Vitae

Experience:

• An associate of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), holding credentials as a Certified Genealogist^(SM).
• On-site research at numerous local and state repositories in Colorado and Pennsylvania.
• Lecturer at National Genealogical Society conferences (1990-2002); Federation of Genealogical Societies conferences (1993-2001); numerous local, state, and regional conferences; instructor at Samford University Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (1989, 1993, 1994); regularly attends local seminars and national conferences.
• Comprehensive personal computer experience since 1978. Frequent lecturer and writer on genealogical computing topics. Member GENTECH's Lexicon Working Group, 1996-1999.
• Family research since 1971, professional activities since 1987.

Positions held:

• Colorado Genealogical Society, President (1987-1990); CGS's first Web site editor (1995-1997); Editor, The Colorado Genealogist (1992-1996); Chair, Black Sheep Writing Contest (1996-1999); FGS Delegate (1997-current)
• Association of Professional Genealogists: APG's first Web site editor and columnist (1996-1997); APG Trustee (1989-1992, 1994-1995); Regional Vice-President (1994-1995); editorial staff of APG Quarterly (1989-2000); Elections committee, Bylaws Review committee, 1998
• National Genealogical Society, Indexer National Genealogical Society Quarterly (1989-1996)
• Federation of Genealogical Societies, Delegate (Boulder Genealogical Society, 1993-1996; Colorado Genealogical Society, 1996-present); Chair, Delegate Relations Subcommittee, 1993-1994; Editor, Delegate Digest, 1993-1994; Nominating Committee member, 1993; chair, 1994

Honors and Awards:

• Winner, 2004 Award for Excellence, National Genealogical Society Quarterly
• ASG Scholar Award, 2004, American Society of Genealogists
• Winner, National Genealogical Society Family History Writing Contest, 2003
• Grahame Thomas Smallwood Award, Association of Professional Genealogists, 2000
• Fellow, Utah Genealogical Association, 1997
• Distinguished Service Award, National Genealogical Society, 1996
• Volunteer of the Year, Colorado Genealogical Society, 1996
• Delegate Award, Federation of Genealogical Societies, 1993

Memberships:

• National Genealogical Society
• Association of Professional Genealogists
• Colorado Genealogical Society
• ... and numerous other local historical and genealogical organizations

Birdie Monk Holsclaw, 7472 Mt. Sherman Road, Longmont, CO 80503-8678.
birdie@holsclaw.net
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