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 46th
Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Friday through Sunday
June 5 to 7, 2015
Registration is now open:
Mail-in | Online
Early Bird registration
ends April 30, 2015.
The theme of the 2015 Jamboree is Genealogy FANfare: working together.
We welcome attendees who are fans of genealogy, amateur or professional.
Jamboree 2015 celebrates the use of friends, associates, and neighbors (FANs)
of our elusive ancestors in order to aid in our research. Our heritage focus
will be on African American, Jewish, Eastern European and Russian research.
In addition to these, sessions on other geographic regions in the United States,
United Kingdom, and Europe will be included. We will let you know as soon as
the schedule is available on the website.
Genetic
Genealogy: DNA Day Plus!
Thursday, June 4, 2015
 Genetic
Genealogy: DNA Day Plus! offers participants the opportunity to hear
from many of the leaders in the genetic genealogical community. In addition,
intensive workshops on general topics of interest are offered to attendees
who have interests other than genetic genealogy (separate fee required). The
conference is co-sponsored by SCGS and the International Society of Genetic
Genealogy (ISOGG).
Special
pricing for 2015 offers a discount to those who register for both Jamboree
and Genetic Genealogy: DNA Day Plus! as well as discounts for SCGS members
for each event.
Early Bird registration ends April 30, 2015.
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FREE
WEBINAR: Sign-up Now!
Saturday, March 7
 Fish
and Chips Genealogy: Finding your Common English Ancestors
by J. H. Fonkert, CG
Learn about basic English genealogy resources – civil registration, censuses
and parish church records, and learn basic strategies to work back before 1800
using wills, tax and other records.
Jay Fonkert, CG, is a director of APG, a trustee of the BCG Education Fund,
and a past president of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. He has published
more than 30 research and teaching articles in Minnesota Genealogist, The Septs,
Family Chronicle, NGS Magazine and the National Genealogical Society Quarterly,
and has spoken at society meetings and major conferences in eight states and
provinces.
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 SCGS
PROGRAM: Lunch & Learn
March 07, 2015 - Saturday - Field Trip
A SPECIAL BEHIND THE SCENES
RESEARCH ROAD TRIP TO
The National Archives at Riverside
23123 Cajalco Road, Perris, CA 92570
Phone: (951) 956-2000
Hours: Open Monday to Friday and the 1st Saturday
of most months - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SPACE IS LIMITED - 1st COME, 1st SERVED
Come to the free February 14 Lunch and Learn lecture
to find out how to prepare for this field trip.
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the
nation's record keeper of all documents and materials created in the course
of business conducted by the United States Federal government. Those valuable
records are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues
about your family's history, need to prove a veteran’s military service,
or are researching an historical topic that interests you.
The Regional Archives (formerly in Laguna Niguel, CA) has moved to a new facility
in Perris, Riverside County. This location will better preserve records for
coming generations, at more affordable cost to the government and taxpayers.
All holdings are open for on-site research at their new research room, and are
available to the public. Bring your research, your brick wall problems, and
see what you will find in the free computer room. Kerry Bartels will be available
all day.
There will be NO instructional lecture provide, only the tours. Attend
the free SCGS Lunch and Learn lecture on January 10 for information about NARA.
Come to the free February 14 Lunch and Learn lecture
to find out how to prepare for this field trip.
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GUEST SPEAKER: Italian
Interest Group
Saturday, March 21
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: SCGS Library, Burbank.
Guest Speaker: Assemblyman Mr. Mike Gatto
Mr. Gatto not only selflessly serves the 43rd District but he is also an American
Italian whom shares our enthusiasm for Italian Genealogy. He wishes to share
his ancestral interests and show his appreciation of the SCGS by presenting
our Italian Interest group with a Certificate of Recognition from the California
Assembly. What a lovely tribute!
More
Info: Flyer
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