[CA-SCGS] The Master Genealogist™ (TMG) User Group – May 6, 2017

Post by Terri Carlson

SCGS TMG User Group Meeting
Saturday, May 6, 2017
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: 
Southern California Genealogical Society Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California
818-843-7247

The next meeting of the SCGS TMG User Group (TMG-UG) will focus on features of The Master Genealogist™ version 9.05 and its companion software, Second Site©. 

TMG-UG meets monthly on the afternoon of the first Saturday of the month except for holiday weekends and scheduled SCGS events. Meetings are held at the SCGS Family Research Library in Burbank. The library is not open for research during the meeting.

TMG-UG meeting dates for 2016 are posted on the SCGS Computer Software User Groups web page and on the SCGS calendar.

Please direct any questions you may have about the meeting to Patt Ricketts. To add your name to our meeting reminder list contact Cheri.

TMG-UG is a forum for users of The Master Genealogist™ (TMG) software to gather and discuss features, issues, and practical application of the “the gold standard in family history software” and its companion software, Second Site©. As an Interest Group of the Southern California Genealogical Society, our meetings are open to the general public. There is no fee for participation. Donations are gratefully accepted.

[CA-SCGS] German Interest Group Meeting--RECAP--Saturday, April 15, 2017

RECAP of German Interest Group's April 15, 2017 meeting...

Charles Signor Bier presented part of his "New Yorker Palatines 1700-2017". He will continue this presentation during our May 20, 2017 meeting.

During our April meeting, Edward introduced us to the following German words:
Bamberg(er); Berlin(er); Frankfurt(er); Hamburg(er); Coffman (Kaufmann) (Kaufen); Birdsong (Vogelsang); Heilige Geisteskirche (Holy Ghost Church or Holy Spirit Church); Kirchenarchive; Kirchenbezirk (District); Kirchenbuch;  Kirchenjahr; Kirchenregister; Kirchensteuer (tax); Kirchenzehnt (ties) Kircher (pastor).

Our Deutsch phrases focused on the German Word 'wo' (where).
An introduction to German History focused on the years 230 - 300 AD
Barbara's human interest person of the month was Dwight D. Eisenhower's ancestry.
We viewed the 2nd half of Melanie's documentary on Rothenburg ob der Tauber which covered the plagues, the Thirty Years War, the local wine industry, and the affects WWII had on this town.

Upcoming on May 20, 2017. Pam Folden presents: "What's In A Name And Other Myths" 

For more information, please contact Allene Aubertin

SCGS German Interest Group
Third Saturday of the month
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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

Cross street Glenoaks
(818) 843-7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com 

So...This is April...Not February.

Somehow, something went wrong.

If you received an email from the SCGS Blog regarding a meeting in February - please know that we are aware that this is actually April 26, 2017 and not February 18.

We aren't sure what happened. There were no posts scheduled for today, so it's a mystery as to why our service provider would suddenly take it upon itself to go back in time.

Apologies for any confusion or inconvenience.

The SCGS Social Media Team

[CA-SCGS] SCGS Writer's Group--Sunday, May 14, 2017

The SCGS Writer's Group will meet on Sunday, May 14, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the SCGS Library in Burbank.

 

 

1.) Relationships (marriage, divorce, first loves, best friends, etc). 

2.) Write a Haiku about a mother/maternal figure. 

 

*The Haiku poem structure consists of three lines: first line, 5 syllables, second line, 7 syllables, and third (last line), 5 syllables. Here is a link to the poets.org’s page on Haiku, which includes a description and examples of Haiku for your reference:

https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/text/haiku-poetic-form

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] 2017 Volunteer Luncheon Photos - A Recap

2017 SCGS Volunteer Luncheon
 & 
Mad Hatter Tea Party Photos

Thank you to all who joined us on Saturday, April 1st, at the annual celebration in honor of SCGS volunteers. We had a lively group and enjoyed sharing a wonderful afternoon of fun, food, and lively discussions about the Society.

The Board of Directors extends a special thank you to all who volunteer with the Southern California Genealogical Society at the Library, from a distance, and at our annual Genetic Genealogy and Jamboree conferences. 

Volunteers are truly the heart of the Society. 

Thank You!

 

 

Photos by Walt Sturrock.

Southern California Genealogy Society
& Family Research Library
417 Irving Dr.
Burbank, CA 91504-2408
www.scgsgenealogy.com
818-843-7247

[CA-SCGS] Legacy Family Tree User Group Meeting - April 10, 2017

Posted by Barbara Randall

SCGS Legacy Family Tree

User Group

Monday, April 10, 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 (scheduled for release late 2016).

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

[CA--SCGS] DNA Interest Group--Saturday, April 29, 2017

 

 

 

DNA Interest Group Meeting 

Saturday, April 29, 2017

 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

at the SCGS Library

 

 

Topic: Deciphering the Letters of DNA Soup

 

Have you ever wondered about the four types of DNA used in genetic genealogy? Learn about the types of DNA tests sold by Family Tree DNA:  Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, and the Family Finder test which includes both the autosomal and X chromosome tests.  Cheri will demonstrate how DNA overcame a brick wall that stood since the 1950s, and a case involving the unknown parentage of two sisters.

 

Presenter: Cheri Mello has been active in genealogy for 25 years and regularly gives presentations about the use of DNA. She runs five DNA projects and manages mailing lists involving Portuguese-Azorean genealogy. She teaches math and music. She was a National Board Certified teacher and holds a Masters in Education. 

                     ·         10:00-10:10     Announcements & Introductions

                     ·         10:10-11:45     Presentation

                     ·         11:45-12:45     Lunch

                     ·         12:45-2:00        Individualized help.  Please bring your DNA results and

                                                          password if needed   

 

  $5.00 donation is suggested for attendance. Individualized help   will be available after the formal presentation for those who want to order DNA tests or who have received DNA results and need help managing their personal page or interpreting their results. Brown bag or join us for pizza for an additional $5.00.

For more info, contact Bonny Cook, Alice Fairhurst, and Kathy Johnston at dna@scgsgenealogy.com
 

Following the regular meeting from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., DNA speakers and those who can help educate          others with DNA testing at any company are encouraged to attend.  Roundtable discussions include how to work with group projects, planning for the DNA interest group, and news within the field of genetic genealogy.

 

 

SCGS sponsors two projects through Family Tree DNA.  Call 713-868-1438 or order online at:

    ·         SCGS project for ANY SURNAME, http://goo.gl/WGxC1X
 

  ·         French Heritage project, http://goo.gl/UUcDXX

Southern California Genealogical Society

   417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504

   (818) 843-7247    

   www.scgsgenealogy.com

  Cross street: Glenoaks Blvd.