Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s November General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12.  We will be electing a new board for 2026 and need to have a quorum from the membership.  Also, the proposed budget for 2026 will be presented and voted on.  After the formalities we will be having an interactive presentation where everyone is encouraged to participate.  For people on Zoom the opportunity will be made to share their screen if so desired.  See flyer above for details.

Time: Nov 12, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s October General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

   The October TCGS General meeting is entitled Secrets for Success: How to Harness the Power of FamilySearch’s Full-Text Search and will be presented by Julia A. Anderson.  Learn what FamilySearch’s full-text search capability can do for you! This class will provide you with tips and tricks for making the most of this innovation in genealogical research. We will cover various ways to search, how to use wildcards and other tools, ways to filter your results, how to read and save images and transcriptions, and what to do with the information you find in the records.  Key takeaways include revolutionary access to un-indexed records, smart search techniques that deliver results and seamless integration with FamilySearch family tree

  Julia A. Anderson, MA, AG®, AGL™ has a master’s degree in history and education and is an Accredited Genealogist® and Accredited Genealogist Lecturer™ with expertise in the United States Gulf South Region. She works as a full-time United States and Canada research specialist at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah and teaches genealogy research and accreditation classes for Salt Lake Community College. Julia owns and manages Anderson Genealogical Research, LLC, serves as a commissioner on the board of ICAPGen, and is the conference chair for the Utah Genealogical Association.

Topic: TCGS General Meeting October 8 at 7 p.m.

Time: Oct 8, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s September General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

   The September TCGS General meeting will be on the topic of archival newspapers.  There are several websites that are focused on using optical character recognition (OCR) to search their scanned newspaper collections.  Newspapers.com, GenealogyBank.com, MyHeritage (OldNews.com) and to a small extent FamilySearch all have scanned newspaper articles.  This presentation will focus on Oldnews.com and their efforts to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to summarize articles and, if so desired, integrate the results into MyHeritage trees.  Oldnews.com features a diverse range of publications from local, national, and international news from across the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and European countries such as Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, and more, with extensive coverage of the 1800s and 1900s.  The title of the presentation is Uncovering the Past with AI: How MyHeritage Extracts Historical Records from Newspapers presented by Maya Geier.

Topic: TCGS General Meeting September 10 at 7 p.m.

Time: Sep 10, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s June General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

   The June TCGS General meeting will be focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its uses in genealogy for research and analysis utilizing old letters and documents.  Using AI for transcription and translation will also be addressed.  Learn how AI can lighten the load and help you reveal the rich history hidden in your family archive.

Time: Jun 11, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s May General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

   The May TCGS General meeting is entitled Capturing Living Memory with FamilySearch Memories App and will be presented by long time TCGS member Veronica Anguiano.  Your kids and grandkids do not want boxes of unorganized paper to remember you by. They want your story in your words in your voice and that is where the application comes in.  Veronica will explain the app and demonstrate its usage.

  The FamilySearch Memories app is designed to help you collect, preserve, and share your favorite family memories easily. You can download the app for free from the FamilySearch website. Once installed, you can use it to snap photos, record stories, and save audio files related to family events like graduations and reunions. The app allows you to organize these memories into your family tree, making it a valuable tool for genealogical research and family storytelling.

Time: May 14, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s April General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

   The April TCGS General meeting is entitled From Research to Writing: AI Tools for Genealogists presented by Nicole Elder Dyer.  Writing about your genealogy research can be challenging. Assembling genealogical conclusions requires time, persistence, and dedication. Learn how generative AI tools can help – whether you’re writing a biography, research report, or proof argument. Tools like ChatGPT and Claude can turn research logs into reports and timelines into narrative. Providing text to the AI tools help increase accuracy and limit errors. Generative AI tools can increase your writing efficiency, but your personal style may be lost. Learn how to maintain your unique voice while increasing productivity. We will also discuss when to disclose writing assistance from AI tools and how to cite them.

  Nicole Dyer is a professional genealogist specializing in Southern United States research and genetic genealogy. She is the creator of FamilyLocket.com and the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast. She co-authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and Research Like a Pro with DNA and is an instructor for the study groups of the same name. She lectures at conferences and institutes including the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research. Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in History Teaching. At Family Locket Genealogists, Nicole is a project manager, editor, and researcher.

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2025.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s March General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

  RootsTech will be held from March 6 – March 8.  There is an option to view many of the presentations online at no cost.  To register for the online sessions please visit https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/ .  This month’s TCGS General meeting will be held on March 12 and will include a recap of the presentations that members found to be most valuable.  Everyone is encouraged to participate.

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2025.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s January General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

  The February presentation will be by TCGS member Cassidy Moon. 

  The subject of the talk will be Founding Footprints:  Early Families of the Tri-City Area – Part 1:  Kennewick

This presentation will explore the stories of some of the early pioneers who helped establish and develop the city of Kennewick. Through their perseverance, vision, and hard work, these individuals played key roles in transforming the region into the thriving community it is today. We will delve into the lives of notable settlers, their contributions, and the lasting impact they had on the area’s growth, culture, and heritage. Join us for an insightful journey through Kennewick’s foundational history.

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2025.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s January General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

  The January presentation will be by Thomas MacEntee.  Thomas is a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community.  A handout will be available upon request.

  The subject of the talk will be After You’re Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research

 Have you ever considered what will happen to your years of genealogy research once you’re gone? Learn how to ensure that your hard work carries on.  Through a combination of planning, common sense, and new technologies, we’ll review how to create an action plan for preserving your genealogy research.  Topics include

●       The Perils of Inaction: Lost Genealogy

●       Basic Planning and Data Successor ship

●       Working with Societies, Libraries and Archives

●       Technology to the Rescue

●       Best Practices for Genealogy Future Proofing

●       Resource List

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2025.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

Time: Jan 8, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s November’s General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 13.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

  On November 13 TCGS will be having our annual business meeting followed by a presentation.  The Society’s budget for 2025 will need to be approved by the general membership along with the slate of officers for 2025.  Please contact any board member if you would like to be nominated for any of the board positions.  The presentation will be Turn Your MyHeritage Record Matches into a Research Roadmap by Lisa A. Alzo (MyHeritage)

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2024.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

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Time: Nov 13, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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