WASHINGTON STATE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
RECOGNIZES LISA CHAN
Lisa Chan recently received a WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award for her contributions to Seattle Genealogical Society. Although Lisa has been a member of SGS for less than two years, she has made quite an impact on the society, moving it forward technologically. She was front and center on setting up the new digital scanning lab, introduced SGS to Google Apps for Non-Profits, and coached the society through these implementations. She also helped SGS establish sound policies and procedures regarding their digital assets.
Board members, L to R, Christine Schomaker, Karen Knudson, Julia Marconi, Jill Morelli, Amandalei Bennett,
and past president, Marilyn Rose, gather around Lisa Chan, holding her award
SGS is so grateful for Lisa’s willingness to share her technology, applications, and training skills with us. Many of you may have come to her popular Tech Tuesday drop-in sessions. Join us in congratulating Lisa Chan on her award and thanking her for her service to SGS.
SGS WANTS YOU!
Have you joined or renewed your SGS membership yet? The membership year runs from June 1, 2017, through May 31, 2018. Annual dues are Individual $40 and Dual $50 (2 people at same address). If you haven’t done so already, please send in your dues today to be sure you are able to enjoy the full year as a member of SGS.
To join or renew, fill out a membership form and mail it to SGS with a check, or do it online and pay with PayPal.
You will find the printable membership form here:
www.seattlegenealogicalsociety.org/sites/default/files/pdf/SGSMembershipBrochure.pdf
and the online membership form here:
www.seattlegenealogicalsociety.org/content/join-sgs
Thank you for your support.
FamilySearch MICROFILM DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
DISCONTINUED !
On September 1, 2017, FamilySearch will discontinue its microfilm distribution services. The last day to order microfilm will be on August 31, 2017.
Their official statement says, “The change is the result of significant progress in FamilySearch’s microfilm digitization efforts and the obsolescence of microfilm technology. Digital imaging has made it easier to find ancestors through the internet, mobile, and other technologies.”
But many seasoned genealogists fear the loss of microfilm access will affect their research capability, and not for the better. Per the Legal Genealogist, this change could be a minor inconvenience for some, or a far, far greater problem. Read her online article to help you understand the effect this discontinuation might have on your research plans in the years to come.
www.legalgenealogist.com/2017/06/29/the-end-of-microfilm/
UPCOMING NORTHWEST GENEALOGY CONFERENCE
WITH A FREE DAY FOR BEGINNERS
The Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society is putting on their four day annual Northwest Genealogy Conference in Arlington, WA from Wednesday, August 16 through Saturday, August 19th.
The first day, Wednesday, is a free day geared for beginning genealogists and although registration is required for this day, there is no charge.
Thursday through Saturday, the remainder of the conference, there will be over a dozen speakers presenting. Among those is current SGS president, Jill Morelli, past SGS vice president, Janice Lovelace, and active SGS member, Mary Kircher Roddy.
Visit the website for more information or to register: www.nwgc.org
SAVE THE DATES
71st Annual Scottish Highland Games and Clan Gathering,
Enumclaw Expo Center,
45224 284th Ave SE,
Enumclaw, WA
July 29-30
Enjoy Highland dancing, piping, drumming and Scottish athletic events. Always a summer favorite. More info at:
www.sshga.org
NW Genealogy Conference 2017,
Arlington, WA
August 16 – 19
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society is putting on their annual four day conference. Visit their website for more information, to register for the conference, or to register for the free day: www.nwgc.org
Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS),
2017 Conference – “Building Bridges to the Past”,
Pittsburgh, PA
August 30 – September 2, 2017
Ready for a road trip? This conference is open to anyone with an interest in family history. FGS is teaming up with the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society to put on this four day events. There will be various tracks to suit the individual researcher; beginner to experienced.
For more info visit : fgs.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. Family Tree Maker Interest Group (FTM) is not meeting on July 8th as previously reported, but they will meet on August 12th. The Family Tree Interest Group with Lou Daly will not meet in July, August, or September. The Irish, German, and Canadian Interest Groups do not meet in June, July, or August; they will return to their regular schedule in the fall. The Library will be closed July 2nd-4th.
JULY
Saturday, July 1, 11:00 am- 3:00 pm, Beginning Genealogy, research veteran and past president of SGS, Linda Fitzgerald, will teach you how to get your genealogy project going. Come join in.
Sunday, July 9, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group, Karen Knudson, leader. Workshop for your Scandinavian genealogy. We will have Arkivdigital for Sweden and Digitalarchivet for Norway available and help with any translations that you may need. Come and share your research that might help others.
Tuesday, July 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.
Saturday, July 22, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Crown Hill Cemetery Tour, join Amber Brock and Lisa Oberg as they lead you through beautiful Crown Hill Cemetery. Founded in 1903 to support the rapidly-growing Ballard community, Crown Hill is set on 10 acres in the heart of the city shaded by old maple trees. Explore the stories of some of the people buried in this serene country setting.
Saturday, July 29, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, DNA SIG, this group meets at the Wedgwood Presbyterian Church. 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle. For more information contact SGSDNASIG@gmail.com. Co-chaired by Cary Bright and Herb McDaniel.
AUGUST
Sunday, August 6, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group, Karen Knudson, leader.
Saturday, August 12, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, Family Tree Maker (FTM) Users Group, members helping one another with Family Tree Maker (FTM) the tool long associated with Ancestry.com; Reiley Kidd and Betty Ravenholt are the leaders.