[CA-SCGS] The SCGS Library Needs You--Looking for Volunteers for the SCGS Library

SCGS needs YOU !!!! Many flexible hours!!

Staff Librarians.  We need volunteers to help staff the library during open hours.  You do not need to work a full day in order to help out.  We would love to have you work a half day or just a couple of hours to relieve volunteers at lunch time. 

Contact: Linda Golovko @  l_golovko@yahoo.com

Periodical Administrator.  We need a helper on Tuesdays to sort and process incoming periodicals. Contact: Beverly Truesdale @ btruesdale59@gmail.com

Shelf Readers. We are looking for volunteers to “read the shelves” just once a month to ensure books are properly placed.  We will train you in how to do this at your convenience.

Contact: Marge Rossini @ marge4scgs@dslextreme.com

Membership Processors. Jobs available on site and remotely 

in contacting members, addressing membership problems, and processing membership applications and renewals. 

Contact: Diane Adamson @ membership@scgsgenealogy.com

Southern California Genealogy Society 

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 95104-2408

818-843-7247

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Cross Street: Glenoaks Blvd.

Sneak Peek - DNA Day at Jamboree 2019!

Researching 

and Learning 

DNA

at

Jamboree 2019

Jamboree's 50th Birthday Bash is excited to offer a full Genetic Genealogy conference track tailored for researching DNA. The speakers will include Emily Aulicino, MEd, Blaine T. Bettinger, PhD, JD, Angie Bush, MS, Janine Cloud, Kitty Munson Cooper, Crista Cowan, Schelly Talalay Dardashti, Daniel Horowitz, Tim Jaznen, MD, Brad Larkin, MBA, MCSE, Leah Larkin, PhD, Donna M. Moughty, David Nicholson, Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, Nicka Sewell-Smith, Diahan Southard, Richard Weiss, Paul Woodbury, and many others. These specialized lectures were organized to assist researchers in overcome brick walls, trace elusive ancestors, and much more using DNA.

Genetic Genealogy at Jamboree

Presentations:

• Advances in DNA Testing for Genetic Genealogy

• Adventures in Y-DNA Testing - An Amateur's Journey to MRCA

• Convincing Family and Strangers to Test and Why

• Discovering the Unexpected

• DNA ABCs: Getting From "Unknown New Match" to "Known Cousin"

• DNA ABCs: Shared Matches and Genetic Networks

• DNA and  the Future of African American Genealogy

• DNA and the Hidden Half of the Family

• DNA Led the Way: A Y-DNA Case Study

• DNA Matching Technology, a New Frontier in Genealogy

• DNA and Uncovered Secrets: Help and Support

• Finding Missing Persons With DNA Testing

• How Close Are We Really? Evaluating Shared Autosomal DNA

• The Hicks Babies: Researching Strategies for Adoptees

• Jewish Ethnicity and DNA: History, Migrations, Genetics

• The Journey Continues: DNA and Irish Research

• Look Before You Leap: Developing a DNA Testing Plan

• Me and My 1,000+ FNA 4th Cousins

• New Pro Tips and Tools for DNA

• Taking Your Use of GEDmatch to the Next Level

• Uses and Misuses of Segment Data

• Using DNA and GWorks for Solving Unknown Parentages Cases

• Using the New AncestryDNA Tools for Genetic Genealogy

• Working with Your Autosomal Triangulated Groups

• Why Get the Big Y DNA Test?

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What Are You Giving Your Valentine?

Why not give your honey a Perfect Day at

 Jamboree 2019!

Starting with Jamboree's opening Breakfast:

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

Make No Little Plans: Family Search Gathers and Preserves Memories

Spend the day in classes or workshops

Classes & Workshop Schedule

Enjoy the opening of the Exhibit Hall, meet vendors, buy your goodies, and end the perfect day with a Dinner:

Judy G Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®
The Legal Genealogist

Blackguards and Black Sheep - The Lighter Side of The Law

Ahh, Heaven...
Now that is a Perfect Gift!

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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

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

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Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Jim Brewster

Family Tree DNA

Jim Brewster holds a Bachelor of Arts in anthropology from Northern Arizona University and works for Family Tree DNA as the Group Projects Assistant Manager. He enjoys making genetic testing understandable.

Presentations:

• The ABCs of Y-DNA

Tony Burroughs, FUGA

Founder and CEO of The Center for Black Genealogy, and author of "Black Roots." He has appeared on PBS, CBS, ABC, BBC, Discovery Channel, History Channel and Who Do You Think You Are? He researched Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Johnson’s family history, consulted on the genealogies of Oprah Winfrey, Smokey Robinson, and Reverend Al Sharpton. He has also consulted for several television programs including: Who Do You Think You Are?; African American Lives; The Real Family of Jesus.

Presentations:

• From Census to Slavery
• Platting Plantations
• Black Employment after the Civil War

Angie Bush, MS

Angie Bush, MS, is the Region 1 Director for the National Genealogical Society, and a full-time senior genealogist researcher with AncestryProGenealogists in Salt Lake City. Angie has been interested in her genealogy since she was very young. Although she spends much of her time working on recent unknown parentage cases, her favorite type of research involves breaking through decades-old “brick walls” using a combination of traditional records and genetic evidence.

Presentations:

• New Pro Tips and Tools for DNA
• Discovering the Unexpected

Bruce Buzbee

RootsMagic

Bruce Buzbee is the founder and president of RootsMagic, Inc. and the author of RootsMagic genealogy software. For over 25 years Bruce has been writing genealogy software, having originally written the popular Family Origins program. Bruce has taught thousands of users the ins and outs of RootsMagic, from the basics for beginners to advanced topics for the genealogy professional.

Presentations:

• RootsMagic: Your Home Base for Your Online Research
• RootsMagic: Publishing Your Family History with Complete Documentation

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50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

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The Making of Jamboree's Birthday Bash!

SCGS Presents a Sneak Peak Series

The Making of Jamboree's 50th Birthday Bash!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to create a prominent conference? What goes on behind the scenes to make your experience special?

Since this is our “50th” Anniversary Celebration, we thought you might like to see snapshots of how we create one of the best regional conferences!

We, the committee, began our work on 2019 Jamboree's 50th Birthday bash long before you arrived at last year’s Jamboree!

Please join our Wednesday Sneak Peak Series and watch how Jamboree’s 50th is taking shape!

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50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

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Jamboree 50th Birthday Bash Website Now Open!

It's a party and you're invited!
Come help us celebrate 50 years of Jamboree.
Browse the Schedule. Check out the fantastic speaker line-up.

Make your plan.
Registration Opens January 7, 2019

Some special ticketed items, such as workshops and banquets, fill up fast.
Be ready to register online and secure your seat.
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