The 110th Annual Iowa State Picnic is being held on Saturday, August 14th from 9:30 to 2:30 at the Long Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 1109 Federation Drive, Long Beach, CA 90804. At about 11:30 the potluck
will start. Bring a dish to share, your own beverage, and your own eating utensils. Let us know if you are coming by calling 562.421.0726 or E-mailing: stookesberry@gmail.com.
The Lawn Bowling Club has several picnic tables, is handicapped accessible with plenty of parking. However, extra chairs may be needed.
Take East Anaheim Street West, Left on Park Avenue, and left on Federation Drive. Or the 22 Freeway-West turns into 7th Street. Take 7th Street West, and Right on Federation Drive.
Thanks to Liz Myers for notifying us of this event.
28 June 2010
26 June 2010
Bargain Alert: Family Tree DNA
Family Tree DNA is extending its special Sizzling Summer Sale. The sale ends on June 30, so act now!
Here are the details:
Kits need to be ordered and paid for by June 30, 2010.
Order the test here to get the discount and automatically be added to the SCGS DNA group. You'll receive all the support of the SCGS experts who can help interpret your results.
Here are the details:
| Y-DNA37 for $119 (Regular price would be $149) | ||
| Y-DNA67 for $199 (Regular price would be $239) | ||
| Y-DNA37+mtDNA for $159 (Combined test would cost $238) |
Kits need to be ordered and paid for by June 30, 2010.
Order the test here to get the discount and automatically be added to the SCGS DNA group. You'll receive all the support of the SCGS experts who can help interpret your results.
Bargain Alert: AncestorStuff Gift Certificate
I received this announcement from AncestorStuff.
It seems as though clicking on the link will not work.
You will need to copy and paste the following URL:
http://www.ancestorstuff.com/library-gift-certificate-buy-1-get-1.html
It's a great opportunity to help supply the SCGS Library with a new resource and get a little something for yourself at no additional cost. What a deal!
Library Gift Certificates
Purchase a $25 AncestorStuff gift certificate for your favorite library and AncestorStuff will also send you a $25 gift certificate at no additional charge.
Offer limited to one certificate per library (including branch libraries) per person. You may purchase certificates for as many different libraries as you wish. All certificates will be sent by email.
The library must have a public web site.
(Note: SCGS website: www.scgsgenealogy.com)
The library certificate will be sent to an email address you specify, but it must be shown on the library's web site. (scgs@scgsgenealogy.com)
Your certificate will be sent to the email indicated on your order.
The library certificate will include the statement, "A gift certificate for your library courtesy of (your name)."
Use your gift certificate for yourself, or pass it along to the library as well. Certificates are transferable, have no expiration date, and there are no fees.
Please complete information as requested in the "Options" section on the link above.
Offer expires June 29, 2010.
(Thanks to Patt Ricketts for bringing this to our attention)
It seems as though clicking on the link will not work.
You will need to copy and paste the following URL:
http://www.ancestorstuff.com/library-gift-certificate-buy-1-get-1.html
It's a great opportunity to help supply the SCGS Library with a new resource and get a little something for yourself at no additional cost. What a deal!
Library Gift Certificates
Purchase a $25 AncestorStuff gift certificate for your favorite library and AncestorStuff will also send you a $25 gift certificate at no additional charge.
Offer limited to one certificate per library (including branch libraries) per person. You may purchase certificates for as many different libraries as you wish. All certificates will be sent by email.
The library must have a public web site.
(Note: SCGS website: www.scgsgenealogy.com)
The library certificate will be sent to an email address you specify, but it must be shown on the library's web site. (scgs@scgsgenealogy.com)
Your certificate will be sent to the email indicated on your order.
The library certificate will include the statement, "A gift certificate for your library courtesy of (your name)."
Use your gift certificate for yourself, or pass it along to the library as well. Certificates are transferable, have no expiration date, and there are no fees.
Please complete information as requested in the "Options" section on the link above.
Offer expires June 29, 2010.
(Thanks to Patt Ricketts for bringing this to our attention)
25 June 2010
SCGS Open House July 10, 2010
Tour the library, meet members of the Board of Directors,
officers, and volunteers.
We'll have light refreshments and lots of meet-and-greeting.
RSVP appreciated scgs@scgsgenealogy.com
26 May 2010
DNA Interest Group Meeting – 10:00 am-2:00 p.m.
Join us at the SCGS Library, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, for a day dedicated to genetic genealogy -- using DNA in genealogy.
Sat, May 29, 2010 – Uncovering Prehistory's Mysteries through your own DNA
Presenter: Kathy Johnston, DNA Interest Team
Objectives:
1) To demonstrate how the Internet can help you find DNA of related people, both dead and alive
2)To introduce some DNA haplotypes that might carry ancient secrets
3)To dispel myths about ancient history and then replace with new stories (may be controversial)
4) To show how to have fun integrating your own DNA information with what is known about history, archaeology, population genetics and anthropology.
$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. A drawing will be held for a $30 discount certificate for ordering a DNA test. Brown bag or join us for pizza for an additional $5.00.
For additional information contact Alice Fairhurst, at alicefairhurst@gmail.com or call (626) 331-4791.
If you are an FTDNA DNA Project Administrator or Co-administrator, you may participate in the Roundtable discussion for learning how to better manage your project which takes place directly after the regular meeting from 2-4pm.
CURRENT Project Group Prices for DNA TESTING for ANY SURNAME through SCGS (we can test any surname from any country):
Males (father’s line only)
Y-DNA37 $149
Y-DNA67 $239
Males (father’s and mother’s line)
Y-DNA37 + mtDNAPlus $269
Y-DNA67 + mtDNAPlus $369
Females (mother’s line only)
mtDNA $99
mtDNAPlus $159
Family Finder (traces through all 16 great-grandparents) $289.00
Shipping & Handling: $4.00 (inside the USA), $6.00 (outside the USA)
To order, call Family Tree DNA at 713-868.1438 and ask to join the SCGS project or order online at:
http://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=SCGS
When your results come in, we will automatically join you to your surname and haplogroup project.
If you’ve already ordered a test, be sure to watch for upgrade Sales on your personal page at FTDNA under My Account for Special Offers-Sales. You don’t have to take a new test to upgrade.
Sat, May 29, 2010 – Uncovering Prehistory's Mysteries through your own DNA
Presenter: Kathy Johnston, DNA Interest Team
Objectives:
1) To demonstrate how the Internet can help you find DNA of related people, both dead and alive
2)To introduce some DNA haplotypes that might carry ancient secrets
3)To dispel myths about ancient history and then replace with new stories (may be controversial)
4) To show how to have fun integrating your own DNA information with what is known about history, archaeology, population genetics and anthropology.
$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. A drawing will be held for a $30 discount certificate for ordering a DNA test. Brown bag or join us for pizza for an additional $5.00.
For additional information contact Alice Fairhurst, at alicefairhurst@gmail.com or call (626) 331-4791.
If you are an FTDNA DNA Project Administrator or Co-administrator, you may participate in the Roundtable discussion for learning how to better manage your project which takes place directly after the regular meeting from 2-4pm.
CURRENT Project Group Prices for DNA TESTING for ANY SURNAME through SCGS (we can test any surname from any country):
Males (father’s line only)
Y-DNA37 $149
Y-DNA67 $239
Males (father’s and mother’s line)
Y-DNA37 + mtDNAPlus $269
Y-DNA67 + mtDNAPlus $369
Females (mother’s line only)
mtDNA $99
mtDNAPlus $159
Family Finder (traces through all 16 great-grandparents) $289.00
Shipping & Handling: $4.00 (inside the USA), $6.00 (outside the USA)
To order, call Family Tree DNA at 713-868.1438 and ask to join the SCGS project or order online at:
http://www.familytreedna.com/group-join.aspx?Group=SCGS
When your results come in, we will automatically join you to your surname and haplogroup project.
If you’ve already ordered a test, be sure to watch for upgrade Sales on your personal page at FTDNA under My Account for Special Offers-Sales. You don’t have to take a new test to upgrade.
Bargain Alert: Family Tree University
Sign up for any online course with coupon code SCGS15 and get 15% off tuition. You can use the discount on as many courses as you like now through July 31.
Class topics range from census research to land records to online genealogy -- see a full list at http://www.familytreeuniversity.com/courses/view-all-courses.
FTU courses take place from the comfort of your computer. Within each course, you determine the best time to "go to class," participate in discussions, or drop by the site just to chat. The feedback you get on your assignments will come from expert instructors who frequently write and teach on the course topic.
The coaching you receive will be invaluable in helping you to trace those elusive family lines. You'll be taught how to keep from going down dead ends and how to break down brick walls.
Family Tree University will also provide benefits to SCGS as a whole dependent upon the number of SCGS members who sign up.
So help yourself and help your Society through this discounted offer.
Class topics range from census research to land records to online genealogy -- see a full list at http://www.familytreeuniversity.com/courses/view-all-courses.
FTU courses take place from the comfort of your computer. Within each course, you determine the best time to "go to class," participate in discussions, or drop by the site just to chat. The feedback you get on your assignments will come from expert instructors who frequently write and teach on the course topic.
The coaching you receive will be invaluable in helping you to trace those elusive family lines. You'll be taught how to keep from going down dead ends and how to break down brick walls.
Family Tree University will also provide benefits to SCGS as a whole dependent upon the number of SCGS members who sign up.
So help yourself and help your Society through this discounted offer.
16 May 2010
SCGS - The News & Notes Available Online
The Spring issue of The News & Notes is available on the SCGS website. The newsletter can be read by the general public at no cost. Read the issue here.
27 April 2010
Congratulations to the LA Times FOB Winners
Winners of the SCGS Booth drawing at the Festival of Books included
Jan Reagan
Jayme Alilaw
Kristin Tang
Vanessa Perez
The drawing gifts included two one-year memberships to Ancestry.com's World Deluxe Edition, one DNA-Y 12-marker test and one Mitochondrial DNA 12-marker test, both provided by Family Tree DNA.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Jan Reagan
Jayme Alilaw
Kristin Tang
Vanessa Perez
The drawing gifts included two one-year memberships to Ancestry.com's World Deluxe Edition, one DNA-Y 12-marker test and one Mitochondrial DNA 12-marker test, both provided by Family Tree DNA.
Congratulations to all the winners!
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