Temecula Valley Genealogical Society Announces Programs, Scholarship

The following is a press release from the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society:

TEMECULA, CA — Exciting events are coming to the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society, and the public is invited to join in.

First, the TVGS Scholarship Committee announces this year’s essay theme, “What I Learned About My Roots.” Students are asked to interview at least one family relative to learn more about their family history. The 2023 Scholarship Award of $500.00 will be awarded to the outstanding essay authored by any graduating high school senior in Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, and Menifee. In addition, the graduating seniors must have immediate plans for continuing their education. Requirement information is available through TVGSscholarship@gmail.com, and a partial list includes the essay must be between 500 and 1250 words, double-spaced.

Scholarship Chairwoman Shaula Walko encourages interested seniors to contact her at the above listed email address, and she will then forward the Scholarship Essay Requirement flier to the student. The due date for the essay submissions is Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. The winner could be YOU! Don’t delay; contact TVGS today!

Second, TVGS has reinstated the popular program Family History Research Assistance. Chairwoman Lynne Kapryn has six local, TVGS member-genealogists who
are volunteering their time to help individuals get started on their family history. A program genealogist will meet a Temecula Valley resident, by appointment, at the Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library. There is an additional offering to the public as one of the volunteers will work with a person via ZOOM. To set up a free appointment, contact Kapryn at TVGS.research.assist@gmail.com.

Finally, Temecula Valley Genealogical Society is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2023 – 25 years since its inception, and 25 years of supporting local citizens with excellent family history advice, and nationally known genealogy speakers. The next speaker will be Bonnie Martland of Temecula, and she will speak on “In Their Own Words.” The public is invited to attend our Monday, May 8 meeting which is free and held at the Ron H. Roberts Temecula Public Library.

Martland currently serves as a Riverside County Historical Commissioner, is the President of the Board of Directors for the Temecula Valley Museum, serves on the Board of Directors for the Temecula Valley Historical Society, and is a docent at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine and Research Center in Redlands. For more information, visit the TVGS website at www.TVGS.net or email the president at tvgspresident@gmail.com.