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Next IRGS Meeting
OUR FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
Tuesday Feb. 11, 2025
IRC Main Library's Multimedia Room
10:30-11:00 am Social
11am-12:30 Business/Program
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Miles Meyer
Unlocking the Past: How AI Transforms Genealogy Research
Are you fascinated by family history? Discover how AI is revolutionizing genealogy in our upcoming presentation. Join us to learn how artificial intelligence is making family history research more exciting and accessible than ever before.
Highlights of the presentation:
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Data Analysis
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DNA Analysis
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Preserving Stories
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Interactive Features
Don't miss this opportunity to dive into your family history journey with the help of cutting-edge AI technology. Whether your're a seasoned researcher or just starting, this presentation promises to reveal new and exciting ways to connect with your past.
Join the monthly Indian River Genealogy Society program on Tuesday, February 11 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. The program is free and will be held at the Indian River County Main Library, Media Room. The social will begin at 10:30 am followed by 11:00 am business meeting and program.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting but understand that some of our members and friends may not be able to attend in person. For those, the business meeting and program can be attended via Zoom beginning at 11 am but registration is required. The link to register:
The program is free and open to the public.
Please address questions to info@irgs.org.
GIG NEWS

February GIG Calendar
Scandinavian GIG has been discontinued
Irish GIG will meet Tuesday February 4, 2:00 pm, in the History Room of Main Library
Scottish GIG will meet Monday February 17, 10:30 am, in the History Room of Main Library
DNA GIG will meet Thursday February 20, 2:00 pm virtually
Contact the GIG leaders to join or email info@irgs.org to be added to a GIG distribution (please specify which GIG) The GIGs welcome new members! We ask all GIG members maintain an active IRGS membership.
Visit the local Library!
The Julian W. Lowenstein Archive Center and Genealogy Department is an excellent resource for researching your family history and is not limited to Indian River County or Florida. Visit online at IRC Library Genealogy Department or in person at the library’s Main Branch at 1600 21st Street in Vero Beach, FL.
Beginner's Introduction to DNA
We invite anyone interested in learning more about the basics of DNA testing and analysis to review the following video prepared by our DNA Genealogy Interest Group Leader, Janet Hunter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kuFIflOIiw
We encourage you to join our DNA GIG by becoming a member of our society to view additional educational videos of our past meetings.
Check out our Facebook page to see the latest announcements and suggestions. We post many announcements that come to our society that may not be reported on our website.