“The SLAM Idea Showcase is a great new opportunity for information providers to share programs and projects that have benefitted genealogy researchers. I’m excited to discover what my colleagues have been up to, and I look forward to applying their insights to helping patrons at my library.” -Matt Rutherford
“Here’s a fresh opportunity to open new horizons to the geni world: NGS will host our very first SLAM! Idea Showcase in May to highlight the initiatives of genealogy organizations. I, for one, am eager to learn about the newest genealogical resources, programs, and features genealogy organizations are producing. I hope you’ll join in the spirit of collegiality through this unique forum for exchanging ideas and collaborating with others. Yes, judges will choose 3 winners who will receive small monetary awards, but much more important is the opportunity for your efforts to be honored and publicized. Remember, this is open to all non-profit genealogical organizations–you don’t have to be a member of NGS to enter. So don’t wait–we can’t recognize you if you don’t enter!” -Sharon Cook MacInnes
“I’m looking forward to the debut of the SLAM Idea Showcase at the 2021 NGS Virtual Conference. I think that seeing all these original ideas, projects, and programs – firsthand from professionals in the field – and having the ability to connect with and exchange and collaborate with the professionals behind the ideas – will lead to some exciting opportunities for us to recycle and repurpose their original ideas at my Library.” -Jacob Eubanks