SLIG 2022: Bookstore and Discounts
Yes, SLIG 2022 has a bookstore! Bob and Pat Gordon of Books & Things had agreed to brave the weather and potential covid uptick to come to Salt Lake City to take care of us this year. Now that SLIG is virtual, …
SLIG 2022 Schedule of Events
One would think that a program with courses selected more than a year prior to the event, it would be a simple thing to published an official schedule. Sadly, not this year. With the potential for change around every corner, decisions about …
Announcement: SLIG 2022 Change to Virtual
It is with sadness that we announce our decision to change SLIG 2022 to a virtual format. We know many of you were anxious to meet together in person and will be highly disappointed. Others will be expressing a loud sigh of …
SLIG 2022 Health and Safety Policy: Simplified
There is Chinese, and then there is Simplified Chinese. Fewer strokes, same meaning. There is nothing like a pandemic to make something like a health and safety policy get difficult to read over time. Each time an update was required to adhere …
SLIG 2022 Health and Safety Update: Mask Requirements
This is the second in a series announcing plans, policies, and special events for SLIG 2022. This is also an ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECENT CHANGE to the health and safety policy. Please read carefully. Last week two things occurred: I was made aware of yet another …
SLIG 2022 Health and Safety Update: Modified Seating
Director’s Note: Preparing for SLIG 2022 has been a bit like chasing a moving target. This blog post has been in draft mode for about two months now. Each time something seemed final, we were presented reasons to review and modify, reconsider …
SLIG Scholarship Opportunity: AncestryProGenealogists
Start planning for 2023! AncestryProGenealogists has just announced the deadline for next year’s institute scholarships. https://www.progenealogists.com/scholarship What is covered: The award covers travel, hotel, and tuition expenses up to a total of $2,000 to attend a course at one of five major institutes – …
Open Committee Position: EMT or Nurse
This individual manages the triage center for SLIG 2022. Unable to attend a SLIG 2022 course, they will earn benefits toward 2023. Lodging and meal per diem provided. Responsibilities Manages SLIG 2022 triage center Available for private temperature checks Dispenses PPE, hand …
Open Committee Position: Facebook Community Manager
SLIG has need of an individual to manage the SLIG Facebook Page and the SLIG Attendee Group. Responsibilities Provides Value-Added Information to SLIG followers Monitors Facebook daily for news of import in the genealogical community Cross-posts to the SLIG Facebook page: genealogical …
Open Committee Position: Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing
SLIG has an open position for a graphic designer/desktop publisher to start in October. The position may be held by one or two individuals, depending on skills; however, a combined position is preferred and is outlined here. Graphic Design Manages Design elements …