[CA-SCGS] SAVE THE DATE: The SCGS Annual Meeting on Saturday, December 14, 2019, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

[CA-SCGS] Are You Coming to the SCGS Open House? It's THIS Saturday, July 13th at 10:00 AM!!

SCGS Annual Open House 

 Saturday, July 13, 2019

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Curious about exactly what you can find in the collection at the SCGS Library? Wondering what the many SCGS Special Interest Groups might have to offer? Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Then the upcoming SCGS Open House is the place for you!

Representatives from the many Special Interest Groups and Software User Groups will be at the SCGS Open House to talk with you, as will the Members of the Board of Directors. Librarians will be on duty to provide guided tours of the library. Light refreshments will be served and there will be door prizes. 

As a special feature, you are invited to stay afterwards to browse the collection from 1:00 to 4:00 pm AND join our monthly meeting of Lunch & Learn!

Whether you have only recently joined SCGS, are a long-time member, or are even just thinking about joining, this is your opportunity to learn more about Southern California Genealogical Society. 

For more information, contact us at scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

Southern California Genealogy Society

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504

818.843.7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] REMINDER: SCGS Annual Meeting, Saturday, December 8, 2018, 11:am to 3:00 pm

                     

   SCGS Annual 

Membership Meeting

This is the time of year when we celebrate the Southern California Genealogical Society, our members, and our dedicated volunteers.

Saturday, December 8, 2018

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

at the SCGS Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504

Come and share our annual celebration with your family history friends!

The SCGS Board of Directors will provide the main dishes. Please bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, salad, fruit, non-alcoholic beverage or dessert to share. Show off your heritage and share your favorite family recipes. The wonderful variety of dishes, family stories and fellowship with genealogy friends never ceases to amaze and brings good cheer to all.

The Annual Meeting follows the potluck luncheon. At this time the 2019 Board of Directors election results will be announced and new Board members will be introduced. Longtime members and past presidents will be honored and members of the Board and leaders of the SCGS Interest Groups will update us on what has happened in 2018, and what the exciting plans are for 2019.

Finally, the moment you've been waiting for since June will arrive... the Jamboree Committee will reveal the exciting plans for Jamboree 2019!

You don't want to miss the excitement - or the chance to win a 4-day registration to the 50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree or a 1-day registration to the 2019 Genetic Genealogy Conference!

RSVP to: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

  
For questions about donations of books or genealogical materials to the SCGS Library, please call the Library during business hours and ask for Sally Emerson or the Book Acquisition team.

Mark your calendars today and plan to join us!

Southern California Genealogical Society
417 Irving Drive
(Cross street Glenoaks)
Burbank, California
818.843.7247
www.scgsgenealogy.co

[CA-SCGS] You're Invited to the SCGS Annual Meeting, Saturday, December 8, 2018, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Southern California Genealogical Society
417 Irving Drive
(Cross street Glenoaks)
Burbank, California
818.843.7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com 

[CA-SCGS] SCGS Annual Meeting--Saturday, December 10, 2016, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

 Join us for the SCGS Annual Meeting and Pot Luck on

Saturday, December 10, 2016 at the SCGS Library.

Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

 

Bring your favorite holiday dish to share.

 

The newly-elected Board members will be announced. Long-time members and past presidents will be honored. Learn about what's been happening this year and the plans for next year. A full  registration to the 2017 Jamboree will be raffled off.

 

For more information, email us at scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

 

 

Southern California Genealogy Society & Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

 

 

Cross street: Glenoaks

[CA-SCGS] French-Canadian Heritage Society of California--Fall Program--Sunday, October 23, 2016

****Save the Date!!****

The French-Canadian Heritage Society of California (FCHSC)

invites you to attend our next meeting.

Sunday, October 23, 2016
10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

www.fchsc.org

 

At the Southern California Genealogy & Research Library

417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504-2408

 

FALL MEETING PROGRAM

10:00 am to 10:15 am

FCHSC Announcements

 

10:15 am to Noon

PROGRAM TBD

 

Noon to 1 pm

Pot Luck Luncheon and Social Hour

 

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

"Hands-on" research assistance with our team of experts.

All library resources including PRDH, LaFrance and Ancestry.com will be available.

 

PUBLIC WELCOME!

 

French-Canadian DNA Project--FCHSC sponsors this project as a way of honoring our French ancestry. Visit www.frenchdna.org to find out how to join the project and to see test results for over 4,000 group members from the United States, Canada, France, plus other countries. Honor your French-Canadian heritage by helping to establish the DNA signature of your earliest ancestor.

 

Please also mark your calendar for our Spring Meeting on March 26, 2017.
Jamboree 2017 will take place at the LA Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, June 8-11, 2017. More details are forthcoming over the next few months.

 

FCHSC is affiliated with:

Southern California Genealogy Society, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA

Telephone: 818-843-7247, or email us at fchsc@scgsgenealogy.com

Cross Street: Glenoaks Blvd.

 

 









[CA-SCGS]--SCGS Open House--July 9, 2016

You are cordially invited to the annual

 

Southern California Genealogical Society

 

Open House

 

Saturday, July 9, 2016

11:00 am to 2:00 pm

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504

 

Tour the SCGS Family History Library

Connect with Interest Groups

Meet the Board, Officers, & Librarians

Light refreshments will be served
Door Prizes will be handed out!

 

RSVP 818.843.7247 or scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

 

 

Southern CA Genealogy Society and Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA

818-843-7247

 

Cross street: Glenoaks

http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/

 





[CA-SCGS] Legacy User Group Meeting - 09 Dec 2013

Legacy User Group

Meeting: Monday, Dec. 9, 2013
7:00pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Southern California Genealogical Society
Family Research Library
417 Irving Dr., Burbank, California

Our Theme: “Back to the Basics”

This month we will explore Search strategies with Legacy. We will update news on the release and features of Legacy 8. The release of Legacy 8 is fast approaching!  As always, there will be time to practice and review the new skills as well as ask questions. You may want to bring your laptop or tablet to practice the skills and explore Legacy’s capabilities.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the Legacy Family Tree User Group is a forum to learn the basics of using this software program, answer questions to further your knowledge and efficiency and, to assist others with your expertise.

If you are considering Legacy Family Tree, the user group is a great way to explore the program to assist in your decision to use it or not.  All levels of ability are welcome to participate!

The meeting is open to the public and no RSVP is needed.  E-mail Barb Randall for more information at barbmran@aol.com.

[CA-SCGS] Legacy User Group 11 Nov 2013

Legacy User Group
Meeting: Monday, Nov. 11, 2013
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Southern California Genealogical Society
Family Research Library
417 Irving Dr., Burbank, CA

Our Theme: “Back to the Basics”

This month we will explore all things Tagging.  Tagging members in your tree is an easy way to organize your line for specific purposes--certain family members, locations, etc.  We will continue to preview updates on Legacy 8.  As always, there will be time to practice and review the new skills as well as ask questions.  You may want to bring your laptop or tablet to practice the skills and explore Legacy’s capabilities.

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, the Legacy Family Tree User Group is a forum to learn the basics of using this software program, answer questions to further your knowledge and efficiency and, to assist others with your expertise.

If you are considering Legacy Family Tree, the user group is a great way to explore the program to assist in your decision to use it or not.  All levels of ability are welcome to participate!

The meeting is open to the public and no RSVP is needed.  E-mail Barb Randall for more information at barbmran@aol.com.