Future programs of interest presented by The Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society Saturday, June 14, 2005 Donna Potter Phillips 8:30 a.m.– Registration and welcome 9:00-10:00 a.m. “Squeezing the Census” 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Overview of Military Records 11:30 – 12 noon Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. “Leaving a Legacy” 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Break 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Finding Vital Records Information Cost: $25.00 (in advance, $30 at door) includes lunch Questions contact [email protected] or 541-296-9839 Give your name, address, city, state, zip, telephone and e-mail address Send check payabe to: CGGS Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society 722 Court Street, The Dalles, OR 97058-2270 Saturday, September 10, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. regular monthly meeting of CGGS the speaker will be Jennifer Sacco, President of Family Heirloom Preservation, Ltd. Her topic will be “How to Store and Preserve Family Heirlooms.” Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Columbia River Gorge Quilt Show in Stevenson, Washington (Skamania County Fairgrounds) CGGS members Rose Denslinger and Renee will be presenting genealogy classes. Room 305 9:00 – 12 noon “How to Start Your Research”: This session will cover the different forms that can be used, where to go to do research where to begin this interesting journey of exploration. Presented by Rose Denslinger, CGGS. “Writing Your Life History in One Hour”: Writing a life history sounds like a monumental task, but it can be done. It’s fun, it’s easy, start by using just one hour increments. Pam’s class consists of ideas to get you started, how to interview your relatives, and demonstrations of several books she has created. Presented by Pam Sanchez, Hood River Family History Center. Room 306 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. “Telling Your Family Story on a Quilt”: Learn how to put together a family history using photo quilts. Rose has made several family story photo quilts that are passed around through the family each year at their family reunions. Presented by Rose Denslinger, CGGS. “How to use the Internet in your search, and how to use genealogy to research your quilt”: This session will give an overview and a hands-on journey in how to use the internet as a research aide. Presented by Renee Briggs, CGGS. Genealogy classes are $25.00 for half day class, or $40.00 for full day. Write check to: CRGQS Send name, address, city, state, phone, indicate date and class time to: CRG Quilt Show, P.O. Box 328 Stevenson, QA 98648 Saturday, October 8, 2005 regular monthly 1:00 p.m. meeting of CGGS, Ellen Hopkins, Chapter Regent, The National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, Celilo Chapter will speak about the D.A.R. in general, membership requirements and the agenda of the local chapter. Earline Wasser