REMINDER: FREE Webinar from SCGS, Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:00 PM

Heirloom, Documentation or Junk:
 What to Keep and What To Toss.  
  
FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Register here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2739975675422014211

Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
On the scale between hoarder and compulsive purger is a happy medium for your family history.The next generation can be overwhelmed and decide to toss everything, but one person’s junk could be another’s family history treasure. With a few simple steps, you can determine what is most valuable and how to best preserve it. Learn what to do now to preserve your digital and physical treasures.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Janet Hovorka owns Family ChartMasters, the official printing service for every major genealogy company. She is the author of ten Zap the Grandma Gap books about engaging youth with family history, two blogs and has widely written and lectured about family history.   She is co-founder of the genealogyDOTcoach connecting professionals and clients for short consultations, the Genealogy Business Alliance and teaches genealogy and business at SLCC.

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.

2019 Webinar Times

1^st Saturdays                                   3rd Wednesdays

10:00 AM Pacific                             6:00 PM Pacific

11:00 AM Mountain                        7:00 PM Mountain

12:00 PM Central                            8:00 PM Central

1:00 PM Eastern                              9:00 PM Eastern



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: Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:00 PM

Heirloom, Documentation or Junk:
 What to Keep and What To Toss.  
  
FREE WEBINAR from SCGS

Register here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2739975675422014211

Wednesday, June 19, 2019, 6:00 PM (Pacific Time)

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
On the scale between hoarder and compulsive purger is a happy medium for your family history.The next generation can be overwhelmed and decide to toss everything, but one person’s junk could be another’s family history treasure. With a few simple steps, you can determine what is most valuable and how to best preserve it. Learn what to do now to preserve your digital and physical treasures.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Janet Hovorka owns Family ChartMasters, the official printing service for every major genealogy company. She is the author of ten Zap the Grandma Gap books about engaging youth with family history, two blogs and has widely written and lectured about family history.   She is co-founder of the genealogyDOTcoach connecting professionals and clients for short consultations, the Genealogy Business Alliance and teaches genealogy and business at SLCC.

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.

2019 Webinar Times

1^st Saturdays                                   3rd Wednesdays

10:00 AM Pacific                             6:00 PM Pacific

11:00 AM Mountain                        7:00 PM Mountain

12:00 PM Central                            8:00 PM Central

1:00 PM Eastern                              9:00 PM Eastern



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.

Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Daniel Horowitz 
MyHeritage Daniel Horowitz, genealogy expert for MyHeritage, provides key contributions on product development and public affairs. He is a computer engineer with specialization in education and a board member of several genealogy societies.

Presentations: 

• Recording Health in Family History Research 
• Behind the Scenes of MyHeritage Success Stories and Pro-bono Projects 
• DNA Matching Technology: a New Frontier in Genealogy 

Janet Hovorka Family ChartMasters 
Janet Hovorka owns Family ChartMasters, the official printing service for every major genealogy company. She is the author of ten Zap the Grandma Gap books about engaging youth with family history, two blogs and has widely written and lectured about family history. She is co-founder of the genealogyDOTcoach connecting professionals and clients for short consultations, the Genealogy Business Alliance and teaches genealogy and business at SLCC.

Presentations: 

• 101 Charts to Amaze Your Clients and Inspire Your Family 

Julie Huffman, MLIS 
Julie has been a librarian at Los Angeles Public Library for 13 years and has had the privilege of being the genealogy librarian for five. Her interest in genealogy started ages ago when her great grandma told her she was related to the King of Sweden (she's not). Julie has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and a master's degree in Library & Information Science from UCLA. Her hobby is doing her friends' genealogies so she can learn about other places and history.

Presentations: 

• Los Angeles Public Library and Other California Resources 

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 with Medical 
• Taking Your Use of GEDmatch to the Next Level 
• Working with Your Autosomal Triangulated Groups

Southern California Genealogical Society

50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

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@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

Jamboree 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Janet C. Hovorka, MLIS

Janet Hovorka, MLIS is the owner of Family ChartMasters printing service and genealogyDOTcoach online service connecting professionals and clients, author of Zap the Grandma Gap books and is a professor at SLCC. 

SU001 Saving What's In Your Attic - Breakfast*

SU026 Advocating Genealogy: Overcoming the Issues of a New Genealogist

SU035 3 Playground Rules for Genealogists on the Internet

 *The Sunday Breakfast  is a separate event. Separate registration fees apply. 

48th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree

Genetic Genealogy 2017

www.genealogyjamboree.com

jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

#SCGS2017 @scgsgenealogy.com

Jamboree 2016 Speaker Spotlight: Janet Hovorka, MLIS

Janet Hovorka, MLIS owns Family ChartMasters, an award-winning genealogy chart printing service and is the author of the Zap the Grandma Gap-Connect to Your Family by Connecting Them To Their Family History book and workbooks. Janet writes The Chart Chick blog and the Zap The Grandma Gap blog, has written for numerous genealogy publications and widely lectures about genealogy. She is the past president of the Utah Genealogical Association and teaches genealogy and library science at SLCC.

Sunday, June 5, 2016  10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
SU017   Trip the Tree Fantastic: Intriguing Family History Trips for the Whole Family
Near or far, a family history trip is one of the best ways to engage your family members with their family history. You could go to the Motherland, but you could also enjoy local museums, living history sites, cemeteries, archives, the places from your own life, your parent's lives, genealogy conferences or other learning opportunities. Level: All.

Sunday, June 5, 2016  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SU035   18 Genealogy Contests to Play with Family Online 
Who doesn’t like to win a contest? If you are connected with your cousins, siblings and/or children online, you can find new ways to share your common family story by utilizing social media platforms to get them talking about the crazy/meaningful/funny/inspiring moments in your family’s life. Come learn about games and activities that will get your family talking, make them laugh and help them feel part of your family story. Level: All.

To register, visit our website

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

Jamboree 2015 - Meet the Speaker: Janet Hovorka, MLIS

Janet Hovorka received a B.A. in Ancient Near Eastern History and a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from BYU. She and her husband Kim Hovorka own Family ChartMasters, the official printers for most genealogy software companies as well as MyHeritage and FamilySearch.  Family ChartMasters won Family Tree Magazine's Editor's choice and 101 Best Website awards, as well as FamilySearch software awards.

One of Janet's greatest genealogy accomplishments was the completion and publication of her mother-in-law's oral history just one year prior to her relative's untimely death. Most recently she has found great satisfaction in encouraging her teenage children's genealogical interests. Janet is the author of the Zap the Grandma Gap books and workbooks to help family historians engage the youth in their family with their history.

Janet is passionate about the nutrition family history brings to the souls of all family members and how it creates stronger relationships in modern families. Janet writes the Chart Chick blog and the Zap The Grandma Gap blog, has written for numerous genealogy publications and enjoys speaking about genealogy nationally and internationally. Janet is past President of the Utah Genealogical Association and she teaches library science and genealogy at Salt Lake Community College.

SU005 Sunday June 7,  8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Family History Adhesive: Science and Simple Tech 4 Binding Families
Studies show that family history strengthens your relationships and empowers your current family. Use the technology your family already accesses every day to create a strong narrative together.

SU021 Sunday June 7, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Family Links: Easy Interactive Online Activities
Create stronger relationships with your modern family by exploring your family history. Check out inventive activities and websites that will reach across the distances in your extended family.

REMINDER: FREE Webinar from SCGS: February 18, 2015 - Janet Hovorka: "6 Steps to Choreograph Your Research Across the Internet"

 

  A FREE WEBINAR from SCGS 
February 18, 2015
Janet Hovorka: 
6 Steps to Choreograph Your Research 
Across the Internet

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM PST.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6772891934395132673

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Correlate your research between the big family history sites. You can become an expert and quickly document your family’s history online with six simple tips for working with multiple websites.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Janet Hovorka owns Family ChartMasters, an award winning genealogy chart printing service and is the author of the Zap the Grandma Gap book and workbooks about engaging youth with family history. Janet writes The Chart Chick and the Zap The Grandma Gap blogs and has widely written and lectured about family history. She is a past president of Utah Genealogical Association and teaches genealogy and library science at Salt Lake Community College.

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/membership/benefit-memb.html.

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

View System Requirements

FREE Webinar from SCGS February 18, 2015 - Janet Hovorka: "6 Steps to Choreograph Your Research Across the Internet"

 

  A FREE WEBINAR from SCGS 
February 18, 2015
Janet Hovorka: 
6 Steps to Choreograph Your Research 
Across the Internet

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 6:00 PM PST.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6772891934395132673

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Correlate your research between the big family history sites. You can become an expert and quickly document your family’s history online with six simple tips for working with multiple websites.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Janet Hovorka owns Family ChartMasters, an award winning genealogy chart printing service and is the author of the Zap the Grandma Gap book and workbooks about engaging youth with family history. Janet writes The Chart Chick and the Zap The Grandma Gap blogs and has widely written and lectured about family history. She is a past president of Utah Genealogical Association and teaches genealogy and library science at Salt Lake Community College.

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/membership/benefit-memb.html.

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

View System Requirements

REMINDER: Weds. 15 Oct - Janet Hovorka - Post It Forward: Archiving Lessons From My Great-Grandfather’s Records

 

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

Janet Hovorka 

Post It Forward: Archiving Lessons From My 
Great-Grandfather’s Records

Wednesday, 15 October

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Pacific time

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/403796688

What happens over three generations to family history records? And what will happen to your records? My Great-Grandfather did his best but he couldn’t foresee the iPad and YouTube generation. What preservation measures can you take now?

Janet Hovorka received a B.A. in Ancient History and a MLIS from BYU. She and her husband Kim Hovorka own Family ChartMasters (www.familychartmasters.com), a genealogy chart printing company. Janet writes (www.thechartchick.com) and teaches at SLCC. She is past president of the Utah Genealogical Association (UGA).

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. You'll also find membership information in the handout.

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

FREE Webinar - Weds. 15 Oct - Janet Hovorka - Post It Forward: Archiving Lessons From My Great-Grandfather’s Records

 

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

Janet Hovorka 

Post It Forward: Archiving Lessons From My Great-Grandfather’s Records

Wednesday, 15 October

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Pacific time

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/403796688

What happens over three generations to family history records? And what will happen to your records? My Great-Grandfather did his best but he couldn’t foresee the iPad and YouTube generation. What preservation measures can you take now?

Janet Hovorka received a B.A. in Ancient History and a MLIS from BYU. She and her husband Kim Hovorka own Family ChartMasters (www.familychartmasters.com), a genealogy chart printing company. Janet writes (www.thechartchick.com) and teaches at SLCC. She is past president of the Utah Genealogical Association (UGA).

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. You'll also find membership information in the handout.

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

Jamboree - Meet the Speakers: Janet Hovorka

Janet Hovorka (www.janethovorka.com) received a B.A. in Ancient Near Eastern History and a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from BYU. She and her husband Kim Hovorka own Family ChartMasters, the official printers for most genealogy software companies as well as My Heritage and FamilySearch. Family ChartMasters won Family Tree Magazine’s Editor’s choice and 101 Best Website awards as well as FamilySearch software awards.

One of Janet’s greatest genealogy accomplishments was the completion and publication of her mother-in-law’s oral history just one year prior to her untimely death. Most recently she has found great satisfaction in encouraging her teenage children’s genealogical interests. Janet is the author of the Zap the Grandma Gap books and workbooks to help family historians engage the youth in their family with their history.

Janet is passionate about the nutrition family history brings to the souls of all family members and how it creates stronger relationships in the family today. Janet writes the Chart Chick blog and the Zap The Grandma Gap blog, has written for numerous genealogy publications and enjoys speaking about genealogy nationally and internationally. She is past President of the Utah Genealogical Association, teaches library science and genealogy at Salt Lake Community College.

SA046 Saturday June 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Back To Basic Research Practices in the Age of Internet Genealogy
The foundations of good research will make you more effective. We’ll discuss primary and secondary info, original and derivative records and how to track research. Keep your own copy or go with mega databases or how do you sync them?

SU016 Sunday June 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Panel: Rebranding Genealogy and Engaging the Next Generation
Everyone is interested in their great-grandfather’s report card, and anyone wants to hear about the trouble their mother got into as a child. Get beyond the “we should” to “specifically how” to make family history more engaging to everyone.

SU032 Sunday June 8, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Abracadabra Interactive Family History Charts With Prezi
Learn how to make a digital interactive family history chart with the free online Prezi website. Harvest the power of flexible visualization to show off artifacts, documents and images to engage your family members near and far.