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| Genealogy Lectures |
| Presented by |
| Jay C. Wood, USN(Ret) |
But though learning may be conferred by solitude, its application must be attained by
general converse. He has learned to no purpose, that is not able to teach; and he will
always teach unsuccessfully, who cannot recommend his sentiments by his diction or
address.
Samuel Johnson
After retiring from the U.S. Navy SeaBees, Jay C. Wood obtained his Masters Degree in
Education from Pepperdine University and completed The National Genealogical
Society's “American Genealogy” course. He has written Citable Citations, a booklet about
documenting genealogical sources.
His memberships include the Ventura County Genealogical Society, the Southern
California Genealogical Society, the National Genealogical Society and others. He is a
proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Sons of the Revolution.
He is an active lecturer on various genealogical subjects.
With his military background and education, he is uniquely qualified to speak about
military records.
Education from Pepperdine University and completed The National Genealogical
Society's “American Genealogy” course. He has written Citable Citations, a booklet about
documenting genealogical sources.
His memberships include the Ventura County Genealogical Society, the Southern
California Genealogical Society, the National Genealogical Society and others. He is a
proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Sons of the Revolution.
He is an active lecturer on various genealogical subjects.
With his military background and education, he is uniquely qualified to speak about
military records.
| Jay C. Wood, MSEd |
| Lectures |
| Something for Everybody |
It is my intent to provide a series of lectures that will include a little “Something for Everybody.” I cannot
speak on every conceivable subject in genealogy but I try to cover the basics. Most of these lectures will be of
value to the average genealogist but, perhaps, not to the professional genealogist. My aim is at the typical
genealogical society member.
My “bio” is the one hundred word paragraph above under the heading “Jay C. Wood, MSEd.” This may be
edited to fit the space you have available.
Because of my background (twenty years in the U. S. Navy), I have specialized in military records. Many
civilians (and some military members as well) do not understand military organization. I demonstrate the
genealogical significance of military records and how to obtain copies of them.
Most of these lectures require one hour for the presentation. However, that “one hour” may range from the
academic fifty minutes to the genealogical society’s ninety minutes. Please let me know how long is the “hour”
you want me to speak. And please, give me that time. Don’t take some of my time away with the reading of
poems or the election of officers. When you contract me to speak for fifty-five minutes, I plan my lecture to
take all fifty-five minutes.
“footer” that will be at least one-half inch from the bottom of the page. If you have a specific handout “footer”
that will be at least one-half inch from the bottom of the page. If you have a specific handout requirement that
must be meet, please let me know.
requirement that must be meet, please let me know.
Most lectures require the use of a video projector (which I have) and a screen (which I don't have). I do not
require my audience to read fine print on the screen. Actually, the slides are my “speaker notes” and keep me on
track during the lecture—most of the time. The handouts and the overheads are designed together so that they
supplement each other without too much duplication.
Each of the lectures has a “core” around which I build my lecture to fit your requirements such as the size of
the room, number of people expected and their level of genealogical expertise. The handouts and the overheads
are also constructed to fit your needs.
speak on every conceivable subject in genealogy but I try to cover the basics. Most of these lectures will be of
value to the average genealogist but, perhaps, not to the professional genealogist. My aim is at the typical
genealogical society member.
My “bio” is the one hundred word paragraph above under the heading “Jay C. Wood, MSEd.” This may be
edited to fit the space you have available.
Because of my background (twenty years in the U. S. Navy), I have specialized in military records. Many
civilians (and some military members as well) do not understand military organization. I demonstrate the
genealogical significance of military records and how to obtain copies of them.
Most of these lectures require one hour for the presentation. However, that “one hour” may range from the
academic fifty minutes to the genealogical society’s ninety minutes. Please let me know how long is the “hour”
you want me to speak. And please, give me that time. Don’t take some of my time away with the reading of
poems or the election of officers. When you contract me to speak for fifty-five minutes, I plan my lecture to
take all fifty-five minutes.
“footer” that will be at least one-half inch from the bottom of the page. If you have a specific handout “footer”
that will be at least one-half inch from the bottom of the page. If you have a specific handout requirement that
must be meet, please let me know.
requirement that must be meet, please let me know.
Most lectures require the use of a video projector (which I have) and a screen (which I don't have). I do not
require my audience to read fine print on the screen. Actually, the slides are my “speaker notes” and keep me on
track during the lecture—most of the time. The handouts and the overheads are designed together so that they
supplement each other without too much duplication.
Each of the lectures has a “core” around which I build my lecture to fit your requirements such as the size of
the room, number of people expected and their level of genealogical expertise. The handouts and the overheads
are also constructed to fit your needs.
- Projection Screen (‘Movie’ screen or a blank, white wall will do.)
- Podium
- Table (small)
- If amplification is required, I prefer a “wireless” microphone.
cords, etc. All I will need is 110 VAC which is available at a standard wall outlet.
| Equipment Requirements: |
| If you don't see what you want, ask and I might be able to speak on that subject. |
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