THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s Wednesday Evening E-News 20 July 2016
For more information visit www.gfo.org, contact us at info@gfo.org, or call our library at 503-963-1932. We love hearing from you!
For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.
Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider for July 2016, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Jul.pdf.DNA Advanced Class at GFO this Saturday!!
Greetings!
Just a reminder of the meeting this Saturday, July 23, at the GFO Library (Ford Building basement, 11th and SE Division) for the Advance DNA class. The class runs from 9am until noon.
There has been a lot going on in the genetic genealogy world lately with all the companies making some recent changes. Due to the updates there will be a short discussion on the recent changes at 23andMe and Family Tree DNA with Family Finder. After that there will be a presentation by Tim Janzen on managing an autosomal match list and all that entails.
Of course, we’ll save time for questions.
Please remember to download and bring with you the handouts from the GFO website for the class.
Best wishes,
Emily Aulicino
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It’s the “got Germans?” Campaign…
Maybe you’ve heard the news?? The GFO needs YOUR HELP in our efforts to purchase the entire set of Map Guides to German Parish Registers.
Currently the GFO holds 8 volumes of this wonderful 55-volume resource, and we’ve already received just over 70% of the $1,400.00 needed to make the full purchase.
If you’d like to assist in helping us gather the last 30% of the funds for this invaluable collection, please send your contributions to:
GFO – Got Germans?
2505 SE 11th Ave, Ste. B-18
Portland, OR 97202-1061
OR…you can make a donation via PayPal by selecting “Send money to friends and family” and using the email address: payments@gfo.org. In the note field, please add: “got Germans?” so we’ll know where to apply the donation.
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Sign Up Soon for the GFO’s Annual Membership Picnic!!
It’s never too early to save the date.
September 18, 2016, ’til the swans kick us out
The picnic will be a potluck at Mt. Scott Park. Bring hot dishes, salads, desserts or other food. Sadly, we will not be able to cook hamburgers or hot dogs at the site this year, so please bring lots of dishes to share if you could! The GFO will provide lemonade and iced tea, and we plan to eat around 1 pm.
Things to know: No smoking or use of tobacco in any form, or alcoholic beverages are allowed in the park.
More information will be provided closer to the event. Dancers in tutus are still being negotiated.
Address: SE 72nd Ave & Harold St. in Portland.
RVSP by emailing picnic@gfo.org
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Hot Links in Genealogy This Week…
International Conference on Jewish Genealogy
August 7th – 12th in Seattle, Washington
IAJGS invites you to join for this week-long conference of speakers, educators, special luncheons, workshops, and a share-fair!
Great Canadian Genealogy Summit
Early Bird Registration Deadline is August 20th
Learn the tricks to finding out more about your Canadian ancestors, even those who were only temporarily in Canada.
Oregon Historical Quarterly
Click HERE for 2 free articles during the month of July
OR…come down to the GFO to read the full journal, as we have a reference copy with your name on it!
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A sad reminder, it’s true, but the Digital Photos Workshop is officially SOLD OUT.
Thank you all who signed up to see and hear Geoffrey Rasmussen this time around!
We have met capacity for this event. Please see below for more information about your chance to join in the next GFO-hosted event coming up in September!!
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What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?
SATURDAY, JULY 23th
DNA Advanced 9am – noon
Tim Janzen will explain how to organize and sort your autosomal matches segment list and what column additions would be helpful. He will focus on how to use that information for your genealogy. The meeting will update everyone regarding changes for various companies. Time is given for your questions which may be sent before the class to Emily at: aulicino@hevanet.com.
Italian Interest Group 1pm – 3pm
Ciao to everyone interested in Italian genealogy research. This is a great opportunity to learn, share, and enjoy others with a common interest. Italian genealogy research in the Portland area now has a home. Come join our group this Saturday! Facilitated by Keith Pyeatt.
SUNDAY, JULY 24th
Library Work Party 9am – noon
Come one, come all!! We’re continuing to work on our re-labelling efforts here at the GFO, as part of our re-cataloging project for our over 39,000 items in the research library. Any time and assistance you can offer is always welcome and oh so appreciated!