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

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Gena Philibert-Ortega, MA, MAR 
Gena Philibert-Ortega holds Master’s degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies and Religion. She is an author, researcher, and lecturer.

Presentations: 

• Researching Los Angeles: Your Ancestor's Life in the City of Angels

Dan Poffenberger, AG® 
FamilySearch 

Dan Poffenberger, AG®, is the Guest Help Team Manager and a British Research Specialist for the Family History Library. He is accredited by ICAPGen in English research. He received a BA degree from BYU and has done professional research for 30 years. Dan has presented at numerous conferences nationally and internationally. He and his wife Keirstin have been married for 30 years and they have 5 children and 4 grandchildren.

Presentations: 

• Intermediate Irish Research: Because There's No Such Thing as Beginning 
• Understanding Irish Jurisdictions Using Gazetteers and Maps 
• Say What? Old English Handwriting Workshop 

Michael Provard 
FamilySearch 

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

Presentations: 

• FamilySearch: Celebrating Your Ancestors 
• FamilySearch Indexing: The “Pay it Forward” Gift That Keeps on Giving 
• Bridging the Chasm: Finding Records on FamilySearch

Barbara Randall 
A native of central New York, Barbara discovered genealogy at Jamboree. Barbara is active in SCGS as the co- chair of the Jamboree Extension Series Webinars, facilitator of the Legacy Family Tree User group, librarian and Jamboree Committee member. She is also active in APG, NGS, Genealogical Speakers Guild, and the British Isles Family History Society-USA. Barbara presents workshops on a variety of genealogy topics. She is a DAR volunteer genealogist/consultant and writer.

 Presentations:

• Genealogy Basics: Tools and Strategies for Success

Southern California Genealogical Society 

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree 

www.genealogyjamboree.com 

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com 

#SCGS2019@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree50, 

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

REMINDER: FREE Webinar from SCGS on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 10:00 am

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Saturday, December 1, 2018, 10:00 AM PST

Barbara Randall presents:
Always Time for Timelines

Join Us! 

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1629398554352199426

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Timelines illustrate your ancestor's life and can do more than identify gaps in your research. The chronology in your genealogy program does not provide context. A variety of timelines can easily add context to your ancestor's life and bring the past alive. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

A native of central New York, Barbara discovered genealogy at Jamboree. Barbara is active in SCGS as the co- chair of the Jamboree Extension Series Webinars, facilitator of the Legacy Family Tree User group, librarian and Jamboree Committee member. She is also active in APG, NGS, Genealogical Speakers Guild, and the British Isles Family History Society-USA. Barbara presents workshops on a variety of genealogy topics. She is a DAR volunteer genealogist/consultant and writer.

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.

FREE Webinar from SCGS: Saturday, December 1, 2018

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Saturday, December 1, 2018, 10:00 AM PST

Barbara Randall presents:
Always Time for Timelines

Join Us! 

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1629398554352199426

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Timelines illustrate your ancestor's life and can do more than identify gaps in your research. The chronology in your genealogy program does not provide context. A variety of timelines can easily add context to your ancestor's life and bring the past alive. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

A native of central New York, Barbara discovered genealogy at Jamboree. Barbara is active in SCGS as the co- chair of the Jamboree Extension Series Webinars, facilitator of the Legacy Family Tree User group, librarian and Jamboree Committee member. She is also active in APG, NGS, Genealogical Speakers Guild, and the British Isles Family History Society-USA. Barbara presents workshops on a variety of genealogy topics. She is a DAR volunteer genealogist/consultant and writer.

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.

JamboFree May 31st at Jamboree!

JamboFREE 

Thursday, May 31, 8:30 - 6:00 PM

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Hotel

2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA

There are multiple opportunities to attend events 
for 
free.

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

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

JF001 Genealogy Basics:   8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tools for Success; Presenter: Barbara Randall Free! Genealogy Basics begin with a few basic tools and strategies. Everyone can learn or improve their skills to trace their family tree and unlock the mysteries of their past. Learn online and offline resources and organizational strategies to increase your success. Genealogy can be easy and rewarding!

JF002 Genealogy World Roundtable #1   2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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 may include African-American; DAR and Lineage Societies; Family History Writing; French Canadian; German; Irish; Italian; Japanese; Jewish; Scandinavian; Southern USA; Technology.

JF003 Genealogy World Roundtable #2   3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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 may include African-American; DAR and Lineage Societies; Family History Writing; German; Irish; Italian; Japanese; Jewish; New England; Scandinavian; Southern USA; Technology.

JF004 DNA World Roundtable  5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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 Genetic Genealogy for Beginners, Genetic Genealogy for African Americans; DNA Resources, Help with Your Autosomal DNA Results, Interpreting Y-DNA Results for Males; and Solving Unknown Parentage!

Southern California Genealogical Society

49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

#Jamboree2018
#SCGS2018@scgsgenealogy.com

Mondays' Meet The Speakers – Jamboree 2018

Barbara Randall

A native of central New York, Barbara discovered genealogy at Jamboree. Barbara is active in SCGS as the co- chair of the Jamboree Extension Series Webinars, facilitator of the Legacy Family Tree User group, librarian and Jamboree Committee member. She is also active in APG, NGS, Genealogical Speakers Guild, and the British Isles Family History Society-USA. Barbara presents workshops on a variety of genealogy topics. She is a DAR volunteer genealogist/consultant and writer.

Presentations:

• Genealogy Basics: Tools and Strategies for Success

Dr. Tim Janzen, MD

Tim Janzen is a medical doctor in Portland, Oregon. For the past 12 years he has been using DNA analysis to help complement traditional genealogical research. Glenn Penner and he are the co-administrators of the Mennonite DNA project at www.mennonitedna.com. Tim has a strong interest in many areas of genetic genealogy, particularly in regards to phasing and autosomal DNA analysis. Dr. Janzen speaks frequently on this topic.

Presentations:

• Autosomal DNA Chromosome Mapping Workshop
• Visual Phasing Techniques
• Getting the Most from Your Autosomal DNA Test Results

Shannon S Christmas, MCP

Through The Trees Blog

Shannon S. Christmas, MCP, specializes in genetic, colonial American, and African-American genealogy in Virginia and the Carolinas.

Presentations:

• Connect with African DNA Matches
• How to Get More from Your DNA with GEDMatch.com

Sheila Benedict

Benedict Research Services

Sheila Benedict is a forensic and family genealogist, lecturer, and archivist. Topics include: migrations, methodology, Catholic records, California, forensic genealogy, Irish-Americans, California missions, and more.

Presentations:

• Catholic Church Records Are for Non-Catholics Too

Southern California Genealogical Society

49th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

www.genealogyjamboree.com

jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

#SCGS2018 @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.

Genealogy Basics - JamboFREE Friday, June 9, 2017

Stumped as to how to organize and record your genealogy? 

Want to learn about the many resources to help make your task easier? 

Then Join us at Jamboree Friday, June 9, 2017! A no-cost beginning genealogy class will be offered as part of our Friday morning JamboFREE program. 

JF-C Genealogy Basics: Tools and Strategies for Success

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Genealogy Basics begins with a few basic tools and strategies. Anyone can learn or improve their skills, to trace their family tree and unlock the mysteries of their past. Learn online and offline resources and organizational strategies to increase your success. Genealogy can be easy and rewarding! 
Presented by Barbara M. Randall. Level: Beg., Int.

JamboFREE courses Friday morning, June 8, 2017, are free to the public

Advance registration requested

Click to Register

Southern California Genealogical Society

48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

Genetic Genealogy 2017

www.genealogyjamboree.com

jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

#SCGS2017 @scgsgenealogy.com

Jamboree 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Barbara M. Randall

A native of central New York, Barbara M. Randall moved to the Los Angeles area in 1996 and Genealogy was discovered at Jamboree 2009! Barbara is active in SCGS as the co-chair of the Jamboree Extension Series Webinars, facilitator of the Legacy Family Tree User group, librarian and Jamboree Committee member. She is also active in APG, NGS, Genealogical Speakers Guild, the British Isles Family History Society-USA, NEHGS, NYG&B, and ISFHWE. Barbara presents workshops on a variety of genealogy topics. She is a DAR volunteer genealogist/consultant.

JF-C Genealogy Basics: Tools and Strategies for Success (Part of JamboFREE Friday)

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

REMINDER: FREE Webinar From SCGS November 5, 2016 - Barbara Randall: "Weaving the Research Quilt" NEW DATE

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 6:00 p.m. PDT

Barbara Randall

*New Date* Saturday, November 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m. PDT 

Join us!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7825303790769544961

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Your research can weave the story of your ancestors and piece the quilt together. Ancestor lives are not isolated in the separate documents you've collected but are in the whole of your research.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Barbara, an SCGS board member, is active in SCGS activities including moderating the Jamboree Extension Series Webinar series. Barbara is a member of APG, NGS, Genealogical Speakers Guild, NEHGS, NYG&B. She is editor of the British Isles Family History Society- USA Journal and president of the British Isles Family History Society-USA. Barbara is a DAR volunteer genealogist/consultant. She is a special education middle school teacher/coordinator.

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 WEBINAR SERIES

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.

Note: Cyndi Ingle's Webinar will now occur on Saturday, December 3.

FREE Webinar From SCGS November 5, 2016 - Barbara Randall: "Weaving the Research Quilt" NEW DATE

FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

 *New Date* Saturday, November 5, 2016, 10:00 a.m. PDT 

Barbara Randall

"Weaving the Research Quilt"

Join us!

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7825303790769544961

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION

Your research can weave the story of your ancestors and piece the quilt together. Ancestor lives are not isolated in the separate documents you've collected but are in the whole of your research.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Barbara, an SCGS board member, is active in SCGS activities including moderating the Jamboree Extension Series Webinar series. Barbara is a member of APG, NGS, Genealogical Speakers Guild, NEHGS, NYG&B. She is editor of the British Isles Family History Society- USA Journal and president of the British Isles Family History Society-USA. Barbara is a DAR volunteer genealogist/consultant. She is a special education middle school teacher/coordinator.

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 WEBINAR SERIES

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.

Note: Cyndi Ingle's Webinar will now occur on Saturday, December 3.

Jamboree 2016 Speaker Spotlight: Barbara M. Randall

Barbara M. Randall, an SCGS board member, is active in SCGS activities including moderating the Jamboree Extension Series Webinar series. Barbara is a member of APG, NGS, Genealogical Speakers Guild, NEHGS, NYG&B. She is editor of the British Isles Family History Society-USA Journal and president of the British Isles Family History Society-USA. Barbara is a DAR volunteer genealogist/consultant. She is a special education middle school teacher/coordinator.


Saturday, June 4, 2016  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SA031   Land, Lots of Land! Land Records
Land records can be more than a deed. How do you read, interpret, search and locate the land records of your ancestors– whether they were slave or free? Several strategies can lead you to success. Level: Beg., Int.

Sunday, June 5, 2016  12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
SU027   All Aboard: Staying on Track with Your Research 
Genealogists are told to track their research but finding the strategies and system that works can be a bigger challenge than researching ancestors. There are ways to make it easier and efficient. Level: Beg., Int.

To register, visit our website

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Genetic Genealogy 2016
www.genealogyjamboree.com
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com
818.843.7247

REMINDER: FREE Webinar - Saturday 04 Jan - Barbara Randall - Beyond the Passenger List

 

Please join us for this FREE webinar sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society.

Barbara Randall

Beyond the Passenger List

Saturday, 04 January, 2014

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Pacific time

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/659768489

Passenger lists are more than a list of names if you know how to use them. What did your ancestors see and experience as they came to America? Learn strategies to add context to your ancestors.

Barbara Randall discovered genealogy at the 2009 Jamboree and the addiction began. For the last year she has led the Legacy Family Tree User Group, presented several workshops and will be chair of the 2015 Jamboree. A member of the SCGS Board, Barbara is also a DAR registrar and volunteer genealogist consultant. She is a special education middle school teacher/coordinator.

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.

Webinars are available about a week after the session closes. In addition to 24/7 access to the webinar archive, SCGS members enjoy a number of other benefits, including free from-home access to World Vital Records. Learn about all these benefits at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/membership/benefit-memb.html.

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