Follow Friday - From Home Live - RootsTech

FEditor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner-Benward 

 

RootsTech is right around the corner. Information, Updates and Announcements are being made quickly. As you recall earlier this week I put out a list of 15 streaming sessions from 2013 that were still available to watch and learn from. AND they are still available, but today RootsTech has published the list of sessions that will be available live streaming to watch and listen too and there is 15 more sessions. The streamed sessions include a sampling of technology and family history presentations. Following are the broadcasted sessions and speakers. So here they are, get out your  calendars, mark them down and watch live........(Reminder: All times are in mountain standard time)

ENJOY!!!

 

Thursday, February 6

 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Top 10 Things I Learned About My Family from My Couch by Tammy Hepps

1 p.m. to 2 p.m., FamilySearch Family Tree: What's New and What's Next by Ron Tanner
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Intro to DNA for Genealogists by James Rader
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Genealogy in the Cloud by Randy Hoffman
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sharing Your Family with Multimedia by Michael LeClerc

Friday, February 7

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Storytelling Super Powers: How to Come Off as Your Family's Genealogy Hero by David Adelman
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Tweets, Links, Pins, and Posts: Break Down Genealogical Brick Walls with Social Media by Lisa Alzo
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Getting the Most Out of Ancestry.com by Crista Cowen
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Finding Family and Ancestors Outside the USA with New Technologies by Daniel Horowitz
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Do It Yourself Photo Restoration by Ancestry Insider

Saturday, February 8

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Become an iPad Power User by Lisa Louise Cooke
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Information Overload: Managing Online Searches and Their Results by Josh Taylor
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., A Beginner’s Guide to Going Paperless by Randy Whited
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., How to Interview Yourself for a Personal History by Tom Taylor
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Five Ways to Do Genealogy in Your Sleep by Deborah Gamble



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Wordless Wednesday - Trumbull County OHIO

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner-Benward


Recently an acquaintence gave me a book that she had purchased for $2 from the Auburn Placer Public Library. I believe it is one of those books that I've heard referred too as a BRAG BOOK. It is TRUMBULL Co, OHIO - each township has a section with maps, and pictures. Trumbull County is in the upper northeast area bordering on Pennsylvania. Of course I am not interested in the entire county but only in Kinsman Township and Hubbard Township.

          Name of this book: Combination Atlas Map of Trumbull County, Ohio 1874

I am searching for HARTZELL, BRANFIELD, JAMES, HOTCHKISS, NOBLE, and HINDS. Some of the names are in the book but just mentioned, no write ups. Excellent maps of 1874. 

If anyone has ancestors in Trumbull County, Ohio I would be glad to do a look in this book for you.

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Motivation Monday - Where WIll You Be During ROOTSTECH 2014?

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner-Benward


Almost Time for RootsTech 2014 -

Are you going?

Have you registered?

Are you ready to go?

Have you exhausted all that you can in the Family History Library Catalog? Don't want to waste your time in the library going through the catalog. Do it now.

Only a few days left before those doors open.

Have you looked over the schedule and picked some sessions, and some alternates? Yes alternates, classes fill up real quick.Lots of extra events going on?  

Are you signed up for any thing else? Maybe late night at the library Friday evening- yes you need to sign up for that.

What electronics are you going to be taking with you to help you in your classes or at the library? After all it is RootsTech......  time to update yourself in the technology area. Did you know that there is again a Mobile APP (rootstech14) for the conference? YES! Make your life so much easier, install the app and fill in your schedule. Acess it whenever and wherever you are.

Have you checked out the vendors at the Expo Hall at the conference? See what they have ahead of time and make your wish list accordingly.


You say you are NOT going! Too bad! I will miss seeing you, BUT you can still participate, still learn - even from home. Did you know that there are over 13 free videos still available to watch on your computer from home that are from the 2013 RootsTech Conference. Get a head start now - 2013 RootsTech Videos Be sure to take advantage of every free learning opportunity. It can only help.

1.    2013 Opening Thursday Keynote - Dennis Brimhall, Syd Lieberman & Josh Taylor

2.    First Steps in Famly History - Jeannette Bennett

3.    The Future of Genealogy - a panel discussion with Thomas MacEntee, Lisa Louise Cooke, Dick

Eastman, Alan Philips, Dear MYRTLE, Josh Taylor, Daniel Horowitz

4.    Tell It Again - Kim Weitkamp

5.    10 Fun Family History Activities - Benjamin Bennett, Holly Linford

6.    The Genealogist’s Gadget Bag: International Panel - Jill Ball, Marie Dougan, A.C. Ivory, Heather Rojo

7.    Finding the Obscure and the Ellusive: Geographic Information on the Web - James L. Tanner

8.    2013 Friday Keynote - Jyl Pattee and Tim Sullivan

9.    Researching Ancestors Online for Beginners - Laura G. Prescott

10.    FamilySearch Family Tree -  Ron Tanner

11.    Google Search… And Beyond - David Barney

12.    From Paper Piles to Digital Files: Technology for the Organized Genealogist - Valerie S. Elkins

13.    Using Technology Effectively to Solve Research Problems - Karen Clifford

14.    Finding Spanish records from your couch-Encuentra registros Españoles desde tu sofá -Sonia Meza

15.    Ditigal Storytelling: More Than Bullet Points Lab - Denise Barrett Olson

 

So here is our first livestream from 2014 RootsTech with Jim Radar. He has already posted his presentation that will be livestreamed 6 Feb 2014 (Thursday) 2:30 PM (1:30 PT)- Hall E Introduction to DNA for Genealogists - GS1170 - Mark your calendar. There will be other offerings.

 

HEY ARE YOU GOING? LET ME KNOW THROUGH THE COMMENT LINK BELOW. Maybe we can meet up before or during the conference. I'd love to talk to you about the  classes you will be or are taking? and How do you like the conference, library and anything else?

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Society Saturday - What's Happening in February? Calendars Out

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner-Benward  with Carolee Jones help.


What is happening in February with Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society? Time to mark your calendars. If you need to know more about our activities and dates later in the year click here.

Thursday, February 6 Root Cellar Board Meeting 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Sylvan Community Center - Members are welcome. Come, listen and let your voice be heard. We need those options, choices and new ideas.   Legacy Family Tree software Special Interest Group (SIG) 1pm - 3pm with Marian Kile  (first Thursday of Month) Family History Center, 2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento, CA 95662   Friday, February 7 Root Cellar SGS Extraction Meeting 9am to 12 noon Center for Sacramento History,551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811 Contact: Marilyn Ulbricht mulbricht@sbcglobal.net  Alot going on with this committee. But we can always use more help. You know those records that you are looking for in another state, we'll as we are extracting those same records here, we hope someone in another state is doing the same. You can see why it is important to join in, it is not difficult, hand writting might be a challenge, but there is lots of support to help you. Find out if you would like to do this.

Thursday, February 13 Root Cellar Membership Meeting 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael *6:15 to 7:00 PM Pre-Meeting Open Discussion - "Documenting, Preserving and Displaying your Family Treasurers" 7:00 to 8:30 PM Show and Tell - Members share their Genealogical Treasures. Bring something from an ancestor- it could be something as simple as a spoon or fork, a glass, book, clothing, etc...  share the story behind the object. It really is alot of fun and you learn alot of interesting things too. Plus time permitting - Program TBA by Glenda Gardner Lloyd - Glenda always provides helpful genealogical information. Visitors Welcome! Glenda Gardner Lloyd is a fourth generation Californian. She has been teaching genealogy classes for San Juan Adult Education since 1983. She teaches workshops for many local genealogy societies, local seminars, Family History Day at the Archives, and the Sacramento Public Library. She is an active member of ROOT CELLAR and served as its first president.     Friday, February 14 Root Cellar SGS Extraction Meeting 9am to 12 noon Center for Sacramento History,551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811 Contact: Marilyn Ulbricht mulbricht@sbcglobal.net   There is always a need for volunteers. I don't have anyone in Northern California but I do it because I am sure that someone like me is extracting information I need in Stark County Ohio or Allegheny, Allegheny Co. Pennsylvania OR ... well, you get the idea............ We meet every Friday AM. Come one Friday, come every one or as many as you can.

Wednesday, February 19 Root Cellar Workshop    1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights Share your successful finds and brickwalls. What is a brickwall? You have been researching a person, or family and have exhausted your searches and can't think of what to do next. That is a brickwall. Bring it to the workshop and share it and get some ideas of what to do next. You would be surprised what sharing with others with do. The session may include a webinar and/or a demo of a research tool. Guests welcome     Friday, February 21 Root Cellar SGS Extraction Meeting 9am to 12 noon Center for Sacramento History,551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811 Contact: Marilyn Ulbricht mulbricht@sbcglobal.net  Again, here we are, each Friday AM gathering and extracting. Putting together those publications that are listed on the Root Cellar SGS website......  look and see what has been done, come down to the Center and find out what still needs to be done.

Wednesday, February 26 Reunion for the Mac Special Interest Group (SIG) 10:30 am to 12:30 pm FamilySearch Library, 2745 Eastern Avenue, Sacramento Brainstorm solutions to users' problems, questions & explore ins/outs of the best Mac genealogy program. Contact Ron Setzer (PreservesEditor@rootcellar.org) to be added to our email list. All are welcome.   Friday, February 28 Root Cellar SGS Extraction Meeting 9am to 12 noon Center for Sacramento History,551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95811 Contact: Marilyn Ulbricht mulbricht@sbcglobal.net  This is the last meeting for February but please mark your calendars in March for every Friday 9am-noon and plan on coming down to start extracting with us.   Have you registered for the Spring Seminar April 5, 2014 featuring Geoff Rasmussen? If not, click here, download the form, fill it in, include your check and mail it in now. There are a lot of seats but it is limited.

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Follow Friday - Southern California Jamboree2014

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner-Benward

Received a message from Paula Hinkel, chair of the Southern California Jamboree, Burbank California. Hellllllo Paula. Registration in now OPEN .........  doesn't it seem like it was just a month or so ago when we were down there and now it is time to start thinking about this years Jamboree. 

It is time, check out the schedule. Another year of a special day of DNA. So if you missed it last year, you have a second chance. OR you may need a repeat/ redo. There will also be special sessions for Society Leadership...... and anyone interested in helping with their Society. It is very helpful. One of the things that I like about the So CA Jamboree is their help for Societys. The Jamboree is just a fun place to be. It has a good exhibit hall- lots to look through and to buy. The thrill of the raffle - just hoping that they call your number. Never know what you will win........... 

Speaking of winning........ don't know whether you recall from past years posts......  but I did win a free jamboree registration for 2014. How exciting it that!! LOVE IT!! So you see buy those raffle tickets, attend the breakfasts, luncheons, banquets, have fun.


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Society Saturday - Who is Geoff Rasmussen?

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner-Benward


Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society is announcing its 2014 Spring Seminar coming April 5, Saturday. Who is the speaker? Geoff Rasmussen Who is that?

We are happy to introduce to you
                          Geoffrey D. Rasmussen

 

Geoff has long been associated with the Legacy Family Tree Genealogy Software. He is the moderator for the very sucessful Webinars

He is the Author of Legacy Family Tree, Unlocked! and Digital Imaging Essentials

 

Geoffrey D. Rasmussen is the father of four budding genealogists. He graduated with a degree in Genealogy and Family History from Brigham Young University and has served as director and vice-president of the Utah Genealogical Association. He is a dynamic genealogy speaker on all forms of genealogy technology, and as host of the Legacy Family Tree webinar series, has spoken virtually to nearly 100 different countries. He recently received the Distinguished Presenter Award at the prestigious RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City (2011). He has authored books, videos, articles, and websites, and develops the Legacy Family Tree software program. His latest releases are Legacy Family Tree, Unlocked! and the popular Digital Imaging Essentials. On a personal note, Geoff enjoys playing the piano, organ, cello and basketball. His favorite places are cemeteries, the ocean, and hanging out with other genealogists. He met and proposed to his wife in a Family History Center.

 If you have not attended one of our Seminars or heard Geoff speak, you are in for a treat. Even if you are a seasoned attendee, it is guaranteed you will come away with new and valuable genealogical knowledge to help you in your searchings. It is not geared up for Legacy Family Tree software users.

 

SO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT THE PDF REGISTRATION FILE. FILL IT OUT AND RETURN IT WITH YOUR CHECK. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE SEMINAR.

 

Where: Fair Oaks Prebyterian Church

11427 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, California

Cost: $20 RC Members / $30 Non-Members / $35 -March 25 - April 1

(No registrations accepted after April 1, 2014)

Sessions Being Offered

 

Timelines and Chronologies: Secrets of Genealogical Success

Googling Around with Google and Other Fun Technology

The Latest in Digital Imaging for Genealogists

What’s New in Legacy (*Legacy 8 just released*)

Check it out. All information you need and registration form to mail in.

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Motivation Monday - Sutro Library

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner-Benward



Calling all Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society members, other society members and any interested family researchers in the Sacramento Valley area,  this is a special opportunity to do some family research at the Sutro Library in San Francisco. Take a day bus trip sponsored by Genealogical Association of Sacramento (GAS). Come one, come all. How relaxing will this be!  going down to San Francisco's famous Sutro Library and coming back - all by a relaxing bus - let someone else do the driving- oh yes, I can see the wisdom there.  (This will be my fourth (or more) time going, it is well worth it, price is right, ride in comfort, relax, sleep, talk with others of like mind and just enjoy the day.)

WHEN: March 26, 2014 - Wednesday
WHERE: Sutro Library on the campus of the University of San Francisco
COST: $40.00 - make check out to Genealogical Association of Sacramento or GAS
        include your name, address, phone number and email address. AND where to pick you up. (Bus 
        stops located below)
MAIL your check to Melanie Howard, 7345 Pritchard Rd, Sacramento, CA 95828  

Our pick up sites are:
1) Massie Circle in the south area by Stockton Blvd and Mack Rd (6:45-7 am)
2) Arden Way and Point West Rd in front of the Double Tree Hotel (parking on the east side of Point West Road) time between 7:15-7:30am
3) Pick up at Park and Ride in West Sacramento by the Enterprise off-ramp about 7:45-8am
4) Last pick up is at Mace Blvd "Park & Ride" in Davis between 8-8:15am

This trip is an all day adventure. The bus takes us to the campus of the University of San Francisco and drops us off about a block from the library. If you need a golf cart please let Melanie know and she MAY be able to arrange something from the campus.

We arrive in San Francisco about 9:45am. The library opens at 10am. We stay at the library until 4:45pm and then make our way back to the bus pick up site (a block away)

We usually arrive in Sacramento about 7pm dropping off participants in a reverse order - Davis, West Sacramento, Arden and then Massie.

If you have any questions please contact Melanie Howard 916-383-1221 or melnesia@comcast.net
Let's do it, let's go together.  Invite another friend to go with you. You do need to let Melanie know very soon so she can keep a running tally. If not enough people sign up there will not be a bus trip. That would be very sad.

Sutro Library Collections - get ahead of the game and be more prepared. Check out the catelog and start your list of what books you want to look through, what films you want to go through. Be prepared (sounds alot like my scouting days - I guess some good things rubbed off on me)

If you have not been and a reminder to those that have been: You can take in very little into the library proper. Limted lockers are available just outside the entrance so be prepared to buddy up. This is where your ahead of time preparation will help you........ have your notepad, pencil, and research notes ready to go in with you. See the link above for Sutro Library catalog. Do your searches now.
I know as the time gets closer Melanie will be sending out her list of 'do's and don'ts' & 'what is available on campus for lunch or late snacks' and anything else of importance to make our trip more enjoyable.

See you on the bus.

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Society Saturday - 2014 Spring Seminar

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner Benward through Root Cellar SGS Spring Seminar Committee


It is that time again.................

                                                    a Special Invitation From
 

Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society 

To Attend Our

        

2014 Spring Seminar 

   

----- Registration is Now Open -----

 

When: April 5, 2014 Saturday

9am to 3:45pm (doors open at 8:15am)

 

Where: Fair Oaks Prebyterian Church

11427 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, California

 

Cost: $20 RC Members / $30 Non-Members / $35 -March 25 - April 1

(No registrations accepted after April 1, 2014)

Who: Geoff Rasmussen, speaker

Legacy Family Tree Genealogy Software and Webinars

Author of Legacy Family Tree, Unlocked! and Digital Imaging Essentials

 

Sessions Being Offered

       Timelines and Chronologies: Secrets of Genealogical Success

                              Googling Around with Google and Other Fun Technology

                         The Latest in Digital Imaging for Genealogists                     

What’s New in Legacy

Check it out. All information you need and registration form to mail in.

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Follow Friday - “Die Feuerzangenbowle" WHAT???

Editor's note:  Today's post by Sandra Gardner-Benward, written by Sacrametno German-American Cultural Center-Library

  Are you German or have German Ancestry?

......... you may enjoy this event.

 

A Speial Invitation from the German-American Cultural Center- Library, of the Sacramento Turn Verein   

It is the ninth year that the Turn Verein's German-American Cultural Center – Library, has presented – obviously by popular demand – the film, “Die Feuerzangenbowle."  And would you believe that this German film (now with English subtitles) is now 70 years old, and that the custom of the Feuerzangenbowle drink (we might call it “burnt punch”) is much older?

The film stars a favorite German actor of the 1940s, Heinz Rühmann, playing the role of a university professor with a doctorate degree.  When he and his  friends, all in their 60s and 70s, get together to indulge in the heart-warming Feuerzangenbowle drink, they get carried away by telling stories of their school years, remembering all the nasty tricks they played on their teachers when they were young.

In Germany today, “Die Feuerzangenbowle” is a cult film.  Whenever it is ready to be shown, university students prepare by gathering up manual alarm clocks, flashlights, and small bits of paper, which they crumple into spitballs, to be put to work at the appropriate times, as dictated by the film.

University students in Germany today bring their mulled hot wine with them in thermos bottles, but we're going to do it up right at the Turn Verein by serving you the very same wine drink that you see warming beneath the flame of the Feuerzangenbowle in the first scene of this film.

About halfway through the film, we'll pause to let you enjoy both the visual delight and taste  of the glowing and steaming Feuerzangenbowle.  Then we'll return to watch the remainder of the movie. You'll find this to be an experience you won't soon forget!

THE DETAILS:

What: The showing of the 1944 film, "Die Feuerzangenbowle," with English subtitles

When: Friday, January 17, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Join us!

Where: In the Banquet Hall of the Sacramento Turn Verein, 3349 J Street, Sacramento

Admission: $15.00, which includes refreshments and the Feuerzangenbowle drink itself, with seconds if you like. (Other beverages will be available for purchase. No alcoholic drinks will be served to minors.)

The famous punch: Warmed and spiced red wine, into which sugar drips from a Zuckerhut (a German sugar loaf) soaked in rum, and set alight – a beautiful sight, especially when the lights are turned down. (You'll see!)

Wikipedia for more information on the movie


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Wordless Wednesday - The Original Brickwall!

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner-Benward- photo from Lois Shumaker

                                            ? UNKNOWN SITE ? UNKNOWN PLAQUE?

                   What is the origin of the "on this site in 1897 nothing happened" plaque? 

           

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Society Saturday - MORE Ancestry?

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner-Benward


Waaaaaay back in November Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society had a great presentation from Tamara Noe about Ancestry.com. Alot of great information and she ended with a good session of Q&A. There is so much about Ancestry to learn and then try. Yes, you need to try the suggestions otherwise it is lost. So if you haven't tried some of her hints and tips, do it.

With that said our wonderful Program Chair Carolee Jones scheduled Tamara for a second night of Ancestry.com on January 9, 2014. This will be geared toward the advanced searches and getting the most for your time on Ancestry.

WHEN: January 9, 2014  7pm
WHERE: Christ Community Church, 5025 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael, CA
PROGRAM: Ancestry.com with Tamara Noe

Getting millions of results from a search on Ancestry.com is only fun once, before you realize that most of them don’t make any sense at all. Knowing how to filter on Ancestry.com is the key to having better results. Learn where, how, when, and when not to filter. Many examples, including live searching, will be used in this class  ......... more information

DON'T FORGET there is a pre-meeting gathering starting at 6:15pm (or when you get there). The planned discussion is "Which online genealogy databases do you use?"


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Happy New Year

Editor's note: Today's post was written by Sandra Gardner-Benward

HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2014

The FIRST of every January seems to say to me (and others) 'this is a new beginning, what can I do differently starting now' Lots of New Year Resolutions with well meaning wishes and hopes. Nothing wrong with that either, but most of us want alot of things that are really not within reach or want to change or do way too much too quickly. I am going to try not to make any resolutions that I cannot achieve.- something to work towards but not unachiveable. Is that a resolution? YES!!!


My first resolution "Try not to make any resolutions that I cannot achieve- something to work towards"

My second resolution "Start writting down the family stories and lore? Don't let them disappear!"




AND- DID YOU KNOW........  January 1 has not always been the first day of a year                             March 11? or March 21 ?  Read more about it.........

Wikipedia         TimeandDate.com         History of Calendars           Encyclopedia Britannica

HAPPIEST of  NEW YEARS

Bringing in 2014 with a BANG!

 

 

Hey! Are you watching the Rose Bowl Parade? Best channel is HGTV- I've got front row seats, I am warm & comfy, in great company, have my hot chocolate in hand and I am still in my PJ's- only way to go UNLESS you are fortunate enough to be there in person

 

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