The German Genealogy Group will hold its next monthly meeting on Thursday, October 2nd at: Hicksville VFW Hall—Post 3211 320 South Broadway (Route 107) Hicksville, New York 11801 The program this month will be, “Jumping Over Hurdles in German Research” with presenter Leslie Huber. Has a hurdle on your German research path brought you to a screeching halt? Locating hometowns, accessing records, or learning to deal with language and handwriting doesn't’t have to throw you out of the race. Learn some skills that can help you leap over these common research hurdles. Ms. Leslie Albrecht Huber is a freelance writer and speaker, is involved in several genealogical societies and has worked as a professional German genealogist. Her articles have appeared in over twenty different magazines and journals. Her website, www.understandingyourancestors.com, provides information for people tracing immigrant ancestors. . An Orientation session for beginners and newcomers will be held at 7 PM and the regular meeting will start at 7:30. GGG members and guests will have access to the building beginning at 6:30 PM. Among the many benefits of membership are a newsletter published ten times a year, a database of surnames, a free translation service, a book and CD lending library, interesting guest speakers at the meetings, mentoring, a start-up kit of helpful information and much more. We welcome all who are interested in researching their Germanic origins. There is no fee for guests and all are welcome. Visit our website at http://www.GermanGenealogyGroup.com and while there, be sure and visit our free, searchable Church, Yearbook, Vital Records and Naturalization databases.