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Saturday, December 14
SCGS General Meeting (Hybrid - Lewes Library or Zoom) (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:32 pm Lewes Library or Zoom
Non-members are welcome to attend and may request an invitation from lLewes Library no later than
December 11,2024.
NOTE ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS MUST
sign up at (https://lewes.lib.de.us and go to events) . Please sign up even if attending in person.
This meeting is our annual celebration of relatives past and how we found them and sharing our knocked down brick walls during the year past. Also, we share memorabelia from the families we are known or found.
We look forward to hearing how you found your hidden person after seeking them out during the past year ! Hidden holes in walls, new cousins or missing grandparents, family memorabelia, whatever you have found let us know. Share, share , share with us all. You might have the clue we need too !
We will again have a hostess table with treats for the morning meeting so if you can please help bring something to share with the attendees ! See you in December !!
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Q & A: Let's Talk Genealogy! (Calendar of Events)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Zoom meeting
SCGS members and non-members gather monthly via zoom for an open discussion group. Any and all genealogy and genealogy related topics, questions and concerns are welcome. Participants exchange successes and challenges in researching their families – sharing experiences, knowledge and techniques. Topics include software, resources and general tips. The group has decided to kick off 2025 with a review of the various software programs individuals use and our experiences with them. Jon Smith has kindly agreed to start the January meeting by sharing a chart setting out the major family tree programs, highlighting the major pros and cons of each. Members will share their experiences as well as identifying other software they use in their work. The group decided they wished to continue monthly and plan to identify a specific topic for each meeting, as well as continue the opportunity for general discussions. Carol Hedlund will continue to send the zoom links for the meeetings. If you are not on the mailing list but would like an invitational link please contact Carol at : carolhedlund@gmail.com and place SCGS in the subject line or :
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Send an email to programs@scgsdelaware.org for an invitation.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Roots Magic 10 Special Interest Group (Calendar of Events)
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Zoom meeting
All are welcome to join our bi-monthly meetings and share their experiences using the Roots Magic software. Members use either Windows or Mac versions of the software. If you would like to join the monthly meeting and also participate in our group email exchanges please send a request to: programs@scgsdelaware.org
Starting in January 2025 we have decided to focus on a specific topic in each session. We will start with general discussion of "Sources" .
General questions and issues are welcome. Our discussions have touched upon various aspects of using RM and included general problem solving, data sharing with other online trees and creating reports, charts and "books" as a means of preserving and passing on our family research.
Please Note:
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Send an email to programs@scgsdelaware.org for an invitation.
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Saturday, January 18, 2025 through Saturday, January 18, 2025
YDNA mtDNA and mitoYDNA (Calendar of Events)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm Lewes Library Lewes DE
YDNA mt DNA and mitoY DNA learning your way
Our Speaker, Mags Gaulden is a genetic genealogist based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She has dedicated decades to researching family histories and exploring the role of genetics in genealogy. Born and raised in the United States, Mags developed an early interest in family history and genealogy. She started researching her own family tree, which led her to discover the power of genetic testing in genealogy.
Our speaker, Mags Gaulden, is the founder of Grandma’s Genes, a genealogy consultation firm in Ottawa, and mitoYDNA.org, a free and accessible Y and mitochondrial DNA database for the genealogy community that is a 501(c) 3 non-profit based in Maryland.
Mags is also a leader at WikiTree, a collaborative, collaborative, global family tree, collaborative genealogy website. She co-leads the DNA Integrators Team to further the DNA features of WikiTree.
As a sought-after international speaker and workshop coordinator, Mags has continued to share her expertise on a range of topics related to genetic genealogy and family history research. Her talks are known for their easy flow of technical terminology and knowledge, combined with a down-home, relaxed, humorous style that connects with audiences.
She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the International Society of Genetic Genealogy, among other organizations. Her passion for family history, combined with her expertise in genetics and genealogy, has helped many people uncover their family histories and connect with their roots.
NOTE ALL MEMBERS AND GUESTS MUST
sign up at (https://lewes.lib.de.us and go to events) . Please sign up even if attending in person.
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Monday, February 24, 2025 through Monday, February 24, 2025
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Held via Zoom
Join a discussion about using the Family Tree Maker genealogy database software. Meetings include feature discussions, and open question & answer discussions. These meetings are held via Zoom every other month on the 4th Monday of the month at 2:00p. The meetings are open to both SCGS members and non-members.
To receive notification of the meetings please send an email to programs@scgsdelaware.org
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Monday, April 28, 2025 through Monday, April 28, 2025
Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group (Calendar of Events)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Held via Zoom
Join a discussion about using the Family Tree Maker genealogy database software. Meetings include feature discussions, and open question & answer discussions. These meetings are held via Zoom every other month on the 4th Monday of the month at 2:00p. The meetings are open to both SCGS members and non-members.
To receive notification of the meetings please send an email to programs@scgsdelaware.org
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