Showing posts with label Sara Cochran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sara Cochran. Show all posts

22 August 2020

REMINDER: FREE WEBINAR From SCGS on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM


Who Needed It Anyway? Researching 
Around The Missing 1890 Census. 

Free Webinar from SCGS
Saturday, September 5, 2020,
10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Register here:



ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
The loss of the 1890 Federal census is a source of great frustration for American Genealogists, but all hope is not lost! Learn strategies and gather tips for success in locating your family in other records between the 1880 and 1900 Federal censuses.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Sara Cochran has been conducting genealogical research for over 25 years, and her research has taken her into nearly every state in the USA as well as Ireland, Italy, Austria, and Britain. She holds a Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate as well as a Bachelor Degree in Library Science. She especially enjoys breaking down brick walls for her clients, discovering the stories of black sheep ancestors, and helping individuals preserve their photographic legacy.



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.

2020 Webinar Times
1st 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.

08 August 2020

FREE WEBINAR From SCGS: Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM


Who Needed It Anyway? Researching 
Around The Missing 1890 Census. 

Free Webinar from SCGS
Saturday, September 5, 2020,
10:00 AM (Pacific Time)

Register here:

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
The loss of the 1890 Federal census is a source of great frustration for American Genealogists, but all hope is not lost! Learn strategies and gather tips for success in locating your family in other records between the 1880 and 1900 Federal censuses.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Sara Cochran has been conducting genealogical research for over 25 years, and her research has taken her into nearly every state in the USA as well as Ireland, Italy, Austria, and Britain. She holds a Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate as well as a Bachelor Degree in Library Science. She especially enjoys breaking down brick walls for her clients, discovering the stories of black sheep ancestors, and helping individuals preserve their photographic legacy.






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.

2020 Webinar Times
1st 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.

22 March 2019

Jamboree 2019 Workshop reminder!



Registered 
Yet?
Workshops are Filling Up Fast
Book Now!




DNA WORKSHOPS - THREE AND ONE-HALF HOUR CLASSES 
Friday, May 31 intensive DNA workshops offered by presenters top in their field. These separate-fee events are offered as a benefit to Conference attendees. To register for a DNA workshop, you must be registered for at least one day of the Genealogy Jamboree or for the Genetic Genealogy Conference. These workshops run concurrently with JamboFREE. This event is sponsored by the members of the Southern California Genealogical Society.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 - 8:30 AM TO 12:00 PM 

Presenter: Emily D Aulicino, MEd 

Presenter: Paul Woodbury 

Presenter: Leah Larkin, Ph.D. 

Presenter: Blaine T Bettinger, PhD, JD 

Presenter: Tim Janzen, MD 


GENEALOGY WORKSHOPS - TWO HOUR CLASSES
Genealogy workshops are offered Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and are designed to be intensive, hands-on, and interactive small group experiences. These separate-fee events are offered as a benefit to Conference attendees. To register for a Genealogy workshop, you must be registered for at least one day of the Genealogy Jamboree or for the Genetic Genealogy Conference. The Thursday workshops run concurrently with the Genetic Genealogy conference and the Saturday and Sunday workshops run concurrently with some Jamboree classes.

THURSDAY, MAY 30 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Presenter: Paula Stuart-Warren, CG®, FMGS, FUGA 

Presenter: Denise May Levenick, MA 


THURSDAY, MAY 30 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Presenter: Devon Noel Lee 

Presenter: Daniel Earl 

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 - 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 

Presenter: Dan Poffenberger, AG® 


SATURDAY, JUNE 1 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 

Presenter: Melinda Yamane Crawford 


SUNDAY, JUNE 2 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Presenter: Jan M Joyce, DBA, CG® 

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM 

Presenter: Sara Cochran 

REGISTER NOW!




Southern California Genealogical Society 
50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree 
#SCGS2019@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree50, 
#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

30 January 2019

Sneak Peek - Jamboree Genealogy Workshops Part II

Sneak Peek Series

Genealogy
Workshops
Part II

Genealogy workshops are offered Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and are designed to be intensive, hands-on, and interactive small group experiences. These separate-fee events are offered as a benefit to Conference attendees. To register for a Genealogy workshop, you must be registered for at least one day of the Genealogy Jamboree or for the Genetic Genealogy Conference. The Thursday workshops run concurrently with the Genetic Genealogy conference and the Saturday and Sunday workshops run concurrently with some Jamboree classes.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 - 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Say What? Old English Handwriting Workshop
Presenter: Dan Poffenberger, AG®
Sponsored by FamilySearch
This is a hands-on workshop on reading English Secretary Hand which generally covers English records from 1500-1650. It will cover the alphabet including unique characteristics of some letters, abbreviations, reading aids and provide typical documents for hands-on transcribing, practice and help. Level: Beginner, Intermediate


SATURDAY, JUNE 1 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Discovering Asian American Roots Through Partnerships and Collaborations
Presenter: Melinda Yamane Crawford
Interested in learning about how to research Asian American genealogy? Learn from founding members of the Chinese Family History Group of So. California and the Nikkei Genealogical Society. These groups were the first-ever genealogical societies for Asian Americans. They partnered with such organizations as SCGS, CGS, JANM, NARA, and each other in support of their members' research and education. Panelists are: Melinda Yamane Crawford (moderator), Marisa Louie Lee, Barbara Lu-Baltazar, Linda Harms Okazaki, and Bo-Gay Salvador. Level: Beginner, Intermediate


SUNDAY, JUNE 2 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Easily Create and Share a Video of Your Family Research
Presenter: Jan M Joyce, DBA, CG®
Make your family history come to life with a dynamic and interesting video. Sharing your passion for genealogy research is often met with blank stares and a lack of interest. Old documents and facts don’t pique the interest of family. Make it much more engaging by creating a memorable video. Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


SUNDAY, JUNE 2 - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Disaster Proofing Your Research
Presenter: Sara Cochran 
Family historians spend years gathering and compiling records, photographs, and family heirlooms to preserve the past and guide the future. Let's talk about ways to ensure that all this hard work isn't lost in any number of potential disasters. Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced


Here are your choices for 
2019!

They Sell Out FAST!

Register Now



Southern California Genealogical Society
50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
@scgsgenealogy, #SCGS2019, #SCGSJamboree50,
#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash

24 December 2018

Mondays' Meet The Speakers - Jamboree 2019

Janine Cloud

Family Tree DNA

Janine Cloud began working with Family Tree DNA in 2011 as an information specialist and now is Group Projects manager. A native Texan, Janine is passionate about genealogy, history, and photography.


Presentations:

Sara Cochran

The Skeleton Whisperer

Sara Cochran has been conducting genealogical research for over 24 years, and her research has taken her into nearly every state in the USA as well as Ireland, Italy, Austria, and Britain. She holds a Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate as well as a Bachelor Degree in Library Science. She especially enjoys breaking down brick walls for her clients, discovering the stories of black sheep ancestors, and helping individuals preserve their photographic legacy.


Presentations:

Donald Coduto

Donald Coduto is a retired professor of civil engineering and has been researching his Italian ancestry for more than 40 years. He currently serves as the leader of the SCGS Italian Interest Group.


Presentations:

Kitty Munson Cooper

Open Sky Web Design

Kitty Munson Cooper is well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. Her blog, which gets several thousand hits a day, includes numerous basic pictorial tutorials about using your DNA results and DNA tools to help with your DNA matches.


Presentations:

Southern California Genealogical Society
50th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
#SCGS2019@scgsgenealogy, #SCGSJamboree50,
#SCGSJamboree2019, #SCGSJamboreeBirthdayBash