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SGS GAINS EXEMPTION FROM THE WA STATE
PROPERTY TAX AS A FREE LIBRARY – WILL SAVE $4700 IN 2016 Under the terms of our lease for the our Library space, SGS has been responsible for a component of the real property tax each year. That component has been growing annually, placing an increasing strain on our budget.
Upon investigation, we determined that we could qualify for an exemption from this tax as a Free Library, if we eliminated the daily User Fee we charge non-members to use the library, and met several other criteria. The Board took the necessary steps, and our application for this exemption was granted by the WA Secretary of State on June 15. The exemption begins in 2016; in that year, we’ll save over $4,700 due to this exemption. THANK YOU, RESPONDENTS
Marilyn Rose, President of SGS, recently sent a letter to the membership outlining the Society’s five main goals for the next 5-8 years, and asking for members to consider how they could help the Society reach those goals.
Many SGS members responded to that letter by returning their Member Interest Forms or by volunteering their help. To those members, the Society says, “Thank you very much!” CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN GENEALOGY
& FAMILY HISTORY AT UW Each year the University of Washington offers a nine-month evening certificate program in Genealogy and Family History. This program prepares students to conduct their own genealogical research into family history with an understanding and appreciation of the social and historical context within which their ancestors found themselves. Over the years, several SGS members have completed this course.
The 2015-16 program begins on October 8, and meets one evening a week for three quarters, culminating in a family history writing project in the spring. Sarah Thorsen Little, SGS Life Member and Past President, is one of the program instructors for this program. A preview class for this course will be held on Monday, July 20, 6-8 pm at the UW Seattle campus. Full information about the program and this preview class can be found online at http://www.pce.uw.edu/ HELP WANTED
NEEDED: Someone to give one or more presentations on how to use FOLD3, the web site formerly known as Footnote.com. If you have experience and expertise with this repository of military records, and would like to share that with others, please contact Jean A. Roth, SGS Director of Education at jeanaroth@juno.com.NEEDED: Several more members for the 2016 Seminar Planning Committee, to join the 4 members we presently have. This committee has its first meeting at SGS on Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in possibly being part of this critical committee, or who has ideas about either subjects or speakers for next year’s seminars is invited to attend and participate. Many hands make light work!
Contact Jean Roth, jeanaroth@juno.com for more information.Needed: Still need at least two more people each day to help at the SGS Booth at the Scottish Highland games, the last weekend in July. Contact Jean Roth, jeanaroth@juno.com for more information. SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All programs are at the SGS Library at 6200 Sand Point Way unless otherwise indicated. Please Check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes, and corrections. Programs may be postponed.
Friday-Sunday, July 3-5 SGS Closed for 4th of July HolidayWednesday, July 8, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
BRICK WALL PROBLEM SOLVING 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. DATE CHANGE – SEE JULY 22, BELOW Wednesday, July 15, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm PROGRAM MEETING: “ROUTES to OUR ROUTES”: EXPANSION WESTWARD FROM THE ATLANTIC Our “Manifest Destiny” with Trails, Timelines, and Transportation. We’ll discuss North America’s major migration patterns and regional history. Speaker: Jean A. Roth , SGS Director of EducationWednesday, July 15, 6-8 p.m. SGS SEMINAR PLANNING MEETING Preliminary planning for 2016 and 2017 – topics and speakers for future seminars. Anyone interested in helping the 2016 Seminar Planning Committee is welcome! Saturday, July 18, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm BEGINNING GENEALOGY CLASS Wednesday, July 22, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES – Enumclaw. SGS will have a booth and offer genealogical help. We need volunteers for both days and for two hour sessions. You will be provided with a ticket for the games. Please contact Jean Roth at jeanaroth@juno.com or (206) 782-2629 Sunday, July 26, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm AUGUST
Sunday, August 2, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
PROGRAM MEETING: “USING “FIND A GRAVE” FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH.” “Find A Grave” is a resource for finding the final disposition of family, friends, and famous people as a virtual cemetery experience. “Find a Grave” memorials may contain rich content including pictures, biographies and more specific information. Speaker: Karen Sipe.Sunday, August 16, 1:30-3:30 pm PROGRAM MEETING: “LOVE, COURTSHIP, SEX & MARRIAGE” Until Eve – It was a man’s world. Without women, there would be no genealogy; but their status has changed throughout history, and this has had a profound effect on the records we use for research. We’ll explore the surprising customs and practices of our ancestors, and the place of women in society over time. Speaker: Jean A. RothSaturday, August 22, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm ETHNIC WORKSHOP: “BREAKING THROUGH THE WALL OF SLAVERY: AN INTRODUCTION to AFRICAN-AMERICAN GENEALOGY” Speaker: Janice Lovelace, SGS Vice-PresidentSunday, August 23, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm BRICK WALL PROBLEM SOLVING . Join SGS members for a problem-solving session. This is an open forum format. Sunday August 30, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm SAVE THE DATES!
August 13-15 Northwest Genealogy Conference
Arlington, WA – details at http://www.nwgc.org/ Saturday October 17 and Sunday, October 18 Seattle Genealogical Society Fall Seminar “The Family History Detective: Finding Solutions to Your Toughest Research Problems.” Speaker: Dr. Thomas W. Jones Visit http:// |
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