Stump the Panel – A Chance to Tear Down Your Brick Walls Live with the CGS Research Team

Thursday, August 29, 2013
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

California Genealogical Society Library

2201 Broadway, Suite LL2

Oakland, California 94612

Can you use some help with a research problem? The California Genealogical Society Research Team will share their expertise with six lucky members at the library. Let our team of experts put their problem-solving experience to the test to help you break down your genealogical brick walls.

When you register, submit the question you're planning to ask at the discussion and be sure to bring your research documentation to the work session.

This session is limited to six participants. The fee for members is $10.00. Non-members fee $20.00 (non-refundable) and can be applied towards membership that evening.

Register now.

Preregistration is required. Walk-ins will not be admitted. Registration confirmations will be sent to the first six registrants.

Copyright © 2013 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.

Using Snagit to Capture Items for Your Genealogy Research

Saturday August 24, 2013
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

Whatever you can see on your screen, Snagit easily captures it for your immediate use. Snagit is a screenshot program that captures images, video, and even audio. Snagit works on PC and Mac.

You can capture specific regions, windows, a full screen, scrolling windows, menus, entire Web pages, and create video recordings with less than three clicks! The images and video recordings can be edited and shared with others or be included in your research project and genealogy database.

This class will show how easy it is to use the tool to do these things:

• Capture a screen shot of what is on your monitor
• Enhance these digital images with text and other effects
• Tag the images for easy retrieval later
• Record a video
• Organize the images with easy auto-storing
• Share images and videos via email and social media sites
• Insert images into reports and other projects

This class is a demonstration on Snagit and is not an actual class with instructions. Laptops are not required.

Register online.

The class is limited to thirty participants and is a free benefit of membership. Non-member fee is $20.00 (non-refundable) and can be applied towards membership on the day of the class.

Preregistration is required. Walk-ins will not be admitted. Registration confirmations will be sent to the first thirty registrants. Additional names will be collected and placed on a waiting list in case of cancellations.

Tim Cox has been a family historian and genealogist for more than twenty-five years. He is a member of numerous genealogical societies across the country and is pursuing his path to certification. Tim has served as the Education and Events coordinator for the California Genealogical Society and Library where he is an active member volunteer and speaks frequently on technology and organization.

Copyright © 2013 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.

Wordless Wednesday

Field Trip to the San Francisco Public Library and

Tour by City Archivist Susan Goldstein and Staff

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Photographs by Kathryn M. Doyle.

Copyright © 2013 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.

On the Road Again: Practical Tips for Successful On-Site Research

Thursday, August 15, 2013

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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

A research trip to one's ancestral home can be extremely rewarding, but also may present many challenges. Join Pam Brett for an evening class on successful on-site research. Pam will share practical tips on how to plan an on-site research trip, to achieve your research goals and to bring home new understanding of the lives of your ancestors.

Register online.

This class is limited to thirty participants and is a free benefit of membership. Non-members fee is $20.00 (non-refundable) and can be applied towards membership on the day of the class.

Preregistration is required. Walk-ins will not be admitted. Registration confirmations will be sent to the first thirty registrants. Additional names will be collected and placed on a waiting list in case of cancellations.

Pam Brett has been interested in genealogy for nearly forty years since she began filling in the family tree of her first-born child’s baby book. Raising two daughters and working as a public health social worker left little free time until 1999 when she began her family research in earnest.

Brett's ancestors were mobile which led to research in thirty-one states and the District of Columbia. She loves doing on-site research in the States "where there are many challenges but the rewards are priceless."


Copyright © 2013 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.

eNews July 2013, volume 7, number 7

The July 2013 eNews, volume 7, number 6, has been published and emailed to members and friends. As always, the eNews features timely information about the California Genealogical Society and our upcoming events. Each edition also includes Suggested Links From the Blogosphere and a photo feature: California Ancestors.

This month we honor the Stover and Mishler families of member volunteer Anna Junglas.

Cecelia Stover and Benjamin James [seated], Alice Stover and William Mishler [standing] 

Past issues of the eNews are available at the eNews archive.

The August 2013 issue will be emailed on July 31, 2013. To receive a copy, please join our mailing list.

California ancestor photograph courtesy of Anna Junglas.

Copyright © 2013 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.