Showing posts with label Arizona genealogy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arizona genealogy. Show all posts
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Pinal County Genealogy Workshop - Arizona January 2012
The 9th Annual Genealogy Workshop will be held on Saturday, 28 January 2012 in Casa Grande, Arizona. This event is from 9 to 3:30 and various sessions will be held. Details on the sessinos and a registration form will be posted soon at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~azpcg.
Dr. Thomas Jones - 17-18 Feb 2012, Arizona
I just found out that Dr. Thomas Jones will be speaking at the Green Valley Genealogy Society workshop and seminar on the 17th and 18th of February 2012. For all of the details, use this link.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~azgvgs/seminardetails2012-02-18.pdf
On Friday 17 February Dr. Jones will be giving a workshop limited to 30 experienced genealogists. On Saturday 18 February, Dr. Jones will be presenting four topics at a seminar and this not limited to experienced genealogists. I'm certain that at lest the Friday workshop is going to be filled quickly, and perhaps the Saturday one also. So if you are interested in hearing Dr. Jones, register early.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~azgvgs/seminardetails2012-02-18.pdf
On Friday 17 February Dr. Jones will be giving a workshop limited to 30 experienced genealogists. On Saturday 18 February, Dr. Jones will be presenting four topics at a seminar and this not limited to experienced genealogists. I'm certain that at lest the Friday workshop is going to be filled quickly, and perhaps the Saturday one also. So if you are interested in hearing Dr. Jones, register early.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
FHSA - Phoenix Arizona genealogy
I spoke at two FHSA chapter meetings this week. I enjoyed them and had a great time. However, I really enjoyed the other presentations I've heard this week. And this blog doesn't even talk about the great Saturday with Curt Witcher presenting. (Another day)
On Monday night Suzanne Brayer talked about the passengers on the Mayflower and their families. She included personality issues with information gained from first and second hand accounts of the events. Since I don't think any of my ancestors are Mayflower descendants, I often find the talks on this subject to be just O.K. Well, Suzanne's was great. Can you believe that there were two dogs on the ship? And that of the 17 women on the Mayflower, 13 died before the end of the first year?
Then Wednesday afternoon I heard Charlie Schultz speak on church and vital records. He gave us so much information about where to look and what to look for. And I really appreciated a little bit of the history of the churches in the "New World" although it wasn't what I expected.
Wednesday night I went to the East Valley Chapter of FHSA, where I spoke also. But Wayne (I'm sorry I don't know his last name) talked about web browsers and all that goes with searching and using them. A very interesting quotation he provided was by J.C.R. Lickliter who envisioned something like the internet in 1960. Can you believe 50+ years ago?
I know how much time I spend preparing presentations and so I know about some of the time these people put into theirs. I hope that each of you were able to attend or participate in at least one great event this week (or even this month.) I feel fortunate that I had 3 this week and one last Saturday. And it's only Wednesday night.
On Monday night Suzanne Brayer talked about the passengers on the Mayflower and their families. She included personality issues with information gained from first and second hand accounts of the events. Since I don't think any of my ancestors are Mayflower descendants, I often find the talks on this subject to be just O.K. Well, Suzanne's was great. Can you believe that there were two dogs on the ship? And that of the 17 women on the Mayflower, 13 died before the end of the first year?
Then Wednesday afternoon I heard Charlie Schultz speak on church and vital records. He gave us so much information about where to look and what to look for. And I really appreciated a little bit of the history of the churches in the "New World" although it wasn't what I expected.
Wednesday night I went to the East Valley Chapter of FHSA, where I spoke also. But Wayne (I'm sorry I don't know his last name) talked about web browsers and all that goes with searching and using them. A very interesting quotation he provided was by J.C.R. Lickliter who envisioned something like the internet in 1960. Can you believe 50+ years ago?
I know how much time I spend preparing presentations and so I know about some of the time these people put into theirs. I hope that each of you were able to attend or participate in at least one great event this week (or even this month.) I feel fortunate that I had 3 this week and one last Saturday. And it's only Wednesday night.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Arizona Genealogy - NAGS
Yesterday (Saturday, October 22) I attended a one day workshop in Prescott, Arizona. This was organized by the Northern Arizona Genealogy Society (NAGS). What a lovely day. There were two sessions before lunch and two after lunch. During each time period we could choose from 7 sessions. What a great variety in a one way workshop.
And I can't forget to mention the lunch. Since two friends and I drove from Phoenix, the weather was cooler. So, the homemade beef stew, homemade bread and homemade cookies were greatly appreciated. I'd like to thank all of those great volunteers who provided a day of educational opportunities for all of us, whether we are beginning, intermediate or advanced researchers. Thank you.
And I can't forget to mention the lunch. Since two friends and I drove from Phoenix, the weather was cooler. So, the homemade beef stew, homemade bread and homemade cookies were greatly appreciated. I'd like to thank all of those great volunteers who provided a day of educational opportunities for all of us, whether we are beginning, intermediate or advanced researchers. Thank you.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Arizona Genealogy
I've given two presentations recently on conferences I attended in 2011. While I talk about what I've learned, what presentations are available, what great speakers I heard, etc. I'm trying to encourage the chapter members who attend to continue to go to chapter meetings. After all, that's where we learn about new ideas, new web sites, and perhaps something that would help us break down our brick walls.
So, for all of you who are only on the internet; who feel that you don't need genealogy societies, I'm trying to reach you. Think about a genealogy meeting as a single session of a conference. No, you don't have choices like you do at conferences, but you may find one piece of information that you didn't know and it helps you solve one of your long-time problems. AND, if you think you can never learn anything at these meetings, please volunteer to present programs. A basic powerpoint presentation is, just that, basic. But even those can pass along great information to those who can benefit from them.
So, for all of you who are only on the internet; who feel that you don't need genealogy societies, I'm trying to reach you. Think about a genealogy meeting as a single session of a conference. No, you don't have choices like you do at conferences, but you may find one piece of information that you didn't know and it helps you solve one of your long-time problems. AND, if you think you can never learn anything at these meetings, please volunteer to present programs. A basic powerpoint presentation is, just that, basic. But even those can pass along great information to those who can benefit from them.
Monday, October 3, 2011
My Speaking Topic - Conferences
I will be talking on Tuesday, October 4 at the Phoenix Genealogical Society meeting. My topic will be Conferences: What's New? Why Go? and Getting Ready. The society meetings begin at 1 pm and are held at the Crosswoods United Methodist Church, 7901 North Central Avenue, Phoenix.
Society Saturday - FHSA Seminar - Lisa Louise Cooke
The Family History Society of Arizona is pleased that Lisa Louise Cooke will be speaking at our Seminar/Annual Meeting. She will be here for the entire day: 4 topics. This meeting will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012. See the FHSA web site, http://www.fhsa.org/, for more information starting in November. More details will also be available on this blog.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Society Saturday - FHSA (AZ) Glendale & Scottsdale Meetings
Next week, two chapters of The Family History Society of Arizona (FHSA) have meetings scheduled.
On Monday night September 26, the Glendale chapter meets at the Glendale Public Library at 6:30 pm. The program is a discussion on how previous speakers have improved our research.
On Tuesday night September 27, the Scottsdale chapter meets at the Paiute Neighborhood Center at 7:00 pm. The speaker there will be Judy Nelson and her topic is "Updates and Changes in FamilySearch.org.
For more information on these chapters as well as the other five chapters in FHSA, please see http://www.fhsa.org/. Our society welcomes visitors and encourages members to attend as many chapter meetings as they wish each month.
The third Wednesday of each month is a busy one because two chapters meet on that day: Daytimers in the afternoon and East Valley in the evening. I was glad to be able to attend both meetings today.
Lynn Crawford spoke at the Daytimers chapter about PAF and gave ideas that were applicable not just to PAF and other genealogy software programs but to most windows programs also. I didn't realize that you could reorder lists; add columns in lists, etc. I also didn't realize why I would get different options when right clicking on things. Thank you Lynn.
Then I attended the East Valley meeting. Trudi Arledge reminded us about some of those "old" ways to look at things that we often forget because we get so busy with all of the new technology. Ideas like looking at neighbors and following migration paths were helpful years ago and are still good things to look at now. Then Sherry Richardson, PhD gave us examples of a variety of ways to use technology to present our genealogy. This including web sites, blogs, as well as scrapbooking, mapping and using digital recorders and YouTube. These two ladies provided us with lots of things to think about as well as to try. Thank you Trudi and Sherry.
So I'd like to encourage all FHSA members to look at other chapters and there meetings. I also want to invite all visitors to Arizona as well as residents who are not FHSA members, to visit one or two chapters and enjoy the benefits of sitting with others who share our passion.
On Monday night September 26, the Glendale chapter meets at the Glendale Public Library at 6:30 pm. The program is a discussion on how previous speakers have improved our research.
On Tuesday night September 27, the Scottsdale chapter meets at the Paiute Neighborhood Center at 7:00 pm. The speaker there will be Judy Nelson and her topic is "Updates and Changes in FamilySearch.org.
For more information on these chapters as well as the other five chapters in FHSA, please see http://www.fhsa.org/. Our society welcomes visitors and encourages members to attend as many chapter meetings as they wish each month.
The third Wednesday of each month is a busy one because two chapters meet on that day: Daytimers in the afternoon and East Valley in the evening. I was glad to be able to attend both meetings today.
Lynn Crawford spoke at the Daytimers chapter about PAF and gave ideas that were applicable not just to PAF and other genealogy software programs but to most windows programs also. I didn't realize that you could reorder lists; add columns in lists, etc. I also didn't realize why I would get different options when right clicking on things. Thank you Lynn.
Then I attended the East Valley meeting. Trudi Arledge reminded us about some of those "old" ways to look at things that we often forget because we get so busy with all of the new technology. Ideas like looking at neighbors and following migration paths were helpful years ago and are still good things to look at now. Then Sherry Richardson, PhD gave us examples of a variety of ways to use technology to present our genealogy. This including web sites, blogs, as well as scrapbooking, mapping and using digital recorders and YouTube. These two ladies provided us with lots of things to think about as well as to try. Thank you Trudi and Sherry.
So I'd like to encourage all FHSA members to look at other chapters and there meetings. I also want to invite all visitors to Arizona as well as residents who are not FHSA members, to visit one or two chapters and enjoy the benefits of sitting with others who share our passion.
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