Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia
The latest progress through the legislature of the bills related to Virginia vital records access is noted in the memo below.
GRIVA would like to thank its members for their calls and emails which have helped to bring this matter closer to a satisfactory resolution for the genealogical community. We will keep you apprised of any new developments over the next few weeks.
Taking a bus trip with GRIVA has never been easier! We can now take your registration and payment online through our new GRIVA Registration Gateway.
Washington, D.C. trip: March 21, 2012
Cost: $27 for GRIVA members, $35 for non-members
Visit the National Archives, DAR Library, Library of Congress, or sightsee on your own. See flyer for more information including how to pay by mail.
Do you live a little too far north to conveniently board a bus for GRIVA’s trips to Washington, D.C.? We are considering adding a stop in the “Ashland Vicinity” to make our trips possible for more members and guests. It is important to let us know if this new pickup point would work for you — please reply to this message if you would like to see a bus stop closer to you!
GRIVA’s D.C. trips are a great bargain, affording you a day of research at the National Archives, DAR Library, or Library of Congress for only $27 for members or $35 for the public. Our next trip is on March 21, 2012.
GRIVA’s winter luncheon for members and guests is coming up next Monday, 1/16. Join us at Piccadilly Cafeteria at 8004 W. Broad St., Richmond at 12 noon. Full details are in the post below!
We’d love to see you and hear about your latest discoveries.
Mark your calendar for GRIVA’s winter members’ luncheon on Monday, January 16th. This is a casual, fun gathering where we meet to announce our successes, trade research strategies, and share new genealogical books and Internet resources we have found helpful in our work. Guests are welcome, so bring a friend and introduce them to what GRIVA has to offer in the pursuit of family history.
The GRIVA members’ luncheon will be held at 12 p.m. on January 16, 2012 at Piccadilly Cafeteria at 8004 W. Broad Street in Richmond, VA. After selecting your meal through the serving line, proceed to the group room at the back of the restaurant. Hope to see you there!
Due to an error at the print shop, one page of the 2011 Fall Conference Cousins List was not included in the handout. The missing surnames and associated researchers may be viewed by clicking on this link:
The story of the women and children of Jamestown begun in Dark Enough to See the Stars in a Jamestown Sky continues! Author Connie LaPallo will speak on the sequel to her successful novel at GRIVA’s November members’ meeting.
When the Moon Has No More Silver picks up the story of Joan Peirce and her family through the years 1610 to 1620. This exciting tale of peril and persistence reminds us that it was not only men who contributed to the history of the Virginia colony. You can read an excerpt of the new book at this link.
While Connie Lapallo has a degree in finance from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the University of Georgia, her first loves have always been writing, teaching, and history. She was first professionally published at 16 as a youth reporter for the Richmond News Leader (now merged with theTimes-Dispatch.) Her time as a tour guide at Berkeley Plantation proved to be good preparation for her future work as a speaker and storyteller. Visit her website at www.connielapallo.com for more information.
Join us on November 22, 2011 at 1:45 p.m. at the Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 West Huguenot Road, Richmond, Virginia. There will be a short GRIVA meeting before the program with refreshments and social time afterwards. Our meetings are free to the public and visitors are welcome.
Photo Credit: Jay Paul Photography
You have sung the words to his best known poem many times. You may have visited the site of his inspiration. Now meet the man who penned the words to our national anthem.
Frank Nelson has been doing interpretations of famous men for several years. One of his best impressions is that of Francis Scott Key which he has presented to both adult groups and school children. It is your opportunity to learn more about this famous American and the events that led to the writing of The Star Spangled Banner. Mr. Nelson is a retired engineer of Norwegian descent. His presentations are historically accurate and laced with humor. It will be a program you don’t want to miss.
Join us on October 25, 2011 at 7:45 p.m. at the Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 West Huguenot Road, Richmond, Virginia. There will be a short GRIVA meeting before the program with refreshments and social time afterwards. Our meetings are free to the public and visitors are welcome.
How can we use the results of archeological studies to enrich our genealogy research? Phillip Boyce will share his observations based on over 35 years of participation in archeological digs.
Phillip Boyce grew up in Chesterfield County, Virginia. He graduated from Ferrum College with a degree in business. During his teen years, Phillip developed a deep interest in native Americans. From that early interest, Phillip developed an avocation for archeology. He has participated in numerous digs in Virginia including Winchester, the Eastern Shore, and along the banks of the James River. He has been a member of the Archeology Society of Virginia since 1977.
Join us on September 27, 2011 at 7:45 p.m. at the Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 West Huguenot Road, Richmond, Virginia. There will be a short GRIVA meeting before the program with refreshments and social time afterwards. Our meetings are free to the public and visitors are welcome.
Consideration is being given to changing the location of our twice yearly Members’ Luncheon. These meetings are casual “lunch and learn” gatherings where we share our research discoveries.
We currently meet at the Picadilly Cafeteria at 8004 W. Broad Street, Richmond. If you have ideas for a different restaurant or a more central location, please post a comment with your suggestion. Alternatively, if you would like to see the meetings at Picadilly continue, please let us know that as well.
(Please note that because comments are moderated to foil spammers, your suggestion will not show up immediately.)
At the GRIVA Board meeting on May 17, 2011, officers and committee chairs were elected and installed for the coming year.
We had no retirees or new people named to the Board. Current commitee chairs graciously agreed to continue in their positions.
The Executive Board is as follows:
Executive Board
President: Brent Morgan
1st Vice President: Pat Dickens
2nd Vice President: Cat Southworth
Recording Secretary: Charlie Dickens
Corresponding Secretary: Emily Rusk
Treasurer: Drew Hogwood
Board of Directors and Committee Responsibilities
Del Agee (Membership)
Peter Broadbent (Library)
Charlie Dickens (Fiscal Review)
Patricia Dickens (Program)
Drew Hogwood (Nominating)
Debora Kerr (Computer)
Brent Morgan (Public Relations)
Sharon Morgan (Fall Conference)
Emily Rusk (Special Projects)
A.J. Seamons (Hospitality)
Catherine Southworth (Field Trips)
James Triesler (News & Notes)
