Program Planning
Saturday April 24, 9:00 am – 11:00 am CT
A TxSGS Virtual Event
During our March 27th Genealogical Society Leadership Forum many participants expressed a strong desire for a follow-up event focused on the needs of those responsible for identifying topics and speakers for society events in the upcoming year.
This event was scheduled to facilitate discussion and the exchange of ideas on that topic.
Thanks to all who participated: It was a great discussion!
Watch the video of this event (2:19:42)
Discussion Topics
| Topics That are Trending Now |
| Surveying Your Members |
| What Topics Are You Considering for Your Upcoming Meetings? (Group Discussion) |
| How Much Are You Willing to Pay? (Group Poll) |
| TxSGS Speakers Bureau Overview |
| Good Speakers You Can Recommend (Group Discussion) |
| Evaluating Your Speakers |
| Synergies Amongst Societies |
Bonus Videos
- How to Create a Meeting Feedback Survey Using Google Forms
- Watch Video (17:25)
- Hosting Virtual Meetings: Things You Should Know
- Watch Video (35:40)
- View Handout (PDF)
- Recordings and handouts from our March 27 Forum are available here.
This is a virtual event open to any Texas Genealogical Society and TxSGS Partner Societies located in other states.
Materials from the March 27 Forum
This is a virtual event open to any Texas Genealogical Society and TxSGS Partner Societies located in other states.
- Pre-Meeting Survey Results (Programming)
- Panel Discussion Video (Programming segment begins at 23:34)
- Solving the Society Program Challenge
- Contract Concept
- Speaker Checklist
- Breakout Group Discussion Summary
In order to make our discussions truly meaningful we ask that you come prepared to identify the following:
- Topics that you are considering for your upcoming society meetings, and
- Names of speakers you have used, are considering using and/or that you can recommend
Zoom information you will need to participate in this event will be distributed to registered participants on Friday April 23.
Please send questions or comments to secretary@txsgs.org (Emily Richardson) or membership@txsgs.org (Tony Hanson).