Wednesday, September 10
1:00 p.m. MT
Looking Back for a Vision Forward
Presented by David Allison, Broomfield History and Museum Supervisor
How do we make sense of the past in order to understand the present? What role does nostalgia play in shaping our concept of history? David Allison will lead a journey through “difficult history” as a pathway to deeper understanding and healing for ourselves and our society.
He is the History and Museum Supervisor for the City and County of Broomfield. He began a career in museums as a front-line interpreter at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park in Indiana and, while there, was awarded the Indiana Governor’s Award for Tomorrow’s Leaders for his contributions to the museum field and the central Indiana community. He has since served in a variety of supervisory and managerial roles at the Golden History Museums and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science before joining the Broomfield team.
Allison holds an MA in US History from Indiana University and an MBA from Regis University. His publications include Living History: Effective Costumed Interpretation and Engagement at Museums and Historic Sites and Controversial Monuments and Memorials: A Guide for Community Leaders.
Guests are always welcome. There is ample parking and accessible entrance at Applewood Valley United Methodist Church, 2035 Ellis St., Golden, CO, 80401. To attend or receive the ZOOM link, register at https://foothillsgenealogy.org and click on events.
For 45 years, Foothills Genealogical Society has supported genealogical research with educational programs, classes and field trips and by preserving and publishing historical records from Clear Creek, Gilpin, Jefferson and Park counties in Colorado.
Individual and family memberships are available and donations are welcome at the FhGS webpage https://foothillsgenealogy.org/
OCTOBER 4, 2025 - ZOOM ONLY
Join Us Saturday, October 4th, for Learning, Strategy, and Inspiration!
The Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies invites society leaders, board members, society members and active volunteers to a free, online workshop focused on strengthening your genealogy society. This year’s event includes a dynamic keynote and four focused sessions designed to help you lead, grow, and thrive.
What You’ll Learn:
9:00 – 10:00 AM | Introduction and Keynote Presentation Energize Your Message: Presenting with Power and Purpose Presented by Ed Moehlenkamp, Leadership Development Consultant Ed will share proven strategies for improving both in-person and virtual presentations, including how to structure content for clarity, use body language and eye contact effectively, engage audiences on Zoom, and avoid overwhelming people with too much information in PowerPoint slides. His presentation will give you tools you can immediately apply to your own society programs and outreach.
10:10 – 11:10 AM | Session 1: Sustainability Strategies for Society Boards(Panel discussion – panelists to be announced)
11:20 – 12:20 AM | Session 2: Membership Growth and Retention (Panel discussion – panelists to be announced)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Session 3: Designing Flyers and Social Media with Canva Presented by Barbara Lane (bio coming)
1:40 – 2:40 PM | Session 4: Using AI to Supercharge Your Newsletter and Website Presented by Nancy Dierker (bio coming)
Register in Advance: Click here to register
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your Zoom access link. This same link will allow you to join any session throughout the day, whether you attend just one presentation or all of them.
Thank you for registering for this great event.
Keynote speaker: Ed Moehlenkamp
We are excited to announce that Ed Moehlenkamp has accepted our invitation to be our keynote speaker for the 2025 Society Management Workshop!
With more than 35 years of experience as an international consultant, speaker, and trainer, Ed has taught over 15,000 professionals how to present with confidence and impact. He is also the author of UnLearning:How to Help Great People Become Great Teams.
Ed’s keynote will focus on how to present programs and improve your speaking and presentation skills. Whether you are using PowerPoint, speaking on Zoom, live-streaming on Facebook, or presenting in person. He will cover how to avoid overwhelming audiences with slides, how to make presentations clear and memorable, and how to keep your audience engaged. You will also learn key techniques for live presentations such as making eye contact, using purposeful body movement, and pausing for impact.
This keynote will be a valuable session for anyone who presents programs, leads meetings, or teaches classes. These skills every society can benefit from.
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December General Meeting
Colorado Cemeteries Presentation
By Carole Darrow
December 10, 2025
Zoom Session Only
More information coming soon.
January General Meeting
AI for Genealogists Presentation
By Russ Hamilton
January 14. 2026
