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11 May 2020

[CA--SCGS] The SCGS Library May Be Closed for the Month of May 2020, But the Online Store is Open.





The SCGS Library may be temporarily closed because of Covid19,  but our SCGS Store is still open!
(Yes, we hope to re-open for research soon).



Check out what SCGS has to offer:

   Member benefits(via the Members Only section)
      The past and present editions of our Searcher Journal.
      Free remote access to the MyHeritage website. 
      Access to past Jamboree Webinar Series recordings.

Research Assistance to help you break through your brick walls.            The cost of research is $20.00 per hour. 
SCGS members get a 10% discount.  
We also offer Los Angeles Times obituary look-ups 
for the years 1988-2005. $10.00 per look-up.

   Publications
     
     Jamboree Syllabi (from 2008 to present, in various formats: print, on CD's, & USB).

       Indexes of local Los Angeles County Records.
             (Cemeteries, Burials, Deaths, Marriages and Court records)

    Medieval Welsh Ancestors of Certain Americans (Boyer)
                   (No member discount on this book).


Northrup books (3-volume set of the Spanish-Mexican Families of Early California). 
         The first two volumes are priced at $35.00 for each, and the third volume is priced at $40.00.
           Best deal: The Northrop books can be purchased  as a set for $10.00 less than buying the 3                                       separately. If you buy any two, you get a $5.00 discount. 

          T-Shirts are still available in various sizes and colors. 
                  Price range is between $16.00 and $20.00.








The 1890 Project!! 
Based on records of Los Angeles County that will help replace the lost 1890 US Census.
More information at the end of May.


Southern California Genealogy Society and Library
417 Irving Dr.
Burbank, CA 91504-2408
818-843-7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com
Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com
     

07 March 2018

Jamboree 2018 Breakfasts and Banquets

Join Us For a Meal at Jamboree 2018!


Thursday Banquet, May 31, 2018, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM


Diahan Southard



Menu
Salad: Spring greens, toasted pistachios, blue cheese, strawberries and your choice of balsamic vinaigrette or classic ranch dressing
Main: Herb roasted chicken breast in a lemon beurre blanc sauce, creamy polenta, and seasonal summer squash
Vegetarian/Vegan Option: Saffron wild mushroom risotto with grilled lemon asparagus Dessert: Venetian cherry chocolate cake with candied hazelnuts






Friday Breakfast, June 1, 2018, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM


Thomas MacEntee







Menu
Buffet including scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, country fried potatoes, assorted breads and pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee and tea








Friday Banquet, June 1, 2018, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM


Craig R Scott, CG®, FUGA



A Night at the Archives: My Life in the National Archives

Menu
Salad: Classic Caesar salad with chopped romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, garlic herb croutons and your choice of caesar or balsamic dressing
Main: Six-hour braised boneless short rib with natural aus jus, buttermilk mashed potatoes, roasted coriander and honey baby carrots
Vegetarian Option: Balsamic braised portabella mushrooms, Anson Mills Grits, lemon soaked buratta cheese drizzled with saba
Dessert: Classic cheesecake with strawberries




Saturday Breakfast, June 2, 2018, 7:00 AM – 8:15 AM


Mike Provard




Menu
Buffet including scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, country fried potatoes, assorted breads and pastries, fresh fruit, orange juice, coffee and tea










#SCGS2018 @scgsgenealogy.com
Southern California Genealogical Society
49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
#SCGS2018 @scgsgenealogy.com

05 October 2017

[CA-SCGS] The Fall 2017 Searcher is Available!




The Searcher is Now Available Online!

Fall 2017




This issue is found in the members-only section of the website.

 
Southern California Genealogy Society and Family History Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504-2408
818-843-7247


01 August 2017

What is NEW at Jamboree 2018!

You asked for Jamboree Changes...and
We at SCGS listened to you!
You heard it here first!


What is NEW:
  • The New Three-Event Dates –– are May 31st to June 2nd, 2018!
    • Now you have improved room availability with a larger block of rooms from the Marriott.
  • How are fewer days more fun?
    • You thought you had less? No Way! We added a NEW EVENT! Presentations and workshops have been scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • New all-day Family History Writers Conference on Thursday!
    • Are you writing your family history, ready to reach your Next-Gen with E-publishing, or finishing your memoirs?  You will learn all the tricks of the trade with speakers and publishing vendors there ready to help.
  • Exciting JamboFree on Thursday!
    • One entire day of FREE activities!  Great for beginners and bring your friends and neighbors.
  • New Exhibitor Hall opens Thursday at noon!
    • On Thursday, our DNA Day, Writers Conference and JamboFree attendees will have an early entrance to the Exhibitor Hall.  Now our happy attendees, speakers, and exhibitors will all be home on Sunday.  

What favorites remain the SAME:
  • Our greatly anticipated Jamboree is scheduled for Friday and Saturday!
    • To help you unlock your lineage, we have presentations packed from morning until night by more than 70 of the industry's leading speakers.
  • Thursday's DNA Day and outstanding workshops on Friday!
    • Next year will feature workshops, lectures, and a special dinner lecture to help you link your lineage through DNA.
  • FREE beginner's class!
    • Have you always wanted to learn genealogy and did not know where to start?  Unlock your genealogy lineage at the Jamboree.
  • FREE round tables for genealogy and DNA!
    • An amazing opportunity to ask experts in multiple specialties your toughest genealogical questions.  A brick wall, DNA dilemma, an elusive Irish Immigrant, we will have it all at the round tables.
  • Friendly blogging and live streaming policies!
    • We definitely love blogging and live streaming.  We welcome you to our event with clear-posted policies.
  • Breakfasts and Dinner Lectures!
    • Now scheduled, two breakfasts (Friday and Saturday) and two banquets (Thursday and Friday).
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn, grow and connect with
Jamboree 2018,
DNA Day,
Family History Writers Conference,
and 
JamboFree



Keep your Eyes Peeled on this Blog!

Coming next:
Call for Presentations - August 2017
Exhibit Hall Reservations Opens - September 2017
Jamboree Registration - January 2018

Southern California Genealogical Society and Library
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504-2408
818-843-7247

30 May 2017

Jamboree Partners - Exhibitors and Sponsors in the Exhibit Hall

Jamboree Sponsor Spotlight



FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch services and resources are free online at FamilySearch.org or through 4,800 family history centers in 132 countries, including the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.   
  

SHOW SPECIALS!  TABLE DRAWINGS!  AND MORE...







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Make great family history videos - easily








Online certificate in genealogical research
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Restore your damaged photos


Jamboree 2017 Exhibit Hall Hours:
Friday, June 9          12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 10    9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 11       9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.


48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel
Burbank, California
www.genealogyjamboree.com
#SCGS2017

17 February 2017

Jamboree 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Michael Provard

Michael Provard works at FamilySearch and RootsTech as an Events Manager. He has presented at national genealogical conferences for more than 15 years.

FR002 Preserving Your Memories on FamilySearch.org

SA001 Saturday Breakfast sponsored by FamilySearch*
Using FamilySearch to Hunt Your Heritage: Advanced Research Tips with Michael Provard of FamilySearch

 *The Saturday Breakfast is a separate event and is not included in registration for
 Jamboree. Separate registration fees apply. 

SA010 The New Indexing Tool from FamilySearch

Southern California Genealogical Society
48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Genetic Genealogy 2017
www.genealogyjamboree.com
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com
#SCGS2017 @scgsgenealogy.com

12 April 2016

Jamboree 2016: Exhibitor Spotlight - FamilySearch International


FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch services and resources are free online at FamilySearch.org or through 4,800 family history centers in 132 countries, including the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.



Exhibit Hall FREE to the public all weekend

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
June 3-5, 2016
www.genealogyjamboree.com