At 8:30 Elyse Doerflinger gave a great presentation on organizing digital Stuff. If you don't know her, she's dynamic, knowledgeable and young. I'm sure that the attendees in the almost full room were very glad they found at seat in this 8:30 session. Thank you Elyse.
I had some good sessions and one I wish I had skipped, even though the room was full. I know that sometimes timing of a presentation gets off, but I really feel that all of us deserved more than a 30 minute presentation in an hour time period.
I feel my mind is overloaded. I'm having trouble remembering the classes I took today, much less the past two days. But I have notes and I bought some DVDs and CDs of many presentations that I was unable to attend. It's going to take me weeks, I'm afraid, to really analyze and organize what I have heard/learned.
If you haven't been to Jamboree, think about next year. For all of us who live in the west, this is the premier genealogy conference. It's close, across from the Burbank (Bob Hope) airport; it's reasonably priced; it's convenient (the hotel is next to the convention center); there are restaurant options with a block walking distance. AND the SCGS volunteers put on a great, well-planned, well-organized conference that is FUN!!!!!!!
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
SCGS Jamboree - Friday
While Jamboree sessions requiring registration began at 1:30 today, the exhibit hall opened at noon and the morning choices including a tour, a research trip to the SCGS Library, roundtable discussions, and more.
I chose to attend four sessions all concerning Genealogy Society Development. Wow! So much information; SO MANY IDEAS. Too bad I'm not 10 people (or perhaps I need to be 20). Cath Madden Trindle's topic was Projects. Then Schelly Talalay Darshashti spoke about Publicity. George Morgan provided a long, long list of Affordable Member Benefits. We finished with Josh Taylor's presentation about Creating a Website. Most societies have web sites, but Josh gave us great ideas to improve our sites. I wrote notes and more notes.
If you are interested in these presentations, you can order video or audio copies of them by contacting Conference Resource at www.myconferenceresource.com or calling 866-813-2451. No, I am receiving no compensation for this review. However, if you want some exciting ideas to energize your society, you can get them through these presentations.
I chose to attend four sessions all concerning Genealogy Society Development. Wow! So much information; SO MANY IDEAS. Too bad I'm not 10 people (or perhaps I need to be 20). Cath Madden Trindle's topic was Projects. Then Schelly Talalay Darshashti spoke about Publicity. George Morgan provided a long, long list of Affordable Member Benefits. We finished with Josh Taylor's presentation about Creating a Website. Most societies have web sites, but Josh gave us great ideas to improve our sites. I wrote notes and more notes.
If you are interested in these presentations, you can order video or audio copies of them by contacting Conference Resource at www.myconferenceresource.com or calling 866-813-2451. No, I am receiving no compensation for this review. However, if you want some exciting ideas to energize your society, you can get them through these presentations.
SCGS Jamboree Tech Trax
Preconference Day is over. Five sessions. I really thought four were great. The most helpful to me was Barry Ewell's talk on photo editing. Since I have had my digital camera for less than 2 years, and have never tried to edit anything except for cropping (a little) and pushing the button for auto editing, I was quite hesitant before he started. I was afraid that it was all going to be over my head. With his clear explanations and his offer to send even more info to us, I am excited to try some cleaning up of photos. Thank you, Barry.
Today, this morning I'm going to the society track. Then, Jamboree sessions begin after lunch. I still haven't made all of my choices. Some hours there are just too many great topics and speakers. My suggestion to others in this position, check out which sessions are video or audio taped. Yes, it's a little extra expense, but far less than attending another conference. AND, you can listen to these over and over and over. I started that a year ago and I'm so glad I did.
In fact, Dawn Thurston was a part of the Writers' conference yesterday and her four session were video taped and are on sale at a discount if you buy all 4. Her syllabus pages were good, but her sessions were packed. Some people were turned away because the room was full. And there was lots of excited talk at lunch and later. So, I think I'll get hers. Now for other decisions.
One great day down; 3 more to go
Today, this morning I'm going to the society track. Then, Jamboree sessions begin after lunch. I still haven't made all of my choices. Some hours there are just too many great topics and speakers. My suggestion to others in this position, check out which sessions are video or audio taped. Yes, it's a little extra expense, but far less than attending another conference. AND, you can listen to these over and over and over. I started that a year ago and I'm so glad I did.
In fact, Dawn Thurston was a part of the Writers' conference yesterday and her four session were video taped and are on sale at a discount if you buy all 4. Her syllabus pages were good, but her sessions were packed. Some people were turned away because the room was full. And there was lots of excited talk at lunch and later. So, I think I'll get hers. Now for other decisions.
One great day down; 3 more to go
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Jamboree - Tech Track/Trax
I'm in Burbank at the Marriott. Tomorrow morning, Thursday, will be my intro to technology and genealogy; more than a laptop and a digital camera. (That's the extent of my tech stuff.)
If you are in the session, please let me know. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions. Of course, it appears that so many bloggers are really much more advanced than I am. BUT, if you are a newbie in this area, I'd love to meet you. Please say Hi.
For ID purposes, I'll be wearing a long skirt and a little Indian jewelry.
If you are in the session, please let me know. I'm sure I'll have lots of questions. Of course, it appears that so many bloggers are really much more advanced than I am. BUT, if you are a newbie in this area, I'd love to meet you. Please say Hi.
For ID purposes, I'll be wearing a long skirt and a little Indian jewelry.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Society Saturday - Writing & Publishing Ideas
Are you trying to decide how to write your family history? What format? What to include? How many generations? Descendant or Ancestor based? A personal story? A cookbook? A location book?
The number of ways to write about your family are endless. There are so many varieties of books. So, how do you decide?
This morning the Family History Society of Arizona (FHSA) held a mini-workshop about writing your family history. Three published writers, members of FHSA, attended. Also, books by 3 other FHSA members were available for review. In addition, a variety of other types of books about family stories were available for the attendees.
In the 2+ hours of this informal session, each author talked about her efforts and works. The attendees were able to ask questions. There was a lot of interest in the numerous ways to present research. Also included were discussions about photos, color printing or black and white, types of fonts, number of pages, types of paper and covers, and ways to bind the books. Some authors charged for copies; some gave the books as gifts. Some writers gave copies of their works to libraries. Options regarding printing were also discussed including self-printing, printing at local office-supply store, or paying a printer.
I know that this session has inspired me to start writing on some projects and to continue writing on others. I may actually get some books published next year.
If any of you are interested in providing this type of session for your friends and/or society members, and have questions, please contact me. I'd like to see more activities like this; I believe we would all benefit.
The number of ways to write about your family are endless. There are so many varieties of books. So, how do you decide?
This morning the Family History Society of Arizona (FHSA) held a mini-workshop about writing your family history. Three published writers, members of FHSA, attended. Also, books by 3 other FHSA members were available for review. In addition, a variety of other types of books about family stories were available for the attendees.
In the 2+ hours of this informal session, each author talked about her efforts and works. The attendees were able to ask questions. There was a lot of interest in the numerous ways to present research. Also included were discussions about photos, color printing or black and white, types of fonts, number of pages, types of paper and covers, and ways to bind the books. Some authors charged for copies; some gave the books as gifts. Some writers gave copies of their works to libraries. Options regarding printing were also discussed including self-printing, printing at local office-supply store, or paying a printer.
I know that this session has inspired me to start writing on some projects and to continue writing on others. I may actually get some books published next year.
If any of you are interested in providing this type of session for your friends and/or society members, and have questions, please contact me. I'd like to see more activities like this; I believe we would all benefit.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Adoption Question
Can you help?
How can an adopted child prove the relationship to a birth mother? Mother and child are in contact with each other. Neither one of them is against proving the relationship. The birth was in Connecticut and the adopted child still lives in Connecticut.
Suggestions? Thank you.
How can an adopted child prove the relationship to a birth mother? Mother and child are in contact with each other. Neither one of them is against proving the relationship. The birth was in Connecticut and the adopted child still lives in Connecticut.
Suggestions? Thank you.
SCGS Jamboree - In THREE weeks
Three weeks from now I'll be at Jamboree in Burbank, California. (It's sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society.) I'm excited. I know I'll see familiar and new faces. It's not too late to register. http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/Jamboree/2012jam-home.htm. Yes, that's where you'll find all of the information. Hope to see you!!!
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