We do not produce an e-News in January, so here is a quick run down of our program of events for the month. We hope you can join us.
Tuesday 7th - The GSV Library Re-Opens
The library will reopen for normal operating hours from 10:00 am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday. Library Research Assistants will be available to help with your enquiries.
Saturday 11th - Library Research Day GSV Library Open this Saturday
The GSV library will be open on Saturday, January 11, welcoming members from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. For a smooth and secure visit, please remember that advance booking is essential. Ensure you reserve your spot no later than noon on the preceding Friday. You can make your reservation by reaching out to us via phone at (03) 9662 4455 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm) or via an email to gsv@gsv.org.au.
Wednesday 22nd - Special Event "I was given a DNA test for Christmas. Now what?"
This presentation, including a Q&A, is for those who were given or gave a DNA test for Christmas but have questions about how to proceed. If you are pondering whether to take a test, this introductory session is for you too. Held via Zoom between 10:30am and 12pm, this session is open to members (free) and non-members ($10). A recording will be provided should you be unable to join us on the day. You can submit questions in advance of the session, to ensure they are addressed, by emailing Rebecca at libraryadmin@gsv.org.au.
Thursday 23rd - New and Existing Member Orientation: Discovering the GSV and our Resources
This session will examine who the GSV is, how we help each other with our research, what resources we hold and how best to access those resources from home and at the Research & Education Centre. The meeting is designed to inform both new and existing Members and will be held online via Zoom between 10:30-11:45am. Your host, David Down, will demonstrate how to access our online resources and will answer any questions.
Friday 24th - Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle
Any GSV members can join convenors Jackie van Bergen and Michael Considine to share stories about our ancestors arrival into Victoria or Tasmania, including how we researched them. This Victoria and Tasmania Discussion Circle will run from 10:30am to 12:00 pm via Zoom.
You can register for any of these events on the GSV website events page here.