September General Meeting
Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 1:30 - 3:30pm
Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sandcastle Auditorium
Welcome
Our purpose is to help others in the community to find their Family roots under the experienced guidance of our qualified members and expert guest speakers.
Ormond Beach Regional Library
Sandcastle Auditorium
30 S Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Nine Meetings a Year
2nd Thursday of each month,
January through May &
September through December
halifaxgensociety@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HalifaxGenealogicalSociety/
Genealogy: There’s Always
More to Learn
Genealogy is more than finding names and dates—it is learning how to discover the stories behind them. This presentation explores the skills and knowledge that can make us better family historians, from understanding records, history, immigration, and DNA to recognizing common research mistakes. We’ll also look at how continuing to learn—and learning to ask better questions—can open new paths in our genealogy research.
Presented by Rita Vogl
Rita grew up in Western New York, surrounded by family traditions, cultural heritage, and small-town history. She spent much of her career at Xerox Corporation and later returned to college as a working adult, earning a master’s degree in Organizational Management from Rochester Institute of Technology, where she developed a strong interest in lifelong learning and human development.
After living in California, where she became active in community volunteer work, Rita and her husband, Howard, retired to Florida. She joined the Halifax Genealogical Society to learn more about researching her Polish heritage and soon discovered an even deeper interest in history. She also volunteers at the Ormond Beach MacDonald House and enjoys continuing to learn about the people and history of her community.
FIND YOUR FAMILY
Genealogy in the Library
This is a free, one-on-one research assistance program offered by HGS volunteers to anyone interested in researching family history. Receive help finding your ancestors and using library resources to continue. The next session convenes in the Sand Piper Room of the Ormond Beach Regional Library, Sept 12, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. To register please contact: halifaxgensociety@gmail.com
Benefits of HGS Membership
Meetings
All of our meetings are open to the public, feature an invited guest speaker
and are held in the auditorium of the Ormond Beach Library
on the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 PM.
Basic Concepts in Genealogy
Basic Concepts in Genealogy will be offered at the monthly meeting following our invited speaker and social time. The format will vary from an informal discussion to a more structured class, depending on the topic. This is a great opportunity for those new to genealogy research to meet and learn from our more experienced members in a group setting. All are welcome.
Dues
Dues are paid annually and are primarily used to attract the finest speakers for our monthly programs. Cost for membership is $20 for an individual and $25 for a family membership.
One on One Research Help
Have you hit a brick wall in your research or have a general genealogy question? Our experienced HGS researchers offer free individual assistance. Genealogy in the library is offered on the Saturday following our monthly meeting from 1-4 PM in meeting Room 3 of the Ormond Beach Library.
For registration please contact us at halifaxgensociety@gmail.com
2026 - HGS Board of Directors
President: Greta Daigle
Vice President: Pat Peoples
Secretary: Gail Jones
Treasurer: Patricia Craven
Program Director: Greta Daigle
Membership: Rita Vogl
Publicity: Karen Carter
Publications: Irene Sheridan
Community Outreach and Education:
Pat Peoples
Past President: Patricia Craven
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