We're just 3 weeks away from Jamboree and as you can imagine, the Jamboree Committee is busily putting the finishing touches on this year's event. I'll issue a separate Jamboree update early next week, so please keep an eye open for that. And of course, for all the Jamboree news, check out the blog at www.genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com DEADLINE ALERT - Cutoff for advance registration for Jamboree is June 15. At that time we will no longer be able to take reservations for any of the special-event meals, the personal guided tour of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, or for Jamboree itself. Of course, you can register at the door but why not save yourself the hassle of standing in line when you could be roaming the exhibit floor or attending a lecture? Pre-register by June 15 and you'll have your registration materials, including your official pre-printed name badge, waiting for you. Register online at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=50 or http://tinyurl.com/5wzo5g And how's this for long-range planning? The dates for 2009 and 2010 Jamborees have already been set! We will returning to the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center on Friday-Sunday, June 12-14, 2009 and June 11-13, 2010. Mark your calendars now! Here's what's coming up at the Southern California Genealogical Society. For details, please check the online calendar at http://calendar.scgsgenealogy.com/ViewCal.html Jamboree Stuffing Party Saturday June 21 - 10am - ? Please help put the registration goodie bags together. Meet at the SCGS Library at 10am and we'll work until we have 1200 bags stuffed. The more hands we have, the faster we'll finish. Pizza's on the Jamboree Committee. Library Closed for Jamboree Friday through Sunday June 27-29 Open House Saturday July 12 - 10am - 3pm Visit SCGS on Saturday, July 12 for guided tours of the Library, meet the volunteers and leaders of the Society, and learn how to make the most of a membership in SCGS. Open to the public, everyone's welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Kids' Only Scrapbooking with Laurie Schlichter Lunch and Learn Saturday August 9 - 12noon - 5pm Say good by to "I'm bored" and "There's nothing to do" this summer. She will encourage the children to showcase their memories and improve their storytelling skills while completing a scrap book. The $30.00 fee includes a scrap book, decorative pages, stickers and 3-D embellishments and use of tools. DNA Interest Group - 10am - 2pm Saturday August 30 - Last August many of our members chose to participate in the research project of the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation. We will review how to make use of the testing information. Annual Used Book Sale Saturday October 4 - 9am - 3pm The SCGS Annual Book Sale is scheduled for October 4, 9am-3pm, at the SCGS Library, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank. Now's a great time to make some room on your bookshelves at home and show your support for SCGS. Bring your book donations to the Library any time before October 4th. Put this event on your calendar today so you don't miss it! Stock up on fiction, nonfiction, biographies, how-to books, kids' books, books of all kinds. Scrapbook Techniques for Genealogists with Pam Wiedenbeck Lunch and Learn - Saturday October 11 - 12noon - 4pm Pam Wiedenbeck will present an introduction to techniques for creating scrapbooks for genealogy and family history use. Scrapbooks supplement traditional genealogical names, places, and dates by providing pictures and physical artifacts related to the family history. A Creative Memories consultant will be available after the presentation. Appraisal Faire Saturday October 25 - 10am-12noon and 1pm-4pm At one time or another, you've probably inherited a trinket or important family heirloom. Although you would be hard-pressed to consider parting with it, you've been wondering about the insurance value, or want to know more about its history. You're in luck! Bring up to 3 items per person to the SCGS Appraisal Faire on Saturday, October 25 and consult with our qualified appraisers on the value of your items. $5 donation per item is requested. The Appraisal Faire will be held at the SCGS Library, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, California, from 10-12noon and 1-4pm. The event is open to the public. An Afternoon with Barbara Renick Saturday, November 8 - 12noon - 4pm 1 - Making a List and Checking It Twice: There are many different types of lists and tools. This lecture covers making and using research summaries, alphabetical name lists, geographic research interest lists, surname spelling lists, e-mail filtering, searching archived mail lists, and hard drive searching. 2 - How Computers Are Changing Genealogical Research: Computers are changing the way we, as genealogists, do research. This lecture covers the four phases of genealogical research (survey, research, evaluation, and publication phases) from the era BC (Before Computers) to the era AD (After Disks). SCGS Board Meeting - 6pm - 8pm Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month June 19, July 17, August 21 Long Range Planning - 6pm - 8pm Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month July 10, August 14 TMG User Group - 2pm - 4pm June 7, July 5, August 2 Legacy Users Group - 7pm - 9pm June 9, July 14, August 11 Writers Group (SCGS Members only) - check calendar for times June 15, July 8, July 20, August 17 German Interest Group - 1pm - 4pm June 21, July 19, August 16 Family Tree Maker Users Group - 2pm - 4pm June 22, July 27, August 24 DNA Interest Group- August 30 - 10am - 2pm Irish Interest Group August 31 - 10am - 4pm Genealogical Society of Hispanic America August 2, 10am to 4pm Hispanic Tuesday Research Group June 17, July 15, August 12 French-Canadian Research Group Every Wednesday 10am - 4pm German Research Group Every Thursday 10am - 4pm Unless indicated otherwise, the Library is open to the public for research on: 10:00am - 4:00pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10:00am - 9:00pm Tuesdays 10:00am - 4:00pm on third and fourth Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm on first and second Sundays Closed Mondays Southern California Genealogical Society 417 Irving Drive Burbank, California 91504-2408 phone: 818-843-7247 email: [email protected] web: www.scgsgenealogy.com www.genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com