[CA-SCGS] An Important SCGS Membership Announcement

SCGS Membership Dues Increase

It has been over six years since the Southern California Genealogical Society has had a raise in membership dues. As a non-profit, we strive to keep costs as low as possible and provide our members with valued benefits. However, as most of us have observed, the cost of goods and services has consistently been rising. In order to ensure that the Society can continue to offer the same level of service to members, the SCGS Board of Directors has voted to increase membership dues.

This is not a decision the Board made lightly. It is, however, necessary in order to maintain the level of quality in educational programs, publications, available databases, and services members value.

Beginning July 1, 2017, membership dues will increase as follows:

1 Year Individual: $40
2 Years Individual: $75
1 Year Joint: $55
2 Years Joint: $100
1 Year International Membership (w/mailing)
$75; 1 Year International Membership (w/digital): $40
Youth (under 25 w/proof of age): $25.

To renew your membership online, visit the new membership site at  https://new.scgsgenealogy.com/.

To renew by phone, call the SCGS Library at (818) 843-7247 during business hours.

To renew by mail, download the Benefits of Membership flyer, fill out the back portion, and mail to:

Southern California Genealogical Society
and Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504-2408


Benefits of Membership

Join or renew today and take advantage of the many benefits of membership in the Southern California Genealogical Society. Collaborate, consult and build a sense of community with others who share our passion for family history and genealogy! 

• Access to exclusive content on the SCGS website
• 24/7 access to our extensive archive of Jamboree Extension Series Webinars and live streamed sessions
• Remote access to MyHeritage Library Edition™
• Online access to Los Angeles area records
• Monthly Lunch and Learn educational program
• Webinars, seminars, and workshops
• Interest groups for DNA, computer software users, family history writers, and ethnic geographic research
• Free in-Library use of valuable online resources and paid subscription databases
• Discounts on SCGS Research Team services, Jamboree and Genetic Genealogy Registration, SCGS Publications, and more 

Southern California Genealogical Society

and Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504

(818) 843 - 7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] SCGS Salt Lake Research Trip November 1 thru November 8, 2017

SCGS Salt Lake Research Trip 

November 1 thru November 8, 2017

Come join a fun group of SCGS members for the return of the annual SCGS Research Trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City November 1 thru November 8, 2017. 

Accommodations will include 7 nights at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, next door to the Family History Library. The fee includes the hotel room for 7 nights plus transportation to and from the Salt Lake City Airport. 

All participants will be responsible for their own travel arrangements to Salt Lake City.  

A limited number of rooms are available. Please contact the tour leader, Clancy Cremer, at Jamescremer9@aol.com for more information.

The guided Salt Lake Research Trip is of the many educational opportunities and benefits of membership in the Southern California Genealogical Society.

[CA-SCGS] The Summer 2017 Edition of the Searcher Is Now Available Online for Members

The Summer 2017 edition (Volume 54, No.3) is now online. To access, log into the new membership site at https://new.scgsgenealogy.com/. You will find The Searcher by selecting "Members Only" on the top menu bar.

You don't want to miss this edition! Catch up on all the latest SCGS news, area events, research tips, recent acquisitions, and enjoy the literary endeavors of your fellow family historians and genealogists.

Go Digital!  It's faster than US mail and earth-friendly. Take the next step. "Opt-out" of receiving a printed copy of The Searcher by e-mailing Searcher@scgsgenelaogy. Put "Digital Searcher" in the subject line and include your name and address.

Make sure you're signed up for SCGS emails and we'll notify you when the next issue is up and ready.

Southern California Genealogical Society
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504-2408
scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] SCGS Writer's Group--Sunday, July 9, 2017

The SCGS Writer's Group will meet on Sunday, July 9, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the SCGS Library in Burbank. 

 

Building on our experiences with haiku structure, we opted to try a related haiku poem format, the "Tanka.”  Carol Craft provided us with detailed notes about this poem form, which are cut-n-pasted at the end of this email. 

 

For our next group, to take place on Sunday, July 9th (1-3pm), we selected to write about the following two topics:

    1.) Patriots in your Ancestry.

    2.) Write a family history/memoir themed Tanka Poem.* 

*The Tanka poem structure consists of five lines: first line, 5 syllables, second line, 7 syllables, third line, 5 syllables, fourth line, 7 syllables, and fifth and (last line), 7 syllables. Please see Carol’s detailed notes below, which includes a description and examples of Tanka for your reference.

Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month

Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact: Jennifer Taylor, JenmichelleTaylor@icloud.com
 

Location: 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504

Southern California Genealogy Society Library

 

 

Southern California Genealogical Society Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, California

 

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd.

 

(818) 843-7247

 

www.scgsgenealogy.com

 

 

  

 

 

  

[CA-SCGS] RootsMagic Users Group--CANCELLED

This weeks' RootsMagic meeting has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please join us for our next meeting: Sunday, July 16, 2017, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Southern California Genealogical Society library.

Are you interested in all the tips and tricks to using your RootsMagic software program? The RootsMagic user group will provide information for all levels of RM users from beginner to advanced and serve as a forum for all to share their knowledge of this great software tool for keeping track of your genealogical efforts.
Roots Magic is a full-featured genealogy program with a very easy and intuitive user interface. The latest version is 7 and you can download a free trial version at www.rootsmagic.com.
RootsMagic Blog at http://blog.rootsmagic.com



Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month
Hours: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jay Holladay jholladay@ca.rr.com
Location: 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504
Southern California Genealogy Society Library


2017 meetings: January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17.

Southern California Genealogical Society Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd.

(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] SCGS Open House, Saturday, July 8, 2017



Join us at the annual SCGS

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, July 8, 2017

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come to the SCGS Family Research Library to find out about the amazing resources offered by SCGS!

 

*  Learn about our vast collections of books, microfilms, periodicals, e-resources, and more.

*  Meet with leaders of SCGS Interest Groups and affiliate societies.

*  Tour the SCGS Family Research Library.

*  Meet the Board, Officers and volunteers that are the heart of the Society.

*   Enjoy light refreshments

*   Enter the drawing to win fabulous door prizes.

 

 

Southern California Genealogical Society and Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818.843.7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd.

 

 

 

 

[CA-SCGS] Nikkei Genealogical Society Meeting - Saturday, June 24, 2017

The Nikkei Genealogical Society will hold their next meeting on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the SCGS Library in Burbank from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. 

The meeting is open to the public and attendance is free.


Space is limited, so please RSVP by sending an email to info@nikkeigenealogicalsociety.org.


Southern California Genealogical Society and Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California

Cross street Glenoaks

(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Legacy Family Tree User Group Meeting - June 12, 2017

Posted by Barbara Randall

SCGS Legacy Family Tree

User Group

Monday, June 12, 2017

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

‘Back To Basics with Legacy’

The Legacy Family Tree User Group is a forum to learn this software program, answer

questions, improve your efficiency and assist others with your expertise- whether you use the

free download, Legacy 7, Legacy 8 or Legacy 9.

Legacy Family Tree is one of the most popular software programs to store your family tree. You

can add pictures and documents to your ancestors; create a variety of reports; properly (and painlessly) cite sources; obtain research assistance and much more.

All are welcome to participate! You may want to bring your laptop or tablet to practice your skills as we explore Legacy’s capabilities.

For further information contact the Legacy User Group Leader Barb Randall at barbmran@aol.com.

Southern California Genealogical Society 

& Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, California

Cross street Glenoaks

818.843.7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com