Attend (some of) RootsTech from Home

The RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City starts on Thursday this week, and a large group of us from SCGS will be attending. We are honored to have been chosen as one of the handful of societies to have a booth on the exhibit floor. Stop by booth 627, across the aisle from the Internet Cafe, and say hi.  SCGS members, be sure to pick up your "SCGS Member" badge ribbon.

We will keep you updated through blog posts during the conference, which is expected to draw a crowd of over 3,000. Some will be genealogists and family historians; many will be high-tech wizards who develop the software programs, equipment and technology that we use today and will use years from now.

So you can't travel to Salt Lake City? Never fear.  Fourteen of the sessions will be lived-streamed so you can watch from home.  Here is the schedule as released by the RootsTech. I have highlighted the sessions that are being given by speakers who will be with us at the 2012 Jamboree:

SALT LAKE CITY—RootsTech, a leading family history and technology conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 2-4, 2012, announced today that fourteen of its popular sessions will be broadcasted live and complimentary over the Internet. The live broadcasts will give those unable to attend worldwide a sample of this year’s conference content. Interested viewers can watch the live presentations at RootsTech.org. The second-year conference has attracted over 3,000 registered attendees.

The free online sessions include the keynote speakers and a sampling of technology and family history presentations. Following are the fourteen broadcasted sessions and speakers. All times are in Mountain Standard Time (MST):

Thursday, February 2

8:30-10:00 am, Inventing the Future, as a Community (Keynote Address) by Jay L. Verkler

11:00 am-12:00 pm, Do I Trust the Cloud? by D. Joshua Taylor  

1:45-2:45 pm, Effective Database Search Tactics by Kory Meyerink     

3:00-4:00 pm, Twitter – It’s Not Just “What I Had for Breakfast” Anymore by Thomas MacEntee  

4:15-5:15 pm, Eleven Layers of Online Searches by Barbara Renick     

Friday, February 3

8:30-9:30 am, Exabyte Social Clouds and Other Monstrosities (Keynote Address) by Josh Coates

9:45-10:45 am, Publish Your Genealogy Online by Laura G. Prescott     

11:00 am-12:00 pm, Optimize Your Site for Search Engines by Robert Gardner    

1:45-2:45 pm, Genealogists “Go Mobile” by Sandra Crowly  

3:00-4:00 pm, Google’s Toolbar and Genealogy by Dave Barney      

Saturday, February 4

8:30-9:30 am, Making the Most of Technology to Further the Family History Industry (Keynote Address) by Tim Sullivan and Ancestry.com Panel

9:45-10:45 am Genealogy Podcasts and Blogs 101 by Lisa Louise Cooke    

11:00 am-12:00 pm, Future of FamilySearch Family Tree by Ron Tanner

1:45-2:45 pm, Privacy in a Collaborative Environment by Noah Tutak   

RootsTech App: A Wonderful Resource for Attendees

The final details about RootsTech are being released and it looks better and better all the time.

The RootsTech App is now available for iPhone, Android, and other systems, including BlackBerry.  The RootsTech app was developed by Core-Apps, the same industry-leading team that developed the Jamboree app. It was great fun and instructive to see how another organization used the features available on the app's software.

Those who remember the Jamboree app will recognize the icons on the dashboard. Because of the app's intuitive design, new users will quickly become familiar with navigating through the many ways to help attendees stay organized and updated at a conference.

 You can start with the "Events" section.  Review the session schedules (selecting developer or users only, or viewing all sessions in a single list)

• Pick the sessions you want to attend.
• Click to create schedule, using either the schedule provided in the app, or the smartphone's calendar you use every day.
• Just like when you started high school, take a few minutes to review the floor plan to find path around the Salt Palace. 

Or you can start looking at the "Speaker" section first. Many RootsTech speakers will also be with us in Burbank.

• Navigate easily through the various sections of the app.
• Pull up the list of speakers to make sure you don't miss your favorites.
• Read the speaker's bio, see all of the sessions they are presenting, and then click to jump directly to the class description. 
• Rate the session when it's finished.

Learn all about RootsTech and conference producer FamilySearch:

• Watch FamilySearch and RootsTech videos
• Stay in touch through the Twitter feed (#RootsTech) and feeds from selected blogs and conference announcements
• Tweet directly from the app.
• Look at photos that have been uploaded

The app offers features that have not yet been activated in the RootsTech version. I hope it will be added in the next week.

• The exhibitor section contains valuable details about each of the Expo Hall exhibitors: contact information, links to the exhibitor's external website, description of the exhibitor's business, the organization's logo, and PDFs of product information available for download.
• Photos of the speakers
• Syllabus articles - the most valuable element of the app last year. The articles were downloaded by hundreds of users.
• Jamboree's app included advertising and special offers from onsite exhibitors as well as "virtual exhibitors" from authors, bloggers, nonprofits and commercial organizations. Many of the ads contained special offers and discounts. It's understandable RootsTech would not use that option.

RootsTech's video section is outstanding. It really increases the value of the app. We didn't use that section last year for Jamboree, though we hope that we'll have content in 2012.

I didn't remember having issues with the Friends feature but then I realized we didn't activate that service either. In brief, the friend number can be used with only one friend. To add another friend to your list, you need must get a new number. A new friend, a new number. Repeat. Maybe Core-Apps will redesign Friends between new and June.

Stop by booth 627, the SCGS booth, and say hi. Between now and then, keep your eye on the Jamboree blog. We have a couple of surprises for you, including news on how to win a free registration to Jamboree.

Stay tuned.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Jamboree Registration Now Open

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release 19 June 2012

We are very pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2012 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, June 8 to 10, 2012, at the LA Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel in Burbank, California. The theme for the 2012 Jamboree is “Lights, Camera, ANCESTORS – Spotlight on Family History.”

“Our attendees can expect an outstanding experience in 2012, maybe even better than in the past,” promised Jamboree chair Leo Myers. “In addition to our usual sessions on methodology, records and repositories, online databases and software, we have scheduled several sessions that will help you share your family stories. Count on Jamboree to serve up a weekend of classic genealogical methods, search strategies and technology while tossing in the excitement of Hollywood.”

The exhibit hall, home of nearly 70 companies, societies, online data providers, software and technology companies, will be open to the public throughout the weekend.

Jamboree will feature nearly 60 speakers and over 100 courses over the weekend. Only the most skilled and knowledgeable lecturers are invited to share their expertise and knowledge.

As is our tradition, we will offer several free sessions during our JamboFREE on Friday morning. “We are committed to making family history affordable. We don’t want the economy to get in the way of the search for our roots,” Myers explained. “Friday morning, we’ll have something for everyone. Librarians. Genealogical society leaders. Beginners who are testing the family history waters as well as experienced genealogists.”

One of the more popular JamboFREE activities is Kids’ Family History Camp, designed for youth ages 8 to 16. Kids’ Camp will be held Thursday from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. on June 7. Scout leaders are invited to bring their troop members to earn their Genealogy badge.

This year will feature two special pre-event sessions, the Family History Writers Conference, and Tech-Trax, special sessions focused on technology for genealogists. One session will be beginner level (“What is a folder? What happens when I push *THIS* button?”) and the other will offer sessions for more computer literate users. Details for these two pre-events will be released soon.

Rounding out the weekend are social activities, including tours, breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday, Saturday evening banquet, and the Hollywood Gala on Friday evening.

Visit the Jamboree website at www.scgsgenealogy.com for full details.  Early-bird registration discounts are available through April 22. Members of the Southern California Genealogical Society enjoy additional discounts.

Join the other 1700+ attendees at the 2012 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. Register today!

For more information contact:
Paula Hinkel
Southern California Genealogical Society
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504
phinkel@scgsgenealogy.com
818.574.8393 phone
818.688.3253 fax

FREE Webinar "See the Patterns" with Michael John Neill February 4, 2012

Join us for

See the Patterns

a FREE Webinar with Michael John Neill

 

Space is limited, so reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/508985496

Join us for this FREE webinar sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society.

This presentation will look at a variety of ways to organize information with the intent on noticing information and trends that were not obvious, preparing the researcher to present their information to others, and assisting the researching in seeing gaps in their research.

Michael John Neill has a master’s degree in mathematics and is on the math faculty at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois. He has researched his children’s ancestors in numerous states and several European countries. He has written hundreds of genealogical how-to articles and writes the weekly newsletter Casefile Clues and the free daily “Genealogy Tip of the Day.” 

Michael has lectured to genealogical groups across the United States, lecturing on a wide variety of topics. An engaging and down-to-earth speaker, he concentrates on using actual real-world research examples to illustrate a variety of genealogical methods and historical and legal interpretations of local records.

The Jamboree Extension Series allows genealogists from around the world to take advantage of the types of sessions that are offered at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, CA. The series is offered as a service to the genealogical community. Webinar presentations are scheduled on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month.

The complete list of webinars can be found at on the SCGS website (http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/JamboreeExtensionSeries2012.htm).

Jamboree Extension Sessions will be archived and available to SCGS members following the webinar. Membership information can be found at www.scgsgenealogy.com.

Title: FREE Genealogy Webinar "See the Patterns"
Presenter: Michael John Neill
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Time: 60 minute class, 30 minute Q&A
10:00 AM - Pacific
11:00 AM - Mountain
12:00 PM - Central
1:00 PM - Eastern
Or use our Time zone converter

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:

PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

REMINDER: Free Webinar "The Two Sides of Interviewing" with Jean Wilcox Hibben Phd CG - January 18, 2012

Join us for

The Two Sides of Interviewing

a FREE Webinar with Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, CG
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

 

Space is limited, so reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/491227857

Join us for this FREE webinar sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society.

While most of us know the basics of interviewing, this presentation looks at it from a couple of different angles: from the fields of speech communication and folklore; more specifically, oral history gathering techniques. Also included is a discussion of the “other side” of interviewing: responding as the interviewee. Some suggestions for before, during, and after the interview, for those on both sides, are covered.

Board Certified genealogist Jean Wilcox Hibben has been involved in family research for 30+ years. She is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild (where she serves as secretary), the Assoc. of Professional Genealogists (serving as president of the So. CA Chapter), and the Corona Genealogical Society (where she serves as president). She maintains a website with information about her presentations, CDs, projects, etc.: www.circlemending.org and a blog on “completing the family circle”: www.circlemending.blogspot.com. Jean is the director of the Corona CA Family History Center, and a volunteer at NARA, Pacific Region, Riverside County. A retired communications professor (she holds BA and MA degrees in the field), Jean has a doctorate in folklore; as a national speaker, she is known for entertaining, as well as informative, presentations.

The Jamboree Extension Series allows genealogists from around the world to take advantage of the types of sessions that are offered at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, CA. The series is offered as a service to the genealogical community. Webinar presentations are scheduled on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month.

The complete list of webinars can be found at on the SCGS website (http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/JamboreeExtensionSeries2012.htm).

Jamboree Extension Sessions will be archived and available to SCGS members following the webinar. Membership information can be found at www.scgsgenealogy.com.

Title: FREE Genealogy Webinar "The Two Sides of Interviewing"

Presenter: Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, CG

Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Time: 60 minute class, 30 minute Q&A

6:00 PM - Pacific

7:00 PM - Mountain

8:00 PM - Central

9:00 PM - Eastern

Or use our Time zone converter

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:

PC-based attendees

Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees

Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

FREE Webinar: "The Two Sides of Interviewing" with Jean Wilcox Hibben - Wednesday 18 Jan 2012

Join us for

The Two Sides of Interviewing

a FREE Webinar with Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, CG
Wednesday, January 18, 2012

 

Space is limited, so reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/491227857

Join us for this FREE webinar sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society.

While most of us know the basics of interviewing, this presentation looks at it from a couple of different angles: from the fields of speech communication and folklore; more specifically, oral history gathering techniques. Also included is a discussion of the “other side” of interviewing: responding as the interviewee. Some suggestions for before, during, and after the interview, for those on both sides, are covered.

Board Certified genealogist Jean Wilcox Hibben has been involved in family research for 30+ years. She is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild (where she serves as secretary), the Assoc. of Professional Genealogists (serving as president of the So. CA Chapter), and the Corona Genealogical Society (where she serves as president). She maintains a website with information about her presentations, CDs, projects, etc.: www.circlemending.org and a blog on “completing the family circle”: www.circlemending.blogspot.com. Jean is the director of the Corona CA Family History Center, and a volunteer at NARA, Pacific Region, Riverside County. A retired communications professor (she holds BA and MA degrees in the field), Jean has a doctorate in folklore; as a national speaker, she is known for entertaining, as well as informative, presentations.

The Jamboree Extension Series allows genealogists from around the world to take advantage of the types of sessions that are offered at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, CA. The series is offered as a service to the genealogical community. Webinar presentations are scheduled on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month.

The complete list of webinars can be found at on the SCGS website (http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/JamboreeExtensionSeries2012.htm).

Jamboree Extension Sessions will be archived and available to SCGS members following the webinar. Membership information can be found at www.scgsgenealogy.com.

Title: FREE Genealogy Webinar "The Two Sides of Interviewing"

Presenter: Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, CG

Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Time: 60 minute class, 30 minute Q&A

6:00 PM - Pacific

7:00 PM - Mountain

8:00 PM - Central

9:00 PM - Eastern

Or use our Time zone converter

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:

PC-based attendees

Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees

Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

REMINDER: FREE Webinar January 7 with Linda Woodward Geiger CG, CGL

Join us for

Me and My Laptop:

Getting the Most out of your Laptop while Researching Onsite

a FREE Webinar with Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL

 

Space is limited, so reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/168169592

Join us for this FREE webinar sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society.

The first scheduled webinar for the 2012 Jamboree Extension Series is "Me and My Laptop: Getting the Most out of your Laptop while Researching Onsite." You'll learn tips for making onsite research more efficient and productive using DropBox (or similar cloud) in conjunction with spreadsheets, word processing programs, genealogy software, and more.

Our speaker, Linda Woodward Geiger, is the principal researcher, author, and lecturer of Woodward-Geiger.com (a subdivision of Vitaline, Inc.). Although she specializes in Georgia's state and county records prior to 1900 and a variety of federal records, particularly of the southeast region of the United States, she has extensive experience in many other geographic regions of the United States.

Linda's personal research involves New England records. She also specializes in methods for finding elusive ancestors--those mighty brick walls. She is an associate of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), holding credentials as a Certified Genealogist(sm) and as a Certified Genealogical Lecturer(sm). She is a former trustee and a former editor of the BCG newsletter, OnBoard.

The Jamboree Extension Series allows genealogists from around the world to take advantage of the types of sessions that are offered at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, CA. The series is offered as a service to the genealogical community. Webinar presentations are scheduled on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month.

The complete list of webinars can be found at on the SCGS website (http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/JamboreeExtensionSeries2012.htm).

Jamboree Extension Sessions will be archived and available to SCGS members following the webinar. Membership information can be found at www.scgsgenealogy.com.

Title: FREE "Me and My Laptop" Webinar -
Presenter: Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2012
Time: 90-minute sessions
10:00 AM - Pacific
11:00 AM - Mountain
12:00 PM - Central
1:00 PM - Eastern
Or use our Time zone converter

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:

PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

FREE Webinar January 7 with Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL

Join us for

Me and My Laptop:

Getting the Most out of your Laptop while Researching Onsite

a FREE Webinar with Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL

 

Space is limited, so reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/168169592

Join us for this FREE webinar sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society.

The first scheduled webinar for the 2012 Jamboree Extension Series is "Me and My Laptop: Getting the Most out of your Laptop while Researching Onsite." You'll learn tips for making onsite research more efficient and productive using DropBox (or similar cloud) in conjunction with spreadsheets, word processing programs, genealogy software, and more.

Our speaker, Linda Woodward Geiger, is the principal researcher, author, and lecturer of Woodward-Geiger.com (a subdivision of Vitaline, Inc.). Although she specializes in Georgia's state and county records prior to 1900 and a variety of federal records, particularly of the southeast region of the United States, she has extensive experience in many other geographic regions of the United States.

Linda's personal research involves New England records. She also specializes in methods for finding elusive ancestors--those mighty brick walls. She is an associate of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), holding credentials as a Certified Genealogist(sm) and as a Certified Genealogical Lecturer(sm). She is a former trustee and a former editor of the BCG newsletter, OnBoard.

The Jamboree Extension Series allows genealogists from around the world to take advantage of the types of sessions that are offered at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, CA. The series is offered as a service to the genealogical community. Webinar presentations are scheduled on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month.

The complete list of webinars can be found at on the SCGS website (http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/JamboreeExtensionSeries2012.htm).

Jamboree Extension Sessions will be archived and available to SCGS members following the webinar. Membership information can be found at www.scgsgenealogy.com.

Title: FREE "Me and My Laptop" Webinar -
Presenter: Linda Woodward Geiger, CG, CGL
Date: Saturday, January 7, 2012
Time: 90-minute sessions
10:00 AM - Pacific
11:00 AM - Mountain
12:00 PM - Central
1:00 PM - Eastern
Or use our Time zone converter

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:

PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Jamboree 2012: The Big Reveal #3 - Exhibitors

There are so many facets of Jamboree that combine to make the overall experience so valuable. In addition to the venue and the speakers, the exhibitors serve as a source of consultation, assistance and support.

Tonight's big reveal is the list of exhibitors that have already reserved spots on the Exhibit Hall.  We have many long-time exhibitors as well as new faces this year.

You can click on the link at the top of the GenealogyJamboree blog, or you can use this link to go directly to the exhibitor page.

If the links don't work when you click on them, just copy and paste the URL into your browser.

A note to exhibitors:  If you are tossing around the idea of joining us in June, please move quickly to reserve your spot. Leo Myers is waiting to hear from you. The exhibit floor always sells out quickly and we want to be able to include you.

Jamboree 2012: The Big Reveal #2 - Speakers

Meet the list of outstanding speakers who will join the Jamboree family in 2012. Many you've met before, and some are new faces to Southern California. After the first of the year, we will have more comprehensive information about the backgrounds of these instructors, as well as information on the presentations they will make.

In the meantime, please review the list and welcome our speakers to Burbank!

Are you thinking, "uh, where's the list?"

Look at the top of the blog, just below the banner. You should see some words (home, hotel, speakers) in gray or red, located just under the "Jamboree."  Click on "Speakers."  If you can't find it, here is a direct link: http://genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com/p/speakers.html

That reminds me. We are expanding the Jamboree blog to become a one-stop quick reference source while our new Jamboree website is under construction. Over the next few days, we'll add lists of exhibitors, sponsors, and lots of other aspects of Jamboree.  Keep coming back!

Jamboree 2012: The Big Reveal #1

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It's time to begin to tantalize you with details of the 2012 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree.

Over the next two weeks, we will release bits and pieces of the plans for the 43rd Annual Jamboree, culminating with the opening of registration and unveiling of the 2012 website.

The theme for this year's Jamboree is "Lights, Camera, ANCESTORS! Spotlight on Family History."  The theme reflects, of course, Southern California's long history in the film industry. If a group in Burbank can't pull off a theme like this, then it's time for us to hang it up!

But even more than the film industry, this year's Jamboree will spotlight the many types of artifacts, memories, cold hard facts, and even myths that form a family's history. 

We have some most excellent activities and events planned for our Jamboree family. Stay tuned and follow the lead-up to the 2012 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree.

p.s. - Are you stuck for a gift? We have an answer for you. Think about a gift certificate for SCGS. It can be used toward membership, toward research services, or even toward Jamboree registration. Buy it online now on the SCGS website.  You choose the value and we'll take care of the rest.

Jamboree: Order Your Conference Recordings Now

Great news!  Conference Resource has begun to ship the audio recordings (thumb drives) and DVD video recordings of sessions at Jamboree. If you ordered any recordings while you were at Jamboree, you should get yours soon if you haven't already received it.

I've watched a few of the DVDs and the quality is outstanding. The crew did a fabulous job of capturing all of the excitement and wisdom contained in the sessions.

Once they have completed their work, Conference Resource will offer the sessions for download from their website. In the meantime, though, if you want to review the list of available recordings and even order by mail, the order form is online here.  It's a PDF that is legal-sized (8-1/2" by 14") document. You'll need a copy of Adobe Reader in order to be able to view it.

You'll remember that we lived-streamed several sessions on Saturday. Those sessions will be available for viewing at no cost by SCGS members.  Please give us until August to get those online.  The SCGS website is due to a big move to a new server in the next couple of weeks, and we really don't want to stress the website now.

As a gentle reminder, we are still accepting donations to help fund the cost of these streamed recordings. Every donation brings us closer to being able to offer similar services in the future. You can pay through PayPal, through the SCGS website, or by sending a check to SCGS, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504.

Thank You for Your Financial Support

Dear Genealogy Friends,

As you may have heard, SCGS will have streaming video sessions on Saturday from Jamboree. The programs are offered free of charge to the genealogical community, but we have (gently) requested donations to help support SCGS's technological efforts. We didn't know how it would work out, but here's a preliminary report.

PayPal donations are coming in faster than they ever have.  For that, we are very grateful and thanks to those of you who have already contributed.

If you are interested in supporting our various webinars, free streaming videos and other initiatives, please consider donating through PayPal or through the SCGS shopping cart. If you use the shopping cart, the minimum donation is $10. If you would like to donate more than $10, just change the quantity. (For example, if you want to donate $50, just change the quantity from "1" to "5").

Jamboree Recordings Available for Pre-Order

We are working with a new recording vendor this year, and I have to say I am SO impressed with them.

Conference Resource has produced the CD versions of the syllabus and are going to be providing audio and video recordings of selected sessions at Jamboree. They have prepared a pre-order form so you can participate from a distance.

Here's a link to the order information.

These preorders are for the set of recordings. Recording of single sessions will be available during Jamboree and will be available after the conference for online ordering.

Playing Around with ImageChef and ImageLoop

I found two fun new website utilities today. One is www.imagechef.com which lets you add your text and pictures to graphics. The other is www.imageloop.com which lets you add slideshows to webpages and blogs. Both sites are free, although you can purchase a pro subscription to www.imagechef.com.



You can see another little slideshow at www.itjustnevercameup.blogspot.com.

Jamboree: Session Recordings Now Available

We just heard from JAMB-Inc., our partners who did the audio recording at Jamboree.  The audio CDs are now available for purchase from their website, http://jamb-inc.com.

Happy shopping!

Jamboree: Syllabus Copies Available

Print and CD copies of the Jamboree syllabus are available for purchase at the SCGS website.

The printed syllabus is $20; the CD version is $10.  The CD version requires Adobe Reader and is fully searchable. Quantities are limited so act quickly.

Jamboree: Factoid - Level of Proficiency

How would you rate your genealogical experience and researching proficiency?  Click on the image below to see a more legible version of the table.  Jamboree offers courses at all experience levels.

Jamboree: Factoid - How Many Times at Jamboree

Over one-third of Jamboree registrants are first-timers in 2010.  Close to 20% are returning for their second Jamboree.  Click on the image to see a larger, more legible table.

Help SCGS by Shopping and Swiping at Ralphs

As I was leaving Ralphs the other day, I noticed that they were asking customers to upgrade their Ralphs Rewards cards. That reminded me that I had registered my card so that a percentage of my shopping would be donated to SCGS.  I looked at the bottom of my receipt and saw the familiar "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL" (see photo) as confirmation that I had correctly registered.

The amount donated to SCGS is based on the total amount of a customer's quarterly spending as shown below.

1% - Up to $200                              
2% - Between $200.01 and $350 
3% - Between $350.01 and $500  
4% - Over $500                                

Ralphs contributes a maximum of $750,000 quarterly to be distributed among all participating eligible organizations. This is a valuable source of funding to aid SCGS in meeting its financial commitments. Per Ralphs, periodic re-registration is required so make sure to check the bottom of your receipt each time your shop.

Help SCGS earn the maximum donation per quarter by registering your card on-line (detailed instructions).

Go to www.ralphs.com and log into your account
Click "My Account"
Verify the Ralphs Rewards Card Information is correct
Edi your Community Rewards Information by typing "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GENEALOGICAL" into the search box.

(NOTE: may take 72 hours to reflect registration)

You can also stop by the Tech Zone at Jamboree to register.

Thanks to Heidi Ziegler for this post

Jamboree Genealogy World - Small Group Discussions

We are so excited about Friday morning's JamboFREE activities this year.  The events will remove the barrier of cost for anyone who is interested in learning how to trace their roots.

The free Genealogy World round table discussions make up a mini-conference of their own.  With nearly twenty different topics during each of two sessions, all participants are sure to find something that will help advance their own research.  The round table discussions are hosted by individuals who have experience in the topic or area, but they are intended as an information exchange.  It's a great way to get to know other attendees and make new friends, too.

Round table discussion groups have been set up for geographic emphasis as well as topics.

Geographic / ethnic:  African-American, English, German, Jewish, Mexican, New England, Portuguese, Scottish, English-Canadian, French-Canadian, Hungarian, Irish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

Topics: Adoption Research and Reunion, DNA, Energize your Society Membership and Volunteerism (CSGA), Genealogists in Second Life, Planning Great Programs and Events (CSGA), Show and Tell, Society Newsletters (CSGA), Archiving your Family Movies and Sound Recordings, and publishing your family history.

Bring examples for the sessions that are italicized.  Be sure you also have your family group sheets, documents for your reference, and specific questions to raise during the session.  If you need something translated, bring that too.  No promises, but lots of help will be available to help you pole vault right over that brick wall!

You can download the complete list and descriptions of topics for both sessions here.

Preregistration is requested but is not required.  Genealogy World will be held in the Pavilion (the big white tent to the east of the Convention Center.   You can't miss it.  9am to 12noon at the Marriott Burbank Airport.  Be there!

Jamboree - A Genealogy Destination

In the pre-Internet years, Jamboree was designed as trade show with some lecture sessions.  It drew local family historians and genealogists.

Jamboree has grown over the years to become a destination for genealogists who come from locations all around the country. This year we are welcoming attendees from Arizona, northern and southern California, Canada, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Washington.  All I have to say is WOW!

We look forward to personally welcoming everyone to sunny Southern California.

SCGS Social Media Policy

Jamboree has enjoyed a special relationship with the blogging community since the first Blogger Summit in 2008.  Just two years ago, 90% of the active genealogy blogging community could be seated at a dais.  Now, we would be hard pressed to find a room that would hold everyone!

To ensure that we have an environment that is mutually supportive for the social medial users, our lecturers, and our lecture audience members, the SCGS Board of Directors adopted the following Social Media Policy:

The Southern California Genealogical Society is an active supporter of the use of social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, and blogging) at its events, including the society’s annual Genealogy Jamboree.  Event attendees are allowed and encouraged to promote, critique, and review the conference, its exhibitors, speakers, and activities using these forms of media.

Use of smartphones, netbooks, laptops, etc., shall not disrupt other attendees.  Mobile device ringers must be set to silent during lecture sessions.

Attendees are prohibited from recording the proceedings of any lecture or workshop session by any means, including but not limited to photography, audio recording, video recording, or verbatim transcription, without expressed written permission from both SCGS and the lecture speaker.  Some sessions will be professionally audio recorded and available after the event.

Social media may be used to summarize or extract lecture content provided:

(1) the author is referenced and cited appropriately; and

(2) material is not shared in full. 

We fully respect the intellectual property rights of the authors of syllabus materials and lecture content. Copyright laws apply.

Genealogy Authors: Sell Your Books at Jamboree

Genealogy Authors: Are you interested in selling your books at Jamboree? We will be glad to handle sales through the SCGS sales table in return for a modest handling fee. We will take care of the taxes and promote your books. If you will be at Jamboree, we will schedule you for book signings at times that are best for you.

If you're selling books from your own booth, let us know and we'll schedule you for book signings as well. We want to help you succeed, and we want to provide as many resources to our exhibit hall shoppers as we can.

Interested? You can get the scoop, give us your desired schedule for book signings, and provide all the financial details about the book sale, please read the information at http://JamboreeBookSales.surveyconsole.com

Call for Jamboree Volunteers

Jamboree is more fun when you set aside a couple of hours to help. You know you want to be there, so why not be a part of the action! Volunteer now! No experience is necessary; we’ll train you for the job. Some jobs take brains, some take brawn, and others just take a willing smile, an interest in people and a volunteer’s heart.

Carma-Lu Thompson will be overseeing the volunteer army and she will be getting in touch with volunteers as Jamboree draws near. Send an email to Carma-Lu at clu5536@yahoo.com to let her know of the times, dates and tasks that interest you.

Volunteers who work at least four (4) hours on site at Jamboree will receive a $5 food coupon as a token of appreciation. Volunteers can earn one coupon per day.

Here's what we need:

Team Leaderships Roles:

1. Transportation Team Leader. Oversee the load-out from SCGS beginning at noon on Thursday, June 10. Arrange for truck (Uhaul or private trucking). On Friday morning, oversee the loading and return of both bus trips (Evergreen Cemetery and SCGS Library). Distribute and collect release forms. Serve as primary contact for Marriott parking staff. Oversee the load-out from the Marriott to SCGS on Sunday after 3:30 p.m.

2. Door Prize / Raffle Manager. Solicit door prizes from sponsoring organizations. Maintain records of door prizes donated. Organize the drawing and disbursement of door prizes at Jamboree. Oversee system of notifying winners. Sell tickets and encourage sales onsite at Jamboree.

3. Audio-Visual Equipment Team Leader: Place the correct equipment in each speaker's room. Assist in connecting the equipment; perform equipment and sound checks. Assure security of equipment.

Other Positions:

Conference Center Door Staff: Direct guests away from the convention center during Friday morning set-up hours. Provide directions to JamboFREE events. Serve as door guard for Convention Center. Open doors for exhibitors.

Pre-Registration Table: Greet attendees. Distribute registration packets, Pink Sheets, and name badges. Distribute printed syllabus to those who have tickets. Break open boxes. Friendly, cheerful, unflappable. Casual business attire.

Hospitality: Greet people and direct them to the appropriate registration line (pre-register or walk-in). Distribute and collect registration forms from walk-in registrants waiting in line. Give directions to lecture rooms, rest rooms, etc. Collect Jamboree evaluation forms.

Room Monitor: badge checks/take tickets, distribute / collect evaluation forms, estimate attendance at each session, photograph speakers and audience shots, and do room maintenance (straighten chairs, etc.). Notify Venue Manager immediately of any audio-visual, speaker, unsafe crowding, any problematic issues. May introduce speaker but this is not required. (Note to volunteers: We need at one monitor for each session and multiple monitors for large sessions. Volunteering as a monitor is a great way to be assured of a seat at even the most popular session. Check the lecture schedule and pick the two or three sessions that are most important for you to attend. Volunteer to be room monitor for those sessions, and Carma-Lu will do her best to assign you to the lecture your choice. It's the best way to be assured of a seat in a very popular class.)

Speaker Introduction: Read prewritten introductions of speakers. Stick to the script, short and sweet. Respectful and professional. Must be comfortable speaking in front of groups.

Ancestry.com Scanning: Primary onsite contact for Ancestry.com staff. Organize sign-up at beginning of each day. Ancestry.com has asked for volunteers to help run the digitizing equipment and there are volunteer positions open with Ancestry as well.

Tech Zone: Set up / maintain equipment, assist patrons with use of databases, keep time used by patrons, troubleshoot access. Assure security of equipment.

Data entry: Enter results of evaluation forms. Inform coordinators of serious issues.

We also need volunteers for:

SCGS Sales Table: Handles money. Runs cash register. Assists patrons with purchases. Maintains sales table. Sells speakers' books, SCGS items, raffle tickets, memberships.  Volunteers for the SCGS Sales Table should contact Jan Jennings at jantj@sbcglobal.net.

Genealogy World Round-table Discussions Contact Lin LaRochelle at mefinley@earthlink.net.

Registration Bag Stuffers - Show up at the SCGS Library on Saturday, June 5, at 10am for the annual assembly chaos of stuffing the registration bags. It's a great way to get to meet other volunteers and to get a sneak peek at Jamboree. It kicks off Jamboree Week in a rousing, fun, free-pizza-for-all, kind of way.

We Need You!

"Getting The Most out of a Genealogy Conference" Webinar Available Online

SCGS hosted a very successful webinar, "Getting the Most out of a Genealogy Conference," conducted by George G. Morgan. The webinar is now posted online and is available for viewing.  Click on the image to the left and you'll be taken to the SCGS Videos page. Select the "Getting the Most" video and sit back and enjoy the presentation.


While the session uses Jamboree examples, George's points and suggestions are useful for attending any genealogy conference.  The last 30 minutes of the video is a Q and A session that pertains mostly to Jamboree.

While you're on the video page, watch the other great videos that have been filmed at past Jamborees. 

Huge thanks to RootsTelevision for hosting the video and to George for doing a fantastic job!

JamboFREE: Volunteer for Genealogy World

“Genealogy World” is a terrific opportunity to network and have fun doing it.  It serves as an ice-breaker for newcomers and old-hand attendees alike. 

It gives you a chance to interact with others who are researching the same area or who are interested in a particular research methodology.  And best of all, it's JamboFREE.

Groups will meet in round-table discussions to share experiences, suggest search strategies, and answer questions about researching ancestors across the globe.

There will be two sessions on Friday morning, June 11, 2010. The first session runs 9:00 a.m. to 10:15, and the second session runs from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

We are seeking table hosts who will be tasked with keeping the conversation going. Participants can look forward to a spirited, valuable exchange of information. Groups will also discuss genealogy methodologies and topics of special interest to genealogical societies.  Table hosts do not need to be experts with all the answers.  They just need to be interested in the topic and good at keeping the conversation rolling.

Some examples of the topics are:

• adoption search and reunion
• a "show and tell" session to demonstrate how to display your family history.  It could be a quilt, an illustrated chart, or even a quilt or other handicraft.

Ethnic, international, and state/regional US:

• German
• Irish
• French-Canadian
• Jewish
• Canadian
• Scottish
• Etc., etc., etc.  
• Southern US states
• Civil War records

Society topics, hosted by members of the California State Genealogical Alliance and others, including:

• Energize Your Society...Increase Membership and Volunteerism
• Society Newsletters:  Who, What, When, Where, Why
• Planning Great Society Program and Events

Lin LaRochelle, who has done such a great job of organizing the "Small Small World" event the past two years, will be overseeing this year's event. If you would be willing to host a discussion group, please let her know the topic/geography/ethnicity you feel most comfortable with, and which session (earlier, later session, or both sessions) you would like to host.

Lin LaRochelle, mefinley@earthlink.net, or drop a note to jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com and we'll get it to Lin.

Thank you!

SCGS "Genealogy Conference" Webinar a big Success!

On Saturday, March 27, SCGS hosted its first webinar, with George G. Morgan speaking on "How to get the Most out of a Genealogy Conference."

Over 120 people from 20 states, plus Alberta, Canada, attended the webinar.  That is so COOL!  We certainly reached a wide area with this presentation!  We learned that it's a great way to communicate with our audience, especially during the Q and A session.  There were some great questions tossed at us!

68% gave it an "A" rating, 26% a "B" and the rest gave it a "C".  George did a fabulous job.

The PowerPoint slides from the presentation are available for download here, and the video will be posted online within the next couple of days.

Thanks everyone for attending!

Advertise in the Jamboree Syllabus

Professional genealogists, societies, and businesses serving the genealogical community:

What would it be worth to you to get your name in front of 1600 attendees at one of the largest genealogy conferences in the US?  Plus, have an internet ad placed on the conference website at no additional charge? Why not place an ad in the Jamboree syllabus and find out?

With our highly-targeted audience and an online ad linking from the Jamboree website to yours, you'll be sure to get the publicity that will help to grow your society, professional genealogy consulting service, or business.

Syllabus ads rates are very reasonable:
  $  40 ... 2" high x 3" wide business card size   
  $  60 ... 4" wide x 5" high (Quarter Page Vertical)    
  $  60 ... 5" wide x 4" high (Quarter Page Horizontal)    
  $  80 ... 8" high x 5" wide (Half Page Vertical)           
  $  80 ... 5" high x 8" wide (Half Page Horizontal)         
  $150 ... 8 ½" wide x 11" high (Full Page B/W)

Provide copy in PDF, Word, JPG, PNG, or Publisher format. No bleeds. Email camera-ready content to jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com. If you need assistance in designing your ad, we can help with that too. Please submit camera-ready copy by April 30, 2010. Payment for the ad can be made by check payable to Southern California Genealogical Society, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504, or through our secure shopping cart.

The Genealogy Craze

What fun I had listening to "The Genealogy Craze," a radio interview on Minnesota Public Radio.

Megan Smolenyak2 and Bennett Greenspan, both of whom will be speaking at Jamboree this year, did a great job during the one-hour interview. You can listen to it here:

Free Webinar: How to Get the Most out of a Genealogy Conference

Join us on Saturday, March 27, 2010, for a free webinar conducted by one of genealogy’s favorite speakers and a featured Jamboree presenter, George G. Morgan of The Genealogy Guys Podcast.

"How to Get the Most out of a Genealogy Conference" is perfect for those who are planning to attend their first genealogical conference, whether it’s the Genealogy Jamboree, NGS, FGS, or any other large event. Even those who have attended several conferences will pick up some new ideas.

George will walk you through all the steps for maximizing your conference experience. These include:

• registering for the conference;
• planning your conference schedule;
• planning your attack on the exhibit hall (including doing some preliminary research on exhibitor company websites and putting together a shopping list);
• encouraging your cousins to attend, too;
• making travel arrangements;
• using the syllabus;
• and more!

He'll have lots of suggestions for onsite at the conference, including meeting other attendees, how to get one-on-one time with your favorite speakers, and how to work the vendors in the exhibit hall to gather new information. George will cover all this and more.

George has more than 25 years of training experience, has attended and spoken at hundreds of events, and has planned the programs for two of the Federation of Genealogical Societies national conferences. No one knows genealogy conferences like George!

The original broadcast of the webinar on March 27 is limited to 100 attendees. But don’t fret if you aren’t one of the lucky 100. The program will be available for viewing anytime after April 1, 2010, at www.scgsgenealogy.com.

Don’t miss this great webinar!

The session is open to the public, and space is limited.
Reserve your place now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/999938817

Publicize Jamboree in Your Family Newsletter

Have you thought about inviting your cousins to Jamboree?  Just think about the benefits:

• You could trade information face to face.
• You could divide and conquer when you want to see two or three different sessions at the same time
• You could see the family without having them under your roof. Everyone stays at the Marriott and there's no kicking the kids out of their bedrooms, and no one will plunder your refrigerator in the middle of the night.

Here is an example of a notice that went out to the Armfield family genealogists:

Hello Armfields!

Have you ever thought of a real-time get-together with the Armfield genealogists?  There’s a great opportunity coming up:  The Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will be held June 11-13 in Burbank, California.  It’s a three-day conference packed with over 120 class sessions, banquets, breakfasts, networking and fun. We have internationally renowned speakers and an exhibit floor with about 70 commercial organizations and societies.

I am extending a special invitation to all of my cousins to join us. The hotel has discounted room rates, and Southern California offers a long list of tourist activities.  If you’re interested, contact me at phinkel@pacbell.net. You can read all about the Jamboree at www.scgsgenealogy.com – click on the Jamboree link. 

Hope to see you there!! 

Paula

Feel free to borrow these words and invite your cousins. If you pull together a family reunion or you meet cousins that you've never met or haven't seen since you both were in knickers, we'd love to feature you on the Jamboree blog.

Wanted: Jamboree Freebie Table Items

Attention genealogical societies, heritage societies, genealogy vendors and suppliers of all types. We Want You!

Everybody loves the Jamboree freebie table.  We provide copies of brochures, membership applications and fliers to our attendees.  Organizations can put their materials on the freebie table at no charge.

Jamboree's geographic focus this year is Canada, Mexico, and the many regions of the United States.  We know that our attendees are researching in these areas, which makes them potential members of YOUR society.

What a great opportunity for you to make it easy to gain new members!  With only the cost of postage to ship a batch of brochures, you can increase the size of your membership.

This offer is not limited to North America.  We'll be glad to include information from any of our distant homelands as well as specific ethnic or other groups.

To make an extra splash, you can place an ad in the Jamboree Syllabus or provide a door prize for our drawing.  We'll promote you in the conference program, the Jamboree blog and on the website.

If you'd like to send material for the Freebie Table, please send it by June 1 to:

Jamboree Freebie Table
Southern California Genealogical Society
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504-2408

 Drop a note to jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com if you'd like to discuss a door prize or ad.

FREE Librarians' Genealogy Boot Camp in Burbank

The Southern California Genealogical Society is pleased to announce a free three-hour educational opportunity for librarians who assist genealogy and family history patrons.

Offered in conjunction with the Society’s annual Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, California, the Librarians’ Genealogy Boot Camp will be conducted by two of genealogy’s most popular speakers:

• George G. Morgan is an internationally recognized genealogist and author of eight books, several online columns, and hundreds of articles for genealogical publications. As president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., George conducts seminars for libraries and genealogists. George is a director of two genealogical societies and co-host of “The Genealogy Guys Podcast.”

• Drew Smith, MLS, a University of South Florida librarian, is co-host of the Genealogy Guys Podcast, author of the book Social Networking for Genealogists, and a columnist for Digital Genealogist magazine. Drew is a Director of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and President of the Florida Genealogical Society (Tampa).

Session 1 - Using the HeritageQuest® Databases (Morgan). The HeritageQuest Online databases by ProQuest undoubtedly contain some of the richest American genealogical materials. Many libraries provide remote access to library cardholders to this collection. Learn how to unlock the power and content of this great resource.

Session 2 - How to Help Your Patrons Find the Book with Their Family in It (Smith). Show your patrons how to do an exhaustive search for books and other published materials about their families that will help them begin their research.

Friday, June 11, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Hollywood Room – first floor, main hotel
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Hotel
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91504

The Librarians' Genealogy Boot Camp is free. Attendance is limited to 100 participants and advance registration is required.

Registration details and further information can be found at www.scgsgenealogy.com. Look for the “Librarians’ Boot Camp” listing under the SCGS Events and Programs. While you’re there, check out all of the great sessions to be offered at Jamboree.

Please feel free to share this announcement with your colleagues.

Paula Hinkel
Co-Chair, Genealogy Jamboree
Southern California Genealogical Society
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504
818.843.7247
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

The LA Fast Food Tour Makes the Big Time

One Saturday morning a couple of years ago, I decided to write a few blog posts about some of my favorite LA fast food eateries. The posts spotlighted Pink's, Tommy's, Fatburger, and Philippe's.  You can read them by clicking here.

About a year ago, I got a note from someone who was putting together a foodie book and she asked permission to include my silly little posts in the book. Of course I gave permission and then really didn't think anything more about it ...

... until I got a note that the book had been published!  By National Geographic, no less!

The LA Fast Food Tour appears on page 135 and if you look *really* hard at the list of authors in the back of the book, you'll find my name there.  (It might take a magnifying glass.)

I don't have a vested interest in the sale of this book, so I feel free to recommend it very highly.  It's a beautiful book (you know the photography is breathtaking -- it's published by National Geographic).  It's entertaining and fun to learn about food in faraway places. You can click on the graphic above to order it from Amazon.

Jamboree 2010 Exhibitors

Just look at the list of societies, information providers and commercial companies that will stake a claim on the exhibit floor at Jamboree. For more information on each exhibitor, including their web pages and contact information, check out the Jamboree website at the Jamboree website at www.scgsgenealogy.com

Ancestry.com
Antelope Valley Genealogical Society
Arcalife.com
Arphax Publishing Company
Bridge to Yesterday
British Isles Family History Society - USA
Bureau of Land Management
California African American Genealogical Society
California Genealogical Society
California State Genealogical Alliance
Carlberg Press
Colonial Dames of the 17th Century
Creative Continuum
Creative Memories
Criminal Research Press - Ron Arons
DAR, Martin Severance Chapter
Delphic Press
EasyNetSites.com
FamilyBuilder
Family Roots
Family Tree DNA
FamilySearch
Family Tree Magazine
Family Tree Maker
Federation of Genealogical Societies
French-Canadian Heritage Society of California
Footnote.com
Genealogical Institute - Arlene Eakle, Ph.D, FUGA
Genealogical Society of Hispanic America – SoCal Chapter
Genealogy Gems Podcast
Geneartology
Generation Maps
Genlighten.com
Heritage Makers
John T. Humphrey, CG - Pennsylvania Genealogy Books
Immigrant Genealogical Society
ISOGG
JAMB Recordings
Legacy Family Tree
Light Impressions
Los Californianos
MyHeritage.com
Moorshead Magazines Ltd.
National Institute for Genealogical Studies
New England Historic Genealogical Society
Photos Made Perfect
RootsMagic
Salt Lake Plaza Hotel
San Diego Genealogical Society
San Fernando Valley Genealogical Society
Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society
Seaside Highland Games
Southern California Chapter – Association of Professional Genealogists
Southern California Genealogical Society
SCGS Book Nook - Authors and book signings
SCGS Tech Zone
SCGS Research Team
Maureen Taylor
Uncle Ronnie's Pens

Get Your Jamboree Program!

Be sure to get a 2010 #Genealogy Jamboree brochure mailed to you – give us your name and address at http://tinyurl.com/yfqr22f

Your information will be used only to get in touch with you regarding Jamboree. We will never sell or divulge your contact information.

Your address should be in our database if you attended Jamboree in 2009 or if you are an SCGS member. If you've moved since last June, please provide your updated snail mail address.

#SCGS10

View the New Jamboree Video!

How many people can you recognize in this video footage that was shot at the 2009 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree? We're getting all ramped up for 2010 and this is a great way to start ... by looking at all the excitement and fun of last year's event. What do you think?

The Genealogy Guys Interviews at Jamboree 2009

The Genealogy Guys, Drew Smith and George G. Morgan, conducted several video interviews at Jamboree 2009. Today, they posted an interview that shows (a) how tired two meeting planners can be in the middle of a conference and (b) how Leo and Paula really do share a brain. Catch the interview at

GenealogyGuys.blip.tv

You'll find lots of other interviews there. Poke around and enjoy the views!

2009 Jamboree Session CDs Available

JAMB-Inc. audiorecorded nearly 80 percent of the sessions that were conducted at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree in June 2009. The CDs are now available for purchase from the JAMB website.

The cost is $12 per CD, or $11 each with the purchase of 10 or more CDs. You'll need to know the session number to place your order.

CDs are available for the following sessions:

Friday, June 26
FR-C Introduction to Genealogy: Getting Started the Right Way
FR-D Introduction to Genealogy: Advanced Beginners
FR-02 Adams: What’s New on Ancestry.com
FR-04 Broglin: Hot off the Press
FR-05 Nauta: FamilySearch Records Access and Digital Historical Books
FR-06 Dollarhide: Scots-Irish to Backwoods America, 1717-1775
FR-07 DearMYRTLE: Finding Digital Items in the Family History Catalog
FR-08 Eakle: Is your Genealogy Already Compiled?
FR-09 Leclerc: NEHGS Resources for British Research
FR-10 Malesky: Writing Your Research Plan
FR-11 Trindle: Online Resources for California Research
FR-12 Elliott: Buried Treasure: Lost in Print
FR-13 Rencher: FamilySearch Indexing Project Update
FR-14 Burroughs: The Nature of Genealogy
FR-15 Johnson: Constructing the Lives of Our Ancestors in 19th Century England
FR-16 Rencher: Irish Census and Census Substitutes
FR-17 Buzbee: RootsMagic 4: Family History Has Never Been This Easy
FR-19 Elliott: War with Britain: The Second American Independence in 1812
FR-20 Meitzler: Finding Your Family in American Newspapers and Periodicals
FR-21 Fechter: Ancestry.com and You, Saving the Records of the World
FR-22 Ericson: Family History Library Catalog 2.0
FR-24 Greenspan: DNA for Females, Adoptees, and Strong Lineage Connections

Saturday, June 27
SA-01 Wait: The Mission of Genealogy: Connecting Individuals with their Family’s History
SA-02 Alzo: Write your Family History Step by Step
SA-05 Eakle: Finding Lost Records and Sources Outside the Library
SA-07 Buzbee: RootsMagic 4
SA-08 Trindle: Scottish Records
SA-09 Panel Discussion: Summit 2: Son of Blogger
SA-10 Hovorka: Where to Start When You Have Inherited Genealogy
SA-12 Greenspan: Do You Want a DNA Test, or Do You Want a DNA Test for Genealogy?
SA-14 O’Donnell: The Irish Family History Foundation Database
SA-15 Proctor: Archiving Your Family Treasurers with Light Impressions
SA-16 Burroughs: The Six Phases of African American Genealogy
SA-17 Rencher: What’s New at FamilySearch
SA-19 Miller: Alien Registration Records
SA-21 Danko: Genealogy and the Changing Map of Eastern Europe
SA-22 Alzo: Murder, Mayhem and Town Tragedy
SA-23 Hibben: Clue to Clue: Tracking a Family over Time and Miles
SA-24 DearMYRTLE: The Winter of our Discontent: Three Months to Better Organization
SA-25 Meitzler: Electronic Document Preservation
SA-28 Morgan: Before and After 1858: English and Welsh Wills and Death Records
SA-29 Underhill: The iPod and the Genealogist
SA-30 DearMYRTLE: Seven Habits of Highly Effective Genealogists
SA-31 Dollarhide: The Best Digital Documents Sites on the Internet
SA-32 O’Donnell: 1922 Four Courts Fire: Not Everything Blew Up
SA-33 Buzbee: RootsMagic 4: Family History has Never Been this Easy
SA-34 Broglin: The Proof is in the Pudding
SA-35 Mello: DNA Mishmash
SA-36 Morgan: Locating Anglican Parish Records
SA-37 Child: Researching New York
SA-42 Rencher: Humor among those Journal Pages

Sunday, June 28
SU-A The Art of Mourning - A Victorian Obsession
SU-02 Meitzler: The Lay of the Land Using Directories, Maps and Gazetteers
SU-03 Child, Leclerc: Western Massachusetts Families in the 1790 Census
SU-04 Hibben: Deduction vs. Induction in Genealogical Research: Applying Logic Theory to Family History
SU-07 Morgan: Locating and Ordering English BMDs
SU-08 Fechter: Using the Ancestry and RootsWeb Community to Enhance Your Research
SU-09 Rencher: Methodology for Irish Immigration and Emigration
SU-10 Malesky: The Irish and the Scots Irish
SU-12 Burroughs: Adding DNA to Genealogy
SU-13 Eakle: Tracing Ancestors who Lived in Cities
SU-15 Pfister: Getting the Most out of Family Tree Maker
SU-16 Buzbee: RootsMagic 4
SU-17 Mountain: Beyond Y and Mitochondrial DNA: Genealogical Information from the
Rest of Your DNA
SU-18 Ericson: Innovative Tools to Connect Families
SU-19 Cooke: Google: A Goldmine of Genealogy Gems Part I
SU-20 Hovorka: Using Genealogy Charts to Further your Research
SU-21 Underhill: Ten Things to do with your Digital Camera
SU-22 O’Donnell: Irish Surnames – How You Could Miss Your Ancestors Due to Spelling
SU-23 Danko: A New Look at Immigrant Passenger Manifests
SU-24 Wishon: Expecting the Unexpected: Tracing English Ancestors Using Less Used Resources and Methods
SU-26 Cooke: Google: A Goldmine of Genealogy Gems Part II
SU-27 Adams: Searching for Italian Ancestors
SU-28 Fisher: Finding Hidden Treasurers at the USGenWeb Project
SU-29 Alzo: Demystifying Eastern European Research
SU-30 Broglin: Understanding the Probate Process
SU-31 Watson: Internet Research: Joys and Pitfalls
SU-32 Morgan: Genealogical CSI
SU-33 Dollarhide: The Cavaliers of Southwest England to Virginia and Maryland, 1641-1675
SU-34 Miller: Would the Real Molly Brown Please Stand Up?