The Florida Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists was formed in 2004 to promote the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in the genealogical field at the regional level.

Announcement

The Florida Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) has launched a membership drive for all Sunshine State residents who do professional-type work in family history, for hire or for themselves and are (or apply to become) APG members.

Formed in 2004, the chapter is made up of researchers, writers, lecturers, librarians, family historians, and others in fields related to family history. You do not need to work for clients to become a member of the Florida Chapter. If you are already an APG member who lives in Florida, you need to also join the Florida Chapter to participate in chapter activities and receive local benefits.

We will be holding meetings around the state, and we hope you will consider joining us to network, learn, and grow in genealogy. We have assembled a team of 10 dedicated chapter leaders, and we are all very enthusiastic about Florida’s newest genealogical organization.

Most of the initial startup expenses of the chapter have been contributed by our leaders, including acquiring a website domain, incorporating as a Florida nonprofit organization, printing brochures, mailing materials, and other costs. So we can provide quality membership value to you, we have also set relatively modest membership dues, effectively immediately for this year.

Please print and mail in your Florida Chapter Application form. You may also view the chapter's trifold brochure.

The application form and the brochure require Adobe Reader. You may download the free reader from adobe.com.

Please visit the Meetings page for upcoming events and reports on previous meetings.

Florida Chapter Newsletter

The Florida Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) has published the first issue of The Sun. Here is a list of the newsletter issues:

• April 2008, Volume 4, Issue 2. Now in blog format. Visit apgflorida.blogspot.com
• January 2008, Volume 4, Issue 1.
• October 2007, Volume 3, Issue 4.
• July 2007, Volume 3, Issue 3.
• April 2007, Volume 3, Issue 2.
• January 2007, Volume 3, Issue 1.
• October 2006, Volume 2, Issue 4.
• July 2006, Volume 2, Issue 3.
• April 2006, Volume 2, Issue 2.
• January 2006, Volume 2, Issue 1.
• January 2005, Volume 1, Issue 1.

Press Clippings

The Florida Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) is being mentioned in various publications. Here is a list of press clippings:

• South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 2 January 2005, page 1.

Officers of the Florida Chapter of APG:

President - Alvie L. Davidson, CG, Lakeland
Vice President - Jack Butler, Woodville
Secretary - Ann Mohr Osisek, Maitland
Treasurer - Amy Larner Giroux, CG, CGL, Orlando
Chapter Representative - Ann Staley, CG, Jacksonville

Committee chairs:

FSGS Vender Booth - Holly Timm, St. Augustine
Membership - Debbe A. Hagner, AG, New Port Richey
Nominating Commitee - Cindy Davis, Vero Beach
Past President - Jean Foster Kelley, CG
Newsletter - Richard F. Robinson, Boynton Beach
Programs - Yolanda Campbell Lifter, Malabar
Publicity - Debbe A. Hagner, AG, New Port Richey
Webmaster - Amy Larner Giroux, CG, CGL, Orlando

The terms for officers is as follows:

President (2008-2009)
Vice President (2008-2009)
Secretary (2007-2008)
Treasurer (2008-2009)
Chapter Representative to APG (2007-2008)

CG, Certified Genealogist, and CGL, Certified Genealogical Lecturer are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists®, used under license by professionals who pass periodic competency evaluations by the Board.

Last updated 21 February 2008