Using Microsoft Word 2007 for Genealogy - June 26, 2010

Saturday, June 26, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

California Genealogical Society Library
2201 Broadway, Suite LL2
Oakland, California 94612

Word 2007 is a powerful tool for writing family histories, letters, and so much more.

In this workshop, Tim Cox will show you how to:

• navigate around the ribbon and learn where things are located
• create and save documents
• use bullets
• insert images into a document
• create headers and footers

and more!

Laptops are recommended but not required for this class. Participants will get some hands-on practice using instructor-created exercises. If you don't bring a laptop to class you may partner with someone and try the exercises at home.

This workshop is limited to fifteen participants and one of the free benefits for CGS members. Non-members fee is $20.00 (non-refundable) and can be applied towards a CGS membership the day of the workshop.

Preregistration is required.

Walk-ins will not be admitted.

Register online.


Copyright © 2010 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

Are You Heading South for the Jamboree?

It's almost time again! The Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree returns Friday through Sunday, June 11 - 13, 2010, at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

The California Genealogical Society has Table 114 in the Exhibit Hall. Members are needed to help staff the table. Tim Cox has created an online form so members can let us know if they are going.

For detailed information about schedule, speakers, genealogy exhibitors and more, visit the Jamboree blog.

Attention members: Let us know if you are going!


Copyright © 2010 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.

Second Edition: Carnival of Genealogical Societies – Collaboration

Welcome to the Second Edition of the Carnival of Genealogical Societies.

Grateful acknowledgment to the footnoteMaven for the carnival badge and elucidation:

The key to all good genealogical research starts with the society of other genealogists and in turn genealogy societies.

The topic for the second edition of the Carnival of Genealogical Societies is: Collaboration.

Does your society collaborate with other societies?
(genealogical, historical, lineage, etc.)
Or groups? (local library, family history center)
Why or why not? What works or needs improvement?

This edition of the carnival received only six submissions but each one offers unique and creative ways for societies to collaborate.

Terri Buster is a board member and vice president of the Little River County Genealogy Society in Arkansas. Their group has been together for seven years and they have used their time wisely to develop collaborative relationships with many groups in their corner of the world. Read Carnival of Genealogical Societies~ 2nd Edition~ Collaboration posted at Southwest Arkie.

Tina Sansone is a past board member of the Tennessee Genealogical Society. Tina shares lots of ideas in How Genealogical Societies Can Collaborate posted at Gtownma's Genealogy. I especially love her suggestions of how to bring local high schools into the fold.

Brenda Joyce Jerome C.G. brings an unexpected angle to the discussion with Collaboration Within a Genealogical Society posted at Western Kentucky Genealogy Blog. Brenda believes that societies must change in order to flourish. How does your group measure up?

Charles Hansen wears several hats for the Eastern Washington Genealogical Society. He notes "Collaboration with the Spokane Library has benefited both EWGS and the Spokane Public Library" and tells us more in Carnival of Genealogy Societies Collaboration posted at Eastern Washington Genealogical Society Blog.

Joan Miller is part of the public relations team of the Alberta Family Histories Society. Joan collaborated with executive members of the societies to write Carnival of Genealogical Societies: Collaboration posted at Alberta Family Histories Society Blog.

Kathryn Doyle offers A Collaborative Formula For Success at the California Genealogical Society and Library blog.

This concludes the second edition.

Call for Submissions!
The topic for the next edition of the Carnival of Genealogical Societies is: Uniquely Us!

How is your society unique? 
Tell us about something one-of-a-kind. Is it a program, project, or publication? A record set or archival holding? A certain procedure or way you handle meetings? This is your opportunity to tell why and how your society is special!

The deadline for submissions is July 7, 2010.

Please do indicate in your article that you are writing for the Third Edition of the Carnival of Genealogical Societies. Submit your blog article using the the carnival submission form provided by Blog Carnival. Please use a descriptive phrase in the title of any article you plan to submit and write a brief introduction to your articles in the "remarks" section of the form.

Past posts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

A Collaborative Formula For Success

The California Genealogical Society has participated in several collaborative projects with groups, such as: SFgenealogy.com, the Peralta Hacienda and the New England Historic Genealogical Society. But the most successful venture has been a partnership with the Oakland Regional Family History Center started in October 2008. Then-president Jane Lindsey and Marge Bell, Assistant Director of the ORFHC, cooked up a scheme to offer a menu of beginning genealogy classes at both facilities. The classes were offered on Tuesday evenings at the Family History Center or Saturday mornings at the CGS Library which enabled free parking at either venue. The classes were a huge hit and the formula was expanded to intermediate sessions as well.

Jane Knowles Lindsey and Margery Howe Bell

In all, a total of 174 students have been through five sessions of classes: three for beginners and two for intermediate level participants. The classes have led to an increase in membership and volunteerism and have been successful by any measure.

Jane and Marge – keep talking – we're ready for your next good idea in collaboration.


Written for the second edition of the Carnival of Genealogical Societies: Collaboration.

Photograph courtesy of Judy Bodycote, Oakland, California, 3/30/2010.


Copyright © 2010 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library

On the Road to the Fremont Family History Center - June 17, 2010

It's time for the annual roadshow!

Thursday, June 17, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Fremont Family History Center
3551 Decoto Road
Fremont, California 94538

Members of the California Genealogical Society in Hayward and Fremont are invited to join with members of the Hayward Genealogical Society for networking and a presentation.

Program
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  Registration and conversation

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Past-president Jane Knowles Lindsey will present an overview of the outstanding resources at the CGS Library and share information about upcoming events.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Lunch and Learn – Bring a bag lunch and take part in some small group discussions of special interest genealogy topics. (Reminder: no coffee or tea please)

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Some Brick Walls Are of Our Own Making. Lavinia Schwarz’s spell-binding talk will help you look at your own brick walls with new openness, ideas, strategies and historical insight.

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Questions and closing remarks.

The "On the Road" get-togethers are a fun way to meet members in the target locale and are designed to help link neighbors who share an interest in genealogy. The programs are open to the public. If you live in the Fremont/Hayward area, please save the date and let us know if you can come.

The society gratefully acknowledges the assistance of member Pamela Lewis who made the arrangements. 

Please RSVP online.


Copyright © 2010 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.