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Fort Wayne, Indiana has recently been chosen as the host of the International German Genealogy Partnership (IGGP) conference in 2023. This conference focuses on the history and genealogy of those with German ancestry, wherever they live in the world. Palatines to America German Genealogy Society is a partner within IGGP PalAm will have a strong presence at this conference. We encourage you to attend!
Fort Wayne has long been known as “a most German town,” with about 50% of its residents claiming German ancestry. The acclaimed Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is more than pleased to be the local host for the 2023 event, with support from local German societies, genealogical societies, and Visit Fort Wayne.
The 2023 IGGP International Conference will be held in downtown Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Conference Center and will offer three days of German-centric presentations in multiple tracks. Attendees will learn from top presenters with advanced proficiency in their fields of study, including genealogists, authors, historians and archivists. Those attending the conference will also have the opportunity to utilize the ACPL’s Genealogy Center’s historical and genealogical materials that number more than 1.2 million items in the physical collection. The library further offers access to dozens of major databases and thousands of smaller specialty data files. Researchers will have access to the expert staff who can assist them with finding their families’ histories and stories.
Join us 9 June – 11 June, 2023 for this exciting conference. Partnership Leadership Day will be 8 June, 2023. We look forward to seeing you there!
Conference Registration Link: https://iggp.org/cpage.php?pt=179 Hotel Reservations Links: https://iggpartner.org/cpage.php?pt=5
Palatines to America Annual Membership Meeting
The PalAm annual membership meeting will be held during the International German Genealogy Partners Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The meeting will be held Friday evening June 9 at 7:00 pm EDT both in person and virtual.
There are three primary issues that will come before the Membership to vote on:
Documentation for voting (must Log in as Member to access):
NOMINATIONS FOR 2023-2025.pdfFinal Statements _ Budget 03_31_2023.pdf2023_04-06 FYE 03-31-2023 Audit Letter.pdfPROPOSED BYLAWS AMENDMENTS 2023.pdfBALLOT FOR MEMBERSHIP MEETING JUNE 9.pdf
If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, you can participate remotely via Zoom and vote on the issues. If you want to participate in the Meeting via Zoom, please click on this Registration link.
If you prefer to email your Ballot, fill it in with your votes marked, scan and email it to mailto:membership@palam.org
If you want to cast your votes by regular mail, send your completed ballot to: Palatines to America PO Box 531096 Indianapolis IN 531096
To have your vote count, you must be a member in good standing; that is, you must have paid your annual fee for Membership Year 2022-2023 or be a lifetime members. Please print your name at the bottom of the Ballot so we know the Ballot was submitted by a member in good standing. If you mail your ballot it must be postmarked no later than June 1, 2023.
Includes 7 nights at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel (Sun. thru Sat.)– adjacent to the FamilySearch Library. Travel to and from Salt Lake City is at each registrant’s arrangement and expense.
LIBRARY HOURS: Monday, Friday, & Saturday: 9 AM – 6 PM; Tuesday – Thursday: closes @ 8 PM
The International Desk has a staff of experts in German genealogy who can assist with reading microfilmed or digitized German records. Orientation, FSL classes as scheduled, sharing with group members, and more. Ability to digitize many kinds of media at no charge Nearby restaurants, large shopping mall, specialty shops, historic sites, Temple Square, et. al.
Early bird registration with a $100 deposit BEFORE June 1: Deluxe Double Queen: $475 per person [includes taxes] Deluxe Double Queen as a Single: $900 [includes taxes] Standard King: $820[includes taxes]
Registration AFTER June 1: Deluxe Double Queen: $500 per person [includes taxes] Deluxe Double Queen as a Single: $925 [includes taxes] Standard King: $845[includes taxes] *Non-members of Pal-Am: add $50 per person to ALL above rates*
Download the Research Trip Flyer for more information and registration form
Palatines to America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. PO Box 141260, Columbus OH 43214 © 2023
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