*WNYGS Fall Luncheon and Lecture * featuring *Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A.,* *Author and International Family History Expert* Date: Saturday, September 12, 2015 Location: Michael's Banquet Facility, 4885 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg, New York 14075 The Western New York Genealogical Society is proud to present Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A. as this year's Fall Luncheon and Lecture speaker. Ms. Alzo is a freelance writer, instructor, and internationally recognized lecturer, specializing in Slovak genealogical research, writing your family history, and using the Internet to trace female and immigrant ancestors. She is the author of nine books and hundreds of magazine articles. In addition, Ms. Alzo teaches online genealogy courses for Family Tree University and the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. This two-part program will include: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. *Morning Lecture: “The Write Stuff: Using Non-Fiction Writing Techniques To Write A Better Family History”* As genealogists, we often focus on facts and uncover so much information that our research produces nothing but boring lists. But do you really know what happened between the dashes of your ancestors’ lives? How can you share that information in a compelling and interesting way? This session will discuss how to use non-fiction writing techniques to produce a “can’t put down” family history that will keep the pages turning for generations to come. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Buffet Lunch 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. *Afternoon Lecture: “Packrat or Genealogist: Effective Methods For Organizing Your Family History Research”* Are you drowning in a sea of papers, documents, old photographs and other research materials? This presentation will cover how to organize family history documents, photographs, and more for quick retrieval. Traditional methods and computer technology will be featured along with the most effective ways for distributing and sharing this information with others. Cost: $16 for Members $20 for Non-Members > Seating is limited. Advance registration is required. To print or download a copy of the registration form, please visit the Society's website at http://wnygs.org/meeting-2015-09.html. The registration deadline is September 5, 2015. *About the Society: *WNYGS is a 501(c)3 Not for Profit Corporation that was established in 1974 to help preserve and encourage interest in the area's rich genealogical heritage. The organization’s focus is the eight Western New York counties - Erie, Niagara, Genesee, Wyoming, Orleans, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany - which comprised the area of the original Holland Land Company purchase.