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

Schedule

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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Society Saturday - Happenings in December @ Root Cellar SGS

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

Look what's happening in December @ Root Cellar SGS Members.........   ..........and guests. YES! Guests are very welcome. 

Mark your calendars NOW and never miss out.

Thursday 3 December

Board Meeting - 10am- noon

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights

Rick Hanson

Thursday 3 December  

LEGACY Family Tree Software SIG

Family History Center

2745 Eastern Ave, Sacramento  

with Marian Kile

Friday 4 December

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 10 December

GENERAL MEETING........  7pm
Holiday Party

Christ Community Church

5025 Manzanita Ave, Carmichael

Social time from 6:15pm to 7pm
Bring a dish (finger food) to share, Bring a wrapped gift to donate, Bring your checkbook/cash to buy raffle tickets........... Be prepared to laugh, to eat , to win, & to have lots of fun. Come out and check us out.    questions?   Website

Wednesday 9 December

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

Friday 11 December

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 16 December

Day Time Workshop 1-3pm

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights

Diane Maltase

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

Thursday 17 December

NO FamilyTreeMaker SIG- Special Interest Group

Friday 18 December

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 23 December

NO Reunion for MAC SIG  

Friday 25 December

NO Extractions

 Merry Christmas 

Happy New Year!! 
   See you in 2016

Thursday 7 January

Board Meeting - 10am- noon

Sylvan Community Center

7521 Community Drive, Citrus Heights

Rick Hanson

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Follow Friday - Support Root Cellar and Shop Amazon.com

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


DID YOU KNOW?  OR maybe I should say DON'T FORGET!

Remember Root Cellar SGS when you go to make your daily purchases and your special holiday purchases. I am talking about our affiliation with Amazon. There is an Amazon ICON on the top of our home page. Just click on it, and shop. By clicking on the icon first it tells Amazon that this customer comes through Root Cellar SGS. We do receive a small percentage from each purchase, but it does not cost you any more and we benefit from all your purchases BUT only if you start off by clicking on our Amazon ICON first. 

We need your support. 










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Thankful Thursday: Preserves the Pension: War of 1812

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

If you have not heard yet, Root Cellar SGS is creating another opportunity to help in the 

   'Preserve the Pension War of 1812" Digitization Project......       ...................this is an ongoing project.. 


The War of 1812 Pension Digitization Project is continuing as FGS ongoing mission of preserving the War of 1812 Pension records and make them available to the genealogical public. New images are posted at regular intervals of Ancestry.

Yes you are remembering right, we did run this same project in 2013. We matched contributions up to $500. We received well over $500 in donations that time. We are hoping that you will be just as generous this time. These will be a valuable records for all researchers and will be free to everyone and will be available immediately after digitization. The are just over 50% complete at this point. But of course the cost of this project is making it go so slow. BUT little by little, with every dollar received they are able to digitize these records thanks to your contributions..........  societies and organizations around the country are running the same event. You are all in good company. Give what you can. We are starting to receive some donations, so keep them coming. We thank you in advance. 

We are only running this till December 31, 2015 so time is short. Write your checks now or go online and send a donation through PayPal. We will then forward donations plus matching funds to the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS). They will forward the funds to Ancestry.com who will again match the funds they receive.

      ex: $500 raised donations will be matched by Root Cellar SGS = $1000. Root Cellar SGS will forward the $1000 to FGS who will forward it to Ancestry.com who will match our $1000 to make it $2000.  Our $500 donation has grown to $2000. It costs about 45cents to digitize a page, each dollar will digitize two pages.... so $00 will digitize 1000 pages BUT the $2000 will digitize 4000 pages. ... what a major difference. Thanks to FGS and Ancestry.com and to YOU.

Go to Root Cellar SGS, click on the Preserve the Pension ICON at the top of the home page, fill out the form, print it out and mail it in (or bring it to the December Meeting - checks made out to Root Cellar SGS) OR use the convenient PayPal options. BUT whatever you do, please do it now........   
Thank You for your generosity! 


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