THE GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON Wednesday Evening E-News 13 April 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-Apr.pdf.

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DNA Day is this Sunday! Join us for a full day of free classes! Or come for a few, at the very least!!

Y-chromosome DNA and mitochondrial DNA Basics, 9am – 10:20am

Learn the differences between the Y-DNA and the mtDNA test and how each helps your genealogy research. Understand how the different results are displayed and what each means. (includes 15 minutes for questions) Presented by Lisa McCullough

The Basics of Autosomal DNA, 10:30 – noon

Discover how atDNA is inherited, how to find the common ancestors and how to determine which DNA segments came from which ancestor. (includes 15 minutes for questions). Presented by Emily Aulicino

The Three DNA companies with Success Stories, 1pm – 2:20pm

Discover which company offers what features in order to make the best decision for you needs. Learn how a success story involving all three companies can be a guideline for your accomplishments. (includes 15 minutes for questions) Presented by Tim Janzen

I’ve Tested. Now What?, 2:30pm – 3:50pm

Learn what steps you can take to better insure finding a common ancestor for any of the three major tests (includes 15 minutes for questions). Presented by Emily D. Aulicino

Q & A, 4pm – 5pm

The presenters will take questions on any genetic genealogy topic.
Don’t be left out! Be sure to bring all handouts and an evaluation form for each class. Presentation notes and evaluation forms can be downloaded HERE.
NOTE: You may submit your questions/problems to Emily (aulicino@hevanet.com) prior to DNA Day so they can be organized to include more requests and to save time.

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Special Offer on GFO Membership’s During the Open House, through April 17th

Membership Special Offer Open House 2016

GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON, INC. 2016 SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER TO NEW, EXISTING or LAPSED MEMBERS
How does it work?
1. Sign up for a GFO membership (even if you let your previous membership lapse or even if you’re already a member and want to sign up for an early renewal).
2. Pay for 12 or 25 months of membership by April 30, 2016.
3. Enjoy 14 or 29 months of membership whenever your new membership begins!
It couldn’t be easier, however, this offer is only good for applications made IN PERSON at the Library’s Open House this week. So hurry in to see us, won’t you? Here’s even the Membership Form for you to get ready before you come in!

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What’s happening in the world of genealogy??

A super hot genealogical research tip!
Where to start? Where to start?

As recommended during one of our Free Open House classes this week (were you there?…where were you?!…we missed you), having a Research Checklist to mark what records you’d like to look for and where you plan to find them can be the best way to begin organizing your family history search! (Psst! Don’t forget to put the name of the person you’re looking for at the top of the sheet.)
It’s a party to mark the ages!
Celebrating 115 Years of the Marker at Champoeg Park

Come join this concert in the park on May 7th, at Itinéraire 8239 Champoeg Road Northeast, Saint Paul, OR 97137 to commemorate the 1901 dedication of the Provisional Government Monument, where the first American government on the Pacific Coast was created.

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Don’t forget the Sellwood Bridge will be closed to motorists April 16-18.

Upcoming Bridge Closure: Saturday, April 16
Per order of the city and its efforts in architectural preservation, the Sellwood Bridge will be closed to all motorized vehicles (but maybe not particularly to all goats) from about 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 16th. Promises have been made that the bridge will open again, however, no later than 6 a.m. on Monday, April 18th. The bridge will remain open to bicyclists and pedestrians, with short delays at times. Watch out for those construction cranes, ladies and gentlemen!

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Only ONE book left on the reviewer shelf, so act fast!

If you would like to read and write a short review of any of the books listed below, please contact our Book Review Co-ordinator, Joan Galles, at 503-252-2807, Afftravel@aol.com.

THE PEOPLE OF THE SCOTTISHBURGS, a Genealogical Source Book. The People of Aberdeen, 1600 – 1799.
By David Dobson.
Editor’s Note:
Because reviewers need to remove the above-listed books from the premises, we are requesting that only GFO members act as reviewers currently. Interested in becoming a member? Please visit our website’s membership page HERE. If you have an idea for a book review, member or not, please still feel free to contact Joan at her above-listed email or phone number.

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What’s Happening this Week at the GFO?

OPEN HOUSE, OPEN HOUSE, OPEN HOUSE!! Through April 17th. Click HERE for the full week’s schedule. And remember, everything, even regularly scheduled events, interest groups and classes as listed below are FREE. So there’s really no excuse, now is there?
SATURDAY, APRIL 16th
Hunting and Gathering 9:30am – 11am

Join us for a monthly support group where we help each other find information about a family line. We will share expertise about resources and search strategies. We will learn to do a reasonably exhaustive search and develop research plans. The focus will shift depending on the needs of the group. Several experienced researchers have volunteered to help. Beginners and intermediate researchers are encouraged to attend and bring specific problems to work on. Free to members. No guest pass needed this time per the Open House!!

Monthly Program – Beyond Names and Places: Filling in the Stories of Our Female Ancestors 2pm – 4pm

For most of recorded time, women didn’t leave much of a paper trail, so it can be a struggle to tell their stories. Evidence about our female ancestors exists, but sometimes we have to be a little more creative to find it. We’ll look at ways in which local history, laws, politics, natural disasters, probate inventories, newspapers, and even fashion history can help. Click HERE for the class handout. Presented by Pam Vestal
SUNDAY, APRIL 17th
No Sunday Work Party, Just Open House Classes! From 9am – 5pm, we’ll be focusing on DNA through various FREE classes, workshops and Q&A sessions. Come join the fun.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20th
Learn and Chat From 10am – noon

Join us to talk about your genealogy questions and help provide support to others. Facilitated by Connie Lenzen

DNA Q&A From 1pm – 3pm

Lisa McCullough leads a discussion on various DNA related subjects, with each meeting focused on a particular subject. General questions are welcome at the end of each planned