Formation of a New Interest Group: Genealogy Travelers
Clallam
County Genealogical Society has a newly formed interest group, The
Genealogy Travelers! It is for anyone who enjoys going to archives,
libraries, etc. near and far. We have some initial trips planned for
this summer within Washington. If you are interested in joining us,
please call CCGS at 360-417-5000 and add your name to the roster, so we
can notify you of upcoming events. Members and non-members are
welcome, so plan to bring along a genealogy friend.
Our
first adventure will be to the Seattle Public Library (downtown) on
Wednesday, June 5th. If you would like to travel with us, please
contact the CCGS Research Center by May 31st, so we can plan
accordingly. We will be sending out travel details next week, once we
know how many folks will be traveling with us.
The Yakima Valley Genealogical Society will hold its annual
potluck/picnic at the library at 1901 S. 12th Avenue, Union Gap,
Saturday, June 1 at 11:00. Bring a dish and stories to share.
At
the June meeting of Olympia Genealogical Society we will hear Judi
Hine, Regent of the DAR Sacajawea Chapter in Olympia, presenting an
overview of the Daughters of the American Revolution and what they have
to offer all genealogists. Join us on Thursday June 13 at Thurston County Courthouse, Bldg 1, Room 152 at 7 pm. www.OlyGenSoc.org
Thank-you JOYCE OGDEN, PUBLICITY
====================================================== Joyce T. Ogden jtogden@comcast.net
You can still register for the 2019 Spring Seminar, “Next Steps for Your DNA Test Results”. Featuring Diahan Southard, a popular speaker and author of several quick guides on genetic genealogy, a regular contributor to Genealogy Gems, featured writer for Family Tree Magazine, regular contributor to Genealogy Today, as well as other writing engagements.
It’s too late to order a lunch or mail in your registration, but online registration is still open Register for the Seminar onlineSAVE THE DATE
SGS and SIGS “DNA Learning Series” ,
Mountlake Terrace Library – Sno-Isle Libraries,
23300 58th Ave W
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
See
the featured article in this eNews! issue for more info. For members of
SGS and SIGS only. Registration required. Register by email to: sgsdnasig@gmail.com
Scheduled dates for the next two classes:
May 16 “yDNA & mtDNA Testing”
June 20 “I’ve Got My Results … Now What?”
SGS 2019 Spring Seminar,
“Next Steps for Your DNA Results”,
with Diahan Southard,
Fairview Christian School,
844 NE 78th St, Seattle, WA 98115
Saturday, May 18 , 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
From
beginner to advanced genealogist, Diahan will help you understand and
help you organize your results to find those lost relatives. Topics at
the seminar will be:
Let Your DNA Tell Your Story
Me and My 1,000+ DNA 4th Cousins
Making YDNA and mtDNApart of Your Family History
Three Next Steps for Your DNA Test Results
Also check out the Special Workshop on Sunday afternoon, May 19: “Organizing Your DNA Results”.
Unless
otherwise indicated all programs will be at the SGS Library, 6200 Sand
Point Way NE, Seattle. Check the SGS Web Site for additions, changes,
and corrections. Programs may be canceled or postponed because of
inclement weather. The SGS Library will closed May 25-27 in observance
of Memorial Day weekend, although the Irish and German Special Interest
Groups will meet on Saturday, May 25. Note the library will also be
closed on May 18, the day of our spring seminar.
MAY
Thursday, May 16, 6:00 pm-7:45 pm, DNA Learning Series Class 2: “yDNA & mtDNA Testing”, with Cary Bright and Craig K Gowen. This series is for current members of the Seattle Genealogical Society (SGS) and the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS) only. Free advance registration is required for each class. These classes will be held at the Mountlake Terrace – Sno-Isle Libraries, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043. To register, email : sgsdnasig@gmail.com
Saturday, May 18, The SGS Library will be closed so all SGS volunteers may attend the SGS 2019 Spring Seminar at Fairview Christian School.
Sunday, May 19, the SGS Library will be closed for two special events – pre-registration required.
Saturday, May 25, 10:15 am-12:15 pm, Irish Special Interest Group, with Jean Roth
Saturday, May 25, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, German Special Interest Group, with Jean Roth JUNE Saturday, June 1, 10:15 am -12:15 pm, Family Tree Interest Group, Lou Daly is leader of this special interest group exploring all the features of the tool Family Tree on FamilySearch.org Come learn about the proposed changes coming to Family Search and Family Tree.
Sunday, June 2, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, DNA Workshop, with Cary Bright. Q&A first hour, while focus second hour in on Genome Mate Pro.
Saturday, June 8, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, Second Saturday Speakers Series – “Organizing Your Family History in Order to Stay Sane” with Mary Kathryn Kozy
Saturday, June 15, 10:15 am-12:15 pm, Irish Special Interest Group, with Jean Roth Saturday, June 15, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, German Special Interest Group, with Jean Roth
Thursday, June 20, 6:00 pm-7:45 pm, DNA Learning Series Class 3: “I Got My Results… Now What?”, with Cary Bright and Craig K Gowen. This series is for current members of the Seattle Genealogical Society (SGS) and the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (SIGS) only. Free advance registration is required for each class. These classes will be held at the Mountlake Terrace – Sno-Isle Libraries, 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043. To register, email : sgsdnasig@gmail.com
Saturday, June 29, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm, DNA SIG, this group meets quarterly at the Wedgwood Presbyterian Church, 8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle. Co-chaired by Cary Bright and Herb McDaniel. For more information contact SGSDNASIG@gmail
The Board of WSGS met in Yakima on
May 10th &
11th to consider
our future. Many changes have come about in the past few years to
the science and practice of genealogy. We recognized that WSGS was
no longer fulfilling some of our missions developed many years ago.
Our current model of business was no longer working.
The Board was challenged with the
decision of whether to close our doors or to reinvent WSGS to meet
the challenges of staying relevant. The Board made a unanimous
decision to take WSGS in a new direction. The renewed WSGS will be
rolling out our vision later this year. Hint: preservation! So
stay tuned!
The German Interest Group of The Eastside Genealogical Society (EGS) will meet
When: Friday, June 7, 2019, from 1 to 3 pm (Doors open at 12:40 for networking)
Where: Primary Room of the Latter-day Saints Church
10675 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
Topic: Four Corners – An opportunity for members to ask questions and
receive assistance when using Ancestry, FamilySearch, Facebook and
Google websites. Four tables will be set up with a computer and
internet connection at each. Bring your questions and problems to the
appropriate table(s) for answers and solutions. Feel free to move at
any time among any of the tables. Our meeting time will be used to
address as many questions as possible.
Presenters: Janet Camarata for Ancestry, Melanie Matway for
FamilySearch, Marilyn Schunke for Facebook and Dorothy Pretare for
Google.
I’d like to let you know about an upcoming
educational program we are offering on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 1:00
p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in partnership with Skagit Valley Genealogical Society.
The topic of the program is “Grandpa Worked for
the Railroad” and will be presented by Janice Lovelace, PhD. This event
is free and open to the public. I’ve attached a flyer with more
information. Please feel free to forward or post on any wall you wish!
We appreciate your help in getting the word out,
because we would like as many people as possible to benefit from our
programs.
Please contact me with any questions or feedback.
Thank you for helping us spread the word about these free and valuable
community resources.
Hope to see you there!
Kathleen Headden, Reference Librarian
Burlington Public Library
820 E. Washington Ave.
Burlington, WA 98233
360-755-0760, ext. 7906
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