Washington State New Non Profit Law FREE Training for Membership Non Profits

by Charles Hansen

Local genealogical societies that have bylaws and/or a board of directors (most of us!) should consider attending this webinar explaining the new “Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act.” The act was passed by the Legislature in 2021, modernizing the nonprofit statutes for the first time in 50 years. Sign up for this FREE webinar (08 Feb 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.) to find out what has changed and what you need to know. This webinar is hosted by Washington Nonprofits, in partnership with the Secretary of State.   To register: Click here:

I am already registered for that training session.

You will receive an email with all the information to watch this webinar on February 8, 2022

Later in February is another training that looks interesting. But right now it says it is NOT free.

     Washington’s New Nonprofit Corporation Act: How does it affect you? – February 24, 2022, hosted by our partner 501 Commons

Improved Color Restoration on MyHeritage

by Charles Hansen

As I’m sure you know, we at MyHeritage are constantly upgrading the tools we offer for improving family photos. Most recently, we released a new, improved model for color restoration — the feature within MyHeritage In Color™ that restores the hues in faded color photos.

We’re celebrating with a special offer: free and unlimited use of MyHeritage In Color™, Photo Enhancer, and Photo Repair from January 24 to February 5, 2022!

Updated model for color restoration

This is a fantastic opportunity to discover the magic of some of the MyHeritage photo tools. Be sure to spread the word so your friends, family, and followers won’t miss this chance to restore colors, colorize, enhance, or repair old family photos to their heart’s content!

You can read more about the new colorization model on our blog post, and feel free to use the attached graphic.

Enjoy!

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Heritage Quest Research Library February class information

by Charles Hansen
Winona I. Laird is a Professional Genealogist.  She is a member of APG, NGS, FGS and a past President of South King County Gen Society as well as a member of several other Gen Societies. Winona is a member of the Mary Fell Stevenson Chapter, NSDAR and is the Registrar for the Chapter.  She is also the owner of the Genealogy Education Center in Kent, WA.  
Winona began her genealogy research when she was a small child. What began as a class project became a lifelong journey to find and write the stories of her ancestors. 
Organizing Your Genealogy When: Thursday, February 3, 2022, 10 am to 11 am
Where: Via Zoom
Cost: $20 members $25 non-members
Deadline for sign-up & payment: January 28, 2022
Sign-up online at: hqrl.com and follow the links 
OR
Come in to HQRL in Sumner
1007 Main Street, Sumner, WA 98390
253-863-1806
Judy has been doing genealogy off and on for over 30 years. She has completed several formal education programs and holds genealogy certificates from National Institute for Genealogical Studies and Boston University.  Judy also holds a business degree from Washington State University.  
Judy has memberships in several genealogy societies and is the current Bookstore Manager for Heritage Quest Research library. She is also a Board member for TPCGS.
DNA TOOLS (Emphasis on Ancestry’s Tools) Discussion and examples of several tools that are currently available to assist you in using your DNA results to advance your genealogy research.  DNA Painter, GEDmatch, Ancestry’s matches and groups, along with ThruLines are the tools that will be discussed.
If you have matches on Ancestry that do not have a tree or are private, Judy will walk you through how to use the data with others to help identify possible relationships/DNA connections.
When: February 24, 2022, 11:00am—12:00pm
Where: ZOOM
Deadline for sign up and payment is February 17, 2022
Cost: $20 members / $25 Non-Members
Sign up online at: hqrl.com and follow the links 
OR
Come in to HQRL in Sumner
1007 Main Street, Sumner, WA 98390
253-863-1806
 

Introduction to African American Genealogy

by Charles Hansen

Saturday, February 12
Introduction to African American Genealogy
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm -Eastern- Via Zoom

Introduction to African American Genealogy

Dr. Delores Walters will show you how to trace your African-American ancestors using genealogical databases, local and archival resources and DNA. (60 min.)  Preregister for this virtual event at http://events.pbclibrary.org/node/22560

A Proud Heritage African American Family History Event

by Charles Hansen

Attend the African American Family History Event  on February 5, 2022.  It will be both in person and live zoomed with some pretty great classes.

  • Thom Reed – The African American Heritage Director will speak about searching Freedman Records
  • Joe Price – BYU Records Linking Lab will speak about the African American Records Project that is assisting the International African American Family History Museum – soon to open in South Carolina

We are also hosting a DNA for beginners class, Family Search Memories and Journaling Class and a class to show the Tacoma-Pierce Records Project. We have the Tacoma Public Library Oral History Station, Scanning Station and more.  We will have grab and go breakfast foods and boxed lunches.

Lower Columbia Genealogical Society 1950 Census

by Charles Hansen

Introducing Tracy Rebstock, Archivist, Office of the Secretary of State, Washington State Archive.

Tracy Rebstock will be the guest speaker for the February Zoom meeting of the Lower Columbia Genealogical Society to be held on Thursday, February 11, 2022

The topic chosen for this evening will be on census presented for the opening of the United States 1950 population census on April 1st, 2022.

Zoom meeting will start at 6:30 pm for announcements and visiting. The Meeting will start at 7:00 pm.

Contact the LCGS website for an invitation to join the Zoom presentation  lcgsgen@yahoo.com

Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 of The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War

by Charles Hansen

Jan 29 FWW Mtg.

Fort Walla Walla Camp 3 of The Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War

Open meeting invitation to Public. Jan 29 th 2022 at 12:30 pm in Richland, WA

At the retirement community clubhouse @ 400 Clipper Drive Richland, 99354

Open to members & those interested in Civil War history, or school students. Noon to 12:30 sack lunch and social visiting. Meeting starts at 12:30 pm and program at 1:00 of Keith Deaton re-enacting Abe Lincoln. Audience encouraged to bring questions for Mr. Lincoln about the era or Gettysburg. Luke Sowieralski will commence with the Gettysburg address. Mr. Deaton is a retired history teacher and renown presenter from the region. Questions about meeting welcome, call Camp Commander, Don Jameson

at 509 945 0549

Following the program and Q & A, business meeting will continue with installation of the Camp 2022 Officers by Department Commander, Loran Bures. And plus other routine business. Typically concluded by 3:30 pm.

Dear WSGS Members

by Charles Hansen

Dear WSGS Members,

We are off to a New Year and a change in leadership. It has been my honor to have served as your president for the past 6 years, but it is well past time for me to move on. Hopefully now I will have time to work on my own genealogy!

Kathy Sizer has been elected as your new President for 2022/2023. Please wish her well and offer any support you can. Especially now as she deals with the unexpected passing of her husband. My hope is that we can all continue to work on supporting each other as societies. We all have something to offer each other and our communities. Communication and support go a long way!

I wish to thank all of you who worked so hard over the past few years to keep WSGS viable and a continued presence in this ever-changing world we live in today. All Societies depend on our volunteers. WSGS is blessed to have some very dedicated ones. They kept us going when the going was tough. I am forever in your gratitude, amazed at your many talents and humbled by your dedication. To all of our members, thank you for continuing your support and financial contributions. You help us keep our presence in the genealogical community.

Sincerely,

Virginia “Ginny” Majewski, Past President, WSGS