BIFHSGO

BIFHSGO Monthly Meeting & AGM (10 September 2005)

Awards and Citations
& The Greatest Canadian and Other Great Brits at Beechwood
The certificates were presented by John D. Reid, the Society's President
.

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BIFHSGO Hall of Fame

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In appreciation of his contributions to family history
through outstanding service to the Society during two
consecutive terms as President, for leading the
establishment of the Brian O'Regan Memorial
Library, and for contributions to Society education,
research and publications.
James Shearon
has been named to the BIFHSGO Hall of Fame



BIFHSGO Hall of Fame

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In appreciation of his contributions to family history
Bruce S. Elliott
has been named to the BIFHSGO Hall of Fame
Professor of History at Carleton University,
Researcher, Lecturer, Writer and
Member #11 of BIFHSGO,
he was the featured speaker at the Society's first
annual conference. His advice, numerous articles and
books, including Irish Migrants in the Canadas and a
comprehensive history of Nepean, The City Beyond,
are continuing sources of information and inspiration.
Septembers Speaker

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Roger Boult



"The Greatest Canadian
and
Other Great Brits at Beechwood"






Certificate of Recognition
Best article by a member

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This certificate is presented to
Terry Findley
in recognition of his article, An Irish Fling: Delightful
Discoveries!
Part 1 published in the Fall 2004 Issue of
Anglo-Celtic Roots and selected as the best article by a
BIFHSGO member during the past year.


Certificate of Recognition
Best talk by a member

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This certificate is presented to
Alison Hare
in recognition of her presentation, The Not So
Impossible John Smith
made at the May 2005
BIFHSGO meeting and voted best talk by a member
during the past year.


Citation of Excellence


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This certificate is presented to
Caroline Herbert
in recognition of outstanding contributions
to the work of the Society
as
Associate Director, Research and Projects.