Some of our regular monthly events are paused for the summer so be sure to check the Program Updates section below for the latest news.   

JULY – EARLY AUGUST 2022 MEETINGS & EVENTS

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PROGRAM UPDATES

• The in-person Research Group is cancelled for July and August
• EGS German Interest Group is on summer break and will resume September 9, 2022
• SKCGS monthly General Meetings with featured speakers will resume September 16, 2022
• July and August SKCGS Board Meetings are cancelled
• NEW! Genealogy Help (in-person) with SKCGS at the Auburn Library starts July 28, 2022

Saturday, July 2, 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.

Monday, July 11, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genetic Genealogy/DNA Interest Group (virtual)
Triangulation – What is it, Why Should I Care, and How Can I Use It?
Resources:
Triangulation Resources In One Place:   https://dna-explained.com/2020/12/16/triangulation-resources-in-one-place/ 
This group is for genealogists who use DNA data as part of their research. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Genetic-Genealogy

Monday, July 18, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Technical User Group (virtual)
Starting & Keeping a Successful Blog
Resources:
Blogger Help: https://support.google.com/blogger/answer/1623800?hl=en
Start a Free WordPress Blog: https://wordpress.com/website-builder
Tips to Write an Excellent Genealogy Blog: https://ancestralfindings.com/tips-write-excellent-genealogy-blog/

TUG is for sharing knowledge and learning about technology tools, media, apps and websites. Join for meeting invitations and discussion: https://skcgs.groups.io/g/TUG

Monday, July 25, 2022 ⋅ 1:00pm – 3:00pm PT
Genealogy Chat (virtual)
Meet up and chat about genealogy subjects and topics. We have no agenda; we just like one another! For meeting invitations and discussion, join https://skcgs.groups.io/g/Society

Thursday, July 28, 2022 ⋅ 11:00am – 1:00pm PT
Genealogy Help with SKCGS at the Auburn Library (in-person)
Genealogy questions? SKCGS offers one-on-one help with a volunteer
1102 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98002
Registration not required. In-person event. Safety guidelines and current protocols followed. More information at King County Library, email kcls-auburn@kcls.org

Saturday, August 6 , 2022, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT
Family Tree Maker Users Group (virtual)
Question & Answer. Each month, we will learn about using the features of FTM. Go to https://skcgs.groups.io/g/FTMUG for meeting link, meeting reminders and discussion.


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Volunteer needed for approximately one hour per month. Our new Secretary until recently posted and ensured the accuracy of our Groups.io calendars, which send out meeting invitations and reminders. She needs to step back from that job. Please volunteer by writing to president@skcgs.org. Training is provided.  

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