Student Genealogy Grant Application Deadline Fast Approaching - Apply Now!

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Do you know a young person with an interest in family history and genealogy? 

Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Suzanne Winsor Freeman Student Genealogy Grant, established in 2010 by family and friends of Suzanne Freeman, an enthusiastic family historian and supporter of student volunteerism. Student genealogists between the ages of 18 and 23 are eligible to apply for the $500 cash award and full registration scholarship to the 2017 SCGS Jamboree to be held in Burbank, California June 9-11, 2017.

Download  the 2017 Grant Application

Past recipients include Melanie Frick (Monrovia, California), Paul Woodbury (Provo, Utah). Michael Savoca (Toms River, New Jersey), Elyse Doerflinger (Lomita, California), A.C. Ivory (Salt Lake City, Utah), and Anthony Ray (Palmdale, California).

Photo courtesy of Denise Levenick

Suzanne Freeman was a life-long volunteer who worked with many youth organizations in the capacity of leader, organizer, and administrator. She also developed a strong interest in family history and was delighted by the growing number of young genealogists. She enjoyed attending the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree and at the time of her death in Tucson, Arizona August 28, 2010, was still searching for elusive Winsor cousins.

“The Student Genealogy Grant pays tribute to Suzanne Freeman’s dedication to youth volunteerism and family history by awarding the annual cash grant to a young genealogist attending the SCGS Annual Genealogy Jamboree, Southern California’s premiere regional genealogy conference,” notes Denise Levenick, committee chair, and Freeman’s daughter.

“We are especially grateful to Jamboree for providing a three-day conference registration to the grant recipient,” she adds. “SCGS is truly a leader in conference organizations by encouraging youth involvement in genealogy through the student conference scholarship.”

The $500 cash award pays tribute to these interests by awarding the annual cash grant to a young genealogist attending the Jamboree. In addition, a student scholarship for conference registration to the Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will be provided by the Jamboree conference.

Any genealogist who is between the ages of 18 and 23 as of June 9, 2017 and a full-time or part-time is eligible to apply. The award will be presented at Jamboree 2017; the recipient must be present to receive the award. See the Grant Application for eligibility details.

Funding for the cash award is provided by the family grant program; Jamboree registration is provided by the conference. Individual contributions to the grant program are welcome at the Student Grant Webpage.

Application deadline is April 15, 2017 midnight Pacific Daylight Time.

Application details and forms are available at the Student Grant Webpage   
http://www.thefamilycurator.com/swf-grant. 

Suzanne Winsor Freeman’s Obituary is available here. 

Suzanne Winsor Freeman Grant Committee
Denise May Levenick, Chair
swfgrant@gmail.com

Jamboree 2017: Suzanne Freeman Memorial Student Genealogy Grant Applications Invited

Calling All Young Genealogists! 

Student Genealogy Grant Applications Invited

The Suzanne Winsor Freeman Memorial Student Genealogy Grant Committee and the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree are pleased to announce the 2017 Student Grant and Jamboree Scholarship. Student genealogists between the ages of 18 and 23 are eligible to apply for the $500 cash award and full registration scholarship to the 2017 SCGS Jamboree to be held in Burbank, California June 9-11, 2017.

The Student Grant was established in 2010 by family and friends in memory of Suzanne Winsor Freeman, family historian and life-long volunteer, and an enthusiastic annual attendee at the SCGS Jamboree. The 2017 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society will provide three-day conference registration to the SCGS Jamboree in June where the award will be presented. This is a unique opportunity for a young genealogist to attend a premiere regional conference and meet genealogists from throughout the nation.

Past recipients include Melanie Frick (Monrovia, California), Paul Woodbury (Provo, Utah). Michael Savoca (Toms River, New Jersey), Elyse Doerflinger (Lomita, California), A.C. Ivory (Salt Lake City, Utah), and Anthony Ray (Palmdale, California).

“The Student Genealogy Grant pays tribute to Suzanne Freeman’s dedication to youth volunteerism and family history by awarding the annual cash grant to a young genealogist attending the SCGS Annual Genealogy Jamboree, Southern California’s premiere regional genealogy conference,” notes Denise Levenick, committee chair and Freeman’s daughter.

“We are especially grateful to Jamboree for providing a three-day conference registration to the grant recipient,” she adds. “SCGS is truly a leader in conference organizations by encouraging youth involvement in genealogy through the student conference scholarship.”

Suzanne Winsor Freeman
courtesy of Denise Levenick

Born in Olathe, Kansas, Suzanne Winsor (Brown) Freeman moved to Orange County, California with her family in the early 1930s where she attended school and lived most of her life. She developed a strong interest in family history sparked by the stories of her mother’s early life in Colorado and Kansas. After retirement Suzanne moved to Green Valley, Arizona where she was active in the local genealogy society. She enjoyed returning to Southern California each year in June to attend the SCGS Jamboree. Suzanne passed away after a brief illness in Tucson, Arizona August 28, 2010.

The $500 cash award pays tribute to these interests by awarding the annual cash grant to a young genealogist attending the Jamboree. In addition, a student scholarship for conference registration to the Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will be provided by the Jamboree conference.

Any genealogist who is between the ages of 18 and 23 as of June 9, 2017 and a full-time or part-time is eligible to apply. The award will be presented at Jamboree 2017; the recipient must be present to receive the award. See the Grant Application for eligibility details.

Funding for the cash award is provided by the family grant program; Jamboree registration is provided by the conference. Individual contributions to the grant program are welcome at the Student Grant Webpage.

Application deadline is April 15, 2017 midnight Pacific Daylight Time.

Application details and forms are available at the Student Grant Webpage   
http://www.thefamilycurator.com/swf-grant. 

Suzanne Winsor Freeman’s Obituary is available here. 

For IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Suzanne Winsor Freeman Grant Committee, 

Denise May Levenick, Chair

swfgrant@gmail.com

10 March 2017

Jamboree - Meet the Speakers: Michael Melendez

Michael Melendez has been conducting genealogy research since he was 15 years old. He volunteered as a staff member of the Orange Regional Family History Center in California for several years, along with completing an internship as the Center’s Assistant Librarian.

Michael has been involved in putting on several youth genealogy programs, most importantly at the 2008 and 2009 Southern California Genealogy Society Jamborees. For his efforts, Michael received the FGS Youth Award and the APG Young Professional’s Scholarship. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Family History from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT

SU016 Sunday June 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Panel: Rebranding Genealogy and Engaging the Next Generation
Everyone is interested in their great-grandfather’s report card, and anyone wants to hear about the trouble their mother got into as a child. Get beyond the we should to specifically how to make family history more engaging to everyone.

Jamboree - Meet the Speakers: Elyse Doerflinger

Elyse Doerflinger is a professional genealogist specializing in using tech tools to make research more efficient and organized. She is the author of Elyse’s Genealogy Blog and has created a YouTube channel with a variety of genealogy videos. She loves to research her Appalachian ancestors, Colonial New England ancestors, and her never-stay-in-one-place-for-long ancestors that moved all over the country. She also has ancestry from England, Wales, France, and Germany.

When Elyse is not tracking down people, she works as an elementary school teacher in the Los Angeles area. She is also currently planning her wedding to her Prince Charming and takes way too many photos of her cat.

The Jamboree organizers refuse to confirm or deny the rumor that Elyse confirmed Jamboree dates before setting her wedding date.

FR-000E Friday June 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m. 
(JamboFREE Society Management Session)
Engaging the Next Generation
This presentation will give attendees a variety of ideas on how to attract a new generation of society members and address the needs of growing society within the confines of a limited budget and/or technology. Presented with D. Joshua Taylor.

SA031 Saturday June 7, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Preserving Stories: Tech that isn’t Scary
This presentation will help attendees learn how to use technology to preserve family stories, connect with family members online, and gain confidence using such technology. Presented with D. Joshua Taylor.

SU016 Sunday June 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Panel: Rebranding Genealogy and Engaging the Next Generation
Panelists: Crista Cowan, D. Joshua Taylor, Michael Melendez, Elyse Doerflinger, A. C. Ivory. Moderator: Janet Hovorka. Everyone is interested in their great-grandfather’s report card, and anyone wants to hear about the trouble their mother got into as a child. Get beyond the "we should" to specifically how to make family history more engaging to everyone.