O'Kelly COA for a thousand years

This is the COA of O'Kelly clans of Ireland who came to Connaught from Ulster in the 4th century.

The O'Kelly supported King Brian Boru to defeat Vikings in battle at Clontarf a thousand years ago.

The Vikings, who survived, said that Chief O'Kelly went down in battle fighting like a wolf dog, bestowing on him great honor.

The COA was designed after to commemorate the great victory over the Vikings and for driving the Danes from Ireland.

Dear members and associates of USGenWeb.

My name is Don Kelly and I proudly stand for election to the position of National Coordinator of the USGenWeb Project.

For the curious, find a photo of my family below.

Long time associates provided this testimonial page.

As a member you have the right to vote project leadership. I encourage you to vote and to make your vote count.

By voting, you help USGenWeb to grow, not just larger, but incrementally better.

It started here twelve years ago, and today the world of genealogy look to us for inspiration and leadership.

The eyes of the world are upon us and we shall not fail them.

Philosophy:

Be a linear thinker; first business first and second business second.

First business is to finish what we started.

Then we start and finish new business.

Be a straight talker, respectful of all opinions; always be fair in every circumstance, and aggressivly support equal treatment for everyone.

To aggressivly support rules and bylaws

Experience:

Into hard copy genealogy since 1972 and online genealogy since 1986.

Joined USGenWeb as CC in Arkansas and Iowa in 1997.

Three year leadership as ASC then SC of IowaGenWeb.

Three year experience on the AB as SC Rep then as CC Rep.

Two year experience on the Bylaws Review (BRC) Committee.

With all the extra dedications, my greatest joys come from helping people and working on my county websites.

Feel free to contact me with your questions and concernes.

Let me know what you would like to see accomplished during the next term. List two things if you have them.

Please keep in mind that if we do not move forward, we are moving backward; if we do not move up, we sink downward.

Thank you one and all.

Your next effective, and responsive, NC.

Don Kelly

County Websites

Franklin County, AR

Navajo County, AZ

Washington County, OR

Des Moines County, IA

International

Other research interests in Ireland, England, Wales, Scotland, Australia, and Iceland.

Personal Websites

Homepage

Most Wanted

Hobbies

As time permits, I like to do Genealogy, astronomy, computers, ancient history, archaelogy, paleontology, geology, writing stories for kids, rebuilding old cars.

Like many of you, I am a bonafied Star Trekkie.

If you have time, please visit the websites below.

These are other things I like to do when I have extra time on my hands.

Ice Age Ireland

Border Reivers

As NC for one year I will dedicate the time required to do the job right.

I will never short change the membership.