As the following book was readied for reprint, we thought it would be a good time to make available – for personal use only – the original surname index in a searchable PDF format. Follow the links below for more information. Note, all book excerpts available through GCI are for personal use only and are not for reprint or further broadcast.
New catalog formats available online Monday, Dec 19 2011
Book Design and Book Production and Computer & Software and Marketing and Updates catalog, directory, download, e-publication, e-resources, ebook, edition, format, formatted, freebie, information, internet resource, Kindle, Nook, online, PDF, publication, services, smashwords, website 12:28 pm
Smashwords edition formats of the basic Gregath catalog are now available for download and viewing free of charge!
Free Seminar this September – Save the Date & Share! Wednesday, Dec 7 2011
Events DIY, economical, education, event, freebie, Genealogy, history, how to, information, knowledge, learning opportunity, lecture, seminar, service, workshop 1:21 pm
The 2012 Gregath Family History Seminar will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Baxter Springs History Center and Museum in Baxter Springs, Kansas. There is no charge to attend the lectures and no registration necessary.
More information and updates can be found at http://www.gregathcompany.com/workshop/2012
The national genealogy speakers on staff at the Gregath Company, Incorporated would like to help you be a successful family researcher. In this economy, many researchers are forgoing attending these types of events because they feel the cost of attendance is too high. While the information you gain and networking available pays dividends far into the future, Gregath Company understands this way of thinking. We hope a day of free seminars and face to face networking will enrich everyone’s lives and researching skills.
Ottawa County Genealogical Society to Host Carrie Ann Cook as Speaker Friday, Apr 29 2011
Events and Updates author, evidence, Genealogy, GPS, information, lecture, PR, program, record, research, resource, source 9:19 am
The Ottawa County Genealogical Society will meet Monday, May 16, 2011, in the Community Room of the First National Bank, 1749 North Main Street, Miami. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend this free event.
Presenting the program will be Carrie Ann Cook of the Twin Bridges area. Topic for the evening will be “Valuating & Evaluating Your Sources”. The basic debate is which standard is golden when researching family history. This lecture will explain the value and use of both the newer Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and the older Preponderance of Evidence, as integrated into a thriving research plan.
Carrie Ann Cook is a published author, illustrator and free-lance photographer. She holds an AA and BS in Elementary Education. Having certified for teaching in several states, she has taught elementary classes as well as genealogy, writing and computer classes at the Northeast Technology Center, Afton, Oklahoma, as well as briefly serving the Miami Public Library as the Genealogy Department. Miss Cook has served in library and archival capacities for many years and participated in numerous ProQuest and Genealogical Library workshops and seminars. Her company continues to present professional workshops and seminars in library, archival, genealogical and historical areas. She has been lecturing across the country on genealogical and historical topics for nearly two decades. Currently, she serves as president of the Gregath Company, Inc. Carrie has been active in various professional, service and lineal organizations throughout the years, including the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies and Genealogical Speakers Guild.
Misc. Update: Marketing & FAQ Monday, May 11 2009
Marketing and Updates address, FAQ, frequently asked questions, information, Marketing, move, PR, promotion 4:16 pm
May 2009, V8#5: Computer Tuesday, May 5 2009
Computer & Software blog, Blogger, computer, domain, Facebook, information, MySpace, network, personal, social networking, Twitter, website 7:12 pm
Do I need a Web Presence?
If you are an author or genealogist, the short answer is a shouted YES. Whether it be a Facebook or MySpace page, Twitter account, blog (Blogger, WordPress, etc.), a dedicated website with your own domain, or combinations of the above, being on the internet is becoming as standard as business cards, letterhead, and post office boxes for professional and hobbyists alike. You need to “get out there” to be found, just be careful how much you reveal. I always suggest using a post office box for an online address. If you want to talk to folks on the phone, but are worried about giving your permanent information out, buy a pay as you go phone. They are like disposable email addresses, if the account becomes a problem, discard it.
November 2005, V4#11: Marketing Thursday, Jan 29 2009
Electronic Magazine and Marketing contact, contributior, discount, event, family, family gatherings, follow up, free shipping, holiday, information, initial, networking, offer, party, PR, press release, project, report, sale, sales, signing 4:16 pm
Using your contact information, follow up your initial press release with subsequent releases such as a report on sales, family gatherings, signing party, new projects, special offers/sales (holiday free shipping, contributor/family discount), etc.
January 2005, V4#1: Marketing Wednesday, Jan 28 2009
Electronic Magazine and Marketing correspondence, cross-promote, format, information, insert, mailing, network, postage, publication, USPS 5:26 pm
Make your postage count! If you have a reason to send anyone correspondence, include information about your publication in some format as well.
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This section is drawn from information online at http://www.gregathcompany.com/marketing.html
February 2005, V4#2: Production Wednesday, Jan 28 2009
Book Production and Electronic Magazine additional, book, CD, digital, document, envelope, extra, GEDCOM, hybrid, information, mixed media, photo, photograph, picture, printed, scan, spindle, value added 4:15 pm
Include all your photos in a hybrid “printed” book: For the author that would also love to see every photo available in print – a book with accompanying CD may be the answer. Select the “cream of the crop” to be printed into the actual book. The CD – which can be attached to the book via envelope or spindle – can contain a wealth of digital information. Photos galore and/or original document scans, GEDCOM files, author notes on theories, etc.
