What?! JamboFREE at Jamboree?!

 

The Southern California Genealogical Society is committed to providing genealogical education for all.

Traditionally, during our Jamboree conferences, we offer classes that are free and open to the public.

Welcome to JamboFree virtual edition!

We are offering 16+ LIVE classes during JamboFree, Monday August 22 - Wednesday August 24 . Here’s the line-up:

• Ethnic and DNA Round Tables – Eleven topics, most with multiple rooms to keep the discussion groups small and personal, hosted by experts in SCGS’ interest groups and guests.
• Advanced Beginner Class – Our very popular in-person class returns for 3-hours of learning and fun.
• What's New at FamilySearch by Michael Provard
• What's New at the FamilySearch Family History Library by Michael Provard
• It's Never Too Late to Start! DNA for Beginners by FamilyTreeDNA's Janine Cloud
• Social Hour on Tuesday from 4pm - 7pm PDT.
• Bonus Lecture - Looking Forward to Looking Back: Where to Go Next presented by Jean Wilcox Hibben

 

To access the JamboFree programs, simply click on this link and sign into your SCGS account (think of it like putting on a name badge).

No SCGS account yet? Open one with your name, email, city, and state. Once signed in, you’ll open on the JamboFree schedule.

Join any session while it’s LIVE. Not what you expected? Feel free to leave one session and join another.

There is a maximum of 100 attendees per session so please log in early to “save your seat”.

All events are LIVE and will not be recorded.

Explore the JamboFree schedule and register here!

JamboFree Special Events

 

It's not too late to register for the Genealogy Jamboree or Genetic Genealogy Conferences!

 

Southern California Genealogical Society 

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JamboFree Schedule is Here!

JamboFree is Coming

The Southern California Genealogical Society is committed to providing genealogical education for all. 

Traditionally, during our Jamboree conferences, we offer classes that are free and open to the public.

Welcome to JamboFree virtual edition.

What’s On

We’ll be offering 15+ classes during JamboFree. Here’s the line-up:

• Round Tables – Eleven topics, most with multiple rooms to keep the discussion groups small and personal, hosted by experts in SCGS’ interest groups.
• Advanced Beginner Class – Our very popular in-person class returns for 3-hours of learning and fun.
• Ancestry Education Block – If you use Ancestry products for your genealogical research you won’t want to miss this series.
• Bonus Lecture - Using Keywords to Unlock Genealogy Doors presented by Jean Wilcox Hibben and generously sponsored by Ancestry.

To access the JamboFree programs, simply click on this link and sign into your SCGS account (think of it like putting on a name badge).

No SCGS account yet? Open one with your name, email, city and state. Once signed in, you’ll open on the JamboFree schedule.

Join any session while it’s LIVE. Not what you expected? Feel free to leave one session and join another.

There is a maximum of 100 per session so please log in early to “save your seat”.

All events are LIVE and will not be recorded.

It's not too late to register for the 

Genealogy Jamboree or Genetic Genealogy Conferences

Southern California Genealogical Society 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

#SCGS2021@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree, 

#SCGSJamboree2021

Genealogical Roundtables - Speak With The Pro FREE of Charge!

JamboFREE
2019
Genealogy
Roundtables


 Need Help? Find it at Genealogy World 
Free Help From The Experts!

May 31, 2019 - From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Table # 1 - Beth Ullman and Shari Worrell
DAR and other Lineage Societies

Table # 2 - Anna Fredericks and Lynn Anderson
Scandinavian

Table # 3 - Sheila Benedict
Irish

Table # 4 - Cheri Mello
Portuguese

Table # 5 - Edna Briggs & CAAGS Group
African American

Table # 6 - Walt Sturrock & Kathy Holland
German

Table # 7 - Donald Coduto
Italian

Table # 8 - Barbara Anderson
California

Table # 9 - Jennifer Taylor
Family History Writing

Table # 10 - Lynn Adams & Lenny Trujillo
Hispanic

Table # 11 - Jane Neff Rollins, MSPH
Jewish

Table # 12 - Suzy Goulet
New England & French-Canadian

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Roundtables are Free! A unique opportunity to talk to an expert and learn from fellow attendees. Twelve ethnic and research tables with a table host and 9 participants; ask questions, seek answers and discuss. 

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DNA Roundtables - Speak With The Pros FREE of Charge!

JamboFREE

2019

DNA

Roundtables

Get Free Help From The Experts!

Have you ever wished for time with the experts to ask 
a questions for Free? Well, we have it at the 
Jamboree World Roundtables!

May 31, 2019 From 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM 

Table # 1 - David Dowell, PhD

What DNA Test is Right for Me?

Table # 2 - Diahan Southard

I Have my DNA Results, What are the Next Steps?

Table# 3 - Angie Bush, MS

Build your Pedigree with the Help of Autosomal DNA at Ancestry.com

Table # 4 - Cheri Mello, MA

Family Tree DNA Results and Projects

Table # 5 - Kathy Johnston, MD

The X-Chromosome Can Help Sort Close Cousins

Table # 6 - Kitty Munson Cooper

Intermediate DNA Tools

Table # 7 - Robert D. Warthen

Introduction to DNAGedcom

Table # 8 - Randy Whited

Autosomal DNA Groups and Clusters

Table # 9 - Jim McAuley

Y-DNA - Emphasis on Scottish Clans and Surnames

Table # 10 - Janice Lovelace, PhD

African American Research

Table # 11 - Schelly Talalay Dardashti

Jewish Genealogy and DNA

Table # 12 - Chris Greene

Unknown and Misattributed Parentage 

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JamboFREE DNA Roundtables is a unique opportunity to talk to an expert and learn from fellow attendees. Twelve current topics in DNA; twelve tables with a table host and 9 participants; ask questions, seek answers and discuss. 

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50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree 

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Sneak Peek - JamboFree!

JamboFREE 

and 

 Exhibit Hall

Friday, May 31 

This event is free-of-charge and open to the public but registration is required so that we have a better idea of how many people will be attending each session. This event is sponsored by the members of the Southern California Genealogical Society.

Half-Day Class - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

• Genealogy Basics: Tools for Success 

First Sessions - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM 

• Los Angeles Public Library and Other Los Angeles-Area Resources

• Bridging the Chasm: Finding Records on FamilySearch

• Getting Paid for Your Passion: Should You Go Pro? 

Genealogy World Roundtables  
Free! A unique opportunity to talk to an expert and learn from fellow attendees. Twelve ethnic and research tables with a table host and 9 participants; ask questions, seek answers and discuss. Topics include such as: African-American; DAR and Lineage Societies; Family History Writing; French Canadian; German; Irish; Italian; Japanese; Jewish; Scandinavian; Southern USA; Technology.

Second Sessions - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

• How Your Hard Work Can Conquer All at the Sutro Library

• The Future of the Family History Library

• On the Clock! Demystifying the BCG Portfolio Process

DNA World Roundtables Free! A unique opportunity to talk to an expert and learn from fellow attendees. Twelve current topics in DNA; twelve tables with a table host and 9 participants; ask questions, seek answers and discuss. Get help on topics such as: Beginning to Intermediate DNA Tools; Build Your Pedigree with the Help of Autosomal DNA; DNA Testing with Emphasis on VA and the Carolinas (including descendants of slaves and slave owners); Follow your Male Line with Y-DNA (emphasis on the I Haplogroup); Genetic Genealogy for Beginners; How to order a Test for Paternal and Maternal Ancestry; Introduction to Genetic Genealogy for African Americans; Introduction to DNA Painter for your Autosomal Tests; Solving Unknown Parentage; Welcome to DNA - What Help Do You Need?; Which DNA Test is Best to Meet Your Needs?

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FREE Exhibit Hall - 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM 

Approximately 80 Exhibitors will be displaying the latest products available to assist genealogists in their search for family.  

Early Bird Discounts End April 22, 2019

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Your VIP Invitation to Jamboree Registration!

Registration is Now Open! 

 for 

The 50th Birthday Bash

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50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree 

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Oh... By The Way, WE ARE OPEN!!!!

Registration is Now Open! 

 for 

The 50th Birthday Bash

Southern California Genealogical Society 

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy 

Jamboree www.genealogyjamboree.com 

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Jamboree's 50th Birthday Bash Registration Is Now Open!

The Southern California Genealogical Society is 
Thrilled To Say 

 Registration is Now Open!

JAMBOREE 2019 - FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 31 - JUNE 2

The 50th Annual Genealogy Jamboree will again bring your nationally known speakers to keep you in touch with the latest developments in the field of genealogy. From coast to coast, from North to South, from our neighbors - Canada and Mexico, and from the Old World, our speakers can help you find your ancestors' lives and stories.  You'll be able to learn from many tried and true speakers and get surprising insights from speakers that are new to Jamboree.

By popular request, Jamboree will again be 3 packed days - Friday through Sunday. The Exhibit Hall will open at 12:00 PM on Friday and be open through early afternoon on Sunday.  The Exhibit Hall is free to the public so be sure to invite your friends, neighbors, and family.

Research Assistance, Database Research Tech Zone, a Birthday Hat Contest, and Door Prizes - all add to the fun that everyone expects from Jamboree!

GENETIC GENEALOGY 2019 - THURSDAY, MAY 30

DNA testing is an increasingly popular tool for genealogists.  Learn the difference between autosomal DNA, mtDNA and Y-DNA and which tool is useful for what type of investigation. There will be presentations from AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA, Living DNA and MyHeritage DNA. DNA authors Emily Aulicino, Blaine Bettinger, and David Dowell will again be returning. Get the latest insights from well-known presenters such as:
Angie Bush, Kitty Cooper, Schelly Talalay Dardashti, David Dowell, Tim Janzen, Brad Larkin, Thomas MacEntee, Drew Smith, Diahan Southard, Paul Woodbury and Richard Weiss.

JAMBOFREE - FRIDAY, MAY 31

Join us for a morning of learning on Friday, May 31. This event is free-of-charge and open to the public but registration is required.
This event is sponsored by the members of the Southern California Genealogical Society.

FREE Exhibit Hall - 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Approximately 80 Exhibitors will be displaying the latest products and services available to assist genealogists in their search for family.  

WORKSHOPS

DNA WORKSHOPS - THREE-HOUR CLASSES

Friday, May 31 Five intensive DNA workshops offered by presenters top in their field. These separate-fee events are offered as a benefit to Conference attendees. To register for a DNA workshop, you must be registered for at least one day of the Genealogy Jamboree or for the Genetic Genealogy Conference. These workshops run concurrently with JamboFREE.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOPS - TWO HOUR CLASSES

Genealogy workshops are offered Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and are designed to be intensive, hands-on, and interactive small group experiences. These separate-fee events are offered as a benefit to Conference attendees. To register for a Genealogy workshop, you must be registered for at least one day of the Genealogy Jamboree or for the Genetic Genealogy Conference. The Thursday workshops run concurrently with the Genetic Genealogy conference and the Saturday and Sunday workshops run concurrently with some Jamboree classes. 

Take Advantage of Multiple Discount!

Special pricing for 2019 offers a discount to those who register during Early Bird pricing, for both Jamboree and the Genetic Genealogy Conference, as well as additional discounts for SCGS members for each event. In order to get the discounted rates, please join, renew, or reinstate your membership before you register at https://next.scgsgenealogy.com/. 

Workshops and Banquets are expected to fill up early. 

Register NOW!

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Stay in touch with Jamboree to learn more about the speakers, exhibitors, and special activities.

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