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Saturday, February 4
Choosing a Genealogy Software Program (Education)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm On Zoom - Preregistration required
A genealogy software program is the best way to create and maintain your family tree. You will always have access to your information on your computer without paying for an online subscription. In this comparison of RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, and Family Tree Maker you will be able to see what suits your needs best. They all work on a PC and RootsMagic and Family Tree Maker have Mac editions.
Instructor: Dawn Carlile
Class fee: $10 for OGS members and $15 for nonmembers
Register in advance for this class, then mail your check to OGS, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401.-3148. If you would like to pay with a credit card, please call 541-517-0984.
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Saturday, February 4
Writer's Group (Special Interest Groups)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
The OGS Writers' Group will be meeting on the first Saturday of each month at 2 pm in the OGS annex next to the library. The Writers' Group is free and open to anyone with an interest in writing about their life or that of their ancestors.
If there is a conflict with the use of the annex we will move to a different area. I may not be able to inform everyone if there was a change in the venue so be sure to check the OGS calendar to confirm the date, time, and place. Anyone interested in further information can contact me or call me at 541-654-4165.
Janine Bennett-Smith
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Sunday, February 5
Scandinavian Research SIG (Special Interest Groups)
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
Anyone who is researching ancestors in Norway, Sweden, or Denmark is invited to join us. It is a place for anyone with questions about how or where to find information can come together and help each other. If you are not able to attend but have questions, please contact me, Ardys Vaughn, by phone call or text message at 541-409 or-9492 or email at rdand26@msn.com.
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Monday, February 6
Education & Seminar Committee (Committee Meetings)
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm On Zoom
This committee plans education classes, workshops, and spring and fall seminars. Your input is valuable and we welcome your suggestions for speakers, topics, and ideas for improving our offerings. All members are welcome to attend.
Meeting ID: 849 0758 0129
Passcode: 919110
For more information please contact Bob McDonald. |
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Saturday, February 11
Church Records: Catholic, Presbyterian, and Quaker (Education)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm On Zoom - Preregistration required
Church records include baptism, confirmation marriage records, and more. This class will focus on Quaker, Catholic, and Presbyterian records and where to find them. Lots of examples of records will be shown
Instructor: Dawn Carlile
Class fee: $10 for OGS members and $15 for nonmembers
Register in advance for this class, then mail your check to OGS, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401.-3148. If you would like to pay with a credit card, please call 541-517-0984.
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Tuesday, February 14
February Board Meeting (Meetings)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm On Zoom
Oregon Genealogical Society is inviting you to our January board meeting.
All members are invited to join us in our board meetings. Please use your using your first and last name when joining the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 833 9370 5286
Passcode: 754311
Dial by your location
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcWBmbHHTv
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Saturday, February 18
Excel (Education)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm On Zoom - Preregistration required
TBA
Instructor: Debra Sorensen
Class fee: $10 Members and $15 for nonmembers
**Preregistration is required for each class so we may send you the link to the Zoom session. Please email to register, then mail your check to OGS, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401. The link will be emailed to you before the class.
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Saturday, March 4
Writer's Group (Special Interest Groups)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
The OGS Writers' Group will be meeting on the first Saturday of each month at 2 pm in the OGS annex next to the library. The Writers' Group is free and open to anyone with an interest in writing about their life or that of their ancestors.
If there is a conflict with the use of the annex we will move to a different area. I may not be able to inform everyone if there was a change in the venue so be sure to check the OGS calendar to confirm the date, time, and place. Anyone interested in further information can contact me or call me at 541-654-4165.
Janine Bennett-Smith
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Saturday, March 11
Death Record Medical Terminology and Epidemics (Education)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm On Zoom - Preregistration required
Deciphering the cause of death and those funny numeric codes on death certificates can lead to a better understanding of your ancestor's death. Having just lived through the COVID epidemic, we can relate to the epidemics of past generations. We've heard of the Smallpox and Spanish flu epidemics, but there are others we should be aware of when researching.
Instructor: Dawn Carlile
Class fee: $10 for OGS members and $15 for nonmembers
Register in advance for this class, then mail your check to OGS, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401.-3148. If you would like to pay with a credit card, please call 541-517-0984.
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Saturday, March 18
Homestead Records (Education)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm On Zoom - Preregistration required
Are you about one of the 93 million Americans living today that are the direct descendants of “homesteaders”? Want to find out more about an ancestor who filed claims under the “Homestead Act” which was signed in 1862 by President Abraham Lincoln? This class will provide guidance in researching your homesteading ancestor, the available records, and the information you might find in those records.
Instructor: Linda Forrest
Class fee: $10 for OGS members and $15 for nonmembers
Register in advance for this class, then mail your check to OGS, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401.-3148. If you would like to pay with a credit card, please call 541-517-0984.
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Saturday, April 1
Intro to Ancestry.com (Education)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm On Zoom - Preregistration required
This class covers the pros and cons of using Ancestry.com, including how to get started, planning and organizing your information, creating a tree, finding records and sources, editing, searching, and where to look for help. Two hours, with handouts included.
Instructor: Debra Sorensen
Class fee: $10 Members and $15 for nonmembers
**Preregistration is required for each class so we may send you the link to the Zoom session. Please email to register, then mail your check to OGS, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401. The link will be emailed to you before the class.
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Saturday, April 15
Crossing the Pond (In Person Only) (Education)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm OGS Annex, 965 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR
TBA
Instructor: Ardys Vaughn
Cost: $10 members, $15 nonmembers
You may preregister by mailing your check to OGS, 955 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR 97401, or pay at the door. Please arrive 15 minutes early if not preregistered.
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