| Janet Camarata Wednesday, June 26th 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Understanding DNA This is a GREAT class for beginners and for brushing up on your skills. After receiving your DNA results, the questions begin. Learn how to navigate the results, understand an ethnicity report, geographical background maps and identifying cousin matches with Ancestry, Family Tree DNA and 23and me. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE FROM THE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED CLASS. $20.00 members / $25.00 non-members |
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Early bird dates for Autumn Quest are fast approaching.
Be sure to get your registration in before July 1, 2019 to Register for
the Early Bird price of $65.00 Members, $75.00 Non-Members. Lunch is
included. After July 1, $75.00 Members, $85.00 Non-members. Lunch is included. Register at the door price is $95.00. Space and lunch are not guaranteed. We look forward to seeing all of you on October 12, 2019 at the Emerald Queen Conference Center in Fife, Washington as we welcome speaker Dave Obee. |
The venerable Heritage Quest Research Library is undergoing a revitalization. Long known for packing more than 15,000 foreign and state books, family histories and special subject titles; microfiche; historic maps; computers; classes and a bookstore into a small space in Sumner, Washington, the Board of Trustees of the all-volunteer-run institution is looking to the future with fresh eyes. The library, begun in 1985 by Leland Meitzler with his personal collection, has changed and grown over the years. With today’s changing needs and resources, however, the Board of Trustees and Management Team felt it was time to develop a roadmap for the future.
HQRL Board Chair Laura Livingston, Director Jo-Anne Huber and Vice Chair Doug Sawyer
In June and July 2018, the Board administered a survey to its members asking a wide range of questions related to who uses the library, how information is conveyed, what services are used and the volunteer experience. An astonishing 30 percent of its members responded to the survey. Using the insightful information gleaned from the survey, as well as conversations with the Management Team, the Board began to work on a long-term strategic plan. Once the plan is drafted, it will be posted on the HQRL website for review and comment. A revised plan is scheduled for unveiling at the HQRL annual meeting in January.
One thing appears clear about the HQRL effort: the passion and dedication to make HQRL a premier genealogy resource for its members, patrons and guests of the library is resolute. The Board of Trustees, under the leadership of Laura Livingston, has stepped up their role to include more management of day-to-day operations. Working closely with HQRL Director Jo-Anne Huber and the Management Team, the Board is excited about ensuring the future stability and visibility of the library.
The research library, located at 1007 Main Street in Sumner, is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed on Sunday. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the HQRL, single memberships are $40 per year; $45 per year for a family.
What a day: DNA all day.
Even expert genealogists Cyndi Ingle (left) and Mary Kathryn Kozy (right) can learn a thing or two from Angie (middle). 05 Oct 2018
Spending the day listening to someone with a Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology, a Master’s in Biotechnology and an alphabet soup of initials behind her name may not be everyone’s cup of cappuccino, but if that someone is professional genealogist Angie Bush, run, don’t walk, to sign up. And that’s just what over 135 enthusiasts (double the number from last year) did at the recent Heritage Quest Research Library’s Autumn Quest to listen to Angie’s DNA presentations.
Held at the Emerald Queen Conference Center in Fife on Friday, 05 Oct 2018, Angie educated and entertained us on the science behind our DNA results, testing companies, “power tools,” and finding biological family histories for adoptees. She had just the right mix of technical information and storytelling.
Heritage Quest Research Library is undergoing some major revitalization efforts (more on that next week). Judging by the success of the 2018 Autumn Quest, they’ll have lots of support and enthusiasm.
Ancestry’s own Angie Bush, MS, Ancestry’s Senior ProGenealogist and NGS Region 1 Director, and the chair of its Genetic Genealogy committee. Her day job is as a Senior Genealogist with Ancestry ProGenealogists in Salt Lake City. Angie has been interested in her genealogy since she was very young. After college, she spent several years working in biotech while continuing to pursue her genealogy hobby. With the growing popularity and introduction of autosomal DNA testing in 2012, she decided to combine her two loves into one career. Although she spends a lot of time working on recent unknown parentage cases (adoptions, unknown fathers, donor conceived), her favorite type of research to do involves solving decades old “brick-walls” using a combination traditional records and genetic evidence. She is a popular speaker and presenter, and enjoys attending conferences where she can connect with others who share her passion for genealogy. Angie is a Utah native and lives with her husband and two descendants in Sandy, Utah.
Autumn Quest 2018
**FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH**
EQ Conference Center, Fife
More to come in the near future!
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_SANDY CURTIS – SHARON VINCENT
CO-CHAIRS AUTUMN QUEST 2018
Bookstore Manager
HERITAGE QUEST RESEARCH LIBRARY
Saturday, March 11th 1:00 – 3:00 FREE “Beginning Family History Research” with Dee Haviland Fournier
Join Dee in this FREE class and learn how to begin the search for your family history. You will learn how to find and use birth, marriage, and death records, along with a discussion on how to use census records to further your research and some genealogy hints. Everyone is welcome and you may attend the class as many times as you like.
Saturday, April 1st – The ABC’s of DNA with Janet O’Conor Camarata. 1:00-3:00 $15.00
Due to popular demand, this class is being repeated. What is DNA? What types of DNA tests are used for genealogy? What are the strengths and weakness? How do I know which test to take? If you have asked yourself these questions, then this presentation is for you. This class is designed to answer questions using a non-technical genealogy-oriented approach.
Thursday, April 6th – Celebrate Tartan Day with Jo-Anne Huber as she talks to us about Scotland. 1:00 – 3:00 $15.00 More information will follow.
Thursday, April 13th – Two DNA Case Studies. 1:00 – 3:00 $15.00
Join us as we learn about Laura’s journey into the dizzying world of deep Y analysis and how she found out her family was a member of a unique cluster of families dating back thousands of years.
June 3rd, Saturday – Due to popular demand a repeat of our seminar. Understanding DNA Test Results & Connecting with Your Cousins with Janet O’Conor Camarata
9:00 – 3:00 $50.00 includes lunch
Registration is not open yet, but you may call and be placed on the waiting list.
To all HQRL members and friends:
*2 ways to sign-up:*
1. In person at HQRL, 1007 S. Main St., Sumner, WA.
2. Telephone HQRL at 253-863-1806 between 10:00 am – 4 pm, Monday
through Saturday. Provide you name, telephone number and HQRL membership number, if you are a member.