Speaking
Penner Research Services
Speaking Services
An experienced speaker, Mary offers presentations on a number of different
genealogical and historical topics. All presentations are prepared using PowerPoint and
she always invites audience participation. Most presentations are designed to be one
hour, but they can be expanded and extended if necessary. She also offers a two-hour
writing workshop where participants practice writing techniques.
Mary can address your club or group on any of the following topics or another mutally
agreed upon topic:
- Ins and Outs of the U.S. Federal Census
- Writing Your Family History
- Researching Your Civil War Ancestors
- Getting Started in Genealogy
- Researching Your Family on the Internet
- Tracing Ancestral Crooks and Mischief-Makers
- Trace Your Family Health History
- Rev Up Your Writer's Voice (lecture or workshop)
- Researching Men in the Civilian Conservation Corp
- Exploring Virtual Libraries
- Online Public Library Resources
- Researching Santa Fe Trail Traders
Comments from presentation attendees:
"What an inspiration she is!"
"Great examples. Good balance of audience interaction and lecture."
"Organized, easy to follow...she kept us interested."
"Great use of humor."
"Very informative and entertaining."
© Penner Research Services, 2009
Presentation online:
The Bachelor: Reconstructing a Solitary Life
View an online video of Mary's presentation at the Professional Management
Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. This presentation targeted other
genealogy professionals, but viewers will learn about Mary's presentation
style and research techniques.