Showing posts with label Placer County Genealogical Society. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Placer County Genealogical Society. Show all posts
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Placer County Genealogy Society Presents…
The Placer County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Beecher Room of the Auburn Library at 350 Nevada Street. The topic this month is "Old Genealogy Books Online" presented by Jim Rader. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Jim Rader has been involved in genealogy since 1987. He has taught computerized genealogy to senior citizens and others as a California Credentialed Adult Education Teacher. He has been a guest lecturer on genealogy and DNA for the past 20 years, with an extensive range of topics.
He has published many genealogy books and has done a quarterly surname newsletter for 10 years. He has two websites: www.rader.org and www.jimrader.com which are his tools for sharing genealogy information worldwide. He has gathered and researched a database of 95,000 surnames and is now trying to gather European Raders.
He is retired after working for 48 years as a civil engineer, mainframe computer programmer and financial manager.
Submitted by Alora Lipsmeyer
Posted by Ron Setzer
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
"Evaluating the Evidence" at Placer County Genealogical Society
The Placer County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Beecher Room of the Auburn Library at 350 Nevada Street. The topic this month is "Evaluating the Evidence - Are Your Facts Proven" presented by Barbara Leak. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Barbara Leak has more than 25 years of experience as a genealogy researcher and educator having presented genealogy and local history programs to audiences ranging from third-graders to senior citizens. A member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild, she has lectured at conferences and workshops sponsored by the National Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies, California State Archives, and numerous libraries and societies throughout northern California. She is president of the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley and a California State Genealogical Alliance Distinguished Service Award recipient. With a professional background in Business Administration, Barbara demonstrates a practical approach to research, blended with humor, in a presentation style that enlightens her audience.
Submitted by Alora Lipsmeyer
Posted by Ron Setzer
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Placer County Genealogical Society Meeting – Event
The Placer County Genealogical Society (PCGS) will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Beecher Room of the Auburn Library at 350 Nevada Street. The topic this month is "Remember the Ladies: Find Your Female Ancestors" presented by Pamela Dallas. Visitors are welcome to attend.
Pamela Bell Dallas is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Genealogical Speakers Guild, National Genealogical Society and several local societies. She has served on the boards of several societies, including Vice President of the Genealogical and Historical Council of Sacramento Valley and Regional Director of the California State Genealogical Alliance. She played a key role in the success of the National Genealogical Society Conference held in Sacramento in 2004, serving as Deputy Local Host Arrangements Chair. Pamela has appeared on local television and radio talk shows to discuss genealogy and has written and appeared in several genealogy instructional videos aired on local TV. She is a local, regional and national speaker and believes the best part of genealogy research is meeting wonderful fellow researchers.
The next Family TreeMaker Users Group is Thursday, January 10 at the LDS Church located at 1255 Bell Road just north of Auburn. The topic this month will be "Backup and Restore Options". Visitors are welcome
The next Day Study Group is Monday, January 14 in the Beecher Room of the Auburn Library from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Visitors are welcome.
Submitted by Alora Lipsmeyer
Posted by Ron Setzer
Saturday, September 17, 2011
You're Invited! Nisanen Indians and Genealogy Presentation
Visitors are welcome to hear April Moore at the next Placer County Genealogy Society (PCGS) regular monthly meeting,
April Moore is an indigenous Nisenan Maidu and Welmelti Washoe of California; she was born and raised in the Auburn area. Her family maintained much of the native culture, meaning they were traditionally taught by their grandparents and elders. She is active within the Maidu/Washoe culture and involved with the Maidu Traditionalists, a group preserving the Maidu songs and traditional dances as well as preserving the knowledge of assembling regalia used in the dances.
Her cultural background enabled her to become a Chapa-De Indian Health board member. She retired from twenty-eight years of service to the Placer Hills Union School District over four years ago. One of her jobs was the Indian Education coordinator, cultural educator, resource person, and tutor for the numerous Native American students within the district. She also conducted demonstrations on Maidu culture and lecture at surrounding schools. She worked as an archaeological technician/Native American monitor in Placer County, Nevada County and Sacramento County as well as with the U.S. Forest Service. She participated with Placer County Museum system, Maidu Museum and the Coloma State Park (Gold Discovery Park) and various historical and civic groups, which included demonstrations and lectures on Maidu culture.
Recently she has been involved with the Federal Regulatory Commission re-licensing process for Pacific Gas & Electric, Nevada Irrigation District and Placer County Water Agency as a representative for the Nisenan Maidu in the service area. Along with other community folks they have developed Historical Properties and Native American Traditional Cultural properties guidelines which will assist the agencies in any sensitive areas, historical as well as aboriginal history and pre-historical issues.
Her brother, Alan Wallace, and she have been working with Sierra Native Alliance teaching the Nisenan Maidu language to interested people (youth as well). They have also been compiling family history and documenting culturally sensitive sites in their traditional homelands (Maidu & Washoe). She feels that it is her purpose and duty as a Nisenan Maidu to keep their lifeways, knowledge and language alive and to encourage others to remember who they are and help them to broaden their knowledge and take pride in their aboriginal heritage. It is also important to educate others of their rich culture and make aware that there are still Native peoples who still practice and live their culture.
For more information on the Society, its Study Group, Family TreeMaker User Group and regular meeting activity, see the Society's Web page or call toll free at 1-866-894-2076.
See you there!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
- Date: Thursday, September 22nd
- Time: 7 pm
- Place: Beecher Room of the Auburn Library, 350 Nevada Street, Auburn
- Topic: "Nisanen Indians and Genealogy"
April Moore is an indigenous Nisenan Maidu and Welmelti Washoe of California; she was born and raised in the Auburn area. Her family maintained much of the native culture, meaning they were traditionally taught by their grandparents and elders. She is active within the Maidu/Washoe culture and involved with the Maidu Traditionalists, a group preserving the Maidu songs and traditional dances as well as preserving the knowledge of assembling regalia used in the dances.
Her cultural background enabled her to become a Chapa-De Indian Health board member. She retired from twenty-eight years of service to the Placer Hills Union School District over four years ago. One of her jobs was the Indian Education coordinator, cultural educator, resource person, and tutor for the numerous Native American students within the district. She also conducted demonstrations on Maidu culture and lecture at surrounding schools. She worked as an archaeological technician/Native American monitor in Placer County, Nevada County and Sacramento County as well as with the U.S. Forest Service. She participated with Placer County Museum system, Maidu Museum and the Coloma State Park (Gold Discovery Park) and various historical and civic groups, which included demonstrations and lectures on Maidu culture.
Recently she has been involved with the Federal Regulatory Commission re-licensing process for Pacific Gas & Electric, Nevada Irrigation District and Placer County Water Agency as a representative for the Nisenan Maidu in the service area. Along with other community folks they have developed Historical Properties and Native American Traditional Cultural properties guidelines which will assist the agencies in any sensitive areas, historical as well as aboriginal history and pre-historical issues.
Her brother, Alan Wallace, and she have been working with Sierra Native Alliance teaching the Nisenan Maidu language to interested people (youth as well). They have also been compiling family history and documenting culturally sensitive sites in their traditional homelands (Maidu & Washoe). She feels that it is her purpose and duty as a Nisenan Maidu to keep their lifeways, knowledge and language alive and to encourage others to remember who they are and help them to broaden their knowledge and take pride in their aboriginal heritage. It is also important to educate others of their rich culture and make aware that there are still Native peoples who still practice and live their culture.
For more information on the Society, its Study Group, Family TreeMaker User Group and regular meeting activity, see the Society's Web page or call toll free at 1-866-894-2076.
See you there!
posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
Friday, August 19, 2011
Datebook: Placer County Genealogy Society Presents Google Earth
The Placer County Genealogy Society (PCGS) will hold its regular monthly
meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2011, at 7 pm in the Beecher Room of the
Auburn Library at 350 Nevada Street. This month's speaker is Phil Sexton.
Phil will talk about Google Earth. Visitors are welcome.
Phil Sexton is currently a State Park Interpreter III for the Capital
District of California State Parks in Sacramento, where he works on
interpretive planning and training of docents and paid staff, as well as
exhibit and event development. Prior to this, he was the Forest Interpretive
Specialist for Tahoe National Forest east of Sacramento. His other
professional experience includes working in recreation, fire management and
law enforcement on the Tahoe, Inyo, and Sequoia National Forests and as a
Physical Science Technician with the National Park Service at Redwood NP.
For more information on the Society, its Study Group, Family TreeMaker User
Group and regular meeting activity, see the Society's Web page at
www.pcgs.pcgenes.com or call toll free at 1-866-894-2076.
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2011, at 7 pm in the Beecher Room of the
Auburn Library at 350 Nevada Street. This month's speaker is Phil Sexton.
Phil will talk about Google Earth. Visitors are welcome.
Phil Sexton is currently a State Park Interpreter III for the Capital
District of California State Parks in Sacramento, where he works on
interpretive planning and training of docents and paid staff, as well as
exhibit and event development. Prior to this, he was the Forest Interpretive
Specialist for Tahoe National Forest east of Sacramento. His other
professional experience includes working in recreation, fire management and
law enforcement on the Tahoe, Inyo, and Sequoia National Forests and as a
Physical Science Technician with the National Park Service at Redwood NP.
For more information on the Society, its Study Group, Family TreeMaker User
Group and regular meeting activity, see the Society's Web page at
www.pcgs.pcgenes.com or call toll free at 1-866-894-2076.
Posted by Denise Hibsch Richmond
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