THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM’s
Wednesday Evening
E-News
26 July 2017

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!

Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider for July 2017, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy HERE. NOTE: The Insider issues are now located under the “Learn” > “Our Publications” menu at our new website (still gfo.org).
Curious about the status of your GFO Membership?? We’d love to have you as a GFO Member!
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GFO’s Book Sales Team Dilemma

We need your help!!

For years, surplus books piled up at the GFO, taking up valuable space and accomplishing little. A very active Book Sales Team formed to deal with the problem. Two of the first team members have retired from the group. This leaves the husband and wife team of Richard and Laurie Eckman—but they need help. Laurie and Richard are responsible for all order fulfilment, posting the updated lists on the GFO website, and writing the monthly report to the board.

We need a superhero volunteer (or two) to take up the pricing and posting tasks for our Book Sales Team. This volunteer would need to come into the library for a couple hours every week to price books, update the database, and to post them on the Abe Books website. Training is absolutely included!!

GFO has come to rely on the steady income produced by the book sales team, and we are not in a position to let the books simply pile up again. We REALLY REALLY need a couple of folks to step up to help. PLEASE AND THANK YOU AS ALWAYS FOR ALL YOU DO!
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How do you Save Memories? A Historic Preservation Conversation – Gresham City Hall

Memories surround us in the historic landmarks and architecture of Gresham’s houses and buildings.

Reflecting back, moving forward

Hear about Gresham’s historic places and local projects, what Oregonians are saying about historic properties, and what’s happening around the state.

Includes open panel discussion, short lectures, refreshments and raffle.

Hosted by the City’s Historic Resources Subcommittee. The GFO will be on the agenda as part of the panel discussion for this event! Come out and learn all about preserving the landscapes we live in.
This event is open to the general public including students, seniors, professionals, organizations and agencies.
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Half-Day Workshop, Aug 5th! Last chance to register!

Tips and Tricks: Finding What Your Need and Making the Most of What You Find

WHEN: Saturday, Aug 5th, 9:30am – noon
WHERE: GFO’s Multi-Purpose Room (map)
WHO: Pam Vestal, professional genealogist and lecturer
WHAT: As they say, borrow from the good, steal from the best! In this half-day workshop, you’ll learn from Pam, who is certainly one of the BEST, how to avoid popular pitfalls in genealogical research.
Click HERE to register now!
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Beginners’ Boot Camp

August 12th at the GFO from 9:30 to 5:00

Join Laurel Smith for a day of beginning genealogy. There will be classes about the census, vital records, immigration and naturalization, discussions about genealogy software and database use, organizing your research and more–all geared toward beginners. Bring a sack lunch so the discussion can continue while we eat.

GFO members may attend for free, non-members $20 at the door.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, but it is not required.

Please let us know if you plan to attend by sending a message to RSVP@gfo.org. The handouts will be emailed in advance.
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This Week at the GFO…

SUNDAY, JULY 30th

Library Work Party 9am – noon

There’s another work party at the GFO library today for those of you who can come. There’s lots to do and we’d love to have your help. Doors open at 9 and work usually wraps up around noon. Some people come for just an hour or so and you’€™re welcome to do the same. Any time you can share is valuable. Hope to see you there!!

DNA Q&A Schedule Notice Correction

Please note! The DNA Q&A Special Interest Group next week will be on August 2nd, from 1 – 2pm.

Lisa McCullough will be available to help answer your DNA questions, whether you are new and just getting started or have more involved questions.
We apologize for the confusion. Thank you for all your involvement and support!