Savings Alert -- Early-bird registration for the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society Spring Seminar ends Friday, March 1st. After that, prices go up $5 to $10 for everyone. The seminar is on Saturday, March 16th at the Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church. Details on the Registration Form - click here http://www.rootcellar.org/cpage.php?pt=42. Topics presented by Gen-Tech Expert Thomas MacEntee-- -- Building a Research Toolbox: Are overwhelmed with the number of online resources for genealogical research? Are you constantly working with unorganized bookmarks or favorites? Printing out lists of websites you use most? You will learn not only some of the most important online resources for genealogical research, but also how to organize these resources into an easy-to-access and portable virtual toolbox. (Level: Beginner) -- Internet Archive: A Gold Mine for Genealogists: The Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) is a free, on-line repository rich with genealogy source documents including census images and e-books. In this session, learn how to navigate the Internet Archive and leverage the best search strategies to download a variety of materials including archived web pages, e-books, video, audio and more. (Level: Beginner) -- Social Networking: New Horizons for Genealogists: Did you know that the over 55 crowd is the fastest growing group of Facebook users? Did you know that Twitter is not the domain of the much younger texting crowd but is used by an older more savvy group of people? Did you ever wonder how and if these programs, along with others such as blogs and wikis, can be used to help genealogists? Wonder no more as we explore what makes up the oft-mystifying term “social networking” and how each program is currently being used by genealogists and family historians of all ages. (Level: Beginner) -- You Use WHAT for Genealogy? Wonderful Uses for Unusual Tools: Have you ever wondered if you’re missing out on how some genealogists are using tools such as Evernote, Microsoft Word or Excel, Google and more? Learn what’s hot in the world of apps and websites and how you can start using them! We’ll review a group of familiar apps and websites that are being used in creative ways by the genealogy community. You’ll also learn how to think “outside the margins” and start repurposing other apps and sites for your genealogy research. (Level: Beginner) More Seminar Highlights --- Raffle baskets --- Family Roots Publishing Company (book vendor) --- Cox Black and White Lab (photo preservation services) --- Family Tree Inspirations (custom family trees) --- Lunch (optional with registration) --- Refreshments during breaks If you've already registered - thanks! If you haven't submitted your registration form, mail it this week and save some money. Take this opportunity to learn from the expert about how to find your ancestors using new technologies and resources. Fear not, you don't need to know how to build a computer - just learn some new tools to make a cousin connection! Questions? Drop us a line at [email protected] See you on Saturday, March 16th. submitted by Denise H. Richmond Publicity Chairperson -- -------------------------------------- Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society www.rootcellar.org http://rootcellarramblings.blogspot.com