CHECK OUT THE RECENT ACQUISTIONS SHELF
The money earned from seminar book sales and raffles, as well as library book sales and e-bay sales all go into the Library Fund and this is used for acquisition of new material for the SGS Library. We’ve acquired some really good reference materials that have made their way to the new acquisitions shelf. Come by and check out what’s *New*.
*New* The Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder
Nine volumes in three. A repository of genealogical data on Maine unequaled by any other work on the subject, The Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder is back in print in a handy three-volume edition. The work consists of a multitude of articles covering every conceivable facet of Maine genealogy, with special emphasis on town and church records, biographies, family histories, and cemetery inscriptions. Typical contents include articles on religious and ethnic settlements; early pioneers; army musters; land grants and claims; births, marriages, and deaths; historical sketches; wills; censuses; and town histories. Each of the nine volumes is separately indexed, the names alone numbering nearly 15,000 altogether.
*New* North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register
This short-lived periodical contains the best collection of genealogical source records for the Old Albemarle region of North Carolina. Chief among its contents are abstracts of land grants, court records, conveyances, births, deaths, marriages, wills, petitions, military records, licenses, and oaths. The abstracts derive from records from present-day counties of the Old Albemarle region: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Halifax, Hyde, Martin, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington and the Virginia counties of Surry and Isle of Wight.
SGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All programs are at the SGS Library at 6200 Sand Point Way unless otherwise indicated. Please Check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes, and corrections. Programs may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather.
JANUARY
Saturday, January 2, Canadian Interest Group, canceled due to the Holidays.
Saturday, January 9, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Fold3 Workshop – using Fold3 for researching your ancestors – especially those serving in the military and various wars. Leader: Karen Portzer
Sunday, January 10, 1:30pm – 3:30 pm, Scandinavian Interest Group, Leader: Karen Knudson
Tuesday, January 12, 1:00pm – 3:00 pm, Brick Wall Session, Join SGS members for a problem-solving session. This is an open forum format. Leader: Jean A Roth
Saturday, January 16, 10:15am – 12:15pm, Irish Interest Group, Leader: Jean A Roth
Saturday, January 16, 1:00pm -3:00 pm, German Interest Group, Leader: Jean A Roth
Saturday, January 23, 10:00am – 12:30pm, DNA Interest Group, Presentations by group members as well as new discoveries in DNA testing. Downstairs in the Fellowship Hall of Wedgewood Presbyterian Church, 8005 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA To be added to the email list contact: sgsdnasig@gmail.com
SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR SGS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
The Director of Operations has three main areas of responsibility. These include information management, infrastructure maintenance and the purchase of supplies and equipment.
Information management is the most time consuming element. The Director is responsible for picking up incoming mail and packages at the USPS Wedgwood Station, recording everything received in a mail log, processing and distributing items to the appropriate officer or committee, and tracking items with deadlines. Mail pickup once or twice a week is usually considered sufficient; however, there are four intense periods where more frequent visits will be required. These are the months preceding the Spring and Fall Seminars, Summer membership renewals, and the Winter Annual Appeal. The Director is responsible for ensuring all incoming checks are processed and submitted to the Treasurer in a timely manner. He/she prepares expense vouchers for services and bills, and also serves as one of three signatories on all Society checks and accounts. The Director is also responsible for responding to all emails coming in to the Society’s website.
Infrastructure maintenance includes maintaining the building physical plant consisting of a 2700 sqft library with a bathroom and small kitchen, and maintaining the installed electronic equipment including computer hard drives, monitors, printers, routers and projection equipment. The Director maintains building security and issues keys to individuals based on the established policy. The Director maintains equipment files containing instruction books, warranties, service contracts, bills of sale and maintenance records, and monitors electronic equipment for on-going maintenance requirements, such as printer toner replacement. The Director maintains bulletin boards with announcements and educational offerings and assists whenever possible with setup and takedown of tables, chairs and projection equipment for Society events. The Director is also responsible for collection and removal of all garbage, yard waste, and recycling from the Library in accordance with City of Seattle guidelines.
Purchase of equipment and supplies is the final responsibility. This runs the entire gamut from computer hardware and software to consumable paper products, office supplies, fluorescent lighting, pop-up canopies and plumbing repair parts. The goal is to maintain stock at a reasonable, sufficient level, while still purchasing quality items at the lowest price possible.
If you feel you can utilize your expertise to fill this position, then please contact the Nominating Committee chair at SGSNominate@gmail.com.