Everybody in the genealogy world today knows Thomas MacEntee. He is the spikey-haired-bead-wearing guru of genealogical websites and presentations (my opinion). He recently did an interview and subsequently created an 11-page handout about DNA and your privacy. He gave permission to share it with one and all………….. here’s the link:
DNA-Testing-Balancing-Value-and-Privacy
Tiz a very good read, I promise.
This is an alert for any calendar year non profit Genealogical Society, your for 990 is due May 15. I will guess most genealogical societies will use the form 990-N or 990 postcard form. The 990-N is for societies with less than $50,000 a year income. Go to www.irs.gov and search for the 990-N form. It must be filed online right there. Takes about 10 minutes to file and get the conformation that it was accepted. They ask 2 questions, did you take in less than $50,000 last year and are you still active. Then they want the name and address of an officer and you are done.
The Lower Columbia Genealogical Society is pleased to welcome to our May meeting, professional genealogist TRICIA OBERNDORF, who will speak on GERMAN GENEALOGY.
. LOWER COLUMBIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
SOMERSET RETIREMENT APARTMENTS
2025 TIBBETTS DRIVE, LONGVIEW
DINING ROOM 7:00 PM
May 10, 2018
Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Eastside Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, May 10th, 2018 in the Bellevue Regional Library (Rm. 1), 1111-110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 at 7:00 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm for networking.
Topic: Mary Kathryn Kozy will present “How Do I Know That’s Right”.
Also see our website for FREE genealogical help and other Special Interest Group meetings. Visitors are always welcome alt all meetings. https://eastsidegenealogicalsociety.com/
TIP OF THE WEEK –
HISPANIC READING ROOM
If you are researching Hispanic ancestors of Spain, Portugal, the Caribbean, or Latin America, are you aware there is Hispanic Reading Room at the Library Congress and the room has a website? The reading room is open to the public, but before you head off that way, why not check out the excellent materials available to you on the website. It is in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
The website is at:
http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/
JOHN ESHELMAN,
VOLUNTEER OF WINTER QUARTER
Each quarter, the Seattle Genealogical Society recognizes one volunteer as our Volunteer of the Quarter. Our Volunteer of the Winter Quarter is John Eshelman.
John has been an SGS member for seven years and a volunteer for more than four years. Like many of our volunteers, John wears many hats. He served on our Nominations Committee for one election cycle; indexes books for eBay sales; staffs our Library Desk on most Saturdays; and is currently in his first year as a Library Trustee and a member of the Materials Review Committee. For three years, John also helped staff the SGS table at Irish Heritage Week.
If that were not enough, John contributes to our digitization projects. He alphabetizes and indexes hard copy collections of birth, death and marriage records as well as our VFW records (currently on index cards). These projects will make our extensive collections more readily accessible. John chips in wherever he sees a need and often helps set up for our Second Saturday Speaker Series, User Groups and Interest Groups. John enjoys interacting with SGS members and working with other volunteers on projects. He also enjoys the flexibility our volunteer projects provide.
John was lucky enough to inherit his own family histories from an aunt and a great aunt. Since then, he has researched other branches of his family as well as his wife’s family. His current research areas are Ireland and Finland; and in the U.S. – East Tennessee and Kentucky. SGS is full of expertise and John has expanded his knowledge of genealogy and family history over the past few years, both formally at presentations and informally in casual conversations. Genealogists love to share their tips!
John came to SGS with a strong academic and administrative background. He taught Economics at Seattle University and served as their Provost for several years. He has volunteered for other organizations including his current work with St. Francis House serving low-income and homeless families. When John is not volunteering, he enjoys spending time with his family, including three grandchildren.
Next time you visit the Seattle Genealogical Society on a Saturday and see John Eshelman, say hello.
Thank you, John for your contributions to SGS! Continue reading
JEFFERSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
FOR RELEASE: May, 2018
Mental Health Issues in the 19th Century – Diagnosis and Treatment
Jefferson County Genealogical Society (JCGS) has invited Janice Lovelace, PhD, psychologist and professional genealogist, to present a program “Mental Health Issues in the 19th Century – Diagnosis and Treatment” on Saturday, May 19, 9:30 am to 11:00 am, at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Rd, Chimacum. During family research, finding an ancestor in an asylum or enumerated in a census as imbecile or incompetent is not uncommon for we know that one person in ten has mental health issues. Did soldiers of that era suffer PTSD? Come learn about mental health and it’s treatment in the 1800s. Monthly meetings of JCGS are open to the public and are free of charge. Donations are appreciated. Visit our website <www.wajcgs.org>.
Janice Lovelace, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in child and family therapy and has been a private practice therapist as well as a faculty member teaching psychology. Janice is a member of Seattle Genealogical Society for a number of years and she joined the SGS Board as Vice President in 2014. She has 20 years of experience in family history research as well as academic work in the area. She is a member of Association of Professional Genealogists and National Genealogical Society.
JEFFERSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
PO Box 627
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Contact for this release: Judy Tough 385-3065 or tough@olympus.net
Since 2003, the Washington State Genealogical Society has recognized over 500 outstanding volunteers and teams, nominated by their local society or genealogical organization for their service and dedication. These volunteers are the backbone of their local society, giving their time and expertise, to the organization and the field of genealogy. In the coming weeks, you will be introduced to each of the 2017 award recipients and learn why they received the 2017 WSGS Outstanding Volunteer and Team Award.
Catherine Wooden
Gilbert Wooden
Today we’re introducing Catherine and Gilbert Wooden of Renton, Washington, who were nominated by the South King County Genealogical Society (SKCGS). This dedicated duo was recognized for their loyal service to the operation of their local society.
Cathy and Gil provide the crucial behind- the-scenes support every society depends on for smooth operation. Cathy always serves at registration tables, providing name tags, handouts or other items as needed. Gil has operated the audio equipment for meetings, transporting everything back and forth from home to venue. They both have served on the board of directors and various committees.
Cathy and Gil are respected and diligent members of the SKCGS, and richly deserve the honor of being Washington State Genealogical Society Outstanding Volunteers.
For more information on the WSGS Outstanding Volunteer Award program, visit the Recognition page of the WSGS website or contact Roxanne Lowe, Interim Recognition Chair, at Roxanne@thekeeffes.com.
I love chomping into a fortune cookie and (as my family and friends well know) I believe in them absolutamentally. What’s not to believe about “Traveling at this time would be a good investment of time & money.”
Of course, I’m always waiting for a little slip stating: “When you leave this restaurant your car will have a flat tire.” Oops.
But here is the best fortune-cookie-fortune EVER: “One generation opens the road which another genealogist travels.” Amen and for sure.
