Clark County Genealogical Society July Meetings

 

LEGACY GENEALOGY SOFTWARE USER GROUP

Mon, July 2, 2018: 10 am-noon

CCGS Education Center

If you use Legacy Family Tree Software for tracking your genealogy research, there is a Legacy Users Group that meets monthly to discuss tips, tricks and problems. You will always come away with some new ideas. The meetings are held regularly on the first Monday of the month. Members and non-members are welcome.

 

FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH BOOK CLUB

Mon, July 2, 2018: 12-1:30 pm

CCGS Education Center

There are many “research rich” books of genealogical historical collections, as well as “how to” books on methods, collection and data storage of genealogy research. This group delves into one book at a time and discusses how to make the best use of it. Join this casual group as they delve into their favorite topic of books on family history discovery and sleuthing. (Brown baggers welcome!)

UNFOCUSED GENEALOGY DISCUSSION GROUP

Thu, July 5, 2018: 1-3 pm

CCGS Education Center

There’s no meeting agenda, no special topic, just a group of curious people bringing genealogy research notes, questions, brick walls, etc. to share with the group. Get ideas for the next steps you should take in your research.

 

VIEW 3 GENEALOGY VIDEO LECTURES IN THE LIBRARY FROM THE 2018 SPRING SEMINAR

Tuesday, July 17 & 24 plus Saturday, August 4, 2018

CCGS Education Center

The 2018 Spring Genealogy Seminar featured David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist for the New England Historic Genealogical Society. Those who attended the Seminar gave rave reviews for the extensive information packed into three educational sessions. Topics covered are World War I Military Records, Settlers and their Treasures in the Great Migration West Era (shown July 17, 10 am-12:30 pm), and Probate and Deed Records Research (shown July 24, 10 am-12:30 pm). All three are showing on August 4, 10 am-3 pm. If you were unable to attend, here is an opportunity to view the lectures via professional video productions. Each session is $12 for CCGS members and $15 for non-members. Check the website at www.CCGS-WA.org for more details and registration.

 

TRAILS OF DANIEL BOONE AND OTHER WESTERN TRAVELERS WEBINAR

Wed, Jul 18, 2018: 11-12:30 pm

CCGS Education Center

This free Legacy Family Tree Webinar will discuss the historic trails and trailblazers that lead early settlers to and from Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and the West. Get specific clues to help you solve difficult research questions.

PHOTOSHOP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A PHOTOGRAPHER WEBINAR

Wed, Jul 25, 2018: 11-12:30 pm

CCGS Education Center

In less than ninety minutes, you will learn the absolute need-to-know tools and skill sets that a photographer needs when using Adobe Photoshop. By the end of this Legacy Family Tree webinar, you will be well on your way to mastering some photo editing techniques that will make your images amazing.