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It's time to vote for our 2027 Officers
The ballot has been emailed to all members with a link to vote online. You may vote in one of three ways; however, we prefer the electronic ballot, which tallies the votes for us. You will need your member # to vote. If you don't remember your member # you may contact Membership.
- To complete the online ballot, VOTE HERE.
- Complete the emailed fillable PDF on your computer, print it, and drop it off at the library in an envelope marked OGS Ballot and your member #.
- Complete the fillable PDF on your computer, print it, and mail it to OGS BALLOT, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401, and include your member #.
- Your ballot must be received no later than Wednesday, October 15th.
Upcoming Classes - Classes fees have changed! Members may attend classes for free and nonmembers pay $5. Check the calendar for details. All classes are hybrid (in person and on Zoom) from 10 am - 11:30 am PT, unless otherwise noted. Registration Required.
The Oregon Genealogical Society is offering this FREE four-week course in honor of Family History Month. The course is being offered on Zoom and will be recorded for registered attendees to rewatch for one week. This is the first in a series of Genealogy Skill Building classes and workshops. Watch for more to come. Registration is Required.
Genealogy Skill Building - Getting Started
- Oct 5: We’ll cover where and how you start, what records to look for, and options for recording the information you collect.
- Oct 12: This week covers birth, marriage and death (BMD) records, and U.S. Federal census.
- Oct 19: Where to find the records - online and offline resources.
- Oct 26: Newspapers and city directories
Saturday, October 24, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Details
11:00 AM Roundtable Discussion: Black Sheep Ancestors
1:00 PM Program: When Your Cousin Really Did Shoot the Sheriff (but not the Deputy) - Marc Bond
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Meet in the OGS Annex next to the OGS Library at 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401
AI for Genealogy SIG
Details coming soon for this new SIG
DNA SIG
Meets the first Friday of each month at 3:00 - 4:30 pm PT
Writers Group
Meets the first Saturday of each month from 2:00 - 3:30 pm PT
The Oregon Genealogical Society is on Facebook. Click on the blue square (the  ) at the bottom right to go directly to our official society Facebook page and follow us there.
Oregon Genealogical Society Sharing Forum
Join our Facebook Sharing Forum to share genealogy stories, research websites you have found, new or interesting tips to pass along, and to connect and share research with others. This site is for all things related to genealogy. It is meant to be fun and educational. The OGS Sharing Forum is open to all people interested in genealogy or who have Oregon ancestors.
OGS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Make your tax-deductible donation now.
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October 11
Research Party - In Person
The Research Party is an opportunity to do research at OGS with others. Everyone works on their research but is ...
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October 11
OGS Genealogy Book Club - In Person
We meet monthly on the second Sunday of each month from 3:00 to 4:00 pm PT. Anyone is welcome ...
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October 12
Genealogy Skill Building - Getting Started Week 2
The Oregon Genealogical Society is offering this FREE four-week course in honor of Family History Month. The course is ...
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October 12
Education Committee Meeting
The Education Committee meets on the second Monday of each month in the OGS Annex to plan upcoming classes, ...
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October 15
OGS Board Meeting
The board meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:00 PM PT All OGS members are welcome ...
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October 19
Genealogy Skill Building - Getting Started Week 3
The Oregon Genealogical Society is offering this FREE four-week course in honor of Family History Month. The course is ...
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October 24
October Lunch & Learn (Meets In-Person)
This monthly educational and social gathering, hosted by OGS, is open to both OGS members and the public. We begin at 11:00 ...
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