COMING SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019!

Don’t miss our 2019 Spring Seminar, “Next Steps for Your DNA Test Results”, featuring Diahan Southard. From beginner to advanced genealogist, Diahan will help you understand and help you organize your results to find those lost relatives.

Topics for the 4 workshops are:

• Let Your DNA Tell Your Story
• Me and My 1,000+ DNA 4th Cousins
• Making YDNA and mtDNApart of Your Family History
• Three Next Steps for Your DNA Test Results

Also look for the Special Workshops on Sunday morning, May 19: “Organizing Your DNA Results”.

For more information and online registration: http://seattlegenealogicalsociety.org/

THANK YOU, IRISH FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS

For more than 15 years, dedicated SGS volunteers have staffed a table at the Irish Festival each March. This well-attended festival brings people from all around Puget Sound to the Seattle Center to learn and celebrate Irish culture, history, and music. SGS volunteers answered questions about Irish genealogy to a steady stream of visitors. Some stayed for long, in-depth conversations about their family histories and roadblocks. Visitors to the SGS booth also learned about our library and upcoming events including the Spring Seminar, “Next Steps for Your DNA Results” with Diahan Southard on May 18th and 19th. Jean Roth’s lectures on Saturday and Sunday, “Introduction to Irish Genealogy”, were well attended.  A big thank you to our Irish Festival volunteers: Jean Roth, Jim Ryan, Donna Judd, Vern Judd, Ida McCormick, Jack Donahue, George Kulstad, Annette Dwyer and Karen Portzer. 

THE SPRING RAFFLE IS RAMPING UP! We are now accepting donations of goods or services for the Spring Workshop raffle (May 18). In the past, we have gratefully received items such as DNA kits, genealogy books, jewelry, ballet tickets, quilts, and genealogy tools. Use your imagination. Proceeds from the raffle support the SGS library, and donations are tax deductible.  Donated items can be sent or brought to the SGS library. Please also send an email message to volunteers@seattlegenealogicalsociety.org telling us of your donation prior to mailing or delivering the item so we will be on the alert for its delivery.
MEMBER MILESTONE
Karin Borgersen, member and friend of SGS, recently started a new position as the program manager for the Genetic Counseling Graduate Program at University of Washington. She’s excited to be working with a great team to launch a program that she feels is going to be really fantastic. A professional genealogist, Karin says she still will be taking clients at her business, Borgersen Research, albeit on a reduced schedule.

SAVE THE DATE
 

Jewish Genealogical Society of Washington State, 
“Breaking Down Brick Walls” with Mary Kathryn Kozy,
LDS Factoria Church Building,
4200 124th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
Monday, April 8, 2019  

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come early to network with other attendees.
Presentation starts promptly at 7:15 p.m. Free WIFI, admission, and
refreshmentsS

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. 

APRIL

Family Tree Interest Group,10:15 am – 12:15 pm,

 Saturday, April 6,  Lou Daly is leader of this special interest group exploring all the features of the tool Family Tree on FamilySearch.org  Come learn about the proposed changes coming to Family Search and Family Tree.   

Sunday, April 7, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright. Q&A first hour, while focus second hour in on Genome Mate Pro.

Saturday, April 13, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Second Saturday Speakers Series – “Using the Collections of NARA Seattle” with Trish Hackett Nicola

Sunday, April 14, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Scandinavian Special Interest Group,  with Karen Knudson