[CA-SCGS] REMINDER--Jamboree 2018 Call for Presentations

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

49th Annual Southern California Genealogical Jamboree

Unlock Your Lineage

Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 2018

6th Annual SCGS Genetic Genealogy Conference

Link Through DNA

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Family History Writers Conference

Loving Your Family Legends

Thursday, May 31, 2018

DNA Workshops

Thursday, May 31, 2018

2018 Jamboree Extension Series Webinars

2018

The Southern California Genealogical Society [SCGS] announces its Call for Presentations for its 2018 conferences and event. This Call pertains to the Jamboree, Genetic Genealogy, Writers Conference and the 2018 Jamboree Extension and Webinar Series Programs.  Presentations will only be accepted through the online portal August 1, 2017—September 9, 2017.

Submissions of Presentations:  Speakers interested in presenting lectures, workshops or webinars for 2018 must submit their proposals through the Jamboree Speaker Portal at  next.scgsgenealogy.com/call-for-presentations/.  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:

• Digital Resources
• DNA Genetic Genealogy
• Ethnic Research
• Family History Writing
• Law
• Methodology
• Migration, Emigration/Immigration
• Naturalization
• Next Generation
• Preservation/Archival Storage
• Record Types
• Repositories

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, DNA Day and Writers Conference presentations are 60 minutes long, including a 10-minute Q&A.  Workshops are 3 1/2 hours in length.  Jamboree Extension Series Webinars are to be 60 minutes with an additional 30 minutes for questions.

Live Streaming and Recording:  Special consideration will be given to those Jamboree speakers who permit live streaming or video/audio recording of their presentation. 

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, Writers Conference, Workshops and Webinar Speakers are selected based on experience, technical knowledge, speaking ability, diversity of topics and relevance.

If you have not presented at a past Jamboree and wish to provide a recording of one of your presentations, please send it to the Southern California Genealogical Society, Attention: Jamboree Chair, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504.  Examples of syllabus submissions may be emailed to SCGCJamboree@gmail.com.  These materials may be used during the selection process and cannot be returned but will be destroyed after the selection process.

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 2018 Southern California Genealogical Society event schedules. 

Alice Fairhurst,                       

SCGS Jamboree Co-Chair

Diane Adamson, 

SCGS Jamboree Co-Chair

Southern California Genealogical Society

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

Phone: 818-843-7247   Fax: 818-843-7262

SCGSJamboree@gmail.com

Genealogy World - JamboFREE Friday June 9, 2017

Looking for ancestors on the Continent or in the Colonies? 

Trying to find your Armenian, African American, British Isles, Eastern-European or Irish Ancestors? 

Need help finding resources to research your ancestors who moved to the Midwest or the Southwest?

Join us and discuss your research successes or problem ancestors in an informal roundtable format at Genealogy World.

Genealogy World is scheduled for Friday morning, June 9, 2017. Session #1 will run from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and Session #2 will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 

It's just one of a number of JamboFREE activities, which means it is open to the public and available to attend at no cost. (We would appreciate your registering in advance so we know how many people to expect.)

Click to Register

While the topics are still being finalized for 2017, table discussions in the past have included a variety of subjects and geographic research assistance.

For example:

Scandanavian

Chinese

African American

English

French-Canadian

Germany

Eastern European

Irish

Japanese

Jewish

Lineage Society

Italian

Midwest

New England

Scottish

Southern

Family History Writing
Technology

Special thanks to Jamboree Speaker Sheila Benedict for organizing the Genealogy World tables.

Southern California Genealogical Society
48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
Genetic Genealogy 2017
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Jamboree 2016: Genealogy World - JamboFREE Friday

Are you looking for ancestors on the Continent or in the Colonies? 

Trying to find your African American or Jewish forebears? 

Need help finding resources to research your ancestors who moved to the Midwest or the Southwest?

Join us and discuss your research successes or problem ancestors in an informal roundtable format at Genealogy World.

Genealogy World is scheduled for Friday morning, June 3. Session #1 will run from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and Session #2 will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. 

It's just one of a number of JamboFREE activities, which means it is open to the public and available to attend at no cost. (We would appreciate your registering in advance so we know how many people to expect.)

While the topics are still being finalized for 2016, table discussions in the past have included a variety of subjects and geographic research assistance.

For example:

Scandanavian

Chinese

African American

English

French-Canadian

Germany

Eastern European

Irish

Japanese

Jewish

Lineage Society

Italian

Midwest

New England

Scottish

Southern

Family History Writing
Technology

Thanks to Sheila Benedict for organizing this year's Genealogy World.

Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
417 Irving Drive
Burbank, CA 91504
818.574.8393
www.genealogyjamboree.com
jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

Jamboree 2015 - Genealogy World JamboFREE Friday

Are you looking for ancestors on the Continent or in the Colonies? Trying to find your African American or Jewish forebears? Need help finding resources to research your ancestors who moved to the Midwest or the Southwest?

Join us and discuss your research successes or problem ancestors in an informal roundtable format at Genealogy World.

Genealogy World is scheduled for Friday morning, June 5. Session #1 will run from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and Session #2 will run from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. It's just one of a number of JamboFREE activities, which means it is open to the public and available to attend at no cost. (We would appreciate your registering in advance so we know how many people to expect.)

While the topics are still being finalized for 2015, table discussions in the past have included a variety of subjects and geographic research assistance.  For example:

Denmark, Norway and Sweden

Chinese

African American

English

French-Canadian

Germany

Colonial Virginia

Irish

Japanese

Jewish

Lineage Society

Midwest

New England

Scottish

Southern

This year, thanks to our friends at ISOGG, Genealogy World will feature eight tables devoted to a variety of DNA topics.   For example:

FamilyTree DNA Test help

Beginning DNA

Autosomal DNA

DNA for Adoptees

Y-DNA

DNA Test Company Comparisons

Mitochondrial and X chromosomal DNA

Test Result Help

We are seeking individuals to volunteer to serve as table host for one or both sessions. You don't need to be an expert, and you won't be expected to give a presentation. Just have an interest in the topic area and a willingness to keep the conversation moving along.  If you are interested in helping, email jamboreevolunteer@scgsgenealogy.com. 

Thanks to Sheila Benedict for organizing this year's Genealogy World.

Jamboree - Genealogy World Schedule Announced

(Please note - the correct time of the first Genealogy World session is 9:00am. This blog has been updated to reflect the change.)

One of the most popular activities of Jamboree occur as part of Genealogy World.  Genealogy World, a free-form round table discussion, is designed as a way for family history researchers to exchange ideas, tips and tricks that they have developed pertaining to geographic, ethnic or topic-specific challenges.

Round tables of 10 people are set up in Pavilion 1 on Friday morning during JamboFREE. Genealogy World, as well as all of the activities of JamboFREE, is open the public at no charge.

Genealogy World table hosts help keep the conversation moving and make sure that everyone has a chance to ask questions, make suggestions, or relate successful techniques that can be adopted by others.

Two Genealogy World sessions will be held in 2014. The first session runs from 9:00am to 10:15am; the second runs from 10:30am to 12:00pm. One change we've made for 2014 is to devote half of each Genealogy World session to the use of DNA. From beginner to expert, you'll find just the table you need to help work through your DNA mysteries. (DNA people, be sure to bring your passwords if you want assistance interpreting your results. The Pavilion will have WiFi access.)

Here are the table line-ups. Look for handouts, signs and volunteers to guide you to the correct table. We'll also post the table map on the app for your reference.

BOTH SESSIONS
  1    Lineage Research - Diane Stephens
  2    Southern U.S. - John Hasha
  3    Land Deeds - Georgine Herd
  7    French Canadian/ New England - Suzy Goulet
13    DNA-Incorporating DNA Research into Genealogy - Dave Dowell
14    DNA-Incorporating DNA Research into Genealogy - Cheri Mello
15    DNA-in Ireland and/or Irish Caribbean Ancestry - Dr. Maurice Gleeson
16    DNA-YDNA Beginner Help, (especially those with Scottish surnames) - Jim McAuley
17    DNA- Advanced YDNA SNPs and Haplotrees - Alice Fairhurst
18    DNA-Test Company Comparisons - Angie Bush
19    DNA-Autosomal Websites and Third Party Tools - Blaine Bettinger, PhD, JD
20    DNA-Autosomal DNA Help for Beginners - Kathleen Cooper, Carol Wootton, Stacie Abney etc.
21    DNA-Autosomal Chromosome Mapping Help - Tim Janzen, MD
22    DNA-Adoptees - Doug Neslund AKA Griffeth

Rotating DNA  Consultants/Triage 
Kathy Johnston, Bonny Cook
can also answer questions about the X chromosome and mitochondrial DNA
SESSION 1 - 8:30am to 10:15am
  4    Scandinavian Research - Lynn Anderson
  5    English Research - Bill Luther
  6    Jewish Research - Jane Neff Rollins
  8    Technology and Social Media - Thomas MacEntee
  9    Chinese/Oral History - Anna Gee
10    Looking for Identity via Genealogy - Bernice Bennett
11    Mexican Research - John Schmal
12    Jewish/DNA - Daniel Horowitz

SESSION 2 - 10:30am - 12:00pm Session

  4    Nordic Research - Peggy Wishon and Lynn Anderson
  5    Irish Research - Marge Rossini
  6    Italian Research - Toni Perron
  8    Technology and Social Media - Randy Seaver
  9    African American Research - Nicka J. Smith
10    Native American Research - Paula Stuart-Warren
11    Massachusetts (Early Settlers) - Mandee Baird
12    Jewish/DNA - Schelly Talalay Dardashti


Thank you to all of the table hosts who have volunteered their time to facilitate the conversation, and to Lisa Howison who answered the call for help from Jean Hibben, Coleen Briggs, Kathy Johnston and Bonny Cook, who worked so diligently to organize the event. 

Jamboree - Genealogy World during JamboFREE Friday

Guest Post by Lisa Howison, Genealogy World organizer.

Are you looking for ancestors on the Continent or in the Colonies? Trying to find your Jewish or Scandinavian forebears? Need help finding resources to research your ancestors who moved to the Midwest or the Southwest? Discuss your research successes or problem ancestors in an informal roundtable format at Genealogy World.

Genealogy World is scheduled for Friday morning, June 6.  Session #1 will run from 9:00AM to 10:15AM, and then Session #2 will run from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon. It's just one of a number of JamboFREE activities, which means it is open to the public and available to attend at no cost. (We would appreciate your registering in advance so we know how many people to expect.)

While the topics are still being developed for 2014, table discussions in the past have included a variety of subjects and geographic research assistance. For example:

Denmark, Norway and Sweden
Chinese
African American
English
French-Canadian
Germany
Virginia
Irish
Japanese
Jewish
Lineage Society
Midwest
New England
Portuguese
Scottish
Southern

This year, thanks to our friends at ISOGG, Genealogy World will feature ten tables devoted to a variety of DNA topics. For example:


Family Finder Test help
Beginning Y-DNA
DNA in Ireland
DNA for Adoptees
Intermediate DNA Test help
Y-DNA and Advanced SNPs
Autosomal Spread Sheets
DNA Test Company Comparisons
Autosomal DNA help


We are seeking individuals to volunteer to serve as table host.  You don’t need to be an expert, and you won't be expected to give a presentation. Just have an interest in the topic area and a willingness to keep the conversation moving along. If you are interested in helping, complete the online volunteer sign-up questionnaire.

Thanks to Lisa Howison, Coleen Briggs, and Jean Wilcox Hibben for organizing this year's Genealogy World.

SCGS Genealogy Jamboree: Genealogy World

Are you looking for ancestors on the Continent or in the Colonies? Trying to find your Jewish or Scandinavian forebears? Need help finding resources to research your ancestors who moved to the Midwest or the Southwest? Discuss your research successes or problem ancestors in an informal roundtable format at Genealogy World.

A JamboFREE activity, Genealogy World is scheduled on Friday morning, June 7, from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Table topics featured in the past have included:

Denmark, Norway & Sweden Research
DNA
Chinese Research
English Research
French-Canadian
Genealogists in Second Life
Germanic Research
Virginia Research
Irish Research
Japanese Research
Jewish Research
Lineage Society Research
Midwest Research
New England Research
Portuguese Research
Scottish Research
Southern Research

Sign up NOW to host a table – you don’t need to be an expert – just have an interest in the topic area and a willingness to keep the conversation moving along!

Our thanks to guest blogger Denise Spurlock for this post about one of the JamboFREE activities on Friday, June 7, 2013, that lead up to the formal kick-off of the 2013 Jamboree. Denise, a professional genealogist, is the Jamboree Committee member who is organizing this fun and valuable networking opportunity.

Jamboree: Genealogy World Round Table Discussions

Are you looking for ancestors on the Continent or in the Colonies? Trying to find your Jewish or Scandinavian forebears? Wondering how to figure out whether those family stories are true?

Discuss your research successes or problem ancestors in an informal roundtable format at Genealogy World. Hosted tables will be available at which like-minded individuals can share and learn.

A JamboFREE activity, Genealogy World is scheduled on Friday morning, June 8. Two sessions will be held: one from 9:00-10:15 a.m. and the second from 10:45 a.m.-12:00 noon. Not all topics will be covered in both sessions. Here is a list of the currently scheduled topics:

Adoption Research
Denmark, Norway & Sweden Research
DNA
Chinese Research
English Research
Family Folklore
FamilySearch Wiki
French-Canadian
Genealogists in Second Life
Germanic Research
Virginia Research
Irish Research
Japanese Research
Jewish Research
Lineage Society Research
Midwest Research
New England Research
Organizing Your Research
Preserving Family Heirlooms
Portuguese Research
Scottish Research
Sharing Your Family Stories
Southern Research

Don’t see the topic you would like to discuss with other genealogists? Are you willing to serve as the table host? A few tables are available in the 9:00 a.m. session and, if you are willing to serve as host, we would be happy to reserve a table. You don’t need to be an expert to be a table host, but general knowledge of the topic is important to be able to keep the conversation going if required.

Just get in touch with jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com and put "Genealogy World" in the subject line.

GenealogyWorld is free and no registration is required. You'll find GenealogyWorld in Pavilion #1 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank CA 91504.

Also during JamboFREE on Friday morning you'll find beginning genealogy classes, Librarians' Genealogy Boot Camp, and the Society Development Workshop.

See you there!

(This is a guest post by Denise Spurlock, the Jamboree committee member in charge of putting together the Genealogy World event.  Didn't she do a great job?)

Jamboree: JamboFREE Genealogy World

Well, the clock is ticking down to the kickoff of Jamboree. Can you believe that the fun starts exactly three months from today?

There are so many activities involved with Jamboree that we like to roll them out a little at a time. Here is the first of several spotlights of the activities and events of this year's Jamboree.

Let's start with Friday morning, JamboFREE. We never want economic concerns to get in the way of a search for family, so SCGS has committed to providing genealogical education to the community at no cost.  JamboFREE Friday morning events include sessions for librarians, genealogical society leaders, beginners and those with some experience under their belts.

Genealogy World

Time: Two sessions: 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 and 10:45 to 12:00 noon.

Audience: This event is designed for genealogists with some experience and who have interest in a particular geography, ethnicity, technique, record type, or other topic.

Description: Informal round-table discussions will be hosted by someone, not necessarily an expert, but someone who is also interested in that topic. The idea is to share information. Learn from others while you learn from them. Pick up their tips and tricks and share the secrets that have brought you success. Genealogy World serves another purpose, too. It's a great way to meet others and make friends. 

To reserve a spot for Genealogy World or to register for Jamboree, just click on the online registration link. It will take you to an admittedly unattractive shopping cart page where you will see two choices - Jamboree SCGS Members and Jamboree SCGS Non-Members. Choose the one that fits you and take it from there.

We will post a list of all the topics as we get closer to Jamboree.  If you are interested in serving as table host, drop a note to jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com. You don't need to be an expert, but it does help if you like to keep others talking! 

Thanks to Denise Spurlock, who is organizing Genealogy World this year, and to Jane Van Tour, who is shepherding the amazing group of volunteers who make our event so special.

Jamboree Genealogy World - Small Group Discussions

We are so excited about Friday morning's JamboFREE activities this year.  The events will remove the barrier of cost for anyone who is interested in learning how to trace their roots.

The free Genealogy World round table discussions make up a mini-conference of their own.  With nearly twenty different topics during each of two sessions, all participants are sure to find something that will help advance their own research.  The round table discussions are hosted by individuals who have experience in the topic or area, but they are intended as an information exchange.  It's a great way to get to know other attendees and make new friends, too.

Round table discussion groups have been set up for geographic emphasis as well as topics.

Geographic / ethnic:  African-American, English, German, Jewish, Mexican, New England, Portuguese, Scottish, English-Canadian, French-Canadian, Hungarian, Irish, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish

Topics: Adoption Research and Reunion, DNA, Energize your Society Membership and Volunteerism (CSGA), Genealogists in Second Life, Planning Great Programs and Events (CSGA), Show and Tell, Society Newsletters (CSGA), Archiving your Family Movies and Sound Recordings, and publishing your family history.

Bring examples for the sessions that are italicized.  Be sure you also have your family group sheets, documents for your reference, and specific questions to raise during the session.  If you need something translated, bring that too.  No promises, but lots of help will be available to help you pole vault right over that brick wall!

You can download the complete list and descriptions of topics for both sessions here.

Preregistration is requested but is not required.  Genealogy World will be held in the Pavilion (the big white tent to the east of the Convention Center.   You can't miss it.  9am to 12noon at the Marriott Burbank Airport.  Be there!

JamboFREE: Volunteer for Genealogy World

“Genealogy World” is a terrific opportunity to network and have fun doing it.  It serves as an ice-breaker for newcomers and old-hand attendees alike. 

It gives you a chance to interact with others who are researching the same area or who are interested in a particular research methodology.  And best of all, it's JamboFREE.

Groups will meet in round-table discussions to share experiences, suggest search strategies, and answer questions about researching ancestors across the globe.

There will be two sessions on Friday morning, June 11, 2010. The first session runs 9:00 a.m. to 10:15, and the second session runs from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

We are seeking table hosts who will be tasked with keeping the conversation going. Participants can look forward to a spirited, valuable exchange of information. Groups will also discuss genealogy methodologies and topics of special interest to genealogical societies.  Table hosts do not need to be experts with all the answers.  They just need to be interested in the topic and good at keeping the conversation rolling.

Some examples of the topics are:

• adoption search and reunion
• a "show and tell" session to demonstrate how to display your family history.  It could be a quilt, an illustrated chart, or even a quilt or other handicraft.

Ethnic, international, and state/regional US:

• German
• Irish
• French-Canadian
• Jewish
• Canadian
• Scottish
• Etc., etc., etc.  
• Southern US states
• Civil War records

Society topics, hosted by members of the California State Genealogical Alliance and others, including:

• Energize Your Society...Increase Membership and Volunteerism
• Society Newsletters:  Who, What, When, Where, Why
• Planning Great Society Program and Events

Lin LaRochelle, who has done such a great job of organizing the "Small Small World" event the past two years, will be overseeing this year's event. If you would be willing to host a discussion group, please let her know the topic/geography/ethnicity you feel most comfortable with, and which session (earlier, later session, or both sessions) you would like to host.

Lin LaRochelle, mefinley@earthlink.net, or drop a note to jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com and we'll get it to Lin.

Thank you!