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 PHOTOS FROM 2015 FALL SEMINAR

Did you attend last year’s Fall Seminar or one of the special Sunday sessions with Dr. Thomas W. Jones? Did you take any photos?

We need one or two good pictures from this event for our 4Culture grant application. These annual $3000 grants are key to our financial success, and our seminars are one of the reasons that 4Culture continues to support SGS.

Please contact secretary@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org if you have a photo to share.

KUDOS TO JOHN

This past week SGS volunteer, John Harley, installed three smoke detectors in the SGS Library. We’d like to thank John for his invaluable and expert help. Our Library had been without any smoke detectors. We all feel safer now.

SGS HALLOWEEN OPEN HOUSE
 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 1:00-4:00pm

Come to the SGS Library for some tricks & treats, plus a tiptoe through some fascinating tombstones. At 2:00pm Jean A Roth, a descendant of Salem Witch Trials families, will present “Dead Men Tell No Tales; Or, Do They?”

BOOKS, ANYONE?

Some folks just prefer books, even for learning about online research! Stop into the library and check out some of the great resources on our new acquisitions or reference shelves. Here’s a sampling of the titles you will find to keep yourself up-to-date with the newest trends and tools in genealogy :

“How to Use Evernote for Genealogy -a Step-By-Step Guide”

“NextGen Genealogy -the DNA Connection”

“A Beginner’s Guide to Online Genealogy”

HELP WANTED

Volunteer Position 1  –   Would you like to help out at SGS,  but you aren’t able to make a big time and energy commitment? Here is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! You could even do this work in the convenience of your own home.  The Society needs someone who can contribute up to 3-4 hours a month to write thank-you notes acknowledging the contribution of money, books & other materials, or time to SGS during the year. “Model” thank-you note wording can be provided. For more information, contact : secretary@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org

Volunteer Position 2 – Are you good at organizing your family research records? Would you like to spread your organizing skills around?  Volunteer to work with the SGS Secretary in creating a system for organizing SGS records. The commitment is for only 3-4 hours a month. This is a “low-cost” chance to help your society work better for everyone! For more information, contact : secretary@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org

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.

OCTOBER

Tuesday, October 18, 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, October 19, 7:00 – 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.

Saturday, October 22, 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, October 22, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, German Interest Group, an open session on German research using old and new resources   Leader: Jean A. Roth

Monday, October 24, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Beginning Genealogy, Learn how to start your genealogy project. Linda Fitzgerald who has extensive experience in research methodology from working on her own family heritage over the  years will be the instructor.

Saturday, October 29, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, DNA Interest Group, at Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8805 35th Ave NE, Seattle. For information contact sgsdnasig@gmail.com  Co-chaired by Cary Bright and Herb McDaniel.

Sunday, October 30, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, “Dead Men Tell No Tales; Or, Do They?”, presentation by Jean Roth. SGS Halloween Open House; social hour starts at 1:00 pm followed by Jean’s presentation at 2:00 pm.

Monday, October 31, 1:00-4:00 pm, Beginning Genealogy-Session 2, a continuation of last week’s class with Linda Fitzgerald on how to conduct your genealogy project. Benefit from her expertise.

NOVEMBER

Tuesday, November 1, 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, November 5, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Canadian SIG, David Robert, leader

Saturday, November 5, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Family Tree Maker Users Group, This second session of the Family Tree Maker Users Group will be led by Reiley Kidd and Betty Ravenholt. Come get help with FTM. Learn some tips and tricks. Email secretary@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org  for more information.

Sunday, November 13, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian  Interest Group, an open session with leader, Karen Knudson

Saturday, November 19, 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, November 19, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, German Interest Group, an open session on German research using old and new resources   Leader: Jean A. Roth

SAVE THE DATE

November 12th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm,
LDS Family History Fair

This annual event offers a full day of free classes on a variety of subjects by qualified instructors. There are no charges for classes or registration.  Lunch and a syllabus are available for a modest fee. The venue this year will be the Bellevue South Stake Center, behind the temple at 15205 SE 28th Street, Bellevue 98007. For information: wafamilyhistory.com