The Northwest Genealogy Conference is August 17-19 and features four major speakers, but also several other excellent speakers. Wednesday the 16th will be a free day for beginning genealogists and local society information. More information on that here.
Here are three of the speakers that will be at the Northwest Genealogy Conference in August:
The Seattle Genealogical Society will present a Beginning Beginning Genealogy class on Wednesday, 16 Aug 2017, The class will be held at the SGS Library from 11 am to 3 pm. Attendees can bring a brown bag lunch. The class is free and open to the public. Please call to reserve your place.
SGS is located at 6200 Sand Point Way N. E., Seattle, WA. Phone: 206-522-8658
Thank you.
CENSATIONAL CENSUS STRATEGIES
Wed, Jul 05, 2017: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
The US Federal census and its “little brother,” the state census, are among the major workhorses of genealogical research. But are you getting the most out of them? This Legacy Family Tree webinar presents 20-plus tips for finding missing ancestors and mining the census for more clues for follow-up research.
GOOGLE BOOKS: THE TOOL YOU SHOULD USE EVERY DAY!
Wed, 12 July 2017: 5-6:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
Learn how to make the most 25 million digitized and searchable free books full of historical data! This Legacy Family Tree webinar will teach you the best techniques for finding fully digitized books and even translate foreign language volumes from your ancestor’s homeland. We’ll also track down maps, images, photos and more.
TIPS FOR SNAPPING PICS: HOW TO TAKE PERFECT FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS
Fri, 14 Jul 2017: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
In this Legacy Family Tree webinar, you’ll learn from professional photographer, Jared Hodges, how to compose and shoot the perfect shot. Proper lighting, the right poses, what to wear, and more will be covered.
ANALYZING DOCUMENTS SPARKS IDEAS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH
Tues, 18 July 2017: 5-6:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
Taking the time to analyze documents for reliability, context and information can provided useful clues. Using these clues to map out a research plan can advance your research.
This Legacy Family Tree webinar is hosted and sponsored by the Board for Certification of Genealogists.
THE FIRELANDS, THE CONNECTICUT WESTERN RESERVE, AND THE OHIO TERRITORY
Wed, 19 July 2017: 11 am – 12:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
How did the the northeastern lands of Ohio come to be called “The Firelands”, and “The Western Reserve?” This Legacy Family Tree webinar will review these questions and also why “Ohio fever” brought a lot of settlers to the state following the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
FAMILY HISTORY ADHESIVE: HARNESSING TECHNOLOGY TO BIND FAMILY TIES
Wed, 26 July 2017: 11 am-12:30 pm
CCGS Education Center
In this Legacy Family Tree webinar, you will learn to use the technology to create a strong family narrative together. You’ll leave with a plan for making your family history fun and strengthening your current family relationships using today’s communication and social media tools.
The Northwest Genealogy Conference is August 17-19 and features four major speakers, but also several other excellent speakers. Wednesday the 16th will be a free day for beginning genealogists and local society information. More information on that here.
Here are three of the speakers that will be at the Northwest Genealogy Conference in August:
Registration is still open for one of the region’s premier genealogical events: the Northwest Genealogy Conference.
Sponsored by the hard-working Stillaquamish Valley Genealogical Society, the four-day conference will be in Arlington, WA from Wednesday, August 16 through Saturday, August 19th.
The first day, Wednesday, is a free day geared toward beginning genealogists (although we all have so much we can learn or relearn!). Wednesday will also feature two management classes specifically for local societies:
How to Attract & Keep Members…Awake with Donna Potter Phillips, WSGS Vice President
The Nuts and Bolts of Society Management with Virginia Forney Majewski, WSGS President
Wednesday’s classes are all free, but registration is required.
The remainder of the conference (Thursday through Saturday), will feature over a dozen speakers, including keynoters Diahan Southard (Thursday), Daniel Earl (Friday) and Kenyatta Berry (Saturday). There’ll also be vendors and lots of opportunities to network with fellow genealogists.
Don’t miss this conference! Visit the website for more information or to register.
WASHINGTON STATE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
RECOGNIZES LISA CHAN
Lisa Chan recently received a WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award for her contributions to Seattle Genealogical Society. Although Lisa has been a member of SGS for less than two years, she has made quite an impact on the society, moving it forward technologically. She was front and center on setting up the new digital scanning lab, introduced SGS to Google Apps for Non-Profits, and coached the society through these implementations. She also helped SGS establish sound policies and procedures regarding their digital assets.
Board members, L to R, Christine Schomaker, Karen Knudson, Julia Marconi, Jill Morelli, Amandalei Bennett,
and past president, Marilyn Rose, gather around Lisa Chan, holding her award
SGS is so grateful for Lisa’s willingness to share her technology, applications, and training skills with us. Many of you may have come to her popular Tech Tuesday drop-in sessions. Join us in congratulating Lisa Chan on her award and thanking her for her service to SGS.
The Washington State Genealogical Society is offering two free society management classes on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the Northwest Genealogy Conference in Arlington, WA. The classes will be held on “Free Day Wednesday,” along with a Genealogy 101 class with professional genealogy Peggy Lauritzen from Ohio. WSGS’s society management classes are:
How to Attract & Keep Members…Awake
Presenter: Donna Potter Phillips, WSGS Vice PresidentDonna will share some new, some old and some WOW ideas for your society to use to increase and retain your membership. She will also present some program-giving tips for keeping members “awake” and eager to attend your society’s programs. You’ll leave this class with ideas and energy galore!
The Nuts and Bolts of Society Management
Presenter: Virginia Forney Majewski, WSGS PresidentThis presentation is geared toward officers, board members or those considering running for office. Attendees will learn about different types of societies and the legal requirements of maintaining each, insurance needs and about developing policies or rules to protect the society when problems or problem makers arise. You’ll leave this class knowing how to help your Board be functional, responsible and active.
Did you see that these classes are FREE? Ginny and Donna are long-time leaders in their local societies and experienced instructors. Attending “Free Day Wednesday” is a great way to start the Northwest Genealogy Conference. For more information about this premier conference, including registration information, click HERE.
You’re invited to celebrate the Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society‘s 40th anniversary on Sunday, 09 July at Sorosis Park in The Dalles, OR. The potluck celebration will begin at 1:00 p.m. You’ll meet some of the founding and current members, share stories and photos. RVSP by 30 June. Here’s the flyer for more information: 40th Anniversary11
