THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 24 February 2016
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!
For a complete GFO CALENDAR go to www.gfo.org/calendar.htm.
Also, if you missed your free copy of our monthly Insider, you’re in luck because we saved you a copy at http://www.gfo.org/insider/16-Feb.pdf.
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The Irish are coming! Saturday, March 12th, 9am-4pm
Don’t miss out on the upcoming ULSTER IRISH SEMINAR at the Milwaukie Center.
http://www.gfo.org/IrishSeminar_Mar2016.pdf
Saturday, March 12, 2016: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Milwaukie Center
5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
Please note, the Sunday Workshop is already at FULL capacity.
The GFO Library will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 13th, after the Workshop session. (Psst!! If you heard otherwise, you were listening to craziness rustling in the winds of irrationality.)
Treasures Raffle – Won’t you pitch in something nice?
You’re invited to contribute to the Treasures Raffle. What is that?
Members donate new or gently-used items that may interest those who attend our seminar. Great examples of items donated in the past include scarves, hand-made tote bags, or even gift cards to our very own Ford Food + Drink.
It’s a pleasant change of pace during a conference to be able to look over the fun donations and drop a ticket into the bag to win one of the prizes. Drop off your donation to the GFO’s Treasures Raffle before March 10th, and thanks!!
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Southern California Genealogical Society’s Jamboree
The 47th Annual Southern California Genealogical Society’s Jamboree 2016 will be held June 3-5, 2016 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel.
On Thursday, June 2, 2016, there will be a special symposium, The Future of the Past: Genetic Genealogy 2016. This year Jamboree will have two special program tracks: German & Eastern European and African American genealogy.
In addition, SCGS has scheduled webinars throughout 2016 that are free to the public on the day & time each is first presented. Each program is then available to our society’s members anytime they want to watch it.
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Order NOW! Surplus Books Sale at the Irish Seminar.
If you’re planning to attend the “Discover Your Irish Roots” Spring Seminar on March 12, we’ll be bringing back “Books on Spec.”
As a bonus for seminar attendees, you can email booksales@gfo.org before March 9, and request we bring any of our surplus books to the Seminar’s location so your can have a look at the items before you purchase. Check out the complete list HERE.
First-come, first-served, and we’ll hold the books for you until after the lunch break. (We’ll already be bringing any books about Ireland; sorry, we can’t hold those for you.)
Plus, all Surplus Books at the Seminar will be 50% off all day! Please bring cash or your checkbook.
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What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?
DNA Basics – Saturday, February 27th, 9:am – noon
Genetic Genealogy is the most accurate tool a genealogist has. If you are prepared to discover whether your genealogical paper trail is accurate, and if you are willing to take some time outside of our meetings to reinforce what you learn at each session, the new GFO Beginners DNA Interest Group is for you. Please bring a copy of the presentation material to class (download HERE), and email questions to Emily Aulicino at aulicino@hevanet.com.
Italian Interest Group – Saturday, February 27th, 1pm – 3pm
Ciao to everyone interested in Italian genealogy research. This is a great opportunity to learn, share, and enjoy others with a common interest. Italian genealogy research in the Portland area now has a home. Come join our group. Facilitated by Keith Pyeatt.
Library Work Party – Sunday, February 28th, 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!
Learn & Chat – Wednesday, March 2nd, 10am – noon.
Join us to talk about your genealogy questions and help provide support to others. Facilitated by House Histories expert, Connie Lenzen.
DNA Q&A – Wednesday, March 2nd, 1pm – 2pm.
Didn’t get enough at Saturday’s DNA Basics class? Lisa McCullough will be available to help answer your DNA questions at her regular bi-monthly Wednesday group. Whether you are new and just getting started or have more involved questions, Lisa is always happy to help!
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