Society Saturday - February HAPPENINGS @ Root Cellar SGS

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

Look what's scheduled for February for Root Cellar SGS Members   ..........and guests. YES! Guests are very welcome. 

Mark your calendars NOW and never miss out.

Thursday 4 February

Board Meeting - 10am- noon

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights

Rick Hanson

Thursday 4 February 

LEGACY Family Tree Software SIG

Family History Center

2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento  

with Marian Kile

Friday 5 February

Extractions

Center for Sacramento History

551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd

Sacramento

Marilyn Ulbricht

Have you been thinking of helping with the various projects we have going on at the Center? It is always a good time. We can always use an extra pair of hands. We do have a lot of fun each week

Wednesday 10 

RootsMagic SIG  1-3pm

Family History Center

2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento

with Lynne Brown

If you are using Roots Magic Family Software, this is the place for you to be. Ask your questions, share

newThursday 11 February

Legacy /Flip Pal Support Group ... 10am-1pm 

Sylvan Community Center

7521  Community Dr, Citrus Heights

Supported by Root Cellar SGS. Purpose: To provide an informal setting and work location for Root Cellar Members to gather and share knowledge and expertise relate to the use of the Legacy Family Genealogy Software and the Flip Pal mobile scanner. Time is divided up into a classroom segment, and then hands on, and data entry. Q&A and learning from each other. 

Scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Contact: Billie Helms and/or Sandra Gardner-Benward

Thursday 11 February

GENERAL MEETING........  7pm

Christ Community Church

5025 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael

Social time from 6:15pm to 7pm

SHOW & TELL.......... or SHOW & SHOW .........  members bring an artifact, family story, family jewel of some type and share it with the group. It is amazing what we see and hear about each year......  year after year. Come and join in. 

questions   Website

Friday 12 February

Extractions

Center for Sacramento History

551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd

Sacramento

Marilyn Ulbricht

Have you been thinking of helping with the various projects we have going on at the Center? It is always a good time. We can always use an extra pair of hands. We do have a lot of fun each week



FRIDAY 12 February - Lincoln's Birthday

SUNDAY 14 February - Valentine's Day

MONDAY 15 February - Washington's Birthday (Observed Holiday)

Wednesday 17 February

Day Time Workshop 1-3pm

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights

Rick Hanson

This is an unstructured meeting .....  allowing for members and guests to discuss their finds, their brickwalls, and ask questions, share ideas.

Thursday 18 February

FamilyTreeMaker SIG- Special Interest Group

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive

Citrus Heights

Ron Setzer    John Jay   Jack Bank

Anyone using FamilyTree Maker? This is the place for you. This is a newly formed group with a lot of interest, a lot of activity........ they are also discussing the use of Ancestry.com with this software.

Friday 19 February

Extractions

Center for Sacramento History

551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd

Sacramento

Marilyn Ulbricht

Have you been thinking of helping with the various projects we have going on at the Center? It is always a good time. We can always use an extra pair of hands. We do have a lot of fun each week

Wednesday 24 February

Reunion for MAC SIG 10:30am

Family History Center

2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento

Rick Hanson

Are you a MAC user looking for a family tree software to use? This is the place for you to be.

newThursday 25 February

Legacy /Flip Pal Support Group ... 10am-1pm 

Sylvan Community Center

7521  Community Dr, Citrus Heights

Supported by Root Cellar SGS. Purpose: To provide an informal setting and work location for Root Cellar Members to gather and share knowledge and expertise relate to the use of the Legacy Family Genealogy Software and the Flip Pal mobile scanner. Time is divided up into a classroom segment, and then hands on, and data entry. Q&A and learning from each other. 

Scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Thursdays

Contact: Billie Helms and/or Sandra Gardner-Benward

Friday 26 February

Extractions

Center for Sacramento History

551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento

Marilyn Ulbricht

Have you been thinking of helping with the various projects we have going on at the Center? It is always a good time. We can always use an extra pair of hands. We do have a lot of fun each week.

Thursday 3 March

Board Meeting - 10am- noon

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights

Rick Hanson

Members are welcome. 


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Tuesday's Tip - Spring Seminar2016 with Cyndi Ingle

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

Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society Spring Seminar 2016

April 2, 2016

Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church

Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, California

Speaker: Cyndi Ingle

TOPICS: 

A Guided Tour of Cyndi's List 2.0

Building a Digital Research Plan

The Internet: Lower Your Expectations to Raise Your Research Potential

Unappreciated Treasures: Libraries, Archives & Digital Collections 

check out 2015 Spring Seminar

I was lucky enough to attend SLIG (Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy) earlier this month (January) in Salt Lake City - classes and the LIBRARY all in one place ….  Wow!! Who could ask for more! ….hang on, there is more.

On Saturday I had dinner with Cyndi Ingle, Paula Stuart-Warren (I know I know name dropping again) and 40 or more other genealogists at Benihana in Salt Lake City. What a treat, it was my first time at Benihana’s and a more intimate evening with Cyndi, Paula and others.  Great way of starting off a conference………….

I saw Cyndi here and there over the next few days. But one day at the library I decided to stop and talk with her and ask for a short interview. I thought that those of you attending or thinking about attending Root Cellar’s Spring Seminar April 2, 2016 which will feature Cyndi Ingle would like to hear a little bit about her. You might like to know that she is a very nice person, very approachable and has a great sense of humor. She is well liked and is well respected within the genealogical community. She lives on the west coast in Washington State.

So the interview begins………………  a big thank you to Cyndi for making time for me.

Cyndi Ingle of Cyndi’s List www.cyndislist.com

 

It all began for Cyndi in her senior year of high school in 1980. She got together with her Aunt and went through all types of documents and papers, and putting together family groups sheets. She was hooked (and you know what I mean - hooked line and sinker) and fast forward to today with her as an accomplished well known speaker, author, blogger, webmaster and of course a family researcher. She is also working on completion to become a certified genealogist.  What a great goal!! -having the confidence, experience to help other people with their research.  It is one thing to listen to someone and make a couple of suggestions and quite another to know where to look and what to look for to actually make a difference in their research.  Good Luck Cyndi.

At her beginning of research, there were no genealogical libraries, societies in Washington state. She wanted to put her findings on the computer, but it was not like it is today with all kinds of resources and family history software programs to use. Cyndi is completely self taught………  with computer language/codes and family history.  Her first piece of software was FamilyTreeMaker in DOS in the late 1980’s. But no sourcing yet.  In  the early 1990’s she was on AOL – a complete community in itself, but she thought  there has got to be more to this than just this community – and of course there was,  it is called the INTERNET. I think we have heard of it but it has continued to improve and grow month by month, year by year, decade by decade………… She joined the Dacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society and they were very encouraging and supportive. She wrote an article with the beginnings of her links and the Internet.  Encouraged, she put up her article on the Internet and then contacted varies organizations(ie Roots Web)  that she was up and running. And that we will say is history………………..

If you have not experienced Cyndislist.com please go and see what it is all about.  AND if you want to know more, register for the Root Cellar’s Spring Seminar.

Keeping up her website is a full time job……….  It has grown to be a gigantic website with hundreds of subjects and hundreds of links under each subject. GINORMOUS!! Making sure that ALL is working as it should, making sure that all the hot links are HOT. AND searching for the newest resources and getting them up online. You know as well as I do that links go up quickly and are bad the next time you go there. This is so frustrating not to have that resource available. Cyndi is constantly reviewing links and checking her email. People will send her new resources, let her know that something is not working or other information. She is always checking, checking and checking again………… (so now you can help by letting her know when a link in not working....... thank you in advance)  

Cyndi does do her own research ‘in her spare time’. Some of her surnames are

NASH, MORGAN, WEAVER, FREDERICK, INGLE, KNOX, SMITH, JONES, THOMAS, KENNEY.
 
Her main locations of research are the Midwest to California, Indiana, Virginia, Dakota’s to Washington State…………  

Anyone see a surname that might match in your family tree?  You can certainly talk with her on Seminar day.

Hope that we see you at the Spring Seminar on April 2……….. 

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Society Saturday - Show N Tell

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


REMINDER: February is Show n Tell...............

Show n Tell? I am new what the heck does that mean exactly? 

February is the month we have chosen to celebrate our families, our search for our ancestors, and the items that have been left in our care. What heirloom do you have that you would like to share OR what story would you like to share?  Participation is high....... and well attended too. 

Check out a little of last years Show n Tell

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Follow Friday - Time Again for ROOTSTECH2016

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

HEY, it's RootsTech time again...................

February 3-6, 2016 
Salt Lake City, Utah

Have you made your reservations for a hotel room? It;s a little late now, most of the downtown hotels are FULL but there is a bus system and TRAX (our version of light rail) so there are many more choices............. I believe that the early bird rate for the conference has passed also, but there are day rates if you only wanted to attend a day or two........... or full rate is still available.

RootsTech. What is it? It is a Technology version of a Genealogical  Conference. Learn the newest and greatest ways of doing genealogy and research involving technology. Learn how to do your research and how to get more organized with the use of technology. RootsTech, the largest family history event in the world, is the perfect place to discover, preserve, and share your family stories and connections across generations. With a line-up of world-class speakers, thrilling entertainment, over 200 engaging classes, and a huge expo hall, there's something for everyone, no matter the age or skill level........... IT IS A GREAT WAY TO KEEP UP WITH TECHNOLOGY and you choose what you want to use and not use.  See the daily schedule to see what you is offered. At the same time our classes are going on there is a complete other side going on- Innovator Summit for those that are on the developing end of technology.If that is you, this is the place for you too.

RootsTech 2015 by the Numbers

• Over 23,000 registered attendees from 49 U.S. states and 39 countries
• Estimated 150,000+ of live-streaming viewers on RootsTech.org
• Over 100 bloggers from Australia, Canada, Israel, the United Kingdom, and the United States
• Hosted by FamilySearch, official sponsors included: Ancestry.com, findmypast, MyHeritage, PeopleFinders, Family Storytelling, BYUtv, Backblaze, Dell, Mocavo, Pictureline, Lexmark, RootsPoint, FGS, NGS, APG, NEHGS
• Over 200 exhibitors and vendors with booths and displays in the Expo Hall
• Over 50 competitors for the Innovator Showdown
• 93 percent of 2015 attendees said they would recommend attending RootsTech to a friend or colleague
• 91 percent of attendees were very satisfied or satisfied with the value of the information given at RootsTech
• 80 percent of 2015 attendees plan on attending RootsTech 2016

............and on top of attending a fabulous genealogical conference you have the advantage of researching at  the LIBRARY - Family History Library. 

CHECK IT OUT ......... you may like it. 

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Wordless (OR Wordy) Wednesday @ SLIG

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

Where in the world is Sandi?

      Salt Lake City

WHY?  .....as if you need a reason to be in Salt Lake City with the Largest Library in the country maybe the world.

..... but since you asked I am attending a week long conference SLIG

SLIG??  Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy sponsored by Utah Genealogy Society


 If you are not familiar, it has been around for at least 20 years. There are a couple of participants that have actually attended all of them, Amazing! Several years back I heard about it about it and for whatever reason thought it was more for want to be professionals but it is not. It doesn't hurt that the LIBRARY is right up the street.


This conference is a week long conference: Monday thru Friday. You sign up for one topic for the entire week, It is a very  concentrated week, very [in depth study. I am enjoying myself........

I have been reunited with many friends and making new friends. I have chosen "US Records and Research" with Paula Stuart-Warren, Josh Taylor and Debbie Mieszala They each alternate talking about various subjects dealing with US Records - Planning, Vital Records, Church Records, US Passports, US Census, Clustering, Twentieth & Twenty-First Century Research and so much more.........  it is an amazing week!!

We have been kept busy but there is still plenty of time for your own research too. It does make for long days probably 13 hours awake and going, then maybe a couple more hours on your computer in your room or getting what you did today organized and ready for the next day. It sounds overwhelming and it can be so I am just setting my own pace and trying not to get too tired and remembering to eat. (ok ok it wouldn't hurt to miss a couple of meals but WHY)

Check out the Utah Genealogical Association for more of the details of the this week.......  see all the different subjects they offer. And you can see when the 2017 sessions will happen.


This is not my first time at the LIBRARY in SLC but it is my first SLIG conference. There are about 360 participants and over half of them are first timers. Apparently these are all records. We also have someone from Netherlands, China and India, now those are LONG trips.  Oh the conference is being held in the Hilton which is two blocks (L O  N  G BLOCKS)south of the LIBRARY. Luckily for me (and many others) SLIG has provided a bus to take people back and forth all the week.

Last night we had a plenary session with Rev Dr David McDonald who blogs "Thinking Genealogically" .........  I have to say it was a fun night, I laughed so much my face was hurting, just what we needed. Excellent first night. If you ever get a chance to listen to him, do it, you won't regret it. He is teaching US Early Church Records. The two DNA classes are huge, it is a hot topic right now.

I am getting ready for tomorrow and I am tired but fired up about being here. Thankful that I am financially but healthy enough to attend.

Getting organized for tomorrow, and putting information and new records I've  found into my Legacy program. Wifi is free and good so we are all doing a lot more from our rooms too. Y

Yes I have found 3 new marriages, a passenger list from Baltimore, and confirmed a maiden name,,,,,,,, ahhhhhhhhh, life is good!

But it is not all FUN there is playtime too................. oh my LIFE IS GOOD!!

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Tuesday's Tip - THERE IS A NEW GROUP IN TOWN

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

There is a NEW Group in Town and it is here for Root Cellar SGS Members...........

Legacy/ Flip Pal Group..........  

The first meeting will be Thursday 14 January  10am - 1pm. *second Thursday) The first meeting will be an organizational meeting. Come prepared with what you would like to learn, be prepared also with what you are comfortable with in the program. This will be more like a workshop, with more self help and a lot of interaction. Depending on what you would like, there could be an hour of classroom type presentation, videos, demonstrations and more. 

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive

Citrus Heights 

Your organizer is Billie Helms 
   

Are you interested in teaming up with someone else that uses Legacy? After all "there is safety in numbers" OR " two heads are better than one" theory's. I think it would be great to work with someone else or in a small group. An advantage of learning in smaller groups.

This is meant to be a self-teaching self-learning situation. Learning from each other. Mentoring and getting the beginners off to a good start. Learn from each other. This session is set for 3 hours to give you a chance to actually work on something, to learn something and practice, to watch Legacy videos and then practice before leaving. We will also incorporate the use of the Flip Pal for those that want to learn more about it and to use it more successfully.

Come and join us and get in at the beginning and make it what you want.
  

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Motivation Monday - Happenings @ Root Cellar SGS in January 2016

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

Look what's happening in January 

  @ Root Cellar SGS Members... for it's 

      members ..........and guests. 

YES! Guests are most welcome. 

Mark your calendars NOW and never miss out.

Thursday 7 January

Board Meeting - 10am- noon

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights

Rick Hanson

Thursday 7 January  

LEGACY Family Tree Software SIG

Family History Center

2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento  

with Marian Kile

Friday 9 January

Extractions

Center for Sacramento History

551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd

Sacramento

Marilyn Ulbricht

Have you been thinking of helping with the various projects we have going on at the Center? It is always a good time. We can always use an extra pair of hands. We do have a lot of fun each week

Wednesday 13 January

RootsMagic SIG  1-3pm

Family History Center

2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento

with Lynne Brown

If you are using Roots Magic Family Software, this is the place for you to be. Ask your questions, share




NEW Thursday 14 January
Legacy/Flip Pal Group  10am - 1pm
Sylvan Community Center
7521 Community Drive
Citrus Heights
Billie Helms  -  join us and see what this is all about......... Is this for you?

Are you interested in teaming up with someone else that uses Legacy? After all there are safety in numbers OR  two heads are better than one theory. I think it would be great to work with someone else or in a small group. This is meant to be a self-teaching self-learning situation. Learning from each other. Mentoring and getting the beginners off to a good start. Learn from each other. This session is set for 3 hours to give you a chance to actually work on something, to learn something and practice, to watch Legacy videos and then practice before leaving. We will also incorporate the use of the Flip Pal for those that want to learn more about it and to use it more successfully.

This first meeting will be an organizational meeting, so come with thoughts of what you want to learn, what you want to do, what you are comfortable with to help others.  

Thursday 14 January

GENERAL MEETING........  7pm
Christ Community Church

5025 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael

Social time from 6:15pm to 7pm

"The Records Behind the World War I Draft Registration Cards: Can
They Help Your Research?" With Susan Goss Johnston

The 1973 fire in the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri, destroyed 75-80% of the World War I Army personnel records. Reconstructing the military service of these soldiers is very difficult. Ia is possible that these seldom-used records might furnish clues to aid in that reconstruction? 

Come out and check us out.    questions? More information on  Website

Friday 15 January

Extractions 

Center for Sacramento History

551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd

Sacramento

Marilyn Ulbricht

Have you been thinking of helping with the various projects we have going on at the Center? It is always a good time. We can always use an extra pair of hands. We do have a lot of fun each week

Wednesday 20 January

Day Time Workshop 1-3pm

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights

Dianne Denny

This is an unstructured meeting .....  allowing for members and guests to discuss their finds, their brickwalls, ask questions, and share ideas.

Thursday 21 January
FamilyTreeMaker Software SIG
Sylvan Community Center
7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights
John Jay, Ron Setzer, Jack Bank

Friday 22 January

Extractions

Center for Sacramento History

551 Sequoia Pacific Blvd

Sacramento

Marilyn Ulbricht

Have you been thinking of helping with the various projects we have going on at the Center? It is always a good time. We can always use an extra pair of hands. We do have a lot of fun each week

Wednesday 27 January

Reunion for MAC SIG
Family History Center
2745 Eastern Ave.  

Sacramento
Rick Hanson

Thursday 4 February

Board Meeting - 10am- noon

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights

Rick Hanson

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Happy New Year - Welcoming 2016

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

Wishing you a

HAPPY NEW YEAR 

from 

Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society

....a lot of good things happening in 2016,   keep checking back OR don't miss a thing by signing up (on right column) and receive future posts directly in your mail box.

Thank You for your support this past year ! 

Welcome to 2016

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