Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13th.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from your home.  See below for the Zoom link for the May presentation.

  And, on May 13^th, longtime TCGS member and TCGS Librarian, Sandra Meacham Floberg, will    discuss “Repatriation of MIA/KIA using DNA.”

  On June 10^th, another longtime TCGS member, Margie Beldin, will be speaking on “Power-Up Your Research: FamilySearch Tools, Tips and 3rd Party Connections”

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2026.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

Topic: Tri-City Genealogical Society May 13 General Meeting

Time: May 13, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from your home.  See below for the Zoom link for the March presentation.

  On April 8^th, another longtime TCGS member, Margie Beldin, will be speaking on “New Tools in FamilySearch.”

  And, on May 13^th, longtime TCGS member and TCGS Librarian, Sandra Meacham Floberg, will    discuss “Repatriation of MIA/KIA using DNA.”

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2026.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

Time: Apr 8, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11th.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from your home.  See below for the Zoom link for the March presentation.

  The March presentation will be by longtime TCGS member, Lawrence Clay.  His presentation, John Clay(e)The Immigrant,” is about his Jamestown ancestor. 

  Upcoming on April 8^th, another longtime TCGS member, Margie Beldin, will be speaking on “New Tools in FamilySearch.”

  And, on May 13^th, longtime TCGS member and TCGS Librarian, Sandra Meacham Floberg, will    discuss “Repatriation of MIA/KIA using DNA.”

  RootsTech 2026 is being held March 5 – 7.  There will be over 200 presentations streamed at no cost.  To register go to https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/registration .  The online schedule can be found at https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/schedule?day=2026-03-04&type=online .  Recordings of the presentations are often saved for later access.

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2026.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

Topic: TCGS March General Meeting

Time: Mar 11, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s January General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from your home.  See below for the Zoom link.

  January’s presentation will be from FamilySearch and presented by Savannah Larson on the topic of Start Organized, Stay Organized.  From Savannah’s LinkedIn about page:

   Hello! I’m Savannah and I’ve always been fascinated by stories of heritage and connection. After earning my bachelor’s degree in family history with an emphasis in Scandinavian studies from Brigham Young University, I became accredited for research in Sweden.
  Throughout my career, I’ve worked on a variety of projects, including researching for LDS ancestry projects, military repatriation, and society applications. I’m particularly proud of my work translating the letters of John and Anna Widtsoe for the publication of Saints volume 2.
  With fluency in Swedish and proficiency in Danish and Norwegian, I’m comfortable researching in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the United States, and Canada. In my free time, I enjoy painting, reading, and spending time with my growing family.

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2026.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

Topic: TCGS General Meeting Wednesday January 14 at 7 p.m.

Time: Jan 14, 2026 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s November General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12.  We will be electing a new board for 2026 and need to have a quorum from the membership.  Also, the proposed budget for 2026 will be presented and voted on.  After the formalities we will be having an interactive presentation where everyone is encouraged to participate.  For people on Zoom the opportunity will be made to share their screen if so desired.  See flyer above for details.

Time: Nov 12, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s October General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

   The October TCGS General meeting is entitled Secrets for Success: How to Harness the Power of FamilySearch’s Full-Text Search and will be presented by Julia A. Anderson.  Learn what FamilySearch’s full-text search capability can do for you! This class will provide you with tips and tricks for making the most of this innovation in genealogical research. We will cover various ways to search, how to use wildcards and other tools, ways to filter your results, how to read and save images and transcriptions, and what to do with the information you find in the records.  Key takeaways include revolutionary access to un-indexed records, smart search techniques that deliver results and seamless integration with FamilySearch family tree

  Julia A. Anderson, MA, AG®, AGL™ has a master’s degree in history and education and is an Accredited Genealogist® and Accredited Genealogist Lecturer™ with expertise in the United States Gulf South Region. She works as a full-time United States and Canada research specialist at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah and teaches genealogy research and accreditation classes for Salt Lake Community College. Julia owns and manages Anderson Genealogical Research, LLC, serves as a commissioner on the board of ICAPGen, and is the conference chair for the Utah Genealogical Association.

Topic: TCGS General Meeting October 8 at 7 p.m.

Time: Oct 8, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s September General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

   The September TCGS General meeting will be on the topic of archival newspapers.  There are several websites that are focused on using optical character recognition (OCR) to search their scanned newspaper collections.  Newspapers.com, GenealogyBank.com, MyHeritage (OldNews.com) and to a small extent FamilySearch all have scanned newspaper articles.  This presentation will focus on Oldnews.com and their efforts to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to summarize articles and, if so desired, integrate the results into MyHeritage trees.  Oldnews.com features a diverse range of publications from local, national, and international news from across the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and European countries such as Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, and more, with extensive coverage of the 1800s and 1900s.  The title of the presentation is Uncovering the Past with AI: How MyHeritage Extracts Historical Records from Newspapers presented by Maya Geier.

Topic: TCGS General Meeting September 10 at 7 p.m.

Time: Sep 10, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s June General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

   The June TCGS General meeting will be focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its uses in genealogy for research and analysis utilizing old letters and documents.  Using AI for transcription and translation will also be addressed.  Learn how AI can lighten the load and help you reveal the rich history hidden in your family archive.

Time: Jun 11, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s May General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

   The May TCGS General meeting is entitled Capturing Living Memory with FamilySearch Memories App and will be presented by long time TCGS member Veronica Anguiano.  Your kids and grandkids do not want boxes of unorganized paper to remember you by. They want your story in your words in your voice and that is where the application comes in.  Veronica will explain the app and demonstrate its usage.

  The FamilySearch Memories app is designed to help you collect, preserve, and share your favorite family memories easily. You can download the app for free from the FamilySearch website. Once installed, you can use it to snap photos, record stories, and save audio files related to family events like graduations and reunions. The app allows you to organize these memories into your family tree, making it a valuable tool for genealogical research and family storytelling.

Time: May 14, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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  Please join us for Tri-City Genealogical Society’s April General meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9.  The presentation will be at the Richland FamilySearch Center located at 1314A Goethals Dr.  Entrance is down the ramp from the parking lot that is to the north of Dairy Queen.  The presentation will also be on Zoom so you can join in from the comfort of your own home.  See below for the Zoom link.

   The April TCGS General meeting is entitled From Research to Writing: AI Tools for Genealogists presented by Nicole Elder Dyer.  Writing about your genealogy research can be challenging. Assembling genealogical conclusions requires time, persistence, and dedication. Learn how generative AI tools can help – whether you’re writing a biography, research report, or proof argument. Tools like ChatGPT and Claude can turn research logs into reports and timelines into narrative. Providing text to the AI tools help increase accuracy and limit errors. Generative AI tools can increase your writing efficiency, but your personal style may be lost. Learn how to maintain your unique voice while increasing productivity. We will also discuss when to disclose writing assistance from AI tools and how to cite them.

  Nicole Dyer is a professional genealogist specializing in Southern United States research and genetic genealogy. She is the creator of FamilyLocket.com and the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast. She co-authored Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and Research Like a Pro with DNA and is an instructor for the study groups of the same name. She lectures at conferences and institutes including the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research. Nicole holds a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in History Teaching. At Family Locket Genealogists, Nicole is a project manager, editor, and researcher.

  Thank you to everyone who has already joined TCGS for 2025.  For those who would like to join, the online application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/join/join_renew/ and a printable application can be found at https://tricitygenealogicalsociety.org/q/wp-content/uploads/2023TCGSBrochure.pdf .

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