[CA-SCGS] New Tuesday Hours for the SCGS Library

New Tuesday Hours for the SCGS Library

Following the end of Daylight Saving Time, the SCGS library will have shorter hours on Tuesdays. The duration of the shorter hours will start on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 and end on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

On the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays, the library will be open at 10:00 am and close at 4:00 pm. 

The hours for the third Tuesday will remain the same--from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm.

On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, the hours of the library for the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 5th Tuesdays will return to its usual schedule of 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. 

Thank you for understanding--we love our members!

Southern California Genealogy Society and Family History Library

417 Irving Dr.

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818.843.7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

SAVE THE DATE: SCGS Annual Meeting, Saturday, December 9, 2017

This is the time of year when we celebrate the Southern California Genealogical Society,

 our members, and our dedicated volunteers.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

at the SCGS Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504

Come and share our annual celebration with your family history friends!

The SCGS Board of Directors will provide the main dishes. Please bring your favorite appetizer, side dish, salad, fruit, non-alcoholic beverage or dessert to share. Show off your heritage and share your favorite family recipes. The wonderful variety of dishes, family stories and fellowship with genealogy friends never ceases to amaze and brings good cheer to all.

The Annual Meeting follows the potluck luncheon. At this time the 2018 Board of Directors election results will be announced and new Board members will be introduced. Longtime members and past presidents will be honored and members of the Board and leaders of the SCGS Interest Groups will update us on what has happened in 2017, and what the exciting plans are for 2018.*

Finally, the moment you've been waiting for since June will arrive... the Jamboree Committee will reveal the exciting plans for Jamboree 2018!

You don't want to miss the excitement - or the chance to win a 3-day registration to the 49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree or a 1-day registration to the 2018 Genetic Genealogy Conference and Writer's Conference!

RSVP to: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com 
  

For questions about donations of books or genealogical materials to the SCGS Library, please call the Library during business hours and ask for Sally Emerson or the Book Acquisition team.

Mark your calendars today and plan to join us!

Southern California Genealogical Society
417 Irving Drive
(Cross street Glenoaks)
Burbank, California
818.843.7247
www.scgsgenealogy.com

[CA-SCGS] Voting Time!

Your Representatives and Your Vote!

The future of our beloved society is in Your hands,  

but only if you vote. 

Today, November 2^nd, your ballots were mailed out for the election of Directors to the Southern California Genealogical Society Board of Directors.  If you are a voting member, please check your mailbox.

The SCGS Nominating Committee announces the following slate of candidates for the upcoming election (in alphabetical order):

Diane Adamson

Kathy Holland

Megan Lee

Linda Mustion

Southern California Genealogy Society and Family History Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

Website: www. scgsgenealogy.com

[CA--SCGS] New Member Resource--Courtesy of FamilySearch!

Great news from FamilySearch for SCGS members!

 

As of October 1, 2017, the SCGS Library continues our affiliation with the LDS Family History Library by offering full computer access to all of the digitalized records that FamilySearch offers through their website familysearch.org. What a great benefit, since the microfilms are no longer available for rent!

 

How does that work? Come to the SCGS library and use our library computers to unlock all the digitalized records found on FamilySearch.org. But there's a catch--you have to be a member of SCGS to use our computers.

 

Not a member? Come in and join SCGS, and you will receive additional members-only benefits and discounts (such as discounted rates at Jamboree 2018!).

 

 

Southern California Genealogy Society and Family History Library

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247

Email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com

Website: www. scgsgenealogy.com

 



[CA-SCGS] RESCHEDULED: Cynid Ingle Presentation Rescheduled to Wednesday, Oct 25, 2017

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS
 

This September 20th webinar has been rescheduled to

Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 6:00 PM PDT

Cyndi Ingle presents

Be Your Own Digital Archivist: Preserve Your Research

Join Us! 
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/835729271592276484

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Are you doing everything you can to safeguard your genealogical research? Your documents? Your data? Your scanned images? We will talk about the importance of taking charge of your own materials and making sure they aren't going to disappear.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Cyndi Ingle, a genealogist for more than 36 years, is the creator of Cyndi’s List and author of three books for genealogical research on the Internet. 

HANDOUT
A handout will be available shortly before the presentation. A link will be included in a reminder that will be sent the day before the session.

ABOUT THE SCGS
JAMBOREE EXTENSION SERIES WEBINARS
A goal of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to offer educational opportunities to genealogists and family history enthusiasts everywhere. The Jamboree Extension Webinar Series helps delivers those opportunities.

COST
The initial webcast of each session is offered to the public free of charge. 

Webinars are archived and available only to SCGS members as a benefit of membership in the society. The webinar archive can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/archive-index.html.

UPCOMING WEBINARS
The list of upcoming webinars can be found at http://scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html.

JOIN SCGS TODAY
Learn about all the SCGS member benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/about/benefit-memb.html.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

View System Requirements

Please direct any questions to the SCGS Webinar Committee at Webinar@scgsgenealogy.com.

REMINDER: FREE Webinar from SCGS: Wednesday, September 13, 2017, Tessa Keough presents Location, Location, Location: One Place Studies in North America

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS
This was originally scheduled for May 17th.

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 6:00 PM PDT

Tessa Keough presents

Location, Location, Location: One Place Studies in North America

Join Us! 

 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1454884066043066114

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Are you just getting started with your one-place study? The first steps are important - picking a place, setting some boundaries, organizing your software, and incorporating those online and offline records. This is one specialized study that will help you see your family’s place in a new light!

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Tessa Keough is a genealogist working on her family history and special projects. These include a one-place and one-name study, and her YouTube channel. She also writes for The In-Depth Genealogist.

HANDOUT
A handout will be available shortly before the presentation. A link will be included in a reminder that will be sent the day before the session.

ABOUT THE SCGS
JAMBOREE EXTENSION SERIES WEBINARS
A goal of the Southern California Genealogical Society is to offer educational opportunities to genealogists and family history enthusiasts everywhere. The Jamboree Extension Webinar Series helps delivers those opportunities.

COST
The initial webcast of each session is offered to the public free of charge. 

Webinars are archived and available only to SCGS members as a benefit of membership in the society. The webinar archive can be found at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/archive-index.html.

UPCOMING WEBINARS
The list of upcoming webinars can be found at http://scgsgenealogy.com/webinar/jes-index.html.

JOIN SCGS TODAY
Learn about all the SCGS member benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/about/benefit-memb.html.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

View System Requirements

Please direct any questions to the SCGS Webinar Committee at Webinar@scgsgenealogy.com.

Marriott Hotel Advisory - Make Your Hotel Reservation Now

Planning on attending the 48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree and Genetic Genealogy 2017 conferences and looking for a place to stay?

The best advice we can offer based on experience: RESERVE YOUR ROOM NOW!

It's a proven fact that well over half of all Jamboree attendees stay overnight at least one night at a local hotel. Most choose to stay at the official conference venue, the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel. 

Jamboree room rates at the Marriott are $169 per night for a standard room and $189 per night for Concierge level rooms.


Why not treat yourself and upgrade to Concierge Level?

The Burbank Marriott's Concierge Level, located in the East Tower, offers Jamboree attendees both larger rooms than those in the hotel's West Tower and the convenience of closer proximity to the Convention Center. Rooms are available with one king or two double beds, and some connecting rooms are available for those with larger parties or those who like to party with others. Included with all Concierge Level rooms is access to a private business center and turn down service, if desired.

The Concierge Level comes with all-day access to the Concierge Lounge where you can find fuel to help you stay in top form all day long. The lounge serves breakfast daily until 9 am, hot and cold beverages and light munchies throughout the day, hors d'oeuvres between 5 pm and 7 pm, and a dessert bar from 7 pm to 9 pm. Although Jamboree gains no advantage if you book a concierge room, we recommend these as a "good buy" both in terms of offsetting food expenses, location, general amenities, and convenience.

To make your room reservations online visit http://tinyurl.com/2017JamboHotel. 

*Hint: when booking online, if one night of the stay is full at the level you are trying to reserve, the computer might reflect as rooms unavailable. If that happens, it is best to call the Marriott directly to make your reservation, at (818) 843-6000 or (800) 736-9712. Be sure to mention the group "SCGS Conference" in order to get the Jamboree rates and guarantee your room.

Want to $ave?

Marriott has a fantastic Rewards program. It takes just a moment to sign up for a Marriott Rewards membership, it doesn't cost a cent, and you don't need to provide a credit card number. Even if you stay at Marriott only once this year, at Jamboree, your Marriott Rewards card can save you money. To take advantage of the Rewards programs and amenities, you need to make your reservation online, by phone or in person at a Marriott or Ritz-Carlton hotel. (Reservations made through AAA, Priceline or other booking websites would not qualify.)

Join Marriott Rewards here. Read about the Benefits of Marriott Rewards. Marriott Rewards includes free wifi.

If you want to reduce your lodging costs, consider sharing a room with a fellow genealogist. Jamboree offers a roommate matching service for those who wish to reduce lodging expenses. 

If you are interested in such an arrangement, please send an email to roommate@scgsgenealogy.com. 

Please include your name, dates of attendance, and tell us a little about yourself (gender, late/early riser, if you suffer from allergies, etc).

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