SGS DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the creation of a new position, SGS Director of Technology.  This position will be responsible for the following areas: 1.all components of the SGS Library In-House I. T. needs;
2.the SGS website; and
3.SGS’s growing social media presence.
Adding this position to the Board of Directors will require changes to our Bylaws, which specifically name each officer and director, and list their responsibilities.  These changes will be on the SGS ballot in March, and the Director of Technology will not become a Board position until June 1. In the meantime, SGS member Lisa Chan has been appointed Interim Director of Technology, and she’s already hard at work.

Lisa has over 20 years of experience in information technology, including website design and management, managing computer library assets, and training others in the use of new technologies. We are excited by the possibilities under Lisa’s leadership.

If you have expertise in any of the areas above and would like to join the team, please contact Lisa at lisachansgs@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

As part of Irish Week at Seattle Center, SGS will man a booth and offer genealogical help on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13.  Volunteers are needed for either day for two hour sessions.  Please contact Jean A. Roth at jeanaroth@juno.com to volunteer for this fun event.

We are also very excited about our upcoming Spring Seminar with well know speaker William Dollarhide, May 21.   We are in need of anyone interested in contributing a few hours during the next few months either in preparation for the seminar or helping the day of the seminar.   Come join in the fun and get to know you fellow genealogists.  For more info or to volunteer,  please email Sandra Stark at SGSVolunteers@gmail.com.

COMING UP

IRISH HERITAGE CLUB
IRISH GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 19, 2016    9 am – 5 pm
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
13047 Greenwood Ave N. in North Seattle

A full day of classes on Irish research and genealogical records

EVA DOHERTY GREMMERT: professional genealogist and lecturer. She is a founding member of the Irish Genealogical and Historical Society (IGHS) and is on the board of directors. She hosts two major genealogy research websites and maintains a home in Co. Donegal, Ireland.

ANN MOLONEY LAMB: former vice-president of the Eastside Genealogical Society and leader of EGS’s Irish Interest Group. Ann teaches genealogy research skills and has been a volunteer librarian at the Bellevue Family History Center.

JEAN A. ROTH: an active genealogist with the Seattle Genealogical Society since 1977. She is an Honorary Life Member and past President. She is the current SGS Director of Education and leads the Irish Interest Group. She also serves on the Board of Seattle’s Irish Heritage Club.

Workshop Registration $35  ($40 after March 12 or at the door)
Pre-ordered box lunch by March 12 from Classic Catering $12
Choice of Ham & cheese, Turkey, Roast Beef, Vegie Wrap, or Gluten Free Salad.

Register on-line at the Irish Heritage Club website at www.irishclub.org
OR mail the registration information (name, contact info, and a check payable to IHC), to:
Irish Heritage Club  P.O. Box 75123  Seattle, WA 98175
For more information, email Genealogy@IrishClub.org or call Jean at 206-782-2629.

The Fellowship Hall is entered from the parking lot at the rear of
the Church. Access parking lot from 132nd Street.  (#5 Bus line – 130th  stop 1 block from church)

SCHEDULE for IRISH GENEALOGY WORKSHOP on March 19th
8:30 am-    9:00 am            Registration and Check in
9:00 am –  9:15 am            Announcements and Directions
9:15 am – 10:30 am           IRELAND’S TROUBLING HISTORY
British Colonialism’s effect on Irish genealogy and research: The Norman invasion, the Scots Irish and the Plantation period, Massacres in Northern Ireland, the Cromwellian invasion, Penal Laws, The Potato Famine, the Irish Diaspora and Emigration; and the 19th and 20th century destruction of records.  Speaker: JEAN ROTH
10:30 am – 10:45 am          Break
10:45 am  – 12:00 noon       IRISH FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH
In addition to learning about the various types of Irish genealogical records available, you will learn that understanding the historical, cultural, economic and political influences on Irish families of this period will help you in your own Irish family research. We will also discuss what research is important to do at home before you embark on your dream genealogy trip to Ireland.  Speaker: EVA GREMMERT
12:00 noon – 12:45 pm        Box Lunch by Classic Catering
12:45 pm –   2:00 pm            IRISH LAND RECORDS SUBSTITUTES
In the absence of early Census records, the best and most easily available resources for locating an Irish family in place and time are the “Tithe Applotments” (1820s) and “Griffith’s Valuation” (1848-1864). Where do you find these valuable records? How do you use them? How do you interpret what you find? What do you do next? This class will lead you through the process of finding the answers you need. Speaker: ANN LAMB
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm                Break
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm                IRISH GENEALOGY RESOURCES
A discussion of using some of our favorite genealogy websites like Ancestry.com, Family Search, and FindaGrave.  Speakers’ Panel
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm                Break
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm                FAVORITE RESOURCES for IRISH GENEALOGY
Reverse Irish Genealogy with the Irish Government’s “Ireland Reaching Out” and recent availability and access to records at the Irish National Archives and Irish National Library. Speaker: JEAN ROTH

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 cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather.

February

Saturday, February 6th, 10:15am – 12:00pm, Canadian Interest Group, Leader: Dave Roberts
Saturday, February 6th, 1:00pm – 3:00pm,  Scandinavian Interest Group, Leader: Karen Knudsen

Wednesday, February 10,  7:00pm – 9:00pm ,  MAC Computer Interest Group, Fiske Genealogical Library, 1644 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112,  Leaders: Diane Heddrick and Lou Daly

Wednesday, February 17, 12:00pm – 3:00 pm, Brick Wall Session – Come discuss your problems and we’ll share research suggestions.  Leader: Jean A Roth

Saturday, February 20, 10:15am – 12:15pm, Irish Interest Group, Leader: Jean A Roth
Saturday, February 20, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, German Interest Group, Leader: Jean A Roth

March

Saturday, March 5, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Canadian Interest Group, Leader: David Robert

Sunday, March 6, 1:00 pm -3:00 pm, Beginning Genealogy Workshop,  Instructor: Janice Lovelace.  Please register with the SGS front desk.

Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13,  Irish Week Festival  at Seattle Center –  SGS will have an entry in the St. Patrick’s Parade on Saturday and will man a SGS booth and offer genealogical help on both days. There will be Irish entertainment, films, culture, genealogy and vendors.  Fun for the whole family.

Sunday, March 20, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, SGS Membership Meeting, Election Information and Special Program TBA; Marilyn Rose, SGS President

Wednesday, March 23, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Brick Wall Session –  Come discuss your problems and we’ll share research suggestions.  Leader: Jean A Roth

Saturday, March 26, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, DNA Interest Group – Learn about new discoveries in DNA testing.  Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8005 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.  If you are interested in being added to their email list, contact sgsdnasign@gmail.com

 

SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR SGS VICE PRESIDENT

The Vice President of Seattle Genealogical Society assists the President in the performance of Presidential duties and takes on duties as assigned by the President. If the President is ill or unable to perform a duty, the Vice President fills in until the President is able to serve. This position oversees the long-range planning committee, publicity committee and the KC3I committee. A monthly report of activities is submitted monthly to the President and Board. This report is filed with the monthly minutes of the Board of Directors. During meetings the Vice President also serves as parliamentarian.

To become the Vice President, one needs to be a SGS member of at least two years at the time of nomination. It is expected that this person will attend monthly Board meetings and any all-membership meetings.
If you’d like to know more about this Board position, feel free to contact the Nominating Committee at SGSNominate@gmail.com.