The GRIP Genealogy Institute provides extensive week-long instruction on various genealogical topics. There are two GRIP programs, virtual and in-person options, which offer focused instruction in courses with eighteen class sessions taught by experts. This in-depth format offers students an immersive, high-level education designed to advance their research skills. Students can choose a course topic focusing on methodology, genealogical records, geographic regions, or ethnic groups. Additional practicum experiences allow the student to test their skills and advance their knowledge.

• Nine Virtual courses offered from 22-26 June 2026
• Eight in-person courses offered from 12-17 July 2026
• Two special courses offered in the Fall 2026

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This is a beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research. We will be discussing everything from how to create a well-documented family tree, different types of research tools and how to be a successful researcher. Each class builds on what was learned the previous week, however, new attendees are welcome each week. There will be experienced Genealogists there to assist you on your path to becoming an outstanding Genealogist.

Please bring your laptops and electrical cords for this class

This class will be held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6p – 8:30p.

For more information contact Lynda Keenan at staft2020@gmail.com

Lynda Keenan, PLCGS Professional Genetic Genealogist

A Sapling to A Family Tree

This is a beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research. We will be discussing everything from how to create a well-documented family tree, different types of research tools and how to be a successful researcher.  

Each class builds on what was learned the previous week, however, new attendees are welcome each week. There will be experienced Genealogists there to assist you on your path to becoming an outstanding Genealogist.

Please bring your laptops and electrical cords for this class

This class will be held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6p – 8:30p.

For more information contact Lynda Keenan at staft2020@gmail.com

Lynda Keenan, PLCGS Professional Genetic Genealogist

A Sapling to A Family Tree

Email: staft2020@gmail.com

EWGS Members are invited  to  join a Planning Meeting for the Discvoery Day Event.

This event takes place in April 2027.  Your help is needed to make this event the best ever!!

For more information please contact: Donna Potter Phillips @ Donna243@gmail.com

Speaker: Donna Potter Phillips

Nearly two million Americans today claim some Welsh ancestry..... are you among them?

Donna's program will tweak your Welsh beak to learn about the history, culture and research resources for Cymru descendants. (That's the ancient name for Wales.)

Download Handouts below! There are 2 separate files (Part 1 and Part 2)

We will be continuing our work with DNApainter. For those who have not attended prior you will need to have your DNA on one of the following sites MyHeritage, FTDNA and GEDmatch. 

If you only have your DNA on Ancestry, you will need to upload your DNA to one of the sites above. 

This class is hands-on (bring your laptops) and is for anyone interested in finding those unknown DNA matches.

Lynda Keenan, PLCGS Professional Genetic Genealogist

A Sapling to A Family Tree

Email: staft2020@gmail.com

Sharpening your genealogy skills is the process of moving beyond simple name-gathering to become a more methodical and accurate family historian.

 It involves transitioning from "climbing the tree" to verifying the roots through advanced research techniques and critical analysis.

For the zoom invite and/or if you have any questions, please contact Lynda Keenan at STAFT2020@gmail.com

Thank you Lynda Keenan, PLCGS Professional Genetic Genealogist

A Sapling to A Family Tree

Email: staft2020@gmail.com

Pre-Event training and information session - May 11th. Please see individual event listing for details.

Please mark your calendars for this date.  We will be looking for participants!

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This is a beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research.

 We will be discussing everything from how to create a well-documented family tree, different types of research tools and how to be a successful researcher. 

 Each class builds on what was learned the previous week, however, new attendees are welcome each week. 

There will be experienced Genealogists there to assist you on your path to becoming an outstanding Genealogist.

Please bring your laptops and electrical cords for this class

This class will be held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6p – 8:30p.

For more information contact Lynda Keenan at staft2020@gmail.com

Lynda Keenan, PLCGS Professional Genetic Genealogist

A Sapling to A Family Tree

Email: staft2020@gmail.com

This short class will cover things participants at the Find a Grave event need to know. This is a precursor to the class being held at 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The 6 PM to 8:30 PM will cover a broad range of how to use Find A Grave in genealogical research and how to make contributions to the memorials. 

*People attending the 4:30 PM  event are not required to attend the later 6 PM class and vice versa. 

These are two separate classes for separate audiences. Though people can attend both and will gain a broader picture of all things, Find A Grave.

Cheney Mayfest will be Friday evening May 8th for a street dance (6-10 pm) 

Saturday, May 9th (10am - 4pm) for plenty of family activities. 

Cheney Museum  will have a booth on Saturday.

This will be the 13th year for Mayfest! It has grown to be quite a regional event. 

If you are in the local area, I hope you will join us.

FOR DETAILS PLEASE CLICK HERE

Speaker: Richard Scheuerman

’WILL BE GLAD TO MEET’—The Germans from Russia-CIS Archives & Genealogical Records Project” 

• explores the origins of a remarkable historical records research project that took place in the wake of the Cold War. The effort, which began in 1990 and has continued in various forms ever since, involved building relationships of trust between members of the US-based American Historical Society of Germans from Russia and historians and archivists in the Soviet Union and later Russian Federation and Ukraine. 
• By 1994 the work had yielded approximately 10,000 pages of documents related to Germans from Russia family records, settlement, colonial development, and emigration to North and South America. 

Event Room A

This is a beginner genealogy class open to those who are just starting out and/or for those who would like to have a refresher course on the basics of Genealogy Research. 

We will be discussing everything from how to create a well-documented family tree, different types of research tools and how to be a successful researcher.  

Each class builds on what was learned the previous week, however, new attendees are welcome each week. 

There will be experienced Genealogists there to assist you on your path to becoming an outstanding Genealogist. Please bring your laptops and electrical cords for this class

This class will be held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6p – 8:30p.

For more information contact Lynda Keenan at staft2020@gmail.com

Lynda Keenan, PLCGS Professional Genetic Genealogist

A Sapling to A Family Tree Email: 

taft2020@gmail.com

"Farm to Table" or "Frisch vom Hof" relating to our German from Russia cultural heritage.

 We will examine some of the many aspects of farming through generations and the varied culinary delights and comfort foods fresh from the fields and gardens to our tables. 

 We have a unique German from Russia heritage we carry where ever we cultivate the soil and sit down at the table.

Brent Mai, Richard Scheuerman and other great presenters will offer intriguing insights.

 WHO: This conference is to gather those with ties to the Pacific Northwest and early German from Russia settlers to this area of the US and Canada. We attempt in every way to make this accessible and affordable. There is limited space so "Mach schnell" NOTE: We will again have a silent auction to help offset expenses. Please consider what you can contribute.

For those who have not yet sent in your registration, please reply via this email or postal mail received Monday, March 23rd for Banquet reservations. Conference registrations without banquet may register up till conference. AHSGR Leavenworth Spring Conference April 27 & 28 2026 @ The Bavarian Lodge Monday April 27th  and Tuesday April 28 th  2026.

We are excited to again offer this opportunity to gather in Washington’s Bavarian Village to celebrate our German from Russia Heritage. We are fortunate to have Richard Scheuerman, Brent Mai, Larissa Zeiler, Mike Lust, and others joining us.

Limited number of attendees, so register now. -- Priority Registration – until March 1st

$160 per person - Includes 2 day Conference and Banquet Monday

$85 per person – 2 day conference only – no meal

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*** Mail checks payable to Marie Carroll 14125 Kellogg Lake Rd Sultan, WA 98294 We can accept Zelle payments via ahsgr_wa@yahoo.com  

Sorry, we are not able to accept Credit Cards A block of rooms have been reserved. Rates beginning at $199 plus tax with the group code #8246 are available now through 3/26/2026.    

Free room cancellation 14 days prior to arrival. Note:  Full breakfast included. Non-guest may purchase breakfast and arrange parking at hotel front desk. Call the Bavarian Lodge directly to reserve your room and ask any questions about the facilities. Phone 1-888-717-7878

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