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SIGs

Special Interest Groups
36 Members
Crowd Sourced Intelligence The focus will be on researching items that have been donated to the VGS. Learn to identify clues by careful observation and search for answers in the many sources we have available. The aim is to return found items to their families whenever possible. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: IN PERSON ONLY at the VGS Centre.
Coordinator: Melanie Arscott
98 Members
Learn how DNA can help you expand your family history and solve family mysteries in the exciting new field of genetic genealogy. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Members only can attend in person at the VGS Centre OR virtually via Teams (no subscription required). Details will be distributed to SIG members by the SIG Coordinator shortly before each meeting.
Coordinator: Mark D Thompson
37 Members
Countries investigated by this SIG include Romania, Belarus, Czechoslovakia, Ukraine, Serbia, Russia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Austria, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Croatia, and Herzegovina. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: IN PERSON ONLY at the VGS Centre.
Coordinator:  Sarah Hamster
91 Members
The England SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in England. SIG Leader: Heather Shave SIG Assist: Gerry Poulton A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Virtual only. Link will be emailed.
Coordinator:  Gerry Poulton
49 Members
The goals of this SIG are to introduce and share the fun of doing family history, and to encourage and show members how to do it themselves. Answer questions. Geared to new members just starting out and current members who would like to brush up on their skills. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: IN PERSON ONLY at our VGS Centre.
73 Members
The Ireland SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in Ireland. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Members only can attend in person at the VGS Centre OR virtually via Teams (no subscription required). Details will be distributed to SIG members by the SIG Coordinator shortly before each meeting.
Coordinator: Kathie Ross
54 Members
The Ontario SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in Ontario, Canada. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Virtual only. Link will be emailed.
Coordinator:  Gerry Poulton
79 Members
The Scotland SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in Scotland. SIG Leader: Heather Shave SIG Assist: Pat Rosson A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Members only can attend in person at the VGS Centre OR virtually via Teams (no subscription required). Details will be distributed to SIG members by the SIG Coordinator shortly before each meeting.
Coordinator: Patricia B Rosson
35 Members
The United States SIG welcomes all members who are researching their family history in the USA. A benefit for current VGS members only. LOCATION: Members only can attend in person at the VGS Centre OR virtually via Teams (no subscription required). Details will be distributed to SIG members by the SIG Coordinator shortly before each meeting.
Coordinator: Patricia B Rosson
10 Members
This is for admin testing purposes only
Coordinator:  Claudia Boorman