Category Archives: Special Events

Upcoming Webinars

by Charles Hansen
The Wisconsin Genealogical Society is offering a free webinar on US Citizenship & Immigration Services Records on October 17th (first come first serve with limited registrations).

https://wsgs.org/cpage.php?pt=246

The Georgia Genealogical Society is offering a free webinar on October 25th on

Secrets and Clues Hidden in the 1790-1840 U.S. Censuses

The Southern California Genealogical Society is offering a free webinar on Family History + Health History Lead to Personalized Healthcare
on October 18th.

Legacy Family Tree Webinars

October 2017

 

Yakima Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Octoberfest

by Charles Hansen

 

The local Yakima chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia is inviting you to attend their annual Oktoberfest Luncheon.  You do not need to be a member to attend.
This is a no-host luncheon and visiting time
Saturday, October 21
12:00 noon
Jack-sons Sports Bar
48th Avenue and Tieton Drive in Yakima
Please contact Rosemary Rief at 453-4107 if you plan to attend.

Lewis County Genealogists at GFO Conference with CeCe Moore

by Charles Hansen

Lewis County Genealogical Society from Chehalis, WA  in big numbers attending CeCe Moore’s DNA Conference.  She is great.  Thanks CeCe!
Left to Right:   Brenda Keefer, Kathy Francione, Patty Olsen CeCe Moore, Leslee Dunlap & Ivan Keefer.
CeCe will be in Washington a couple of times in 2018 so maybe more people can see her then.

Non Profit Training for Genealogical Societies

by Charles Hansen

Looks like the December 5 and December 7 webinars should be viewed by every genealogical society in Washington
Nonprofit Essentials Toolkits

You care about your mission and want to make sure your organization does what it needs to do to succeed. That is why we created DIY learning toolkits that include short videos, kit materials, key documents, and more. Click on the images below for more information!
Boards in Gear
Why, What, and How of Boards to Better Achieve Mission

Connection to cause
Roles & responsibilities
Board development
Board operations
Fundraising
Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
What Every Board Member Needs to Know about Finance

Balance Sheets
Income Statements
IRS Form 990
Giving
Oversight
Let’s Go Legal
The right road to compliance and protectionState law
Federal law
Fundraising
Employment law
Intellectual property
Strategic Planning in Nonprofits
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Achieve Your Mission

Prepare
Listen
Envision
Plan
Execute
Evaluate
We know that you want to learn about other topics as well. Visit the Washington Nonprofit Institute website for archived webinars on many other topics, including fundraising, risk management, equity, and communications. If you can’t find what you are looking for, contact us!
Opportunities to learn

You also need opportunities to learn with others. That’s why we are offering a full schedule of workshops and webinars designed to give you what you need to strengthen your board. Upcoming board-related events include:

10/12 SEQUIM: Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits
10/26 SPOKANE: Inland Northwest Conference for the Greater Good
11/1 ONLINE: Changes to Washington Leave Laws
11/2 KENNEWICK: Boards in Gear
11/2 MOUNT VERNON: Boards in Gear
11/3 YAKIMA: Boards in Gear
11/9 CALL: What you need to know to serve on a nonprofit board
11/9 KENT: Understanding the 501(c)3 Application Process
11/15 SPOKANE: Boards in Gear
11/15 SHELTON: Boards in Gear
12/5 ONLINE: Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits webinar
12/7 ONLINE: Nonprofit Legal Checklist

There are many more nonprofit learning opportunities to join! Visit the Washington Nonprofits calendar (by clicking the icon below) and the 501 Commons featured training and networking events listing.

National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair

by Charles Hansen

 
FREE NARA 2017 Virtual Genealogy Fair (save the date — 25 October 2017) #genfair2017
From our friends at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)!  An always great opportunity to learn about federal records and just how valuable they can be to your genealogy research.
WHAT: The National Archives will host a live, virtual Genealogy Fair via webcast on YouTube. Participate in our biggest genealogy event of the year! Sessions offer advice on family history research for all skill levels. Topics include Federal government documents on birth, childhood, and death; recently recovered military personnel files; Japanese Americans during World War II; 19th century tax assessments; and a “how to” on preserving family heirlooms. For the schedule, videos, handouts, and participation instructions, visit the Virtual Genealogy Fair online.
WHEN: October 25, starting at 10 a.m. EDT
WHO: Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero and records experts from National Archives’ facilities nationwide.
WHERE: Anywhere! Participate during the Fair while it is live streamed on the US National Archives’ YouTube channel
Captioning: Live captioning will be available online. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for the event, please send an email to: KYR@nara.gov or call 202-357-5260 in advance.
Background: The National Archives holds the permanently valuable records of the Federal government. These include records of interest to genealogists, such as pension files, ship passenger lists, census, and Freedmen’s Bureau materials. See “Resources for Genealogists and Family Historians” online.
Follow the National Archives on Twitter @USNatArchives and join the Genealogy Fair conversation using #genfair2017.
Do you plan to attend?
What federal records group would you most like to learn about?

Seattle Genealogical Society Special Presentation

by Charles Hansen

 

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A

SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY

Mary Roddy

NATIONALLY REKNOWN GENEALOGIST

“Trails West: Crossing the Continent 1840-1869”

Before the transcontinental railroad was completed Easterners and Mid-Westerners began to settle the West.  How did they get there and what was the journey like?  Presentation covers overland and water routes with descriptions of the journey and using clues to discover how and when your ancestor traveled.

If you have heard Mary’s presentation on “Bagging a Live One” or her excellent explanations on how to use Excell in genealogy, you know what a treat is in store for you when you attend this presentation.

SATURDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2017

1:00 – 2:30 P.M.

SEATTLE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY

Washington Archives Month Strange Washington

by Charles Hansen

The Washington State Archives is celebrating its annual Archives Month in October by making “Strange Washington” this year’s theme.|

Three events related to Archives Month will be held in Olympia over the coming weeks:

  • Oct. 7: Tales of Strange Washington – Hear speakers talk about some infamous individuals and incidents in our state. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., State Archives Building, 1129 Washington St. SE, Olympia.
  • Oct. 27: Haunted Tours – Archives staff will take visitors on a tour of the Archives’ underground stacks. There will be four separate tours in 30-minute increments. 6–8 p.m. State Archives Building, Olympia.
  • Nov. 2: History Happy Hour – Here is a chance to enjoy some fun, historical trivia! There will be prizes, food and drinks. 7-9 p.m., 3 Magnets Brewery, 600 Franklin St., Olympia.

The State Archives’ Puget Sound Regional Branch (Bellevue) is hosting a workshop called The Basics of Historical Research on Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. People attending the event can learn about research sources and how to use them.

Other Archives Month-related events will be held in October at various Washington State Archives branches. Contact the State Archives at (360) 586-1492 or archives@sos.wa.gov for more details.

As always, the State Archives has a great-looking free poster to commemorate the monthlong celebration. The poster features classic color and black-and-white photos of strange things and events that have occurred here in Washington. The poster is available in the State Archives headquarters in Olympia, the front desk of our Executive Office at the Capitol and at all regional Archives branches in Bellevue, Bellingham, Cheney and Ellensburg, as well as several local historical societies, universities with archives/library collections, museums and heritage centers. Make sure to get a poster while supplies last!

If you want to download the digital version of the new poster, just go here. The poster includes images from archival institutions across the state, including the Odessa Public Library, Seattle Municipal Archives, University of Washington, Western Washington University, the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, and the State Archives.

 

https://blogs.sos.wa.gov/FromOurCorner/index.php/2017/10/strange-washington-is-2017-archives-month-theme/

Electronic Records Day

by Charles Hansen

Electronic Records Day is designed to raise awareness among state government agencies, the general public, related professional organizations, and other stakeholders about the crucial role electronic records play in their world.

To assist you in this endeavor the CoSA State Electronic Records Initiative’s Advocacy and Outreach Subcommittee has developed several informational resources which can be found below. You are also encouraged to share your own resources and information with the public or other archival stakeholders in your community.

  • Spread the word through social media channels.
  • Do a special post on your blog.
  • Engage the public in a presentation on risks to digital content.
  • Start a dialog with other entities in your area that work with e-records on a daily basis.
  • Host a workshop on good digital preservation practices.

 

For more information click here

Washington Civil War Association Sponsoring a Battle Re-enactment

by Charles Hansen

Dear Members and Guests:
The Washington Civil War Association is sponsoring a Battle Re-enactment and a Camp Re-enactment this coming Saturday and Sunday (August 12th and 13th) at the Columbia Park in Kennewick.
See the enclosed links which gives further information about the scheduled agenda for this weekend as well as a map of the event location.
http://www.wcwa.net/events/  (directions and map)
http://www.wcwa.net/news.html  (schedule of events)
Hopefully, you will be able to take advantage of this annual Civil War Re-enactment.
Sincerely,
Art Kelly