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

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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

www.genealogyjamboree.com

Socialmedia@scgsgenealogy.com

@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,

#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash