[CA-SCGS] Beginning Genealogy Class--Saturday, November 9, 2019, 9 am to 12 noon

Do You Want to Trace Your Family Tree?

Beginner’s Class – First Steps

Saturday, November 9, 2019

    9:00 am to 12:00 pm

  

An introduction to the basics including: 

setting goals, keeping organized, identifying resources,

using Federal and state census records 

& introduction to Ancestry.com and My Heritage

Fee: free to SCGS members, $10 for non-members.

Sign up by emailing beginner@scgsgenealogy.com  or call 818-843-7247 

Southern California Genealogy Society & Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818.843.7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

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[CA-SCGS] Upcoming SoCal Genealogy Events for January 2017

A new year brings new genealogy resoultions. Start 2017 off on the right foot and take advantage of the many educational opportunities offered in Southern California. Please check the websites for the most current information.

Note: Due to a shortage of volunteers on the SCGS Social Media team, this will be the last Upcoming SoCal Genealogy Events post until after Jamboree. For future SoCal Events, contests, and society happenings, please check out Conference Keeper,org, one of the most comprehensive sites for genealogy events.

If you are interested in volunteering your time and talent to SCGS, we would welcome your contribution. Please email socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com for details.

January 2017 Events

03  Conejo Valley Genealogical Society - meeting, Barbara Randall presenting

05  Hemet-San Jacinto Genealogical Society - meeting Lisa Baker presenting

07  Chula Vista Genealogical Society - workshop, Randy Seaver presenting

07  Orange County California Genealogical Society - meeting, Barbara Randall presenting

07  San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society - meeting, Sheila Benedict presenting

08  Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County - Warren Blatt

       presenting

10  Corona Genealogical Society - class, Jean Wilcox Hibben presenting

14  Genealogical Society of Riverside County - meeting Hal Horracks presenting

14  Pomona Valley Genealogical Society - meeting, Barbara Randall presenting

14  San Diego Genealogical Society -  Annual Meeting featuring Thomas MacEntee

17  Kern County Genealogical Society - meeting, Lori Wear presenting

19  Santa Maria Valley Genealogical Society - meeting, Harry Dell presenting

21  Genealogy Garage at LAPL, Central Library - CoSponsored by GSHA-SC and LAPL
       
21  South Orange County Genealogical Society - meeting, Linda Serna presenting

21  Ventura County Genealogical Society - meeting, Don Worth presenting 

24  Glendora Genealogical Group - General meeting, installation of officers

28  Santa Barbara Genealogical Society - Seminar, Letty Todella presenting

28  Whittier Area Genealogical Society - Annual WAGS Seminar featuring Michael Lacopo, DVM

This is not a complete list. As of the writing of this blog post, several societies had not published their 2017 meetings/speakers. Please check an individual society's web page for update and event details. Some Seminars and meetings may require registration and fees. SCGS is not responsible for fees or the events listed above.

Southern California Genealogical Society
& Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA
www.scgsgenealogy.com
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[CA-SCGS] SCGS Board of Directors Election - Your Vote is Important!

The annual election of Directors for the Board of SCGS is currently underway. There are five Board positions to be filled: four 3-year terms and one 1-year term.

The candidates (in alphabetical order):
             
Adrian Foushee
Betty Isbell
Barbara Randall
Jennifer Taylor
Kevin Williams
           
Ballots were mailed to all voting Members in October. In order for your vote to count, your ballot must be received at the SCGS Library in Burbank no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Make your voice heard!

Election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, December 10, 2016.

Southern California Genealogical Society
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, California
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Upcoming SoCal Genealogy Events - November/December 2016

Below are just a few of the meetings and events planned throughout Southern California during the Holiday Season. Many societies hold annual meetings or are on hiatus during the month of December, so please check the websites for the most current information.

[Note: This blog post covers both November and December 2016. The SCGS Social Media Team is in the process of reviewing which posts to maintain in 2017. If this is one you value, let us know!]

November

03  Hemet San Jacinto Genealogical Society - meeting Jean Wilcox Hibben presenting

05  Chula Vista Genealogical Society - workshop, Gary Brock presenting

05  Orange County California Genealogical Society - meeting, Jean Wilcox Hibben presenting

05  San Luis Obispo Co Genealogical Society - meeting, Eva Ulz presenting

07  Corona Genealogical Society - meeting, Francie Kennedy presenting

07  Antelope Valley Genealogical Society - meeting 

07  Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County - Janice Sellers 
       presenting

08  Lake Elsinore Genealogical Society - meeting

12  Genealogical Society of Riverside County - meeting

12  Pomona Valley Genealogical Society - meeting, Linda Serna presenting

12  San Diego Genealogical Society - meeting, Kitty Munson Cooper presenting

12  Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research - meeting, Linda Serna 
       presenting

13  Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles - Louise Steinman presenting

15  Genealogical Society of the Morongo Basin - meeting

15  Kern County Genealogical Society - meeting,

15  Los Angeles Westside Genealogical Society - Show 'N Tell with Potluck Dinner

16  Conejo Valley Genealogical Society - meeting, Irv Camhi presenting 

16  Genealogical Society of North Orange County California - David Flint presenting

16  South Bay Cities Genealogical Society - meeting, Connie Moretti presenting

19  Genealogy Garage at LAPL, Central Library - CoSponsored by GSHA-SC and LAPL
       Barbara Randall presenting

19  South Orange County Genealogical Society - meeting

19  Ventura County Genealogical Society - meeting, Cafi Cohen presenting 

19  Whittier Area Genealogical Society - meeting, Butch Hibben and Jean Wilcox Hibben
       presenting

21  California African American Genealogical Society - General meeting

22  Glendora Genealogical Group - General meeting

22  North San Diego Genealogical Society - meeting, Gena Philibert-Ortega presenting

27  British Isles Family History Society - USA - Holiday potluck, Show & Tell, annual
       meeting and election 

28  Santa Barbara Genealogical Society - DNA Lunch and Learn meeting


December

01  Hemet San Jacinto Genealogical Society - Christmas party

03  Chula Vista Genealogical Society - workshop, Carole Sobke presenting

03  Escondido Genealogical Society - Christmas potluck party

04  Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County - Karen Franklin 

       presenting, Annual Chanukah and Membership Meeting

10  California African American Genealogical Society - Annual Meeting/Holiday Celebration

10  Genealogical Society of Riverside County - Christmas Potluck Lunch and Holiday Sharing

11  Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles - Hanukkah party at University Synagogue

17  Ventura County Genealogical Society - Annual Holiday Party and meeting

17  Whittier Area Genealogical Society - Holiday Party & Pot Luck  (Member Show & Tell)

20  Genealogical Society of the Morongo Basin - meeting

20  Kern County Genealogical Society - Christmas party


This is not a complete list. All entries were gleaned from internet searches conducted 17 October 2016. Dates and times may have changed since that time. Please check the individual society's web page for details. Some Seminars and meetings may require registration and fees. Check the websites for more information, availability, and applicable prices. SCGS is not responsible for fees or the events listed above.

Southern California Genealogical Society
& Family Research Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] SCGS Members - Your Vote Counts! SCGS Board Election ballots mailed.

Your Vote Counts!

You - the members of SCGS - determine who will be on your Board of Directors. But only if you vote.

The ballots for the election of Directors to the Southern California Genealogical Society Board of Directors have been mailed.  If you are a voting member - please check your mailbox.

The SCGS Nominating Committee announces the following slate of candidates for the upcoming election (in alphabetical order):

Adrian Foushee
Betty Isbell
Barbara Randall
Jennifer Taylor
Kevin Williams

There are five board positions to be filled: four 3-year terms and one 2-year term.

Ballots must be physically received in the SCGS Library no later than 4:00 pm Wednesday, December 7, 2016.  Ballots may be mailed or brought into the library and deposited in the ballot box near the librarian's desk.

Election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting Saturday, December 10, 2016.

Southern California Genealogical Society
471 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504-2408
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] DNA Interest Group Meeting Saturday, October 29, 2016

SCGS DNA Interest Group Meeting Saturday, October 29, 2016

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the SCGS Library

"Visualizing Your Autosomal DNA Results - the Autosomal DNA Segment Analyzer (ADSA)." The ADSA is a free chromosome browser, created by Don Worth and hosted at DNAgedcom.com, that depicts all of your matching DNA segments on each chromosome and lets you visualize triangulated groups using colored graphics. It makes it easier to perform segment triangulation by highlighting groups of your matches who share a common ancestor. ADSA has thousands of users all over the world. Don will describe the steps in segment analysis and talk about how ADSA can be used in conjunction with the tools at GEDMATCH and Family Tree DNA as well as other testing companies to support your genealogical researc

Presenter: Don Worth is a retired Asst. Vice Chancellor of Administrative Information Systems from UCLA. He has been researching his and his wife's genealogies for almost 40 years, is on the executive board of the Ventura County Genealogical Society, and enjoys applying his love of computers and technology to the hunt for his ancestors. He is active in the VCGS DNA Special Interest Group and leads the society's Technology SIG.

10:00-10:10    Announcements & Introductions
10:10-11:45   "Visualizing Your Autosomal DNA Results - the Autosomal DNA Segment Analyzer (ADSA)"
11:45-12:45    Lunch
12:45-2:00      Individualized help. Please bring your DNA results and password if needed.

The public is welcome!

$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.

Following the regular meeting from 2:00-4:00 p.m., those who are Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) Project Administrators or Project Co-administrators are invited to remain to discuss how they are managing group projects. The Roundtable format allows people to share expertise and create solutions to issues.

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

SCGS DNA Interest Group
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 29, 2016

SCGS Family Research Library
417 Irving Street
Burbank, CA 91504
Cross Street Glenoaks
818-843-7247

[CA-SCGS] Beginner's Class - First Steps: Saturday,October 8, 2016

Beginner's Class - First Steps

Just starting out and looking for some help?

Are you realizing that you are not going to find everything you want to know on just one or two websites?

Join the Southern California Genealogical Society in learning how to start your research right.

The Southern California Genealogical Society's Beginner's Class - First Steps will be offered Saturday, October 8, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Southern California Genealogical Society Research Library.

The class is free to SCGS members and open to the public for $10.

The Beginner's Class - First Steps will provide you with the information and skills necessary to begin the search for your ancestors. The class introduces you to the basics, including setting goals, keeping organized, identifying resources, using federal and state census records and introduction to  online sources that are available. A free tour of the SCGS Research Library is available following the class for those interested. All participants are invited to attend the Lunch and Learn presentations immediately following the class.

To register, email beginner@scgsgenealogy.com or call (818)843-7247.

The SCGS Research Library will be closed for research that day.

Southern California Genealogical Society
and Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive
(Cross Street Glenoaks)
Burbank, CA 91504
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Upcoming SoCal Genealogy Events - October 2016

October 2016

October brings a bounty of many educational opportunities. Get your calendars ready - happy ancestor hunting!

01  Orange County California Genealogical Society - meeting, Gena Philibert-Ortega 

01  San Luis Obispo Co Genealogical Society - meeting, Cafi Cohen and James Papp

01  Santa Barbara Genealogical Society - Open house

03  Corona Genealogical Society - meeting, Steve Lech 

08  Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research meeting - meeting, Letty Rodella

08  San Diego African American Genealogy Research Group - meeting

08  San Diego Genealogical Society - meeting, Ray Raser and Simran K Noon

09  Immigrant Genealogical Society - Pomeranian Special Interest Group meeting
        Rose Falkenhagen

09  Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles - JGSLA Assisted Research Day 
         at the Family History Library

09  San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society - meeting

15  Genealogy Garage at the Los Angeles Public Library - John Schmal 

15  San Diego Genealogy Day - Anne Gillespie Mitchell, Keynote speaker

         CoSponsored by The San Diego History Center and San Diego Genealogical Society

15  South Orange County California Genealogical Society - Family History Seminar
        with Lisa Louise Cooke 

15  Ventura County Genealogical Society - 2016 Family History Harvest Seminar
         with Judy G. Russell, JD, CG℠ , CGL℠

15  Whittier Area Genealogical Society - meeting, Ted Gostin

16  Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County
             11th Anniversary with Judy G. Russell, JD, CG℠ , CGL℠
         
16   Questing Heirs Genealogical Society - meeting, Barbara Randall

18   California African American Genealogical Society - meeting

18   Conejo Valley Genealogical Society - meeting

18   Genealogical Society of the Morongo Basin - meeting

18   Kern County Genealogical Society meeting - meeting, Kathy Walker & Linda Wong

18   Los Angeles Westside Genelogical Society - meeting

22   2016 International Genetic Genealogy Conference sponsored by
&23      The Institute for Genetic Genealogy, held in Mission Bay, San Diego

22  Chula Vista Genealogical Society - Family History Day

22  Nikkei Genealogical Society meeting at Japanese American National Museum

23  British Isles Family History Society - USA  - meeting, Cheri Mello 

23  French-Canadian Heritage Society of California - Fall meeting

25  North San Diego County Genealogical Society - meeting, Amy Davis

26  South Bay Cities Genealogical Society - meeting

29  Escondido Genealogical Society - meeting

Some Seminars and meetings may require registration and fees. Check the websites for more information, availability, and applicable prices. SCGS is not responsible for fees or the events listed above.

Do you have an event you would like featured in our SoCal Events posts?
SCGS is happy to help out and let our readers know of opportunities to further their genealogical education. To ensure you are included in future posts, please send the date, conference or seminar title, featured speaker, and a live link to your website or flyer to socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com with the heading "SoCal Event".

[CA-SCGS] Beginner's Class - First Steps: Saturday, September 10, 2016

Beginner's Class - First Steps

Just starting out and looking for some help?

Are you realizing that you are not going to find everything you want to know on just one or two websites?

Join instructor Adrian Foushee and the Southern California Genealogical Society in learning how to start your research right.

The Southern California Genealogical Society's Beginner's Class - First Steps will be offered Saturday,September 10, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Southern California Genealogical Society Research Library.

The class is free to SCGS members and open to the public for $10.

The Beginner's Class - First Steps will provide you with the information and skills necessary to begin the search for your ancestors. The class introduces you to the basics, including setting goals, keeping organized, identifying resources, using federal and state census records and introduction to  online sources that are available. A free tour of the SCGS Research Library is available following the class for those interested. All participants are invited to attend the Lunch and Learn presentations immediately following the class.

To register, email beginner@scgsgenealogy.com or call (818)843-7247.

The SCGS Research Library will be closed for research that day.

Southern California Genealogical Society
and Family Research Library

417 Irving Drive
(Cross Street Glenoaks)
Burbank, CA 91504
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Upcoming SoCal Genealogy Events - August & September 2016

August & September 2016

It's back-to-school time! Our favorite time of the year - classes start, kids go off to school, and our favorite office supply stores have overwhelming abundances of new and exciting things we never knew we needed.

Check out these fantastic educational opportunities! Why not beat the heat and join with friends and family to learn new tricks and techniques to break down your research brick walls.

We're showing you just a small sampling of what is available. Please explore the various websites. Many of the below societies offer classes in addition to monthly meetings - be sure to check them out! 

* Due to various SCGS Social Media team members' schedules, there will not be a post in September.  All events listed were posted as of July 24, 2016.

August

01   Corona Genealogical Society meeting- Bill Schneider presenting

06   Genealogical Society of Hispanic America - Southern California meeting - Donie Nelson presenting

06   Corona Family History Discovery Day 

09   Genealogical Society of the Morongo Basin - Computer User Group Meeting

12   Santa Barbara Genealogical Society - event, check website

13   Antelope Valley Genealogical Society meeting - Lorna Rice presenting

13   San Diego Genealogical Society meeting - Debby Warner Anderson presenting

16   Conejo Valley Genealogical Society - Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CG®  presenting

16   Los Angeles Westside Genealogical Society meeting - Barbara Randall presenting

16   Kern County Genealogical Society meeting - Larry Emlet, Barbara Long and Kathy Walker presenting

17   Genealogical Society of North Orange County California - Gena Philibert-Ortega presenting 

17   Chula Vista Genealogical Society Computer Group - Gary Brock and Shirley Becker presenting

17   South Bay Cities Genealogical Society meeting - Hal Horrocks presenting

20   South Orange County California Genealogical Society meeting - Francie Kennedy presenting

20   Ventura County Genealogical Society mini seminar- Gena Philbert-Ortega presenting

20   Whittier Area Genealogical Society meeting

21   Questing Heirs Genealogical Society meeting - Christine Johns Cohen and Nancy Huebotter presenting

23   North San Diego County Genealogical Society meeting - Jim Bregante presenting

28   British Isles Family History Society - USA  meeting 


September

03   Escondido Genealogical Society meeting

03   San Luis Obispo Genealogical Society meeting - Steve Morse presenting

10   San Diego Genealogical Society Fall Seminar - Maureen Taylor presenting

10   Society of Hispanic Historical and Ancestral Research meeting - John Schmal presenting

11   Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County meeting - Joel Weintraub presenting

12   Corona Genealogical Society meeting- Tammy Anderson presenting

14   Chula Vista Genealogical Society Research Group - Randy Seaver presenting

17   Fresno County Genealogical Society Annual Seminar - Kathryn Marshall presenting

17   California African American Genealogical Society meeting

17   South Orange County California Genealogical Society meeting - Dr. Stephen Baird presenting

17   Ventura County Genealogical Society - Marion Werle presenting

18   Questing Heirs Genealogical Society meeting - Linda Serna presenting

20   Genealogical Society of the Morongo Basin meeting

20   Kern County Genealogical Society meeting - Lois Ragan presenting

20   Los Angeles Westside Genealogical Society 

21   Hi-Desert Genealogical Society meeting - Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CG® presenting  

25   British Isles Family History Society – U.S.A. meeting - Caitriona Weafer presenting

27   North San Diego County Genealogical Society  meeting

Some Seminars and meetings may require registration and fees. Check the websites for more information, availability, and applicable prices. SCGS is not responsible for fees or the events listed above.

Do you have an event you would like featured in our SoCal Events posts? 
SCGS is happy to help out and let our readers know of opportunities to further their genealogical education. To ensure you are included in future posts, please send the date, conference or seminar title, featured speaker, and a live link to your website or flyer to socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com with the heading "SoCal Event".

[CA-SCGS] DNA Interest Group Meeting Saturday, July 30, 2016

DNA Interest Group Meeting – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the SCGS Library

Sat., July 30, 2016 – What is New in Ancestral Origin Predictions? Direct-to-consumer DNA tests often include “ethnic” estimates. However, these results often differ between the test companies. First degree relatives in a single family often get different predictions from the same company. Kathy Johnston will explore these ancestral origin predictions from the perspective of a genealogist. She will demonstrate what is available at each of the three main DNA companies used by genealogists, 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and Family Tree DNA.

Presenter: Kathy Johnston is a retired dermatologist who has been actively researching her family
tree for over 25 years. She is one of the administrators for the SCGS DNA Interest Group (DIG) and
has been involved in genetic genealogy research for 12 years.

• 10:00-10:10    Announcements & Introductions
• 10:10-11:45   "What is New in Ancestral Origin Predictions?"
• 11:45-12:45    Lunch
• 12:45-2:00      Individualized help. Please bring your DNA results and password if needed.

The public is welcome!

$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

SCGS DNA Interest Group

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 30, 2016

SCGS Family Research Library
417 Irving Street
Burbank, CA 91504
Cross Street Glenoaks
818-843-7247

[CA-SCGS] Upcoming SoCal Genealogy Events - July 2016

July 2016

Summer is here, so let the genealogy road trip season begin! Join us as we celebrate a month of fun, family, and family history. 

Note: several societies' monthly meetings are on summer hiatus. Please check with your local society if they are not on this list. All information included in the list was gleaned from online searches.


02     Orange County Genealogical Society meeting - Delbert Ritchart presenting

09     Society of Hispanic Historical & Ancestral Research - Letty Rodella presenting

09     San Diego Genealogical Society meeting - Randy Seaver presenting

10     Jewish Genealogical Society of the Conejo Valley and Ventura County meeting

10     San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society meeting

11     Corona Genealogical Society meeting 

13     Chula Vista Genealogical Society Research Group - Randy Seaver presenting

16     Whittier Area Genealogical Society meeting

16     Ventura County Genealogical Society mini seminar - Jean Wilcox Hibben presenting

16     South Orange County Genealogical Society meeting - Hal Horrocks presenting

17     Questing Heirs Genealogical Society meeting - Penny Nugent and Nancy Huebotter presenting

19     Conejo Valley Genealogical Society meeting - Barbara Randall presenting

19     Los Angeles Westside Genealogical Society meeting

20     South Bay Cities Genealogical Society meeting - Linda Serna presenting

22     Genealogical Society of Morongo Basin Computer Users in Genealogy Group meeting

23     Nikkei Genealogical Society meeting at Japanese American National Museum

24     British Isles Family History Society - USA meeting - Hall Horrocks presenting

27     Chula Vista Genealogical Society Annual Picnic

30     Genealogical Society of North Orange County - Seminar featuring Cyndi Ingle 


Some Seminars and meetings may require registration and fees. Check the websites for more information, availability, and applicable prices. SCGS is not responsible for fees or the events listed above.

Do you have an event you would like featured in our SoCal Events posts? 
SCGS is happy to help out and let our readers know of opportunities to further their genealogical education. To ensure you are included in future posts, please send the date, conference or seminar title, featured speaker, and a live link to your website or flyer to socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com with the heading "SoCal Event".
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