BOARD CERTIFICATION DISCUSSION GROUP
Last Chance to sign up! What is the process for becoming a certified genealogist? Join a facilitated discussion group to discuss the portfolio requirements, the process, and why apply at all! SGS members given priority. Cost is free. Contact Jill Morelli at jkmorelli@gmail.com for more information.
DON’T YOU HATE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS?
YOU CAN CALL FIRST
It’s unfortunate, but occasionally due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, and with very little notice, the SGS Library may be closed during its normal hours of operation of Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-3pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm.
Now you can call first to check the status. SGS has a new phone system and has established a procedure that all unforeseen closures will be announced on an outgoing phone message. So you are invited to call the Library at 206.522.8658 before heading out.
NEW YEAR, NEW TOOLS!
Everyone is getting into DNA to help break down those brick walls – and sometimes create new ones when we find out we aren’t who we think we are. Lisa Marker of the Mac Interest Group will be presenting:
Transferring your Raw DNA data from your testing company to gedmatch
— how to upload your data, and in simple terms, why you should.
Everyone is welcome to this special presentation at the Mac Interest Group , including PC users, as this topic is not specific to Mac or Apple products. The meeting will be on the street level of Pioneer Hall in Madison Park, upstairs from the Fiske Library, 1644 43rd Ave E, Seattle 98112. Street parking.
NEW FAMILY TREE WORKSHOP AT FISKE
For anyone interested in exploring Family Tree of FamilySearch, https://familysearch.org/ ,come join in to find out how simple and yet how intricate this phenomenal new Wiki based Family Tree can be. It is one of the largest in the world and is a marvelous tool for your research.
Each workshop will have a short presentation of various features, simple and advanced, and time for questions and problem solving. They have AirPlay hookup so your computer display can be projected directly onto the giant video screen. Come see how that works.
This is not sponsored by the LDS Church so will not cover church ordinances, but it will cover everything else.
Organized by Lou Daly loudaly3@iCloud.com and David Brazier, the first meeting will be Wednesday, February 8th, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Fiske Genealogical Library, 1644 43rd Ave E, Seattle, street level entrance. See http://www.fiskelibrary.org for directions. Subsequent meetings will be on the second Wednesday of every month.
NEHGS DIGITIZATION PROJECT
OF BOSTON CATHOLIC RECORDS
The New England Historic Genealogical Society has entered into collaboration with the Archdiocese of Boston to produce a database of Catholic records from 1789 to 1900. The time frame for the completion of the this project has not yet been announced, but it will clearly be an exceptionally useful resource. The information will be of special interest to Irish, Italian, and German emigrant families because Boston was an important destination port in the nineteenth century. This project, when released, will result in one of the largest collections of American Catholic genealogical records online, including baptisms, marriages, first holy communions, confirmations, deaths and burials.
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Unless otherwise indicated all programs will be at the SGS Library, 6200 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle. Check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes, and corrections. Programs may be canceled or postponed because of inclement weather.
JANUARY
Tuesday, January 17, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Technology Tuesday, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy – software, genetic genealogy, internet research and more. Hosted by Lisa Chan.
Wednesday January 18, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Mac Computer Interest Group, sponsored jointly by SGS, Fiske, and dBug, meets quarterly at the Fiske Genealogical Library, 1644 43rd Ave E, Seattle. This group addresses topics useful to users of MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion genealogy program. Email Lou Daly at loudaly@nwlink.com or Diane Hettrick at dhettrick@earthlink.net with questions.
This meeting will have a special presentation by Lisa Marker – Transferring your Raw DNA data from your testing company to gedmatch — how to upload your data, and in simple terms, why you should. Everyone is welcome, including PC users, as this topic is not specific to Mac or Apple products. The meeting will be on the street level of Pioneer Hall in Madison Park, upstairs from the Fiske Library, 1644 43rd Ave E, Seattle 98112. Street parking.
Saturday, January 21, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Irish Interest Group, an open session on Irish research using old and new resources Leader: Jean A. Roth
Saturday, January 21, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, German Interest Group, an open session on German research using old and new resources Leader: Jean A. Roth
Sunday, January 22, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Carolyn Schott, world traveler and author of “Visiting Your Ancestral Town”, a result of her passion for genealogy and travel, wants to share with you how to get the most out of a trip to explore your family roots. See featured article above for more info on Carolyn and her lecture.
Saturday, January 28, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, the DNA Interest Group meets quarterly at Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8805 35th Ave NE, Seattle. For information contact SGSDNASIG@gmail.com Co-chaired by Cary Bright and Herb McDaniel.
Saturday, January 28, 10:15 am – 3:00 pm, the Beginning Beginning Genealogy, at SGS Library, designed to give a beginning genealogist some of the basic tools to use in the ancestor search, including websites and ways to think about the search. It is hoped that students in this class can learn how not to make some standard, traditional genealogical mistakes, or to recognize the mistakes they have already made and undo them early in their search. You will not need a computer, but you are welcome to bring your laptop if you wish. Be sure to bring a pencil and questions.Do bring a sack lunch, and we will have coffee, tea, and water available for you.
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 4, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Canadian SIG, David Robert, leader
Saturday, February 4, 10:00 am – 12:15 pm, Puget Sound Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists Meeting, Business Meeting 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM,
Tom Jones Presentation 11:15 – 12:30 PM*, Chapter discussion 12:30 PM – 1:00PM
*Note – SGS Members are welcome to attend and listen to the Tom Jones Presentation beginning at 11:15 AM.
Sunday, February 5, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, Led by Cary Bright, with first hour on a specific topic, and the second hour open for sharing DNA issues with focus on GenomeMate Pro.
Tuesday, February 7, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Technology Tuesday, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy – software, genetic genealogy, internet research and more. Hosted by Lisa Chan.
Saturday, February 11, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Family Tree Maker Users Group, members helping one another with FTM, led by Reiley Kidd and Betty Ravenholt; email Reiley at secretary@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org for more info.
Sunday, February 12, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group, Karen Knudson, facilitator
Saturday, February 18, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Irish Interest Group, an open session on Irish research using old and new resources Leader: Jean A. Roth
Saturday, February 18, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, German Interest Group, an open session on German research using old and new resources Leader: Jean A. Roth
Tuesday, February 21, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Technology Tuesday, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy – software, genetic genealogy, internet research and more. Hosted by Lisa Chan.