[CA-SCGS] Marriott Rooms Still Available for Jamboree 2018--Book Now!!

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel!
Rooms still available--Book Now!!

The Marriott is a great conference partner offering a renovated Conference Center with Exhibit Hall, updated hotel rooms, generous on-site parking and two restaurants on property - all in a truly walkable venue.






IMPORTANT: ROOM RESERVATIONS IN THE SCGS CONFERENCE BLOCK

Special conference rates for the SCGS room block:
Standard Room: $174
Concierge Room: $191
Options are Single (1 King bed) or Double (2 Queen beds)

Although we have expanded the conference room block, we still may experience an early sell-out.  Please reserve early.

To Make your Reservation at the Marriott:

• Call toll free 888.236.2427
• Or, call the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport directly 818.843.6000
• Use code SCGS2018 to reserve a room

Reminders:

• Marriott reservations at the SCGS conference rate are only available to registered conference attendees
• Based on attendee feedback, SCGS is initiating new procedures to allow only registered attendees, speakers and exhibitors to reserve at our special rates. We will be instructing the Marriott to remove anyone not registered for our conference. Those reservations will still be valid but the rates will be at Marriott's current room rate.
• Reserved rooms not in the SCGS block are not guaranteed.

Southern California Genealogy Society and Family History Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

http://genealogyjamboree.com/

[CA-SCGS] Your 2018 Jamboree Updates!

All You Need to Know About Jamboree in One Blog!

What to Wear

Our New  T-Shirts!

Where to Stay

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel!

The Marriott is a great conference partner offering a renovated Conference Center with Exhibit Hall, updated hotel rooms, generous on-site parking and two restaurants on property - all in a truly walkable venue.

IMPORTANT: ROOM RESERVATIONS IN THE SCGS CONFERENCE BLOCK

Special conference rates for the SCGS room block:
Standard Room: $174
Concierge Room: $191
Options are Single (1 King bed) or Double (2 Queen beds)

Although we have expanded the conference room block, we still may experience an early sell-out.  Please reserve early.

What to Eat

Jamboree 2018 Breakfasts and Banquets, 

One Meal is Already 80% Full!

Thursday Banquet, May 31, 2018, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

• Diahan Southard:
• Rewriting History with DNA, Two Mindys, A Will, and Country Music

Friday Breakfast, June 1, 2018, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM

• Thomas MacEntee:
• How Do I Know What I Don’t Know?

Friday Banquet, June 1, 2018, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

• Craig R. Scott:  
• A Night at the Archives: My Life in the National Archives

Saturday Breakfast, June 2, 2018, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM

• Michael Provard of FamilySearch:
• FamilySearch and the Future for Genealogists

What to Order

Order Your Printed Syllabi and Additional Flash Drives!

What is selling out

One Workshop is Already Full! Now is the Time to Order or Register Your Name on the Waitlist!

Watch your deadlines

Jamboree's Early Bird Registration Discounts End on April 14th...

Just Over Two-Weeks Away!

And Now You Are Ready For 
Jamboree 2018!

Southern California Genealogical Society

49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

#SCGS2018 @scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Registration Now Open for the 48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree and Genetic Genealogy 2017 Conferences

The Southern California Genealogical Society is pleased to announce 

 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

for the 48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree!

Jamboree 2017 takes place at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, Burbank, California, Friday through Sunday, June 9-11, 2017. To register, visit the Jamboree website at http://genealogyjamboree.com/ and register online or download a mail-in registration form.

The theme for Jamboree 2017 is "Hunting Your Heritage" and our heritage focuses for 2017 include the British Isles and Ireland, Armenia and the Caucasus, and African American Research.

This three-day Jamboree conference features: Over 60 speakers; 125 class sessions; JamboFREE sessions Friday morning; in-depth workshops (space limited, additional fee required); research tours Thursday and Friday; Friday and Saturday banquets; breakfast speakers; Exhibit Hall packed with vendors and societies FREE all weekend; and one-on-one research assistance provided by members of the Southern California Chapter, Association of Professional Genealogists.

Back by popular demand, SCGS will hold its fifth
Genetic Genealogy Conference, "Diving Into DNA", on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. 

The SCGS Genetic Genealogy Conference provides a unique opportunity to hear from some of the top leaders in the field of genetic genealogy, with topics suitable for all levels of experience using DNA for genealogical research.

The Genetic Genealogy Conference is separate from Jamboree and separate registration fees will apply.

Workshops 2017 - June 8, 9 and 11

Fifteen intensive workshops will also be offered during these two events providing an opportunity for in-depth study of genealogical research techniques of interest (additional fee required, workshops overlap with some Jamboree and  DNA sessions. Visit the website for registration requirements). 

SCGS Member Discount!
Special pricing for 2017 offers a discount to those who register for both Jamboree and the Genetic Genealogy Conference, as well as discounts for SCGS members for each event. In order to get the discounted rates, please join, renew, or reinstate your membership before your register at https://new.scgsgenealogy.com/. 

Early Bird registration is open through April 22, 2017

Workshops are expected to fill up early, so register NOW!

Tip: This is a new registration system. We have put together a Registration FAQ document and recommend you review it prior to going online to register. You can download the FAQ here.

Schedule of Events

• Conference Schedule Overview
• Research Tour Schedule 
• Workshop Schedule
• Special Event Meal Schedule
• Thursday Genetic Genealogy Schedule
• Friday JamboFREE Schedule
• Friday Jamboree Schedule
• Saturday Jamboree Schedule
• Sunday Jamboree Schedule

Keep up with Jamboree!

Stay in touch with Jamboree to learn more about the speakers, exhibitors, and special activities.

• To get all the news about Jamboree delivered right to your email inbox, subscribe to the Jamboree blog at http://genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com/
• Like and follow the SCGS Genealogy Jamboree Facebook page
• Follow us on Twitter @scgsgenealogy with #SCGS 2017

Southern California Genealogical Society
48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Genetic Genealogy 2017
www.genealogyjamboree.com
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com
#SCGS2017 @scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Coming Soon - SCGS Jamboree 2017 & Genetic Genealogy Conferences!

The Southern California Genealogical Society is pleased to announce plans for the 48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. The conference will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, Burbank, California, Friday through Sunday, June 9-11, 2017.

Coming Soon!

One of the largest genealogy conferences, the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree offers a wealth of educational opportunities for family historians and genealogists of all experience levels. The theme for Jamboree 2017 is "Hunting Your Heritage." 

Jamboree welcomes all attendees interested in genealogy and the expansion of research knowledge and skills. Heritage focuses for 2017 include the British Isles and Ireland, Armenia and the Caucasus, and African American Research.

Jamboree 2017 will feature:

• 85+ national, regional and local speakers
• 125+ class sessions
• JamboFREE sessions Friday morning
• Hands-on in-depth workshops (space limited, additional fees required)
• Research tours Thursday and Friday
• Free exhibit hall 
• One-on-one help with research and DNA results

Back by popular demand, SCGS will hold its fifth Genetic Genealogy Conference, "Diving Into DNA", on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. This unique conference provides the opportunity to hear from some of the top leaders in the field of genetic genealogy, with topics suitable for all levels of experience using DNA for genealogical research. Six intensive workshops will also be offered during this event that will provide an opportunity for in-depth study of genealogical research techniques of interest (additional fee required).  

The Genetic Genealogy Conference is separate from Jamboree, and separate registration fees will apply.

Registration for Jamboree 2017 and Genetic Genealogy will open in January 2017 - stay tuned for details.

Book your hotel room NOW!

The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel room reservations are now open. Room rates range from $169/standard to $189/concierge level per night. to make your reservations online visit http://tinyurl.com/2017JamboHotel or call directly at (800) 736-9712. Be sure to mention the group "SCGS Conference" when making your reservation to get the Jamboree rate and to guarantee your room.

*Hint: when booking online, if one night of the stay is full at the level you are trying to reserve, the computer might show rooms unavailable. Please call the Marriott. It might be an easy fix over the phone. 

Keep up with Jamboree!

Stay in touch with Jamboree to learn more about the speakers, exhibitors, and special activities.

• To get all the news about Jamboree delivered right to your email inbox, subscribe to the Jamboree blog at http://genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com/.
• Like and follow the SCGS Genealogy Jamboree Facebook page.
• Follow us on Twitter @scgsgenealogy with #SCGS 2017

Genetic Genealogy: Thursday, June 8, 2017
Southern California Genealogy Jamboree: Friday - Sunday, June 9-11, 2017
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, Burbank, California

Southern California Genealogical Society
Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com

Jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

@scgsgenealogy #SCGS2017

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[CA-SCGS] Announcing The 2016 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree and Genetic Genealogy Conferences

The Southern California Genealogical Society is pleased to announce the 47th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. The conference will be held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, Burbank, California, Friday through Sunday, June 3-5, 2016. Registration is now open and available on the Jamboree website. You can either complete your registration through the online shopping cart or download the registration form and mail it in.

Jamboree 2016 offers an exceptional educational opportunity for family historians and genealogists of all experience levels. The theme for Jamboree 2016 is "Giving to the Future by Preserving the Past." We welcome all attendees who are interested genealogy and preserving the past for future generations. Our heritage focus will be on German, Eastern European, and African-American research. Topics covered will include research methods, analysis and problem solving, organization techniques, family history writing, the use of technology, and more.

Jamboree 2016 will feature:

• Over 55 national, regional and local speakers 
• JamboFREE sessions Friday morning including Beginning Genealogy, Librarians' Boot Camp, Why and How to Become a Professional Genealogist, Using Social Media for Genealogy, and Genealogy & DNA Roundtables
• Five in-depth workshops (separate fee required)
• Research tours Thursday and Friday
• Free exhibit hall throughout the weekend
• Special events each day
• One-on-one research assistance provided by members of the Southern California Chapter, Association of Professional Genealogists

Back by popular demand, SCGS will hold its fourth Genetic Genealogy Conference, "The Future of the Past: Genetic Genealogy 2016," on Thursday, June 2, 2016, also at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. This conference provides the opportunity to hear from some of the top leaders in the field of genetic genealogy, with topics suitable for all levels of experience with using DNA for genealogical research. 

Six intensive workshops will also be offered during this event that will provide an opportunity for in-depth study of genealogical research techniques of interest to a variety of experience levels (additional fee required). The Genetic Genealogy Conference is separate from Jamboree, and separate registration fees apply.

Early Bird registration ends April 23, 2016. Special pricing for 2016 offers a discount to those who register for both Jamboree and "The Future of the Past: Genetic Genealogy 2016" as well as discounts for SCGS members for each event. 

Don't forget to make your hotel reservations! The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel room reservations are now open. Room rates range from $165 to $185 per night. To make your reservations online visit http://www.tinyurl.com/jambo2016Hotel/ or call directly at (800)736-9712. Be sure to mention the group "SCGS Conference" when making your reservation to get the Jamboree rate and to guarantee your room.

Keep your eyes on the Jamboree website for schedule details. We will let you know as soon as the information is available. To get all the news about Jamboree delivered right to your inbox, subscribe to the Jamboree Blog. 

Genetic Genealogy: Thursday, June 2, 2016
Southern California Genealogy Jamboree: Friday - Sunday, June 3 - 5, 2016
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, Burbank, California

www.genealogyjamboree.com
genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com
Jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com
@scgsgenealogy #scgs2016