record that but otherwise, what happens at Pub, stays at the Pub. Here are the joining instructions. Should be same every week if you want to add them to your calendar. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084184981?pwd=RnhxcWk5aUVEWHZYdWZsTm9SQmxLZz09 Meeting ID: 820 8418 4981 Passcode: 1837 20 March 2024 (1 event) THE HELPFUL PUB – every Wednesday – Vancouver-1600, New York-1900, London-2401, Sydney-0900 (Thursday) All day event - THE HELPFUL PUB – every Wednesday – Vancouver-1600, New York-1900, London-2401, Sydney-0900 (Thursday) Guild contact: M. Diane Rogers Virtual Social Event with Guild, DNA, MWP, and general ONS Discussion and Help The Helpful Pub – Now Every Wednesday at 6 pm US Central Time or 12:01 am Thursday, London time That is usually 12 midnight. UK time The Pub officially opens from 6 pm eastern US time, but feel free to drop by early if you want a private word, Or stop by later. The Pub closes when everyone has gone home. Conversations could be about anything GOONS related. Every so often we will have a special guest stop by who wants to share a talk... no recordings, what happens at Pub, stays at the Pub. Here are the joining instructions. Should be same every week if you want to add them to your calendar. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084184981?pwd=RnhxcWk5aUVEWHZYdWZsTm9SQmxLZz09 Meeting ID: 820 8418 4981 Passcode: 1837 Please note that this has changed to be same link as the Friday Pub Crawl as of 14 February 2024. 22 March 2024 (1 event) GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl All day event - GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl Guild contact: John B. Lisle Virtual Social Event GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl – Now Every Friday at 2 P.M. Eastern US Time That is usually 7 p.m. UK time (1900 GMT except in Summer...) The Pub officially opens from 2 pm eastern US time, but feel free to drop by early if you want a private word, Or stop by later. The Pub closes when everyone has gone home. Conversations could be about anything GOONS related. Or maybe even Rugby. Every so often we will have someone stop by who want to share a talk... and we might decide to record that but otherwise, what happens at Pub, stays at the Pub. Here are the joining instructions. Should be same every week if you want to add them to your calendar. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084184981?pwd=RnhxcWk5aUVEWHZYdWZsTm9SQmxLZz09 Meeting ID: 820 8418 4981 Passcode: 1837 27 March 2024 (1 event) THE HELPFUL PUB – every Wednesday – Vancouver-1600, New York-1900, London-2401, Sydney-0900 (Thursday) All day event - THE HELPFUL PUB – every Wednesday – Vancouver-1600, New York-1900, London-2401, Sydney-0900 (Thursday) Guild contact: M. Diane Rogers Virtual Social Event with Guild, DNA, MWP, and general ONS Discussion and Help The Helpful Pub – Now Every Wednesday at 6 pm US Central Time or 12:01 am Thursday, London time That is usually 12 midnight. UK time The Pub officially opens from 6 pm eastern US time, but feel free to drop by early if you want a private word, Or stop by later. The Pub closes when everyone has gone home. Conversations could be about anything GOONS related. Every so often we will have a special guest stop by who wants to share a talk... no recordings, what happens at Pub, stays at the Pub. Here are the joining instructions. Should be same every week if you want to add them to your calendar. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084184981?pwd=RnhxcWk5aUVEWHZYdWZsTm9SQmxLZz09 Meeting ID: 820 8418 4981 Passcode: 1837 Please note that this has changed to be same link as the Friday Pub Crawl as of 14 February 2024. 29 March 2024 (1 event) GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl All day event - GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl Guild contact: John B. Lisle Virtual Social Event GOONS Friday Virtual Pub Crawl – Now Every Friday at 2 P.M. Eastern US Time That is usually 7 p.m. UK time (1900 GMT except in Summer...) The Pub officially opens from 2 pm eastern US time, but feel free to drop by early if you want a private word, Or stop by later. The Pub closes when everyone has gone home. Conversations could be about anything GOONS related. Or maybe even Rugby. Every so often we will have someone stop by who want to share a talk... and we might decide to record that but otherwise, what happens at Pub, stays at the Pub. Here are the joining instructions. Should be same every week if you want to add them to your calendar. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82084184981?pwd=RnhxcWk5aUVEWHZYdWZsTm9SQmxLZz09 Meeting ID: 820 8418 4981 Passcode: 1837 30 March 2024 (1 event) The Internet Archive: A Genealogist’s Dream Collection with Taneya Koonce Webinar 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm The Internet Archive: A Genealogist’s Dream Collection with Taneya Koonce Webinar Guild contact: Julie Goucher Internet Archive Logo The Internet Archive, a digital treasure trove, is meticulously crafted to be the modern-day counterpart of the renowned Great Library of Alexandria. This presentation will provide details on how to navigate its virtual corridors and search and utilize them for maximum benefit in genealogical research. The Internet Archive isn't merely a repository; it's a dynamic gateway to unlock family history clues and stories. Attendees will learn about the Internet Archive, how its collections are put together, and learn specific strategies that can be immediately used to help increase site search and discovery. The Internet Archive includes materials from all over the world and is a location-agnostic platform that is relevant to all genealogists. About Taneya Koonce, MSLS, MPH Taneya Koonce is an enthusiastic genealogist with a long-standing passion for exploring family history and more than 20 years of professional expertise in information science, research, and information organization. Taneya volunteers extensively in the genealogy community, with current leadership roles in the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society (National Treasurer and AAHGS Nashville Chapter President) and the USGenWeb Project (National Representative-at-Large). Additionally, Taneya maintains two one name studies with the Guild and through her Academy of Legacy Leaders Facebook community, she facilitates education and inspiration for family history. You can follow Taneya on X, formerly Twitter @taneya About the webinar The webinar is free to attend to both Guild members and the wider genealogical community, though registration is essential. The webinar takes place on: 6pm GMT on Saturday 30 March 2024 – to Register for the webinar please click HERE This is a virtual webinar