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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, April 29
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 836 5224 7191
Passcode: 692857
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Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
Wednesday, May 1
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its Spring virtual classes in 2024. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-noon, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
Topic: "Bagging a Live One: Reverse Genealogy in Action" with Mary Roddy
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, May 1
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. This new SGS-sponsored special interest group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern. SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
Topics this month:
1. Short history of Oregon Territory
2. Oregon and Washington State Archives
3. Oregon and Washington State Libraries
Hosts: Leslie Vogel and Siri Nelson.
Register in advance for this meeting (click here).
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register 15 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. You need register only once for all meetings in 2024.
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DNA Workshop (Special Interest Groups)
Sunday, May 5
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.
Co-Chairs: Cary Bright, Craig Gowens, Michelle Carroll
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, May 6
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 836 5224 7191
Passcode: 692857
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Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
Wednesday, May 8
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its Spring virtual classes in 2024. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-noon, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
Topic: "Becoming the Ancestor" with Beth Swartz
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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MAC Computer SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, May 8
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske, this group meets every other month on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Meetings address topics and resources helpful for those using MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion program in their genealogy research.
The link to logon will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. People wishing to attend should email macusersig@seagensoc.org to be added to the mailing list.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, May 13
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 836 5224 7191
Passcode: 692857
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Tech Tuesdays (Virtual via Zoom) (Classes and Workshops)
Tuesday, May 14
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop in (virtually) on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, and virtually all genealogy-related issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Zoom room opens about 10 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Meeting ID: 810 8785 4011
Passcode: 727170
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
Image by Mary Pahlke from Pixabay
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Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
Wednesday, May 15
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its Spring virtual classes in 2024. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-noon, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
Topic: "Across the Pond to Scotland" with Winona Laird
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, May 20
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 836 5224 7191
Passcode: 692857
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Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
Wednesday, May 22
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its Spring virtual classes in 2024. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-noon, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
Topic: "Disaster Proofing Your Research" with Sara Cochran
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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Brags and Bricks (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Monday, May 27
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.
Meets weekly unless otherwise noted. Zoom meeting opens about 5 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Facilitator: Varies
Meeting ID: 836 5224 7191
Passcode: 692857
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Tech Tuesdays (Virtual via Zoom) (Classes and Workshops)
Tuesday, May 28
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop in (virtually) on Tech Tuesdays, the popular informal consult time on DNA, hardware, software, and virtually all genealogy-related issues. All are welcomed, especially those who are just starting.
These occur virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. No appointment necessary. No guarantee we can solve your problem, but we sure will try.
Zoom room opens about 10 minutes early with a waiting room. Please be patient.
Meeting ID: 825 4640 2616
Passcode: 340054
Facilitators: Varies (Jill Morelli, Cary Bright, Ceil Rogers, Christine Schomaker)
Image by Mary Pahlke from Pixabay
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Fiske Genealogical Library Classes (Free!) (Elsewhere Around the Sound)
Wednesday, May 29
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Fiske Genealogical Library continues its Spring virtual classes in 2024. All classes will be by video meeting. All classes are Wednesdays, 10-noon, unless otherwise noted on their schedule.
Topic: "Pruning Your Family Tree" with Jenny Hansen
A complete schedule of classes as well as links to the meetings and class notes are on their website, http://fiskelibrary.org/.
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General Membership Meeting (HYBRID!) (SGS Meetings)
Saturday, June 1
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm Zoom at home or at SGS library
Update on SGS election and summary of results of the recent survey.
Meeting via Zoom; also broadcast at SGS library if there is sufficient interest.
To attend in person, please register here. (We need to know for setup and in case of closure.)
If you prefer, you can register by visiting or calling the SGS Library at (206) 522-6858. Ask the desk volunteer to sign you up for the event.
After registering, you will be able to join the Zoom meeting immediately from the registration window. You will also receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Only one registration for both the membership meeting and the presentation.
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DNA Workshop (Special Interest Groups)
Sunday, June 2
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
To participate you need to be on the SGS DNA Interest Group email list. Contact Cary Bright at SGSDNASIG@gmail.com to join.
Co-Chairs: Cary Bright, Craig Gowens, Michelle Carroll
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Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, June 5
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. This new SGS-sponsored special interest group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern. SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
Hosts: Leslie Vogel and Siri Nelson.
Register in advance for this meeting (click here).
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register 15 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. You need register only once for all meetings in 2024.
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DNA SIG-Virtual via ZOOM (Special Interest Groups)
Saturday, June 29
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Inviting the Family for a Bigger Piece of Pie
Imagine someone asking you to research their great grandfather but only allowing you to use 6.25% of the available genealogical records for the research. That seems ridiculous! But that is the limitation most people unknowingly place on themselves with DNA research. In this session you will learn--
- How to calculate DNA coverage (the percentage of an ancestor’s DNA you are using for research)
- Collaborating with relatives who have already tested
- Who to test next for the best coverage
- Descendancy research considerations and strategies
- Tips for recruiting testers
Co-Chair: Michelle Carroll
Michelle Carroll is an advanced researcher at Legacy Tree Genealogists and a resident of Bellingham, Washington. In addition to her Bachelor's degree, she holds a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University and is a graduate of ProGen study groups. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
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Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, July 3
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. This new SGS-sponsored special interest group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern. SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
Hosts: Leslie Vogel and Siri Nelson.
Register in advance for this meeting (click here).
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register 15 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. You need register only once for all meetings in 2024.
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MAC Computer SIG (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, July 10
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Meeting via Zoom
Jointly sponsored by SGS and Fiske, this group meets every other month on the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Meetings address topics and resources helpful for those using MacIntosh (Apple) computers and the Reunion program in their genealogy research.
The link to logon will be sent to the MAC SIG email list. People wishing to attend should email macusersig@seagensoc.org to be added to the mailing list.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Marker and Diane Hettrick
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East European Family History Conference ($$) (External Events)
Tuesday, August 6 through Friday, August 9
Salt Lake City (in person)
The Foundation for East European Family History Studies (FEEFHS) will hold its annual conference on August 6-9, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 60 sessions will be presented in 8 tracks: German, Polish, Russian, Germans from Eastern Europe, Austro-Hungarian, Jewish, DNA, and Resources.
Early-bird rates available until July 7.
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Pacific Northwest Interest Group (Virtual) (Special Interest Groups)
Wednesday, August 7
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Share information and discuss Pacific Northwest genealogical research. This new SGS-sponsored special interest group meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM Pacific, 9:30PM Eastern. SGS membership is encouraged but not required.
Hosts: Leslie Vogel and Siri Nelson.
Register in advance for this meeting (click here).
Register early and you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Register 15 minutes before the meeting time and you will be able to join the meeting immediately from the registration window. You need register only once for all meetings in 2024.
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DNA SIG-Virtual via ZOOM (Special Interest Groups)
Saturday, October 26
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Co-Chair: Michelle Carroll
Michelle Carroll is an advanced researcher at Legacy Tree Genealogists and a resident of Bellingham, Washington. In addition to her Bachelor's degree, she holds a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University and is a graduate of ProGen study groups. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists.
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