Do you sometimes wonder if the family you are tracing is
not the right one? That you have no idea where to find the information you
need? In fact, you have little comprehension of the various websites that are
even available? Even experienced genealogists find themselves learning on a
regular basis. Even when I go to a class on a topic I am sure I already “know
it all,” I find myself taking notes and discovering new avenues of approach to
a problem. No one knows it all (even those who say they do).
Jamboree offers a unique opportunity for those who are
floundering. It could be something basic, like “where do I start?” It could be
something more involved, like “are there Irish Catholic church records
available on line?” Perhaps it is something specific, like “how do I fill out
this DAR application?” It might even be something technical, like “how do I get
a GEDCOM onto my Smart Phone?” These and other such questions might have
matching answers at Jamboree’s RESEARCH ASSISTANCE. Held, again this year, in
the TECH HALLWAY. Beginning Friday early afternoon and running through the lunch hours until Sunday
mid-afternoon (none offered in the evenings, sorry . . . we have to eat and
rest sometime), you can sign up in advance to get help. Go to http://www2.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=2015scgsjamboree_research_assistance
and read the instructions before registering (to get help, register as a
“CLIENT”; to give help, register as a “RESEARCH ASSISTANT”). Then MAKE A NOTE
of your committed time (this can be done right on your Jamboree Smart Phone
app).
There are still spots available for consultants (Research
Assistants) so if you know something that could help someone else, please
donate a little time back and indicate your area of expertise.
Yes, we take drop-ins, and welcome both Assistants and
Clients to stop by to check on available time and help options. It’s also a
great place to network: we have 2 rooms so people can do a little visiting in
the registration room while others are doing one-on-one in the consultation
room. Stop by the Registration Room first and let us know you are here! And
grab a badge to advertise our service!!
See you soon!
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