NEW PULL DOWN SCREEN INSTALLED
The new large pull down screen has been professionally installed at the SGS library. Many thanks to Sellen Construction and their guys, Dean and Roland, for their generosity and time. Our own “vertically challenged” Jean Roth commented, “It’s so easy to reach and operate. I usually have a problem with that”.
BOARD CERTIFICATION DISCUSSION GROUP
TO BEGIN MEETING
Fourteen individuals signed up for the Board Certification Discussion Group. Jill Morelli will lead the group and share her certification process experiences with everyone. Since last month she has been notified that the Board for Certification of Genealogists has conferred upon her the title of Certified Genealogist. Congratulations, Jill. The group will begin meeting in February via Google Hangout.
COMING UP – SAVE THE DATES
O Canada: Children of a Common Mother
Heritage Weekend and Genealogy Seminar
in the Skagit Valley
Friday thru Sunday, April 21-23, 2017
The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society invites you to enjoy a special heritage weekend. The O Canada theme is in honor of Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation coming up July 1.
There are activities on Friday evening and Sunday morning to complement the full day seminar on Saturday. Plus, remember the valley will be ablaze in tulip color and the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has activities that weekend that your family can enjoy while you attend the Saturday genealogy seminar and Sunday historic Burlington walking tour.
You can find more information, the flyer, and online registration at:
www.SkagitValleyGenealogy.org
Genealogical Forum of Oregon in Portland,
Open House Begins March 18,
9 days of free classes!
A rich array of classes every day with free admission to every event. Check out their calendar for details :
www.gfo.org/who-we-are/calendar.html
Genealogical Forum of Oregon in Portland,
Spring Seminar With John Colletta,
April 29
Four sessions on Passenger Arrival Records, Naturalization Records, Lesser-used Federal Records, and Discovering the REAL Stories on Your Immigrant Ancestors. For online registration :
https://gfoorg.presencehost.net/learn/seminars.html
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.
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 4, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Canadian SIG, David Robert, leader
Saturday, February 4, 10:00 am – 1:00 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 a Tom Jones video presentation on the current state of professional genealogy 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.
Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Family Tree Workshop at Fiske, Organized by Lou Daly loudaly3@iCloud.com and David Brazier, meets at the Fiske Genealogical Library, 1644 43rd Ave E, Seattle, street level entrance. See http://www.fiskelibrary.org for directions. For anyone interested in exploring Family Tree of FamilySearch https://familysearch.org/ come join in to find out about 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.
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/DNA Focus, Bring your laptop or mobile device, and enjoy discussions centered around technology and genealogy – this meeting’s focus will be DNA issues. Hosted by Lisa Chan.
Saturday, February 25, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Family Tree of FamilySearch.org Presentation, LouDaly will be presenting her experience creating Family Tree on FamilySearch.org, a free site for building your own family tree. She is an accomplished genealogist having spent many years researching and creating her family legacy. This presentation is for anyone interested in exploring Family Tree on FamilySearch https://familysearch.org/
MARCH
Saturday, March 4, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, Canadian SIG, David Robert, leader
Sunday, March 5, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm , DNA Workshop, Led by Cary Bright
Tuesday, March 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, March 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, March 12, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group, Karen Knudson, facilitator