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Showing posts with label Grey County Historical Society. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grey County Historical Society. Show all posts
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Three longs and one short or was it two longs and one short?
Do you remember the days of telephone party lines? What was your ring? Was it three longs and one short or was it two longs and one short? Do you remember when you talked to an operator to place your call? Do you remember when you had a phone that you cranked or the dial phones? Do you remember when the phone was put in to your home? Was your phone company a small independent firm?
Depending on our age whether we remember some of the above.
On November 19, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Tom Cole will speak about "The coming of the telephone to Grey County" at the meeting of the Grey County Historical Society. The meeting will be held at Cooke's Presbyterian Church Hall (14 George Street, Markdale.)
Depending on our age whether we remember some of the above.
On November 19, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. Tom Cole will speak about "The coming of the telephone to Grey County" at the meeting of the Grey County Historical Society. The meeting will be held at Cooke's Presbyterian Church Hall (14 George Street, Markdale.)
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Tom will tell us about the development of the telephone in Grey County. How over one hundred small independent companies created systems that connected townspeople and farmers to each other and the world beyond.
You do not have to be a member to attend but we always welcome new members from near and far.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Happy Birthday, Nellie
Today marks the 135th anniversary of the birth of Nellie McClung. Nellie was registered as Letitia Ellen Mooney. She was the daughter of Letitia McCurdy and John Mooney. She was born in Sullivan Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada.
Yesterday was the rededication of the plaque that is on the lawn of Chatsworth United Church. Following the church service, Melinda Cornfield, minister of the church rededicated the plaque. Members of the congregation, the Grey County Historical Society and interested persons were present. The sun was shining on a cool fall day so we lingered outside for a few photographs.
The rest of the celebration continued in the church hall downstairs. We were so pleased to have four of Nellie McClung's relations in attendance - two grandchildren, children of Nellie's son Mark - Marcia and David, a great granddaughter - Caitlin and a great nephew Rick in attendance.
Caitlin spoke about her great grandmother. I shared a letter from Nellie McClung to Miss Andrew, a former librarian at the Owen Sound Public Library, as well as two letters to her from the people of Chatsworth written in 1915. She had visited the place of her birth in 1915.
Books by and about Nellie were on display. The Chatsworth United Congregation served a delicious lunch. The Grey County Historical Society hosted the event.
Happy Birthday, Nellie.
See other articles about Nellie by selecting Nellie McClung in the list of labels.
Letitia Ellen Mooney Ontario birth registration #04890 (17 November 1873); digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 23 June 2008), citing microfilm MS 929 reel 10, Archives of Ontario, Toronto
Yesterday was the rededication of the plaque that is on the lawn of Chatsworth United Church. Following the church service, Melinda Cornfield, minister of the church rededicated the plaque. Members of the congregation, the Grey County Historical Society and interested persons were present. The sun was shining on a cool fall day so we lingered outside for a few photographs.
The rest of the celebration continued in the church hall downstairs. We were so pleased to have four of Nellie McClung's relations in attendance - two grandchildren, children of Nellie's son Mark - Marcia and David, a great granddaughter - Caitlin and a great nephew Rick in attendance.
Caitlin spoke about her great grandmother. I shared a letter from Nellie McClung to Miss Andrew, a former librarian at the Owen Sound Public Library, as well as two letters to her from the people of Chatsworth written in 1915. She had visited the place of her birth in 1915.
Books by and about Nellie were on display. The Chatsworth United Congregation served a delicious lunch. The Grey County Historical Society hosted the event.
Happy Birthday, Nellie.
See other articles about Nellie by selecting Nellie McClung in the list of labels.
Letitia Ellen Mooney Ontario birth registration #04890 (17 November 1873); digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 23 June 2008), citing microfilm MS 929 reel 10, Archives of Ontario, Toronto
Monday, October 6, 2008
Nellie (Mooney) McClung - a true Canadian icon
Grey County has been home or birthplace for men and women who have made contributions beyond our county’s border. Nellie McClung was one of these.
Nellie McClung, born Letitia Ellen Mooney entered this world on 20 October 1873. [1] The Mooney family lived on a 100-acre farm at Lot 8, Concession 1, Sullivan Township (about 1 km or 1.5 miles south of Chatsworth). Her parents, John Mooney, a Methodist Irishman and Letitia McCurdy, a Presbyterian Scotswoman, were already parents to William (Will), George, Elizabeth (Lizzie), Jack and Hannah. Life was difficult in rural Grey County in the 1870s. All the family worked hard but the land was rocky and they could not get ahead. People were heading west. After hearing glowing reports about available land in Manitoba, her eldest brother Will, with the encouragement of his mother, headed west in the spring of 1879 to find a suitable property for the family. [2]
In May 1880 when Nellie was not yet seven, the family set off on a trip by land, water and rail via Minnesota that would take them to Manitoba. Nellie would live the rest of her life in Western Canada. The place where the Mooney family homesteaded was isolated at first with no neighbours. Nellie was ten by the time the Northfield School was built about two miles from their home. Although, Nellie did not learn to read until she began school, she appears to have been a quick learner. When she was sixteen, she travelled to Winnipeg to take her teacher training at the Normal School. [3]
Nellie McClung’s accomplishments were many. In addition to being the wife of R. Wes McClung and mother to five she was a teacher, an author, a temperance leader, a politician, a lecturer, a suffragette, a hard worker for women’s rights and a social activist. Canadians remember her for the role she played as part of the “Famous Five” with their petition to the British Parliament seeking clarification of the word ‘persons’ in the British North America Act as it related to the Canadian Senate. On 18 October 1929, the British Parliament decided that women were indeed persons in Canadian law. [4]
Nellie McClung returned twice to Grey County. In 1915, she spoke about temperance and in 1932 she spoke about her writing. [5]
In Grey County, a cairn and a historical plaque honour the many contributions of Nellie McClung. People gathered for the unveiling of the cairn near her birthplace on June 8, 1957. [6] The Ontario Historical Trust Foundation erected the historical plaque on September 28, 1975. [7]
Nellie McClung, born Letitia Ellen Mooney entered this world on 20 October 1873. [1] The Mooney family lived on a 100-acre farm at Lot 8, Concession 1, Sullivan Township (about 1 km or 1.5 miles south of Chatsworth). Her parents, John Mooney, a Methodist Irishman and Letitia McCurdy, a Presbyterian Scotswoman, were already parents to William (Will), George, Elizabeth (Lizzie), Jack and Hannah. Life was difficult in rural Grey County in the 1870s. All the family worked hard but the land was rocky and they could not get ahead. People were heading west. After hearing glowing reports about available land in Manitoba, her eldest brother Will, with the encouragement of his mother, headed west in the spring of 1879 to find a suitable property for the family. [2]
In May 1880 when Nellie was not yet seven, the family set off on a trip by land, water and rail via Minnesota that would take them to Manitoba. Nellie would live the rest of her life in Western Canada. The place where the Mooney family homesteaded was isolated at first with no neighbours. Nellie was ten by the time the Northfield School was built about two miles from their home. Although, Nellie did not learn to read until she began school, she appears to have been a quick learner. When she was sixteen, she travelled to Winnipeg to take her teacher training at the Normal School. [3]
Nellie McClung’s accomplishments were many. In addition to being the wife of R. Wes McClung and mother to five she was a teacher, an author, a temperance leader, a politician, a lecturer, a suffragette, a hard worker for women’s rights and a social activist. Canadians remember her for the role she played as part of the “Famous Five” with their petition to the British Parliament seeking clarification of the word ‘persons’ in the British North America Act as it related to the Canadian Senate. On 18 October 1929, the British Parliament decided that women were indeed persons in Canadian law. [4]
Nellie McClung returned twice to Grey County. In 1915, she spoke about temperance and in 1932 she spoke about her writing. [5]
In Grey County, a cairn and a historical plaque honour the many contributions of Nellie McClung. People gathered for the unveiling of the cairn near her birthplace on June 8, 1957. [6] The Ontario Historical Trust Foundation erected the historical plaque on September 28, 1975. [7]
During the winter of 2006-7, the plaque was damaged. A new plaque is now in place and the Grey County Historical Society will be the host to the rededication ceremony Sunday, October 19 at 10:30 a.m. by the roadside plaque on the grounds of the Chatsworth United Church. This date is most fitting as it falls between October 18 – Person’s Day and October 20 – her birthday.
We are pleased that some of Nellie McClung's relatives will be able to attend.
Never retreat, never explain, never apologize--get the thing done and let them howl.[8]
Sunday, October 19
9:45 a.m. Chatsworth United Church Congregation invites all who wish to attend their service
10:30 a.m. Rededication at roadside plaque
11:00 a.m. short presentations and displays with a lunch hosted by the congregation
Please RSVP by October 12 if you plan to stay for the lunch jiles AT bmts DOT com
[1] Letitia Ellen Mooney Ontario birth registration #04890 (17 November 1873); digital image, Ancestry.ca (http://www.ancestry.ca : accessed 23 June 2008), citing microfilm MS 929 reel 10, Archives of Ontario, Toronto
[2]Charlotte Gray, Nellie McClung (Toronto: Penguin Group (Canada), 2008), 9-11.
[3]Gray, 11-22
[4] “BBC h2g2 Nellie McClung, author and activist” BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A2398854 ; accessed 23 June 2008)
[5]“Nellie McClung of Grey County” Owen Sound Sun Times 5 September 1951; Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, vertical file “Nellie McClung”
[6]“Grey W.I. Memorial to Nellie McClung Unveiled at Chatsworth, Saturday”, Owen Sound Sun Times Monday 10 June 1957; Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, vertical file “Nellie McClung”
[7] “Historical Plaque to Commemorate Nellie McClung” Flesherton Advance, October 2, 1975; Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, vertical file “Nellie McClung”
[8] Quote by Nellie McClung in Times Like These
The above is from an article I wrote about Nellie McClung that appeared in The Historian, July 2008.
Friday, August 22, 2008
What's in a name?
Genealogists are interested in names – surnames and first names. Where did the name come from? Who were you named for? Were you named for your great uncle or aunt or a grandparent or were you named for a helpful neighbour down the street?
What about place names? Is there any significance in the naming of the community where you live or where your ancestors came from? Were they named for a famous person, an early pioneer or were they descriptive of the physical features of the time?
In March 2009, I will be speaking at Grey Roots to the Grey County Historical Society about the place names in Grey County. About nine years ago, I did presentations about the place names in Grey and Bruce counties. When I did those presentations, I didn’t include any visuals. This time, the focus will be on Grey County. In preparation, I am taking trips around Grey County taking photographs of signs with the name of the community and photographs of some items of interest in these communities so that I can do a visual presentation. In the later part of July, A friend and I spent a day exploring Osprey and Collingwood Townships. After taking tombstone photographs for a client, I concentrated on my mission to take photographs that I could use while I talked about the places. Over the next few months, I hope to make more trips to the small hamlets and larger communities around the county. Watch for articles about some of these excursions.
Do you know how your community or the place where one of your ancestors lived got its name? Leave a comment below or perhaps write an article on your blog and let me know, I would enjoy reading your stories.
What about place names? Is there any significance in the naming of the community where you live or where your ancestors came from? Were they named for a famous person, an early pioneer or were they descriptive of the physical features of the time?
In March 2009, I will be speaking at Grey Roots to the Grey County Historical Society about the place names in Grey County. About nine years ago, I did presentations about the place names in Grey and Bruce counties. When I did those presentations, I didn’t include any visuals. This time, the focus will be on Grey County. In preparation, I am taking trips around Grey County taking photographs of signs with the name of the community and photographs of some items of interest in these communities so that I can do a visual presentation. In the later part of July, A friend and I spent a day exploring Osprey and Collingwood Townships. After taking tombstone photographs for a client, I concentrated on my mission to take photographs that I could use while I talked about the places. Over the next few months, I hope to make more trips to the small hamlets and larger communities around the county. Watch for articles about some of these excursions.
Do you know how your community or the place where one of your ancestors lived got its name? Leave a comment below or perhaps write an article on your blog and let me know, I would enjoy reading your stories.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Beaver Valley (beautiful year round)
Beaver Valley
When I think of the Beaver Valley in Ontario, Canada, I always think about the beautiful coloured leaves in the fall. In winter, people come to the area to ski. It is a beautiful area all year round. The Beaver Valley is in the eastern portion of Grey County.
I do not know much about its history. so I am looking forward to hearing Charles Garrad speak on the Beaver Valley and some history of Eastern Grey County. I hope he tells us how it got its name and the extent of the area that is considered the Beaver Valley.
Mr. Garrad will be speaking at the Grey County Historical Society Annual Dinner Meeting in Keady, Ontario at the Keady Community Centre. A full evening has been planned. At 5 p.m. people will gather for the social hour and silent auction. At 6 p.m., there will be a hot roast beef dinner prepared by the women of the Keady area. At 7:30, we will learn more about the Beaver Valley. Also planned for the evening, is a live auction and a very short business meeting. Tickets are to be purchased in advance ($20.00.) I have my ticket and my calendar is marked.
To see beautiful photos of the area and places to visit, check out some web sites I found. A search of Beaver Valley Ontario on Flickr brings up some beautiful photos. I wonder what the area was like many years ago?
Monday, March 31, 2008
Tweedsmuir Histories - a goldmine of information
Tweedsmuir Histories are a goldmine of information for genealogical and local history information for many localities in Ontario, Canada. What are Tweedsmuir Histories? Briefly, they are "village history books" in the form of scrapbooks produced by Women's Institutes in Ontario. On Saturday, Grey Roots launched the virtual exhibit of Tweedsmuir histories from Grey County. To date, 32 volumes have been digitized and are available for searching and reading by anyone with Internet access. Congratulations on completing this phase of the project. The Grey County Historical Society was one of the supporters of this project.
Tweedsmuir Histories are one source of information that has helped me in my own personal research, research for a client and as part of my research for Churches of Grey Presbytery of the United Church of Canada: Historical Highlights.
When I was beginning my early research into my ancestors in Markham Township, Ontario, I visited the Unionville Public Library and viewed the actual Tweedsmuir histories for the Unionville Institute. These have been digitized and are now available in the Markham Public Libraries as part of Lunauweb. They were very helpful in giving me an introduction to the family.
Several years ago, I had a client send me a photograph of a family grouping taken in Port Elgin, Ontario. He only knew the names of some of the people in the photograph. Would you believe that the same photograph was in the West Arran Women’s Institute. Tweedsmuir History. volume 1. It had the names that the client was missing. There is a photocopy of this Tweedsmuir History at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library.
The Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has some of the area Tweedsmuir histories on microfilm and the original copy of the Salem (Derby Township) Women's Institute.
When I was researching the church history book, I used the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario. St. Vincent. Tweedsmuir History; microfilm that included church history from St. Vincent Township. Of particular interest was the letter from Arthur G. Reynolds, archivist of the United Church of Canada to Jeanette Short concerning Bethesda Church, November 12, 1964. At Grey Roots, I used the Priceville Tweedsmuir History as a source when researching the Priceville churches.
At the Archives of Ontario, I found the Tweedsmuir histories that have been microfilmed for Manitoulin Island. Big Lake Institute (MS 8 Reel 13) to be very helpful in my research of that area. Almost every page had information that related to my families. The photographs unfortunately did not print out well. I would love to see the originals and to get copies of the family related photographs. One of the photos was of taken of the people who attended the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. James [Ernest] Johnston [Zella Beatrice Johnston]. Note: The Tweedsmuir History microfilms are not available for interlibrary loan from the Archives of Ontario. You may find them at libraries.
For information on the Women's Institutes check the Federation of Women's Institutes of Ontario web site. Wellington Ontario Tweedsmuir histories are available for searching and viewing. Elgin County Tweedsmuir Histories are available for browsing. King Township Tweedsmuir histories are available for browsing but a table of contents aids in the search. This is not an exhaustive list of those that have been digitized. Some are searchable while others can only be browsed.
Have you used the Tweedsmuir Histories? Have you made any discoveries? If you have any that you recommend please share it with the readers.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
150 Years of Grey County Newspapers
Canadian newspapers are a strange mėlange of politics, religion, abuse, and general information.
Susanna Moodie, 1853.
Elizabeth Myers has been researching the development of the business of newspaper publishing within the County of Grey -- the publishers, the rivalries, the successes, and the failures -- since her retirement from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. She will be the speaker at the Grey County Historical Society meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at Cooke's Presbyterian Church Hall in Markdale, Ontario. Non-members are welcome to attend.
Because newspapers are such an important tool in both genealogical and historical research, I am looking forward to hearing Elizabeth speak.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Blog, Website or Both?
Blog, Website or Both?
This is a question that I have been asking myself lately concerning my genealogical and historical research business. I already have a blog and I have a personal website for one of my family lines. One of my goals this year will be to develop a website for my business. I will let you know of progress on this.
My focus today is for our local historical society. It is time, I and others believe to increase our online presence beyond postings on community calendars. A quick Google search shows some historical societies have blogs but not all have kept them up. Some have websites and of course, some have both.
Since starting to blog last summer, I have grown to enjoy this format. One of the key benefits is RSS feeds. You can be alerted when there is new material on a site. The person or organization does not have to do anything to let you know that the site is updated, if you have added the blog to your newsreader.
So I am asking you, what do you suggest? If you are involved with a historical society or a genealogical society or another one of a related nature, I'd appreciate your feedback so that I could share your experiences at a Board of Directors' meeting.
Should we have - a blog, a website or both?
If we were to start with only one, should it be a blog or web site?
Has membership increased because of having either? What other benefits are there?
What type of information is included on the blog or website?
Any tips would be appreciated. I look forward to your comments.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
"To see forward, we must first look backward."
| What a perfect end of summer day to follow a road to Walter's Falls! The Grey County Historical Society had a large number of members and visitors in attendance (about 75 people). Many gathered first at the feed mill, which is powered by water. Norman Seabrook, a local historian. spoke briefly before people were given a tour of the mill by present owner, Wayne Hewitson.
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| Next, people gathered for a delicious buffet lunch in the dining room at the Falls Inn.
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| After a brief business meeting, Norman introduced the presentation on the Mills that have been in the Big Head River Basin. He was assisted by a daughter and grandson with the PowerPoint presentation. Ed Neelands did the narration. We were given many details about the 28 mills that were situated in the Big Head Basin. Norman has spent many hours over the years researching the mills of the area. |  |
| As in the 1850s when John Walter acquired land from the crown and he built water powered saw mill, grist mills and woolen mill on Walter's Creek, the farming community depends on the water powered facility for service to the agricultural community. Water is an important and precious commodity today. To quote, Norman Seabrook "To see forward, we must first look backward." |  |
To end the afternoon, some visited St. Philip's Church and cemetery.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
PowerPoint Presentations - Getting the Message Across
The other day when I was talking about goal setting in relation to my upcoming talk for the Grey County Historical Society, I mentioned that as part of my learning in preparation for that day, I was going to be seeking out ideas about creating effective PowerPoint presentations. Although, I could just talk about the history of Knox and its predecessors, I want to show photographs and maps to illustrate what I am talking about. I will use the PowerPoint presentation with projection equipment.
I did some searches of web sites to see what I could find. I have read several books but wanted to see if there was any new information out there. I found Cliff Atkinson's web site sociable media. He has a blog but there are several webinars available. I have watched three of them. Instead of using bullets and lots of text, he talks of creating a storyboard first to get the presentation organized. Each slide has a sentence and a graphic. The speaker provides the detail, about one minute per slide. The webinars introduced me to the Notes view where you type your notes and the slide information is above. He advocates very clean slides with no extra material to ensure learning.
His book, Beyond Bullet Points sounds like one I would like to read.
I have prepared a list of what needs to be done before my presentation with the deadlines that I want to meet. I will keep in mind the points that I learned from the webinars when I am working on my presentation.
I did some searches of web sites to see what I could find. I have read several books but wanted to see if there was any new information out there. I found Cliff Atkinson's web site sociable media. He has a blog but there are several webinars available. I have watched three of them. Instead of using bullets and lots of text, he talks of creating a storyboard first to get the presentation organized. Each slide has a sentence and a graphic. The speaker provides the detail, about one minute per slide. The webinars introduced me to the Notes view where you type your notes and the slide information is above. He advocates very clean slides with no extra material to ensure learning.
His book, Beyond Bullet Points sounds like one I would like to read.
I have prepared a list of what needs to be done before my presentation with the deadlines that I want to meet. I will keep in mind the points that I learned from the webinars when I am working on my presentation.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
New language spoken
Yesterday at the Grey County Historical Society Board of Directors' meeting, I was talking about blogs and RSS feeds. Just think, two months ago, I knew a little about blogs from visiting a couple, but had never had my own. I certainly knew nothing about feeds, or Youtube. I realized for some I was talking a new language. Even my head was spinning.
Next Wednesday is the meeting at Walter's Falls. It is not too late to sign up for the buffet lunch. You do not have to be a member to attend. One of the benefits of membership is the newsletter. Three times a year you will receive a newsletter filled with interesting articles about Grey County's history.
The other day, I talked about setting up learning goals and tasks in preparation, for next month's meeting. My goal is to have the list of tasks in hand in the next couple of days.
Update September 15 : re meeting & lunch - looks like it is going to be a full house.
Next Wednesday is the meeting at Walter's Falls. It is not too late to sign up for the buffet lunch. You do not have to be a member to attend. One of the benefits of membership is the newsletter. Three times a year you will receive a newsletter filled with interesting articles about Grey County's history.
The other day, I talked about setting up learning goals and tasks in preparation, for next month's meeting. My goal is to have the list of tasks in hand in the next couple of days.
Update September 15 : re meeting & lunch - looks like it is going to be a full house.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Goal setting - Historical Presentation
Althougth not all goals relate to learning, learning usually happens when you are working on your to do list.
As I look over the events that I have marked on my calendar for September and October, I see some that need preparation and along with that will be some learning.
For example, on Wednesday, October 17, I am the guest speaker at the Grey County Historical Society meeting to be held in Owen Sound at Knox United Church at 1:30 p.m. (all welcome). As we learnt in the tutorial on the 7 1/2 habits of successful life long learners, the importance of creating written list of goals with target dates. I need to define what needs to be done to prepare for that day. I will be speaking about the history of Knox United Church and its predecessors Knox Presbyterian and Chalmers' Free Presbyterian Church. When I was researching and preparing the book, The Churches of Grey Presbytery of the United Church of Canada: historical highlights, I discovered that this congregation had ties to other Churches in Grey County. I will share this information.
Knox Presbyterian Church (now United) circa 1908
So what are some of the tasks that will go out on the list to reach my goal of a highly informative and interesting presentation? I will be re-reading the appropriate sections of the book. I will look at my notes. I will go to Grey Roots to take photos of land records. As I will be doing a PowerPoint presentation, photos and other documents will have to be scanned. The presentation will have to be completed and tested with the equipment before the presentation date.
Although I have given PowerPoint presentations before I will read some tips to make a great presentation and use those that apply. ("using technology to your advantage"). A google search for blogs relating to PowerPoint, let me to find SlideShare It is searchable. This is an alternative to videos and podcasts as learning mediums, although you can get only key points. It gives examples and you can decide for yourself if the slides are effective in presenting a point.
I am not going to take the time to read the blogs now but will add them to del.icio.us with a tag - unread (thanks Tim for that suggestion). I will add other tags as appropriate. I love del.icio.us - how it brings up your list of tags when you starting typing a letter as well as suggestions for tags.
Do any of you who give PowerPoint presentations or those who have sat through them, do you have any great tips of your own?
As I look over the events that I have marked on my calendar for September and October, I see some that need preparation and along with that will be some learning.
For example, on Wednesday, October 17, I am the guest speaker at the Grey County Historical Society meeting to be held in Owen Sound at Knox United Church at 1:30 p.m. (all welcome). As we learnt in the tutorial on the 7 1/2 habits of successful life long learners, the importance of creating written list of goals with target dates. I need to define what needs to be done to prepare for that day. I will be speaking about the history of Knox United Church and its predecessors Knox Presbyterian and Chalmers' Free Presbyterian Church. When I was researching and preparing the book, The Churches of Grey Presbytery of the United Church of Canada: historical highlights, I discovered that this congregation had ties to other Churches in Grey County. I will share this information.
Knox Presbyterian Church (now United) circa 1908So what are some of the tasks that will go out on the list to reach my goal of a highly informative and interesting presentation? I will be re-reading the appropriate sections of the book. I will look at my notes. I will go to Grey Roots to take photos of land records. As I will be doing a PowerPoint presentation, photos and other documents will have to be scanned. The presentation will have to be completed and tested with the equipment before the presentation date.
Although I have given PowerPoint presentations before I will read some tips to make a great presentation and use those that apply. ("using technology to your advantage"). A google search for blogs relating to PowerPoint, let me to find SlideShare It is searchable. This is an alternative to videos and podcasts as learning mediums, although you can get only key points. It gives examples and you can decide for yourself if the slides are effective in presenting a point.
I am not going to take the time to read the blogs now but will add them to del.icio.us with a tag - unread (thanks Tim for that suggestion). I will add other tags as appropriate. I love del.icio.us - how it brings up your list of tags when you starting typing a letter as well as suggestions for tags.
Do any of you who give PowerPoint presentations or those who have sat through them, do you have any great tips of your own?
Sunday, August 19, 2007
All roads lead to Walter's Falls - September 19, 2007
Around here, we have an expression -- "All roads lead to Walter's Falls".
See the map below.
On September 19th, 2007, the Grey County Historical Society invites those who are interested to tour the 1854 John Walter's Grist Mill at 12:00 noon sharp.
This will be followed by a buffet lunch** at the Falls Inn serving between 12:30 & 1 p.m. $15.00 per person (plus tax and gratuities)
Around 2 p.m. local historian, Norman Seabrook, will give a presentation on "The Mills on the Big Head River"
** Please note: For those wishing to join the group for the Buffet Lunch reservations are required. To reserve call Paula Niall at 519-372-0225 or Rod and Mary Saunders at 519-538-5944. No reservations are necessary for the Tour and the talk. Non-members are welcome to attend.
I have this event posted on all my calendars. I don't want to miss it.
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See the map below.
On September 19th, 2007, the Grey County Historical Society invites those who are interested to tour the 1854 John Walter's Grist Mill at 12:00 noon sharp.
This will be followed by a buffet lunch** at the Falls Inn serving between 12:30 & 1 p.m. $15.00 per person (plus tax and gratuities)
Around 2 p.m. local historian, Norman Seabrook, will give a presentation on "The Mills on the Big Head River"
** Please note: For those wishing to join the group for the Buffet Lunch reservations are required. To reserve call Paula Niall at 519-372-0225 or Rod and Mary Saunders at 519-538-5944. No reservations are necessary for the Tour and the talk. Non-members are welcome to attend.
I have this event posted on all my calendars. I don't want to miss it.
View Larger Map
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Life-long learning part 2 - 7 1/2 habits
To see the tutorial on 7 1/2 habits http://www.plcmc.org/public/learning/player.html
The question was asked what is easiest for me of the habits given in the tutorial. I would say teaching/mentoring. If I can explain something to someone else and they understand, it lets me know that I understand the topic too.
I have been in various teaching positions throughout the years - Brownie leader, Sunday School teacher, elementary school teacher, my work at the Library, etc.
This past year, I have been training a group of adults to do historical research. As chair of the research group for the Grey County Historical Society, I conduct workshops for a group of about 10 members. The discussions after the presentation are lively and we all learn from each other. Our goal is to write articles for the society's newsletter and to eventually contribute research findings to Grey Roots.
Although, I am not a big list maker and writing down goals, when I am researching I set goals and either make lists or charts. My weakness concerning learning is taking time to play. I am trying to change that. I have been attending concerts at the Knox Acoustic Cafe http://www.knoxowensound.ca/acousticcafe and I have my tickets for Little Theatre in the fall.
The question was asked what is easiest for me of the habits given in the tutorial. I would say teaching/mentoring. If I can explain something to someone else and they understand, it lets me know that I understand the topic too.
I have been in various teaching positions throughout the years - Brownie leader, Sunday School teacher, elementary school teacher, my work at the Library, etc.
This past year, I have been training a group of adults to do historical research. As chair of the research group for the Grey County Historical Society, I conduct workshops for a group of about 10 members. The discussions after the presentation are lively and we all learn from each other. Our goal is to write articles for the society's newsletter and to eventually contribute research findings to Grey Roots.
Although, I am not a big list maker and writing down goals, when I am researching I set goals and either make lists or charts. My weakness concerning learning is taking time to play. I am trying to change that. I have been attending concerts at the Knox Acoustic Cafe http://www.knoxowensound.ca/acousticcafe and I have my tickets for Little Theatre in the fall.
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