Western Australian Genealogical Society Inc.

What is happening at WAGS?

It has been a busy time at WAGS. Our e-commerce membership module was launched on Friday 15th April. Within 24 hours 70 members had renewed on line! Fantastic! It is great to see new members joining online. Thanks to Chris Loudon and the team for all their work in getting this module up and running. Further details are at the Membership and eCommerce Update.

New Appointments
I am pleased to announce the following new appointments at WAGS.

WAGS will be having a display at Shake Your Family Tree Day that will be held at the National Archives 384Berwick St, Victoria Park on Friday 25th February. Please refer to the separate notice about this event.

e-commerce membership module
Behind the scenes many members have been working on a variety of tasks. A major project is the e-commerce membership module that is expected to be on this website in March.

New Librarian and Projects Officer

Julie Maddocks (WAGS member 7362) is our new Projects Officer. Julie has already taken over from Ian Barnes who was our acting Projects Officer (he will remain on the Projects committee). Julie has also recently started as a WAGS volunteer at the Genealogy Centre at the SLWA.

Julie Martin (WAGS member 10998) is our new Librarian. Julie has previous experience at the SLWA and Battye Library and has been helping with research at WAGS. Edwina Shooter will be in the Librarian's chair during December and Julie will start in January.

On Friday 5th November 2010, Ralph and I attended the launch of Who Do You Think You Are? - Series 3 at the Maritime Museum in Fremantle. Australian Cricket legend, Rod Marsh's family history was featured.  Rod was at the launch and answered questions regarding his experience in filming this episode.

It was wonderful to see WA represented, especially Liz Kelly, Geraldton Family History Society's Librarian and Alan Ralph and Marjorie Bly from the National Archives Australia (Perth Office).

WA Week - 17 to 24 October
This week was chosen for WA Week as Proclamation Day was on 21 October 1890. This marked the transition of Western Australia from a colony under British rule to self-government. Visit www.celebratewa.com.au for information about WA Week and the history of WA, including Proclamation Day.

Apart from our normal activities, WAGS is involved in a couple of major events this week.

WAGS WA Week Open Day - Tuesday 19th October 10am - 3pm
Units 4, 5 and 6, 48 May St Bayswater

The Swan River Pioneer, Convict, Enrolled Pensioner Guards, SW European and Computer Special Interest Groups and WAGS Bookshop are holding a WA Week Open Day for you to have a chance to find out about your WA family history.

WAGS New Management Committee

A very successful and enjoyable Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 27th June. There was a very positive vibe during the AGM and afterwards at the wonderful afternoon tea.   I would like to thank all those that provided the food and/or helped set up and clean up afterwards.

I am pleased to announce the new Management Committee that was elected at the AGM.