Category Archives: Z-2016 Past Meetings-Seminars

Lewis County Genealogical Society Ulster Historical Foundation Conference

by Charles Hansen

The Lewis County Genealogical Society presents…
Researching Your Irish & Scots Ancestors

Ulster Historical Foundation, Belfast, Northern Ireland,
Featuring Fintan Mullan & Gillian Hunt
Monday, March 14, 2016,   8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bethel Assembly of God Church
132 Kirkland Road, Chehalis, Washington  98532

The Lewis County Genealogical Society website, www.walcgs.org  is fully updated with our Ulster Historical Foundation conference information.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Sincerely,

Leslee Dunlap

LCGS

 

2016 Northwest Genealogy Conference Announced

by Charles Hansen

2016 Northwest Genealogy Conference Announced

2016 Northwest Genealogy Conference
August 17 – 20, 2016
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society is excited to announce the 2016 Northwest Genealogy Conference to be held at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington, Washington.  The conference theme will be “Family Secrets Uncovered – Lost History Found”.

Key speakers will be:
Blaine Bettinger, The Genetic Genealogist,
Lisa Louise Cooke, Genealogy Gems
Claudia Breland, Writer and Researcher

We invite you to save the dates.  Registration will begin February 15, 2016; mark your calendar to register. Visit www.nwgc.org for more information on the conference and watch for the announcement of other speakers.

Seattle Genealogical Society News and Meetings

by Charles Hansen

Seattle
COFFEE ANYONE?

The SGS Library has a new Keurig coffee maker and a cozy sofa setting.  Is there any better way to spend part of your day than settled in with a good cup of coffee, browsing the latest issue of American Ancestor, Internet Genealogy, or Family Tree Magazine?

These are only a few of the periodicals available in the library.  If you’re unfamiliar with these titles, American Ancestor is published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society and appeals to family historians of all levels.  Major topics include useful sources, helpful research strategies, compelling historical accounts, and interesting case studies.

Internet Genealogy focuses on keeping today’s family historian up-to-date with the vast and ever-growing collection of genealogy-related resources, software, tools, products, and technologies. There are website reviews and social networking strategies, as well as tips, and interesting stories from seasoned professional authors.

Family Tree Magazine wants to help ancestry and history buffs learn more about their own families.  The content taps into the use of photographs, the internet, newspaper articles, first person testimonials and more.  Full of tips and info in a fun, easy-to-read format.

Another favorite is Dick Eastman’s Plus Edition Newsletter.  Stop in and enjoy one of these or any of the other periodicals available for your use in the library.

SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

All programs are at the SGS Library at 6200 Sand Point Way unless otherwise indicated. Please Check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes, and corrections. Programs may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather.

Please note the Brick Wall Session was changed to Tuesday, December 8.

DECEMBER

Saturday, December 5, 10:15 am – 12:15 pm, CANADIAN INTEREST GROUP, Leader: Dave Robert

Sunday, December 6, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm, SCANDINAVIAN INTEREST GROUP, The new Scandinavian Interest Group has formed and is now an official SGS Interest group. Leader: Karen Knudsen

Tuesday, December 8, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, BRICK WALL SESSIONS
Join SGS members for a problem-solving session.  This is an open forum format. Leader: Jean A. Roth

Saturday, December 12, 10:15am – 12:15 pm,      IRISH INTEREST GROUP
Open Session – sharing information. Leader: Jean A. Roth

Saturday, December 12, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm, GERMAN INTEREST GROUP
Open Session – sharing information. Leader: Jean A. Roth

There are no classes or programs scheduled at SGS for the last part of December due to the Holidays. Continue reading →

International Conference on Jewish Genealogy Save the Date

by Charles Hansen

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Topic tracks include:

The Sephardic Experience in the United States
European Migrations
South American, Australian and South African Branches
Westward Ho! Jews in the Western US
Coming Home to Israel

Program organizers welcome proposals for lectures, workshops and panel discussions on all aspects of Jewish genealogy, though the focus will be on these five topic tracks. Attendees are expected to span the full spectrum of expertise from novice to veteran and professional researchers; thus, a wide range of paper topics is encouraged.

The conference will be held in downtown Seattle from August 7 to 12 at the conveniently located Seattle Sheraton.

Proposals should be submitted through the official conference website www.iajgs2016.org. The deadline for submission is midnight, December 15, 2015. For information about proposals and submissions, please contact the Program Committee at program@iajgs2016.org.

Early registration will open in January 2016 through the conference website.

For more information about the conference, contact the conference co-chairs Janette Silverman, Phyllis Grossman, and Chuck Weinstein through the conference website www.iajgs2016.org.

 

Genealogical Forum of Oregon 2016 Save The Dates

by Charles Hansen

GenForum

 

 

Some Dates to Remember for 2016!

January 31st – House History Workshop with Connie Lenzen

March 12th –  Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt from the Ulster Historical Foundation will be presenting a program on Irish Genealogy.

March 13th – Our guests from Ireland will present a workshop on Irish research.

April 9th through 17th –  The GFO’s Annual Open House with days full of free classes for all.

Northeast Washington Gen Society News Flash

by Charles Hansen
NeWGS LOGO croppedThe October meeting for NeWGS is coming up fast ….  this Wednesday, October 14th, 2015. The morning Computer Interest Group (CIG) will meet in the basement meeting room of the LDS Church on Juniper Street in Colville at 10:30 AM. Sue Richart, a long-time member of NeWGS, will give us a “tour” of the newly updated New England Historic Genealogical Society website. If you think they only have New England records you will be pleasantly surprised at the diversity and range of records now available. Be sure to download the handout posted in our Members section under Secure Downloads, Computer Meeting Handouts, titled “NEHGS American Ancestors Website” (look for the “New” files at the bottom of the list).
We will take a 90 minute break for lunch and reconvene in the same location for our afternoon general meeting at 1:30 p.m.This afternoon session will focus on using the Internet to start searching a new-found ancestor with attendees participating in the process. This type of class has proven to be very informative and fun for the seasoned genealogist as well as the beginner.
See you Wednesday! … Susan Dechant

Chelan Valley Gen Society News & Awards

by Charles Hansen

The Chelan Valley Genealogical Society marked their 25th anniversary on Saturday, September 19th, with an awards and program party. Donna Potter Phillips came from Spokane to give a presentation on how to use HeritageQuest Online, a benefit of the Chelan Public Library.

Maureen White and Bettie Kenck, charter members back in 1990 and the group (ones present that day) gathered in front of their birthday banner:

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President Chris Kenck Courtright was presented with the WSGS Certificate of Recognition….. her outstanding contributions to the group were the reason the CVGS members nominated her for this award.

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The Chelan Valley Genealogical Society has a website and a Facebook page. If you’ve ancestral interest in the Chelan-Manson area, do enlist the help of these good folks.

Skagit Valley Gen Society News Flash

by Charles Hansen

 

Skagit Valley GS

Skagit Vally Genealogical society will hold its 2015 seminar on Saturday, September 19.  We will be featuring Jill Morelli and Mary Kathryn Kozy.  Walk ins are welcome.  We hope you will join us at the Mount Vernon Senior Center at8:00am.
Door Prizes and lots of books.  Come join us.
Hazel
Communications
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society
Society Mision Statement:
Skagit Valley Genealogical Society is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to the collection and preservationof genealogical information and to providing supportive and educational opportunities for those who are involved in genealogical research.