Jamboree Reviews from the GenBloggers

George G. Morgan, in an article written for Dick Eastman's newsletter http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2008/07/logging-your-fa.html

"Last weekend I attended one of the best conferences in the United States. It was the Southern California Genealogical Society's annual Jamboree in Burbank, California. The spirit of volunteerism is alive and well there, and the society members made every one of the attendees feel welcome and appreciated. There was literally something for everyone in every lecture time period. The vendor exhibit hall had all manner of software, books, maps, magazines, Internet databases and social networks, and so much more.

The work on the part of the SCGS members made everything seem to flow very well indeed. I heartily recommend this conference to anyone who can get there next year..."

Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak

http://www.rootstelevision.com/blogs/megans-rootsworld/2008/07/the_jamboree_microphone_incide.html

Okay it's not exactly a review but it's Megan's inside story of the infamous "My mic just slid into my pants!" incident. Truly one of the memorable moments of Jamboree. I am in awe of Megan's unflappability.

Dick Eastman

http://blog.eogn.com/eastmans_online_genealogy/2008/07/southern-califo.html676yt65t

"I loved it. I think all the other attendees enjoyed themselves as well. "

"The format of the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree is a winner"

"I hope to go back next year and "do it again."

"The 2009 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree has already been scheduled for June 12 through 14 at the same location. After all, the construction should be completed long before then! I hope to be there. Will you?"

Schelly Talalay Dardashti

http://tracingthetribe.blogspot.com/2008/07/jamboree-afterthoughts.html

"...an extremely well-run conference"

"Everyone has a smile on his or her face and each was genuinely concerned with making the event an excellent experience for attendees, speakers and vendors."

Craig Manson

http://geneablogie.blogspot.com/

"Jamboree: Was It Worth It?...In my calculus, I think the benefits outweighed the costs. It was worth it! "

"And here is one of the nits I have to pick about the conference. The lunch lines were unreasonably long and there were far too few tables at which to sit."

"SCGS Jamboree: Why Live Blogging Didn't Work for Me--And the Implications of That!" (the Marriott took some hits on the technology here)

Genlighten (Jamboree exhibitor)

http://blog.genlighten.com/

Generation Maps The Chart Chick (Jamboree exhibitor)

http://thechartchick.blogspot.com/

Little Bytes of Live

http://www.littlebytesoflife.com/

Elizabeth created a little blogging history when she posted a photo of the blogger summit while the blogger summit was going on!

Even one for our French-speaking friends

http://chercheurnomade.blogspot.com/2008/06/le-blogger-summit-tenu-dans-le-cadre-du.html

In case that doesn't work, use this TinyURL:

http://tinyurl.com/64ypjb

Have you seen others? Please send the links to phinkel@pacbell.net

What's It Worth? Find Out at the Appraisal Faire
October 25, 2008

At one time or another, you've probably inherited a trinket or family heirloom.  Although you would be hard-pressed to consider parting with it, you've been wondering about the insurance value, or want to know more about its history. You're in luck!  Bring up to 3 items per person to the SCGS Appraisal Faire on Saturday, October 25 and consult with our qualified appraisers on the value of your items.  $5 donation per item is requested.

The Appraisal Faire will be held at the SCGS Library, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, California, from 10-12noon and 1-4pm. The event is open to the public.

Thanks to Lynne Poole for organizing this popular event for 2008!

SCGS Officers Elected for 2008

Congratulations to the officers who will lead SCGS for the next twelve months!

Footnote Affiliate Program

Through Footnotes affiliate program, SCGS receives a commission on all subscriptions created when you use a special link to Footnote. The revenue is used to support the development of our online resources and our website, www.scgsgenealogy.com.

Your costs will not be any higher and there will be no adverse affect from using this link.

Feel free to pass this message along to your friends, too.

Write Your Family Names on Our Virtual Surname Wall

You are invited to add your family surnames to the Southern California Genealogical Society's Virtual Surname Wall.   Use this valuable service to help connect with online cousins everywhere.

There is no charge for this service, and the offer is open to the public. We encourage you to forward this invitation to your cousins, genealogy-related email lists, society members, your genealogy acquaintences, or other family historians.

Although this project is being sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society, we welcome family information from any geographic area, not just California. You may submit up to 10 surnames. We plan to allow for more surnames to be added and will let you know when we are able to accept more names.

Participants will be asked for the following information. You may wish to have your family group sheets, pedigree charts, or genealogy database available for reference.

1. Your family surnames (including spelling variations).
2. The geographic area in which they lived, or the migration path.
3. The associated period of time.

Your participation in the Virtual Surname Wall project is completely voluntary. Surname Wall information will be maintained by SCGS and may be included in printed or a searchable free online database that would be accessible on the SCGS website at www.scgsgenealogy.com. Your participation in the project is your authorization to include your surname information in any printed or searchable online databases that may be developed.

Of course, we have instituted steps to protect your privacy. Your contact information will not be displayed, either in print or online. You will have the option of asking SCGS to serve as intermediary, or authorizing SCGS to release your contact information should we receive an inquiry regarding a possible family connection.

Click here to add your names to our Virtual Surname Wall.

Download the flyer here.

SCGS on YouTube.com

Take a virtual tour of the SCGS Family Research Library compliments of www.YouTube.com. Many thanks to Doug Miller, who arranged for a videographer to record the tour and who appears on camera to give the tour. View the tour at http://youtube.com/user/SCGSgenealogyand let us know what you think.

Thanks Doug! Great use of technology to spread the word about SCGS.

SCGS Tree-shirts

You saw the shirts at Jamboree and on display at the SCGS Library, and now you can have your own golf shirt or t-shirt with family surnames displayed proudly for all to admire. Use the order form to order the graphic designs that will appear on your shirt. You can order the design layout through the shopping cart. You'll have a chance to approve the design and when the design work is completed, you can order directly from CafePress.

Please note. $10 is the cost for the design setup only. You will order your shirt directly from Café Press. The shirt will cost an additional $23 which you will pay directly to CafePress.

SCGS Tee-Shirt
SCGS Golf Shirt

Click on the tee-shirt to see a larger image.

Ancestors Gallery Memorials

What is the Ancestors Gallery?

The Ancestors Gallery is a special feature that will be included on the SCGS Website and in the 2007 Genealogy Jamboree syllabus. The program has been developed to give genealogists and family historians a new outlet to honor ancestors and relatives. The traditional genealogy query of details about the individual will be accompanied by a vintage photograph of your family member to create a memorial that will appear online and in the Jamboree Syllabus. Fees for Ancestors Gallery listings are nominal and are based on the size of the listing and the number of photographs. To read more about the program, see here.

Librarian Needed Tuesday Nights

Marva Grove is making a special request for a Tuesday evening librarian. According to Marva, SCGS may need to close on some Tuesday evenings unless a librarian is found. Hours are from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on two Tuesdays per month. Please contact Marva at scgs@scgsgenealogy.com or leave a message at the SCGS Library.

Ralphs Club Contribution Program - Sign up for the 2008 Program Year

Thanks to all of the SCGS members and friends who joined the Ralphs Community Contribution Program in support of the Southern California Genealogical Society. Over the past year, SCGS has received about $1500 through this program.

As most of you probably know, Ralphs recently launched it's new "Ralphs Rewards" program. All customers will be completing a new application and receiving a new card the next time they go shopping at Ralphs.

HOW DOES THIS AFFECT RALPHS COMMUNITY REWARDS?

As long as your members LINK their previously enrolled Ralphs Club Card with their new Ralphs Rewards Card, their participation with your organization will continue without change. As a confirmation point, everyone will still see the organization contribution note at the bottom of their receipt.

If they did not link their 2 cards together when they received their new Rewards Card, they must go online to enroll their new Ralphs Rewards Card with your organization. 

In order to make it a bit easier for those signing up for the Ralph's Community Contribution and have your contribution pointing towards SCGS:

1. Go to http://www.ralphs.com/ccprogram.htm
2. You'll see two boxes - one "Organization" and one "Participant"
3. Click on the "Sign Up" button in the "Participant" box.
4. Certify that you are the Ralphs cardholder.
5. Fill in the blanks on the Participants Enrollment Form. For the NPO number, enter 82966

If you do not have Internet access, you can add your name to the sign-up list located at the Librarian's desk, or call the library during office hours and the librarians will take your information over the phone.

Participation in the Ralphs Club Contribution program is not limited to SCGS members. Please pass this message along to your family members and friends.

KTLA Prime News

Doug Miller and Lin LaRochelle had their 15 minutes of fame in November when they appeared in a television news series, "DNA Testing: The Search for Your Family History."

Lead Reporter Kim Rouggie interviewed our SCGS members Lin LaRochelle and Doug Miller at the SCGS Library in Burbank about the role DNA testing now plays in the search for our most elusive ancestors. Bennett Greenspan, President of Family Tree DNA Company also participated.

The video segments will be available for a limited time on their website www.KTLA.com/dna. This link works best with high speed DSL or cable internet connections.

Congratulations to Doug and Lin for representing SCGSl! 11/20/06 - As seen on FOX19, CW39 and KTLA News: Find your ancestral origins by ordering a DNA test.