Jamboree Presentation Requirements - 2022

2022 SCGS Call for Presentations - Checklist

  • Genealogy Jamboree – August 26 & 27, 2022
  • Genetic Genealogy – August 19 & 20, 2022
  • JES Webinars – the first Saturday and third Wednesday of every month in 2022

To make your experience fast and efficient, consider having the following information available:

LOG IN INFORMATION  Go to https://next.scgsgenealogy.com

Password – If you already have an account with SCGS, use your email and password.  If not, sign in as a new user.  Passwords can be changed after your initial log in.

If you have previously applied as speaker, we have uploaded your speaker information. You may update any pre-loaded fields.

You may save your application and return to your account as many times as you’d like. You can make changes up to the CFP closes 11:59 pm PST, Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Step 1 – CONTACT INFORMATION – this information is private and will not be published

  • Name – First name as you’d like us to call you and Last Name – required
  • Mailing Address – Where we can mail any necessary correspondence – required
  • Phone Numbers – Best number to reach you and alternate number – at least one phone number required
  • Company Name – optional
  • Email – The email you will check often – required
  • Backup Contact Name, Email, and Phone – Who we should talk to when you’re unavailable – optional
  • Make Checks Payable to – Please be exact here – required
  • Books Authored (Y/N) – required
    • If yes, add the titles of the books - required
  • Number of Presentations Given in the Last 12 Months – required
    • If you have presented, where you presented – conference, seminar or society name and title of presentation – required

Step 2 – PUBLIC SPEAKER PROFILE – this is your published information

  • Name – including post-nominals shown as you wish it to be published – required
  • Biography – cut and paste, or write new, your bio of up to 400 characters, written in the third-person. Please check your spelling, grammar, and punctuation – required
  • Headshot – Upload, or drag to add, your photo. You can update your photo at any time before CFP closing.
    • Important!! Final version must be color, 300 x 300 dpi, square (or we’ll crop to square) – required
  • Public Contact Info – at least one of the following – required
    • Public Email – optional
    • Website – optional
    • Blog – optional
    • Facebook – optional
    • Twitter – optional
    • Other Social Media Link – optional

 Step 3 – PRESENTATION INFORMATION

  • Presentation Title - up to 75 characters – required
  • Which conference(s)/event(s) are you submitting this presentation for? Check all that apply – at least one is required.
    • Genealogy Jamboree – August 26 & 27, 2022
    • Genetic Genealogy – August 19 & 20, 2022
    • Jamboree Extension Series (JES) Webinar – JES Webinars are the 1st Saturday and 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6pm (PST) (Live streamed and recorded for archiving for SCGS members-only viewing)
    • * Five of Saturday’s presentations are scheduled and will have live introductions and Q&A at the end of the presentation
  • Presentation Description – up to 400 characters - required
  • Presentation Target Audience – Beginner, intermediate and/or advanced – check all that apply – at least one is required
  • Presentation Topics – check all that apply – at least one required
    • African Diaspora
    • Asia
    • Australia, New Zealand and Oceania
    • British Isles & Ireland
    • Canada
    • DNA
    • Eastern Europe
    • French Diaspora
    • Genealogy Research Techniques
    • Lineage Societies
    • Military
    • Native & First Peoples
    • Spanish Diaspora
    • Western America
    • Western Europe
    • Writing/Publishing
    • Other: ________

  • Exclusivity - We require the speaker to not use the same title and/or substantially the same subject matter at other conference and/or genealogical society either in-person or online from May 1, 2022 through October 31, 2022.  Do you Agree to this? (Y/N)

  • Presentation Recording Permission – check all that apply – at least one required
    • Conferences – Recorded via GoToWebinar® and archived for conference attendees for six months from the second day of each conference
    • Webinars – Recorded via GoToWebinar® and archived for SCGS members-only viewing
  • Presentation Sponsorship Information (if applicable)
  • Additional Comments – optional

Step 4 – VERIFY YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE

Finish your application no later than 11:59 pm PST, Saturday, October 16, 2021.
Thank you for your interest in providing excellent learning opportunities through SCGS conferences and events.

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