[CA-SCGS] Call For Presentations EXTENDED to October 12!! The 2020 Jamboree Extension Series (JES) Webinars

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS--Deadline is extended to Oct 12th.

2020 JAMBOREE EXTENSION SERIES (JES) WEBINARS

The Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) announces its Call for Presentations for the JES Webinar program. This call does not include the Jamboree conference series, which has changed format and will return in 2021. JES Webinars draw attendees of all experience levels and from international locations. We encourage the submission of all levels of sessions. The JES Webinars presentations are 60 minutes in length with an additional 30 minutes maximum for questions.

Speakers are invited to submit up to 6 presentations. The JES Webinar Committee, at the sole discretion, may select none, some, or all of the presentations submitted by any speaker.

The JES Webinar Speaker Compensation: $100 honorarium per presentation. Click Call for Presentations Checklist to see the requirements.

Presentations will only be accepted through the online portal Sunday, September 1, 2019 and closes 11:59 PM, Saturday, October 12, 2019 with no exceptions or extensions. Only complete submissions will be considered.

Questions, inquiries or submissions may be emailed to webinar@scgsgenealogy.com with the subject line: Call for Presentations [your last name].

We look forward to the possibility of including you on the 2020 Southern California Genealogical Society JES Webinar schedule.

Begin your submission now by clicking the button below. You may return to your application and make changes any time before the closing date.

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Jamboree 2018

Southern California Genealogical Society

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91505-2408

Phone: 818-847-7247 Fax: 818-843-7262

SCGSJamboree@gmail.com

[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] 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] 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] 2017 Call for Presentations - Extended!

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 2 

48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

Hunting Your Heritage

Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11, 2017

5th Annual SCGS Genetic Genealogy Conference

Diving Into DNA

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Workshops (including Friday JamboFREE presentations)

Thursday, June 8; Friday, June 9; Sunday, June 11, 2017

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport

Burbank, California

2017 Jamboree Extension Series Webinars

The Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) announces its Call for Presentations for the 48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, to be held Friday through Sunday, June 8 - 11, 2017 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, Burbank, California. The 5th Annual SCGS Genetic Genealogy Conference on Thursday, June 8, 2017, will be a full day of DNA presentations.  In-Depth Workshops will occur throughout both conferences.

This Call for Presentations pertains to the Jamboree conference, the SCGS Genetic Genealogy conference and the workshops, as well as, the 2017 Jamboree Extension Series webinar program. Presentations will be accepted through the online portal through Friday, September 2, 2016.

Submission of Presentations
Speakers interested in presenting lecture presentations or workshops for 2017 must submit their proposals through the Jamboree Speaker Portal at http://2017callforpresentations.questionpro.com/.

A copy of this call for presentations can be found at http://www.genealogyjamboree.com/2017/storage/2017JamboreeCallforPresentations.pdf.

You may download a copy of the submission form at http://www.genealogyjamboree.com/2017/storage/CallforPresentationSubmissionForm.pdf.
Only those presentations submitted through the portal and accompanied by a signed copy of the Call for Presentations agreement (emailed, faxed or mailed) will be considered. The online submission process ensures that correct speaker information is used in communication, advertising and conference materials.

Jamboree draws attendees of all experience levels, from the beginner to the professional; from the first time conference attendee to conference veterans. The Jamboree Extension Series draws an international audience comprised of all skill levels. We encourage the submission of all levels of sessions.

The 2017 Jamboree theme is Hunting Your Heritage and the SCGS Genetic Genealogy conference theme is Diving Into DNA. We welcome submissions utilizing our theme to promote the expansion of our knowledge and skills.  Our heritage focus is British Isles/Ireland as well as Armenia and the Caucasus. Presentations on all topics will be considered. New presentations are encouraged.

Number of Presentations: Speakers may submit up to 6 presentations. The SCGS Jamboree Committee, at its sole discretion, may select none, some, or all of the presentations submitted by any speaker.

Session Length: Jamboree and DNA presentations are 60 minutes in length, including a 10-minute question-and-answer period. You may also propose workshops from 90 minutes to 3 1/2 hours in length. Jamboree Extension Series (Webinar) presentations are 60 minutes in length with an additional 30 minutes maximum for questions.

Special consideration will be given to those Jamboree speakers who permit the live streaming or video/audio recording of their presentation and online posting of their handout material for download (as on the Jamboree app).

Statement of Nondiscrimination:
The Southern California Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. SCGS is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination in employment and opportunity because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age. Jamboree, DNA Day and Jamboree Extension Series speakers are selected based on experience, technical knowledge, speaking ability, diversity of topics and relevance.

If you have not presented at a past Jamboree and wish to provide a recording of one of your presentations, please send it to the Southern California Genealogical Society, Attention: Jamboree Chair, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504. Examples of syllabus submissions may be emailed to: SCGSJamboree@gmail.com. These materials may be used during the selection process and cannot be returned but will be destroyed after the selection process.

Questions, inquiries or submissions may be emailed to SCGSJamboree@gmail.com with the subject line: Call for Presentations [your last name].

We look forward to the possibility of including you on the 2017 Southern California Genealogical Society event schedules.

Alice Fairhurst, Jamboree Co-Chair

Diane Adamson, Jamboree Co-Chair

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Southern California Genealogical Society
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504-2408
Phone: 818.843.7247  Fax: 818.843-7262
SCGSJamboree@gmail.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] 2017 Call for Presentations

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

Hunting Your Heritage

Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11, 2017

5th Annual SCGS Genetic Genealogy Conference

Diving Into DNA

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Workshops (including Friday JamboFREE presentations)

Thursday, June 8; Friday, June 9; Sunday, June 11, 2017

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport

Burbank, California

2017 Jamboree Extension Series Webinars

The Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) announces its Call for Presentations for the 48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, to be held Friday through Sunday, June 8 - 11, 2017 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, Burbank, California. The 5th Annual SCGS Genetic Genealogy Conference on Thursday, June 8, 2017, will be a full day of DNA presentations.  In-Depth Workshops will occur throughout both conferences.

This Call for Presentations pertains to the Jamboree conference, the SCGS Genetic Genealogy conference and the workshops, as well as, the 2017 Jamboree Extension Series webinar program. Presentations will only be accepted through the online portal July 15, 2016 – August 21, 2016.

Submission of Presentations:

Speakers interested in presenting lecture presentations or workshops for 2017 must submit their proposals through the Jamboree Speaker Portal at: http://2017callforpresentations.questionpro.com/

A copy of this call for presentations can be found at:

http://www.genealogyjamboree.com/2017/storage/2017JamboreeCallforPresentations.pdf/storage/2017JamboreeCallforPresentations.pdf

You may download a copy of the submission form at: 

http://www.genealogyjamboree.com/2017/storage/CallforPresentationSubmissionForm.pdf 

Only those presentations submitted through the portal and accompanied by a signed copy of the Call for Presentations agreement (emailed, faxed or mailed) will be considered. The online submission process ensures that correct speaker information is used in communication, advertising and conference materials.

Jamboree draws attendees of all experience levels, from the beginner to the professional; from the first time conference attendee to conference veterans. The Jamboree Extension Series draws an international audience comprised of all skill levels. We encourage the submission of all levels of sessions.

The 2017 Jamboree theme is Hunting Your Heritage and the SCGS Genetic Genealogy conference theme is Diving Into DNA. We welcome submissions utilizing our theme to promote the expansion of our knowledge and skills.  Our heritage focus is British Isles/Ireland as well as Armenia and the Caucasus. Presentations on all topics will be considered. New presentations are encouraged. Presentations may include (but are not limited to) the following topics:

• Ethnic Research
• DNA/Genetic Genealogy
• Migration, Emigration/Immigration
• Naturalization
• Repositories
• Digital Resources
• Research Strategies
• Software & Apps
• Preservation/Archival Storage
• Social Media/Blogging
• Family History Writing
• Law
• Record Types
• Methodology
• Society Management
• Librarianship
• Next Generation

Number of Presentations: Speakers may submit up to 6 presentations. The SCGS Jamboree Committee, at its sole discretion, may select none, some, or all of the presentations submitted by any speaker.

Session Length: Jamboree and DNA presentations are 60 minutes in length, including a 10-minute question-and-answer period. You may also propose workshops from 90 minutes to 3 1/2 hours in length. Jamboree Extension Series (Webinar) presentations are 60 minutes in length with an additional 30 minutes maximum for questions.

Special consideration will be given to those Jamboree speakers who permit the live streaming or video/audio recording of their presentation and online posting of their handout material for download (as on the Jamboree app).

Statement of Nondiscrimination:

The Southern California Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. SCGS is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination in employment and opportunity because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age. Jamboree, DNA Day and Jamboree Extension Series speakers are selected based on experience, technical knowledge, speaking ability, diversity of topics and relevance.

If you have not presented at a past Jamboree and wish to provide a recording of one of your presentations, please send it to the Southern California Genealogical Society, Attention: Jamboree Chair, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504. Examples of syllabus submissions may be emailed to: SCGSJamboree@gmail.com. These materials may be used during the selection process and cannot be returned but will be destroyed after the selection process.

Questions, inquiries or submissions may be emailed to SCGSJamboree@gmail.com with the subject line: Call for Presentations [your last name].

We look forward to the possibility of including you on the 2017 Southern California Genealogical Society event schedules.

Alice Fairhurst, Jamboree Co-Chair

Diane Adamson, Jamboree Co-Chair

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

Southern California Genealogical Society

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

Phone: 818.843.7247  Fax: 818.843-7262

SCGSJamboree@gmail.com