SCGS Jamboree Call Is Closed - Thank You!

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 

IS NOW CLOSED!

 8th SCGS Genetic Genealogy Conference 

The Genes in Your Family 

Friday & Saturday, June 4-5, 2021 

 51st Southern California Genealogical Jamboree 

The Stars in Your Family

 Friday & Saturday, June 11-12, 2021 

 2021 Jamboree Extension Series Webinars 

January through December 2021

Southern California Genealogical Society 

417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504-2408 

SCGSJamboree@gmail.com

It's Jamboree Time! Calling All Speakers!

When the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, we know fall is approaching, which means it's also

JAMBOREE

 TIME!

Calling all speakers!
Please give us
your best presentation
for our 

JAMBOREE 2021 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Enter Speaker Portal Here!

or at genealogyjamboree.com

Southern California Genealogical Society 

417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504-2408 

SCGSJamboree@gmail.com

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

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SCGS Jamboree Call For Presentations

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS 

 8th SCGS Genetic Genealogy Conference 

The Genes in Your Family 

Friday & Saturday, June 4-5, 2021 

 51st Southern California Genealogical Jamboree 

The Stars in Your Family

 Friday & Saturday, June 11-12, 2021 

 2021 Jamboree Extension Series Webinars 

January through December 2021

The Southern California Genealogical Society [SCGS] announces its Call for Presentations for its 2021 VIRTUAL conferences and events. This Call pertains to the Genetic Genealogy, Jamboree, and Webinar Series Programs. Presentations will only be accepted through the online portal September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020. 

Submissions of Presentations: Speakers interested in presenting lectures or webinars for 2021 must submit their proposals through the Jamboree Speaker Portal at genealogyjamboree.com

Only those presentations submitted through the portal will be considered. The submission process ensures that correct speaker information is used in communication, advertising, and conference materials. 

SCGS Jamboree draws attendees of all experience levels from first timers to conference veterans. The Jamboree Extension Series attracts an international audience comprised of all skill levels. We encourage the submissions of all levels of lectures; all topics will be considered. New presentations are encouraged. Presentations may include the following topics: 

• African Diaspora 
• Asia 
• Australia, New Zealand and Oceania 
• British Isles & Ireland
• Canada
• DNA 
• Eastern Europe 
• French Diaspora 
• General Genealogy Techniques 
• Latinx • Military 
• Native and First Peoples 
• Spanish Diaspora 
• Western America 
• Western Europe 

Number of Presentations: Speakers may submit up to 6 presentations. The SCGS Jamboree Committee, at its sole discretion, may select none, some, or all of the presentations submitted by any speaker. 

Session Length: Jamboree and Genetic Genealogy pre-recorded presentations are 50 minutes long. Jamboree Extension Series Webinars are to be 60 minutes with an additional 30 minutes for questions. 

Statement of Nondiscrimination: The Southern California Genealogical Society is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. SCGS is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination in employment and opportunity because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age. Jamboree, DNA Day, Workshops and Webinar Speakers are selected based on experience, technical knowledge, speaking ability, diversity of topics and relevance.  

Questions: Any inquiries may be emailed to SCGSJamboree@gmail.com with the subject line: Call for Presentations [your last name]. We look forward to the possibility of including you in the 2021 Southern California Genealogical Society event schedules, and thank you for your continued support of SCGS and these great learning opportunities.

Alice Fairhurst,                                     Diane Adamson, 

SCGS Jamboree Co-Chair                    SCGS Jamboree Co-Chair 

Southern California Genealogical Society 

417 Irving Drive Burbank, CA 91504-2408 

SCGSJamboree@gmail.com

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Your 2019 Jamboree Updates!

What You Need to Know About Jamboree!

DEADLINES:

Early Bird Pricing Ends April 21, 2019
Due to Printing Needs

To view conference pricing, including Early Bird discount rates!

                                                                               

* To get the discounted rates, please join, renew, or reinstate your membership before you register. Visit the Jamboree Website for the latest details about speakers, sessions, meals, special events, and more.

HOTEL:

Hurry We Just Opened A Few More Rooms!

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel!

IMPORTANT! 

ROOM RESERVATIONS 

CAN ONLY BE MADE 

AFTER 

REGISTRATION

The Marriott is a great conference partner offering a renovated Conference Center with Exhibit Hall, updated hotel rooms, generous on-site parking and two restaurants on property - all in a truly a walk able venue.

SOLD OUT:

One Workshop is Already Full! 
Now is the Time to Order or Register Your Name on the Waitlist!

What Is A Good Alternative 
to DNA Painter?

Tim Janzen:

This workshop will review chromosome mapping techniques including the use of chromosome mapping tool DNA Painter as well as visual phasing (at GEDMatch and 24andMe). The latest autosomal DNA cluster tools will also be demonstrated. In addition, mapping of new or recently discovered genetic traits and SNPs that have medical implications will also be covered.

Paul Woodbury:

Organizing your DNA evidence is like aiming for a moving target. The results are constantly changing! Begin today to get your genetic genealogy research in order. Focus your organization around research objectives. Utilize company and third-party tools (such as DNAGedcom client and MedBetterDNA) for research logs and evidence analysis. Create, explore, and interpret genetic network visualization of the relationships between your matches (NodeXL, Gephi, and RootsFinder).

BREAKFASTS & BANQUETS:

The Banquets are Filling Up Fast! 

Thursday Banquet, May 30, 2019, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Blaine T. Bettinger, PhD, JD

• The Promise and Peril of DNA Testing for Genealogy

Friday Kick-Off Breakfast, May 31, 1, 2019, 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM

David E. Rencher, AG®, CG®, FUGA, FIGRS

• Make No Little Plans: Family Search Gathers and Preserves Memories

Friday Banquet, May 31, 2019, 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®

• Blackguards And Black Sheep - The Lighter Side of The Law

Saturday Breakfast, June 1, 2019, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM

Michael Provard

• FamilySearch: Celebrating Your Ancestors

Saturday Banquet, June 1, 2019, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

D. Joshua Taylor, CG®

• Family History: What The Future Holds

Sunday Breakfast, June 2, 2019, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM

NEW TO THE SCHEDULE!

Cyndi Ingle

• Bring 'Em Back To Life: Developing An Ancestor Profile

NEED TO ORDER:

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and Additional Flash Drives!

And Now You Are Ready For 
The Jamboree 50th Birthday Bash 

To

May 30th!

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Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Drew Smith, MLS 
Aha! Seminars, Inc. 

Drew Smith is a genealogy librarian with the University of South Florida Tampa Library. He has served on the boards of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Association of Professional Genealogists. Drew is host of the Genealogy Connection podcast, and co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast. He is co-author of Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques and author of Organize Your Genealogy: Strategies and Solutions for Every Researcher.

Presentations: 

• Use an Ancestor’s FAN Club to Get Past Brick Walls 
• Link Your Tools: Files, Notes, Tasks, and Trees 
• Introduction to GEDmatch 

Diahan Southard 
Your DNA Guide 

Sixteen years of experience in the genetic genealogy industry has qualified Diahan Southard to instruct all levels of interest. She has a passion for genetic genealogy, a genuine love for people, and a gift for making the technical understandable. Southard is also the author of "DNA Quick Guides", producer of a video tutorial series, as well as a featured author for Family Tree Magazine, regular contributor to Lisa Louise Cooke’s Genealogy Gems.

Presentations: 

• Me and My 1,000+ DNA 4th Cousins 
• Can Y-DNA Tell Us Where Billy Boy Has Been? 
• Finding Missing Persons with DNA Testing 

Michael L Strauss, AG® 

Michael L. Strauss, AG®, is a nationally recognized genealogical speaker. He has a BA in History and is a United States Coast Guard veteran. He is also a qualified expert witness in Court in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Additionally he is a faculty member at SLIG, GRIP, and IGHR where he serves as the course coordinator for all three military courses and is featured on Lisa Louise Cooke's "Genealogy Gems" Podcast featured with the "Military Minutes" episodes. 

Presentations: 

• Historical Maps: The World at Your Fingertips 
• Influenza: America’s Deadliest Epidemic 
• That Splendid Little War: Research in the Spanish-American War 

Paula Stuart-Warren, CG®, FMGS, FUGA 

Paula works full-time in genealogical and historical research, lecturing, consulting, & writing. She is an instructor for SLIG & GRIP, a past board member of FGS, a former officer of APG, & former board member of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. Her articles & lectures focus on unusual resources, manuscripts, methodology, analysis, repositories, & Native Americans. She is accessible for questions at presentations & enjoys assisting others.

Presentations:

• What Are My Next Steps? Hands-On Research Planning Workshop 
• The Three Rs: Reading, 'Riting, and Research in School Records 
• On the Clock! Demystifying the BCG Portfolio Process 
• Major Midwestern Databases and Indexes for Family History Research

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Your VIP Invitation to Jamboree Registration!

Registration is Now Open! 

 for 

The 50th Birthday Bash

Southern California Genealogical Society 

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Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Brad Larkin, MBA, MCSE 
Brad Larkin is a software engineer from Texas interested in genealogy, music, science, and history. He combines those passions to create technology in the fields of genetic genealogy and healthcare.

Presentations: 

• Why Get the Big Y-500 DNA Test? 
• DNA and Digitization in Irish Genealogy 

Leah Larkin, PhD 
The DNA Geek
Leah Larkin earned a PhD from The University of Texas in Austin for research using DNA to study species relationships. Adapting that scientific skill set to genetic genealogy has become a passion. She focuses on general education in the field, new methods for unknown parentage searches and—as a Louisiana Cajun—best practices for working with endogamous groups. She is an editor emeritus of the Journal of Genetic Genealogy and blogs at theDNAgeek.com.

Presentations: 

• What Are the Odds? (WATO) Workshop 
• The Hicks Babies: Research Strategies for Adoptees 
• Uses and Misuses of Segment Data 

Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG®, FOGS 
Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG®, FOGS, has become a favorite speaker at conferences and webinars. She serves as a Family History Center director, and is an instructor and author at Legacy Family Tree Webinars, Ancestry Academy, Family Tree University, and a columnist for Reminisce magazine. She received the 2018 Laura G. Prescott Award for Exemplary Service to Professional Genealogy.

Presentations:

• America’s Turnpikes, Rivers, and Canals 
• Colonial Censuses in British America 
• Plain Folk – Researching Amish and Mennonite Families 

Andrew Lee 
Family History Fanatics
Andy has been doing family history for more than 30 years. As a member of Toastmaster’s International, he has won several storytelling contests. He has presented to professional organizations, university classes, genealogy societies, family history conferences, and Boy Scout organizations throughout the US and Canada about DNA, writing and using tools to enhance genealogy sharing. Andy graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Presentations: 

• Perusing English Parish Records

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Sneak Peek - Jamboree Genealogy Workshops Part II

Sneak Peek Series

Genealogy

Workshops

Part II

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 - 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Say What? Old English Handwriting Workshop
Presenter: Dan Poffenberger, AG®
Sponsored by FamilySearch
This is a hands-on workshop on reading English Secretary Hand which generally covers English records from 1500-1650. It will cover the alphabet including unique characteristics of some letters, abbreviations, reading aids and provide typical documents for hands-on transcribing, practice and help. Level: Beginner, Intermediate


SATURDAY, JUNE 1 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Discovering Asian American Roots Through Partnerships and Collaborations
Presenter: Melinda Yamane Crawford
Interested in learning about how to research Asian American genealogy? Learn from founding members of the Chinese Family History Group of So. California and the Nikkei Genealogical Society. These groups were the first-ever genealogical societies for Asian Americans. They partnered with such organizations as SCGS, CGS, JANM, NARA, and each other in support of their members' research and education. Panelists are: Melinda Yamane Crawford (moderator), Marisa Louie Lee, Barbara Lu-Baltazar, Linda Harms Okazaki, and Bo-Gay Salvador. Level: Beginner, Intermediate


SUNDAY, JUNE 2 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Easily Create and Share a Video of Your Family Research
Presenter: Jan M Joyce, DBA, CG®
Make your family history come to life with a dynamic and interesting video. Sharing your passion for genealogy research is often met with blank stares and a lack of interest. Old documents and facts don’t pique the interest of family. Make it much more engaging by creating a memorable video. Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


SUNDAY, JUNE 2 - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Disaster Proofing Your Research
Presenter: Sara Cochran 
Family historians spend years gathering and compiling records, photographs, and family heirlooms to preserve the past and guide the future. Let's talk about ways to ensure that all this hard work isn't lost in any number of potential disasters. Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Here are your choices for 
2019!

They Sell Out FAST!

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Sneak Peek - Jamboree Genealogy Workshops

Sneak Peek Series

Genealogy

Workshops

Genealogy is the second most popular hobby in our country. Regardless of our current levels, we all began learning at some point and understand that our learning must continue. In fact, the more we learn, the more we understand what we don't know.  Conferences and conventions have fun one-hour classes that are very informative, but the key to learning is in workshops. They provide a hands-on approach that accelerates learning due to the extended time of a TWO-HOUR session!

Our offering this year include:

MAY 30

THURSDAY 

MORNING SESSIONS:

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

What Are My Next Steps? Hands-On Research Planning

    Presenter: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG®, FMGS, FUGA

First Aid for Family Photos

    Presenter: Denise May Levenick, MA

AFTERNOON SESSIONS:

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Writing a Life Event Story for Your Ancestor Has Never Been So Easy

    Presenter: Devon Noel Lee

Cemetery Preservation

    Presenter: Daniel Earl

               More Workshops to Follow Next Week!

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What is in You DNA Tool Chest?

DNA Workshops!

Genetic Genealogists are a geeky crew, always hunting for the next tool that will squeeze any new information out of their DNA results. Since I am one, I have been told we speak a different language, full of acronyms that genealogists and hobbyists do not always understand and may be intimidated by.

Jamboree is the coming together of these two practices, genetics and genealogy, providing everyone with the opportunity to learn something new, regardless of their level!

How is this done with DNA workshops? First, it is the brainchild of SCGS’s President, Alice Fairhurst, who is also one of the leaders of SCGS’s DNA Interest Group. She and the DNA group put the pieces together of what this year’s workshops should look like far in advance. We discuss and evaluate new DNA tools throughout the year; attend seminars, conventions, and institutes to be current on all recent DNA discoveries. With this valuable information in hand, the DNA Interest Group calls out requested subjects and wait to be awed by the experts’ choices. The combinations ensure the highest-level teachers to the instruct the latest trends.

Jamboree is motivated to educate those who are just entering the field. DNA experts are not an elitist crew; we are just speaking a different language that is teachable. A good foundation in DNA begins with learning its language.

Who better to do this than Emily D. Aulicino! She already wrote the book on “Genetic Genealogy, The Basics and Beyond,” published in 2014. You can imagine, the author of “The Basics and Beyond,” is skillfully adept at decoding the mystery behind DNA for the newbie! Her workshop is the perfect jump-start to your 2019 DNA learning plan! Psst…I began at a Jamboree workshop, so you can too!

The genetic community lives for new tools; we are a hungry crew that devours new offerings daily and we still want more! With each new tool released, the SCGS DNA interest group practices using it, deciding if it will be relevant in a year, or if its viability will expire. The group will call out requests for the tools that have the required shelf-life and closely evaluates the public lecture offerings. It is a combination of the two that makes SCGS’s DNA workshops superior to others!

When two or more offerings are competing, we use a democratic system to decide, a group vote!  Alice emails the Interest Group leaders four choices; we rank them chronologically by what we would like to take ourselves. The highest ranked workshop is then placed into the Jamboree schedule for your enjoyment.

Here are your choices for 2019 and remember,

they sell out FAST!

FRIDAY,

MAY 31  - 8:30 AM TO 12:00 PM

Identifying Family DNA Patterns and Contacting Matches

Presenter: Emily D Aulicino, MEd

Your DNA test results have arrived. You have a list of people you match. What is next? Learn what you can do before contacting your matches to assist you in finding the common ancestor you share with your match. Learn what to do when your matches contact you first and the steps to follow when contacting your matches. Understand how to find the common ancestor you share with your match.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Getting Your "ACGT" Together: Organizing Your DNA Evidence for Success

Presenter: Paul Woodbury

Organizing your DNA evidence is like aiming for a moving target; the results are constantly changing! Begin today to get your genetic genealogy research in order. Focus your organization around research objectives. Utilize company and third-party tools, such as DNAGedcom Client and MedBetterDNA, for research logs and evidence analysis. Create, explore, and interpret genetic network visualizations of the relationships between your matches (NodeXL, Gephi and RootsFinder).
Level: Intermediate, Advanced

What Are the Odds? (WATO) Workshop

Presenter: Leah Larkin, Ph.D.

WATO is a revolutionary tool for placing a person's atDNA (autosomal DNA) matches into a tree. You can quickly build a descendant tree and rank hypotheses for where the “target person” belongs, allowing you to better narrow your research, all without segment data! We will review how to identify a MRCA (most recent common ancestor). Then we will build a tree in WATO, place hypotheses, and interpret the results.
Level: Advanced

DNA Painter

Presenter: Blaine T Bettinger, PhD, JD

DNA Painter (www.dnapainter.com) is a powerful chromosome mapping tool for genealogists. We will learn how to use the tool and how to incorporate the results into our genealogical research.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Autosomal DNA Chromosome Mapping with Medical

Presenter: Tim Janzen, MD

This workshop will review chromosome mapping techniques including the following: basic chromosome mapping, inverse chromosome mapping, extension of mapped DNA regions, mapping DNA segments to populations or geographical locations, and visual phasing (GEDmatch and 23andMe). In addition, mapping of specific genetic traits and SNPs that have medical implications will also be covered.
Level: Advanced

Our DNA workshops are very popular. Which one do you think will sell out first?  The first correct answer emailed to Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com will win a 2018 Jamboree flash drive! The winner will be announced after the sellout of the first workshop!

                     Your Clues are…

The DNA Workshops!

The winner of the desert challenge is…

HEATHER SABIN

Congratulations, HEATHER!

The correct answer was the carrot cake for the Banquet Dinner by Blaine T. Bettinger, “The Promise and Perils of DNA Testing and Genealogy”

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