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Genealogy Jamboree

F r i d a y, J u n e 1 0 t h r o u g h S u n d a y, J u n e 1 2 , 2 0 1 1 Burbank, Califor nia





Southern California Genealogical Society, 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818.843.7247 phone 818.843.7262 fax www.scgsgenealogy.com jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com

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Jamboree Highlights .............................................3 What Last Years Attendees Had to Say ..............20

Family History Writers Conference .......................4 There’s An App for That! .....................................21

Pre-Jamboree Activities ........................................5 Use of Social Media at Jamboree .......................21

JamboFREE..........................................................6 Kids’ Family History Camp & Application.......22-23

Some Tips to Get the Most out of Jamboree ........6 Exhibitors ............................................................24

Lecture Schedule - Friday to Sunday....................7 Beat the Cost of Gas/Ridesharing ......................24

Take a Test Drive in the Tech Zone .....................14 Your Home Away From Home.............................25

Surname Wall Returns to Jamboree ...................14 Registration Packet.............................................26

Workshops ..........................................................15









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Highlights of the 2011 Genealogy Jamboree

All schedules and speakers subject to change without notice.

Final schedule will be distributed on Pink Sheets at Jamboree.





Friday Morning, June 10, 2011 Friday Afternoon, June 10, 2011 Sunday, June 12, 2011

Jamboree Tours Walk-In Registration 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and Exhibit Hall Opens

NEHGS Breakfast

12:00 noon

Christopher C. Child and

• SCGS Research Morning

Class Sessions Begin David A. Lambert

• Tour of Hollywood 1:30 p.m. “Stories from the Reference Desk”

Forever Cemetery Convention Center Academy 6

Welcome Reception

• Tour and Research at

and No-Host Bar Special Event Breakfast

Los Angeles Family

Convention Center West Foyer Don Beld and Anne Copeland

History Library

“Quilts: The Fabric of

Family History”

JamboFREE Sessions

Saturday, June 11, 2011 Tami Glatz and

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Gina Philibert Ortega

Genealogy World Genea-Quilters

Special Event Breakfast

Informal Roundtable Discussions Convention Center Academy 5

Kory Meyerink, AG, FUGA

Librarians’ Genealogy “Genealogy Jeopardy” Genealogy Gems Podcast

Boot Camp Convention Center Academy 6 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.

Patricia Moseley Van Skike, Lisa Louise Cooke

Special Event Society Breakfast

MA, MLS Smaller Tent

Thomas MacEntee

Society Management Workshop “21st Century Marketing for Wrap-Up and

George G. Morgan Genealogy Societies” Grand Prize Drawing

Cath Madden Trindle, CG Convention Center Academy 5 3:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Jana Sloan Broglin, CG Convention Center West Foyer

Popcorn Social

Introduction to Genealogy 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Beverly Truesdale, Jane Van Tour Convention Center West Foyer

Advanced Beginner Genealogy

Jennifer Shaw, Sam Ward







Friday Evening Banquet Saturday Evening Banquet

Featuring Tony Burroughs, FUGA Featuring Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, FIGS

"You'z Ain't from 'Round “The High Tech and High

Here, Is Ya? -- Trials and Touch of 21st Century

Tribulations of Finding Genealogy”

Where My Ancestors

Came From." A look at how technology

has changed the face of

Tony is one of the most genealogy, and how we can

entertaining and knowled- apply it to do better research

geable speakers around. Anyone who has seen and make our societies more

Tony in action can attest that this presentation will successful. Learn how these changes will affect the

not be the usual recitation of repositories and re- way that we will research in the future.

sources. The banquet entree is filet mignon. Curt's fiery presentation at RootsTech ignited

the imagination and passion of everyone who

heard him. The meal will be a yummy buffet, with

chicken breast, beef sirloin, and baked salmon.

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Family History Writers Conference

tell their true stories. The undertaking is







GENE ii

fraught with challenges and pitfalls. Citing

SM specific examples, this lecture addresses

some of the most common errors made in

the name of establishing “historical context”

Family History and it suggests ways to avoid them. Nine

“pitfalls” are illustrated with nine examples

Writers Conference representing a broad spectrum of people

and places.



TH-008 Fulford. Eight Weeks of Memoir

Thursday, June 9, 2011 TH-004 Barnes. The Many Writing in Two Hours Part 2. Writing a per-

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Ways to Organize a Family sonal memoir is a compelling combination of

History Book. Professional edi- fact, voice and structure. This workshop

TH-001 Colletta. Assembling and Writing tors demonstrate how to explores the many threads that make up

Your Family History. For genealogists who develop a plan for a book that is your story. Topics include the importance of

have been researching based on research and materi- detail, segments, tangents, perspective and

for twenty years, as well als you have gathered. The format. And it's fun! This course is a cele-

as family historians who seminar will compare and con- bration of the attainable goal of getting it

are just getting started, trast several chronological and down on the page. Part 2.

this lecture addresses the topical methods of organizing

joys and challenges of the book’s contents. Learn how 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

their final product: a writ- to use topics and themes to

ten account of their dis- organize stories, biographical sketches, doc-

coveries. Commit your research findings to uments, photos and more into book sections

writing for future generations... before it's that make sense, both to you and to the

too late! reader.



TH-002 Thurston. The 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

TH-009 Panel. How to Get Your Word

Family History Writer’s TH-005 Colletta. Principles of Good Out: Publishing Your Family History. Now

Conundrum: How to Writing and Good Storytelling. that you've written your family history, you

Write about Family Real-life, well-documented stories may read may want to share with family members, or

Skeletons and other as well as best-selling fiction. This lecture maybe with the world. This expert panel will

Prickly People. Writing provides practical instruction on how to discuss the pros and cons of several meth-

a family history generally present each ancestor’s life as an engaging ods of publishing, including traditional pub-

implies providing a fac- true story. lishing (self-publishing and commercial

tual account of someone’s life. That’s tough publishing), as well as print on demand.

when you’re writing about difficult people TH-006 Fulford. Eight

and issues. How do you juggle family con- Weeks of Memoir TH-010 Fulford. Writing Through Grief.

siderations, author integrity, and possible Writing in Two Hours People grieve in a thousand different ways.

legal ramifications and still tell the truth? Part 1. Writing a per- Writers use words to help work through their

What do you put in? What do you leave out? sonal memoir is a com- own personal losses. By recording feelings,

Can you “finesse” the truth? This workshop pelling combination of impressions, events and even the most

will help you arrive at a solution you can fact, voice and structure. mundane details surrounding a family loss,

live with. This workshop explores writers create an intimate and unforgettable

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the many threads that make up your story. manuscript for future generations. D.G. Ful-

Topics include the importance of detail, seg- ford’s draws from her personal experience

TH-003 Colletta. Turning Biographical ments, tangents, perspective and format. as author of “Designated Daughter,” the

Facts into Real Life Events: How to Build And it's fun! This course is a celebration of Woman’s Day blog she wrote during the

Historical Context. The biographical facts the attainable goal of getting it down on the hospice care and recent passing of her

we discover about our ancestors did not page. Part 1. mother, Phyllis Greene.

happen in a vacuum. Our ancestors were

born, lived, and died under specific physical 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

circumstances at specific times in history. Special Event Preceding the

TH-007 Colletta. Snares and Pitfalls of 42nd Annual Southern California

This lecture demonstrates how to turn biog- Writing Narrative Family History.

raphical information into the real-life experi- Genealogy Jamboree sponsored by the

To narrate is to tell a story. To narrate the Southern California Genealogical Society

ences they were. real-life experiences of our ancestors is to 417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504

818.843.7247

www.scgsgenealogy.com



Luncheon Buffet 12:30-2:00

Lunch time is free time, but you may want to share a tasty luncheon buffet with the other Family History Writers Conference participants. Take

time to share your stories, chat informally and stay focused on the topic of writing. Winners of the 2010 Family History Writers Conference will

be recognized. Preregistration and fee required.



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Pre-Jamboree Activities



Plan Your Tour Thursday, June 9, 2011

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.



TH-A. Hibben, Shaw. Kids' Family

The SCGS Family Research Library will be open Friday

History Camp. Introduce your fam-

morning for Jamboree registrants. Please note that the

ily's younger members to the joys

Society's online databases and computers will not be

of exploring their family histories.

available for use. Transportation will be provided be-

Through activities, games, music

tween the Marriott and the SCGS Library. Meet at 8:15 in

and other methods, participants will

the main entry of the Marriott. Transportation will depart

have an entertaining time while they learn.

promptly at 8:30 a.m. and return at 11:45 a.m. Preregis-

Boy Scout genealogy badge counselors

tration and fee required. Attendees must bring a signed

will be in attendance. Advance prepara-

waiver that can be downloaded at

tion is required for Scout genealogy badges. Assuming that

www.scgsgenealogy.com/storage/Jamboree/Jam-

homework is completed before the session, it is possible to

boree2011/Tour_Release.pdf Limited to 75.

complete all badge requirements by the end of the class.

Limit 100 youth ages 8-16; must be accompanied by an

Round-trip bus tour guided by Joe Walker and Steve

adult. Advance registration is requested and permission

Goldstein, author of Los Angeles’ Graveside Companion;

slip is required. See page 22 for complete information.

Where the VIPs RIP. Limit: 50 attendees. Wear sun-

Sponsor: SCGS.

screen, a hat, comfortable shoes and be prepared to

walk. Meet outside the WEST Door of the Marriott Con-

vention Center by 8:15 a.m. Go out the Marriott main en-

trance, turn to the right, and walk to the closest (north- Check-in and

west) corner of the Convention Center.

Preregistration required. Limited to 50. Attendees must Registration Packets

bring a signed waiver that can be downloaded from the

website. For more details, check out the Jamboree blog. Registration check-in will be open Thursday evening from

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the main lobby of the Marriott. Fri-

day and Saturday, look for registration in a new area, on the

The recently renovated Los Angeles Family

lawn between the main building and the conference center.

History Library is a star among Southern California ge-

Check-in hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, and

nealogical resources. Join us for a bus trip to this wonder-

7:30 a.m. to 5:00 Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to noon on Sun-

ful repository, equipped with nearly 100 computers and

day. Walk-in registration opens promptly at 12:00 noon Fri-

the most comfortable chairs in the county. You'll have

day. For safety purposes, the Convention Center will be

some research time (depending on the famous LA morn-

closed until noon.

ing rush hour traffic). Meet outside the EAST Door of the

Marriott Convention Center by 8:15 a.m. (You will see the

Your registration packet will include your name badge and

pavilion). The bus will leave at 8:30. Preregistration re-

all event and syllabus tickets. It will also include a CD copy

quired. Limited to 50. Attendees must bring a signed

of the syllabus, goodies provided by our sponsors, and a

waiver that can be downloaded from the website.

free raffle ticket. Claim tickets for a copy of the printed syl-

labus will be in the name badge envelope. Your name

Our thanks go to Mr. Richard McBride, Director badge is required for entrance to any

of the LAFHL, for his assistance in setting up this activity. Jamboree event or the exhibit hall.







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JamboFREE FREE Sessions Friday Forenoon



8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. FR-F Truesdale, Van Tour. Introduction to Genealogy. Explore the

basics of getting started on your family's genealogy. Learn the steps

FR-E1 Morgan. The Shape of the 21st every beginner should take first and how to avoid common mistakes.

Century Genealogical Society. Genealogical Learn six research tools essential for moving beyond what you

societies must adopt new strategies and mod- already know. The session ends with a review of the best online

ern technologies and adapt to today's trends to resources for beginners. Preregistration requested. Limit: 100.

attract new members and to grow and expand. Sponsor: SCGS.

This session will illustrate how modern societies

have evolved and implemented new ideas to FR-G Shaw, Ward. Advanced Beginning

grow and succeed. Limit: 200. Sponsor: Genealogy. Designed for those with some

Federation of Genealogical Societies. experience with vital records and census

records, this session reviews the most common

9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. genealogy mistakes and how they can confound

FR-E2 Trindle. But It’s My Family! Copyright Issues for your research. The course will explore substi-

Genealogists. Whether writing or collecting a family history, editing a tute records and less obvious sources as mortu-

family or society newsletter, this session offers a discussion of cur- ary records, city directories, military records,

rent US copyright law. Included are International copyright, pending and online resources. Preregistration requested.Limit: 200.

legislation, fair use, court actions and ethical issues of copying and Sponsor: SCGS.

sharing genealogical information electronically or in print. Limit: 200.

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Sponsor: California State Genealogical Alliance.

FR-H1 Van Skaik. It's Not Your Ancestors'

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Library: 21st Century Genealogy Libraries.

FR-E3 Broglin. Program, Git Yer Program. Is Research techniques have changed and so

your society striking out for ideas for meetings? have genealogy libraries. Discover the latest

Is attendance down in your ballpark? Find out resources and services offered by libraries.

how to hit a home run at each meeting or semi- Limit: 100.

nar. Included are discussions: contracts, adver-

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

tising, equipment, room set-up, and housing of

the speaker. Bring your ideas on finding great FR-H2 Van Skaik. The Genealogy Reference Interview. The

speakers who'll stay within your education genealogy librarian faces unique challenges when conducting the ref-

budget. Limit: 200. Sponsor: Federation of erence interview, the cornerstone of library service. The fundamental

Genealogical Societies.9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. steps of the genealogy reference interview are presented complete

with the many twists and turns encountered when assisting family

historians. Limit: 100.









Some Tips to Get the Most out of Jamboree

Keep in touch with Jamboree. As a conference registrant, you

will receive an email invitation to have Jamboree announce-

ment updates delivered directly to your email. Click on the invi-

tation to get updates on schedule changes, transportation tips,

and in-depth introductions to the speakers and exhibitors. You’ll

get all the news to make this your best genealogy conference

experience ever.



Do your homework beforehand. Read the biographies to learn about the speakers. Plan your visit to

the exhibit booths. Update your family group sheets and bring copies of important records. Check the

schedule and choose the sessions you want to see. Pick your first and second choice sessions in case

one happens to be full.



Be comfortable during the conference. Wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers because room tem-

peratures are certain to vary. Please do not wear perfume or other scents as several attendees are al-

lergic. Thank you for your cooperation.







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Lecture Schedule - Friday

Friday, June 10, 2011 1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m. them explained and interpreted. Emphasis is

on those records created by the American

FR-007 MacEntee. They're Alive -

1:15 p.m. Civil War 1861-1865.

Searching for Living People. Genealogists

Jamboree Orientation. Learn the secrets have many reasons to locate living relatives-

FR-013 Lambert. Using

to getting the most out of Jamboree. Do you from connecting with long-lost cousins to

AmericanAncestors.org. This session

have your pink sheets? Do you know how to performing collateral searches. Learn the

provides an overview to making the most

use them? And where are the bathrooms? most effective ways to find living people

out of your searches on the newly created

using Internet search engines and

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. NEHGS website. Tips and shortcuts for

resources. In this session you’ll learn not

searching and creating a personalized user

only why it is important to locate living rela-

FR-001 Burroughs. African Americans in account are just a couple of the highlights of

tives, but also how to leverage the power of

the Civil War. This workshop explores this lecture. Sponsor: NEHGS.

the Internet to make certain you have the

strategies to uncover ancestors who served

correct contact information.

in the Civil War and then examines their FR-014 Glatz. Avatars, Tweets and Blogs,

Civil War and post war records. In addition Oh My! Social Networking for

FR-008 Rasmussen. 12 Step Checklist to

to traditional Union Army service, it also Genealogists. Learn how genealogists mix,

Using Your Genealogy Computer

explores African Americans who served in mingle, share and help one another online

Program. Get research done faster by using

the Navy, the Confederacy, and those who at social networking websites like Twitter,

these lesser-known features in your geneal-

didn't serve, but assisted the war effort. Facebook, Genealogywise, SecondLife,

ogy computer program. Sponsor: Legacy

blogs, wikis and other information sharing

Family Tree.

FR-002 Dollarhide. Genealogical sites. Learn how these can benefit your

Resources of the Civil War, Part 1 - research, and how to get started.

FR-009 Buzbee. What's

National Databases. Genealogical

New in RootsMagic. An 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

resources for the CW era at the national

introduction to

level include combined online Union/ FR-016 Miller Armstrong. Platting Your

RootsMagic 4, the newest

Confederate soldier lists, official records, Ancestor’s Land. See page 15.

version of this award-win-

U.S. pension files, 1890 Federal Censuses,

ning genealogy software.

Roll of Honor & veteran burials, Confederate 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Learn about features like

amnestry papers, Confederate & Union

Web search, shared FR-017 Cooke. Google

compiled service records, and post war vet-

events (witnesses), person and place map- Earth for Genealogy.

eran organization lists.

ping, 'Evidence Explained' based Google Earth is a 360-

SourceWizard, New FamilySearch support, degree, 3-dimensional

FR-003 Bittner. Elusive Immigrants –

color coding, and much more. Plus learn way to view your ances-

European Case Studies in “Exhaustive

how to run RootsMagic directly from your tor’s world! In this class

Research.” Follow four case studies of peo-

flash drive using RootsMagic To-Go. you will learn how to

ple who were not found in the towns of

Sponsor: RootsMagic. unlock mysteries in your

Europe where they were supposedly born,

and the techniques used to correctly identify research – from unidentified photographs to

FR-010 Broglin. Prostitution in the Wild how a location looked a hundred years ago

them. Sponsor: Board for Certification

West. From Arkansas to California, and or more. Learn how to interpret the

of Genealogists.

Colorado to Montana, prostitutes held a genealogical records you already have in

unique position in the development of the new and exciting ways. Google Earth is one

FR-004 Martin and Kato. The

old west. Learn their 'true' life. of the best genealogical tools available, and

Genealogist and the Coroner: Working as

a Team to Locate Next of Kin. Each year it’s FREE!

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

hundreds of individuals die without leaving

information that identifies their next of kin. FR-011 Colletta. The Seventeen Million FR-018 Weintraub. Navigating the New

Representatives from Unclaimed Persons Stories of Ellis Island: What's Myth? York Census with Fewer Tears. The NY

and the LA County Coroner’s office will dis- What's Real? Ellis Island occupies a mythi- State Censuses of 1905, 1915, and 1925,

cuss how collaborating has solved some of cal place in the history of our nation. And based on Assembly District/Election District

the county's toughest cases. rightly so. Millions of Americans trace their areas, provides information about our immi-

ancestry to immigrants who arrived at Ellis grant ancestors, including their court of nat-

FR-005 Ortega. The Secret Lives of Island. However, millions of Americans uralization (1925). This talk discusses that

Women: Examining Domestic Artifacts. trace their ancestry to immigrants who did state census, why 1925 was the last count,

Researching female ancestors can be frus- not arrive at Ellis Island, too – although they and for the City of New York, past geograph-

trating. By researching sources specific to think they did! This session will separate ical search tools, online 1905 images, and

women’s lives we can increase our under- the myths from truths. the Morse One-Step website’s location find-

standing of their lives and our chances of ing aids for the three census years and for

finding them. This presentation will explore FR-012 Meitzler. How to Use American the 1890 'police' census.

women centered sources including diaries, Veterans' Censuses & Compiled Lists for

signature quilts and community cookbooks. Genealogy. There have been numerous FR-019 Hovorka. Grandma's Flak

American veterans' censuses taken over the Jacket— Why would your children, nieces

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. years. They range from censuses of and nephews want to know about their fam-

Revolutionary War vets to those who fought ily’s heritage? Benefits illustrated in this

FR-006 Panel, Posas, Black & Goldman. class include emotional healing from under-

in the Spanish-American War. The censuses

Archiving Workshop. See page 15. standing the past, inspiration from knowing

are identified, with the data found within





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Lecture Schedule - Friday and Saturday

the greatness in your heritage, the perspec- 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

tive of knowing what was sacrificed for you,

and knowing you are part of a greater FR-026 Arons. Putting the Flesh on the FR-031 Banquet: Tony Burroughs. You'z

whole. You are going to want to go home Bones. Go beyond simply answering the Ain't from 'Round Here, Is Ya? -- Trials

and start sharing. questions: who? when? and where? This and Tribulations of Finding Where My

talk shows how to research one relative in Ancestors Came From." Tony is one of the

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. depth to find clues to the far more interest- most entertaining and knowledgeable

ing question WHY? (did he/she act the way speakers around. Anyone who has seen

FR-021 Schmal. Research in Central he/she did?). The unexpected benefit of this Tony in action can attest that this presenta-

Mexico. This presentation discusses many approach is that it will help you expand your tion will not be the usual recitation of reposi-

aspects of tracing one’s roots in the central family tree, as well. tories and resources. And we promise, even

Mexican states of alisco, Zacatecas, the least interested spouses will enjoy

Aguascalientes, Guanajuato and FR-027 McKinstry. Finding Your Irish spending an hour with Tony. The banquet

Michoacán. Both church and civil records Ancestors - Are There Really Any entree is filet mignon. Limit 400.

will be described. Records? It is a myth that all records from Preregistration and additional fee required.

Ireland have been destroyed. There are

FR-022 Morse. From DNA to Genetic significant Civil Registration, Census and

Genealogy: Everything You Wanted to Church records available to aid in Ireland Saturday, June 12, 2011

Know but were Afraid to Ask. To under- research. However, understanding jurisdic-

stand the aspects of genetics requires an 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

tions, immigration patterns, and land records

understanding of some of the basic con- goes hand-in-hand with using the other SA-001 MacEntee. Saturday Society

cepts. This talk introduces genes, chromo- three major record groups. Breakfast: 21st Century Marketing for

somes, and DNA, and goes on to show how

Genealogy Societies. With the emergence

DNA is inherited. That knowledge of inheri- FR-028 Underhill. The of social media tools such as blogs, Twitter

tance can be used for finding relatives you Historical Value of and Facebook, marketing techniques have

didn't know you had as well as solving mys- Living Sources. The first taken on new power in the 21st century.

teries like the Thomas Jefferson affair and place to start in genealogy Learn how to harness the power of these

the Anastasia story. is with time-sensitive methods to market your genealogical soci-

sources—living people! ety. Limit 100. Preregistration and additional

FR-023 Alzo. Finding This presentation covers fee required.

Your Elusive East the vast store of knowl-

European Ancestors. edge that's lost with each generation. Learn SA-002 Meyerink. Saturday Breakfast:

Anyone who has how to capture the richness of the past from Genealogy Jeopardy! Match your knowl-

attempted to trace their living relatives in the present. Sponsor: edge with that of three prominent local pro-

ancestors back to Eastern Creative Continuum. fessional genealogists. Come watch this

Europe understands the

exciting, live, genealogical version of

special challenges and FR-029. Poffenberger. FamilySearch 2011 America’s favorite game show. You will

frustrations involved. This session will cover and Beyond. FamilySearch currently has a know the topics, but will you know the ques-

how to utilize online and traditional variety of websites available, tions that fit the answers? Limit 100.

resources identify the ancestral village, offer www.familysearch.org, Preregistration and additional fee required.

suggestions for the most cost-efficient and http://beta.familysearch.org,

effective methods for researching foreign http://indexing.familysearch.org, 8:15 p.m.

records, and tips for scaling the most com- http://wiki.familysearch.org,

mon brick walls. Jamboree Orientation. Learn the secrets

http://labs.familysearch.org,

to getting the most out of Jamboree. Do you

http://new.familysearch.org and

FR-024 Morgan. US Agricultural Census have your pink sheets? Do you know how to

http://fsbeta.familysearch.org to name a few.

Schedules: Placing Your Farming use them? And where are the bathrooms?

This lecture will take you through the impor-

Ancestor in Context. The 1840 through tant parts of each and describe the vision of 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

1910 U.S federal censuses included an combining the sites and information on them

Agricultural Schedule. It details your ances- in the future. Sponsor: FamilySearch. SA-003 Greenspan. Best of Class DNA

tor’s farm including crops and livestock, tim- testing: Do you Need it and Why? With

ber production, mining, and the production FR-030 Colletta. Using Original and all the choices in DNA products, how do you

of commodities such as honey, butter and Derivative Sources: How to Evaluate know which one will actually solve the

eggs. Learn how to find and use these Evidence. Finding the sources we need to genealogy puzzle? Is there such a thing as

insightful documents. reconstruct the lives of our ancestors is just one test fits all? What product or combina-

half the challenge. The other half is making tion of tests would give you the best chance

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

sense of the sources once we have found of genealogical success? Learn the differ-

FR-025 Meeting. California State Genea- them! This session demonstrates how to ences between the maternal, paternal, and

logical Alliance Board Meeting. Founded in derive the full informational content from a autosomal tests available today, how to

1982, the California State Genealogical source; the importance of knowing the origin decide what to test, and what you can

Alliance serves as a statewide association and purpose of the source; how to analyze expect from the products you order.

of independent genealogical societies, indi- and correlate information in order to resolve Sponsor: Family Tree DNA.

viduals and non-profit organizations. conflicting "facts;" and how to test hypothe-

Meeting is open to the public. Sponsor: ses to learn the true story of each ancestor. SA-004 Trindle. Born Irish. Born Irish, but

California State Genealogical Alliance. It all results in an understanding of the where? Uncover clues to the origin of your

“Genealogical Proof Standard.” Irish ancestor in US records. An overview of



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Lecture Schedule - Saturday

Irish civil registration, church records, cen- 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. This normally involves technical skills in

sus and census substitutes, land and tax designing search forms and developing

SA-012 Szucs. They Became Americans:

records, pension records and emigration search engines. Even experienced pro-

Finding Immigrant Origins. Naturalization

resources, found both online and off, will fol- grammers find this to be a time-consuming

records rank among the most fascinating

low. Both the Republic of Ireland and process. This talk presents a tool that will

record sources available to the general pub-

Northern Ireland will be covered. automatically produce the desired search

lic. Such citizenship documents are eagerly

form and search engine. All that's left for

sought for both their sentimental and infor-

SA-005. Martin. Unclaimed Persons: you to do is upload these items to the Web

mational value. Complex and ever-changing

Every Life is Worth Remembering. When and then sit back while others access

naturalization laws make these records diffi-

coroners and medical examiners across the your database.

cult to locate. Even in cases where natural-

nation have a decedent with no known next

ization documents are not available, there

of kin, there's a volunteer group they can SA-018 Ortega. Women's Lives During

are plenty of fascinating alternatives that will

turn to for help. Learn what Unclaimed the Civil War. The story of the American

help to determine an immigrant's Old World

Persons is all about, how a social network- Civil War tends to be centered on the battles

origins. Sponsor: Ancestry.com.

ing site functions as the portal for these and casualties. But what about women’s

genealogists, and how you can become a lives during this time period? Women were

SA-013 Crume. Genealogy Software:

contributing member of this vibrant team. soldiers, spies, nurses, business women,

How do the Top Programs Compare? If

and fundraisers during this time. This pres-

you’re new to genealogy software or you’re

SA-006 Smith. Beyond entation will focus on women’s roles and

ready to make a switch, you have several

Database Programs: what resources are available for telling the

programs to choose from. You should also

Technology Tools to story of your female ancestor.

consider several Internet-based programs

Help Manage Your

which now rival their desktop counterparts.

Research. Genealogy SA-019 Witcher. This

Using Family Tree Magazine’s software

database programs are lecture explores how the

scorecard, Rick will compare the top desk

only one part of the concept of “America, the

top and Internet-based programs and help

research process. Learn about software Great Melting Pot” may

you choose the best one for you.

tools that can give you research sugges- really be a flawed con-

tions, keep your notes organized, synchro- cept, and that identifying

SA-014 Dardashti. Online

nize your working files across multiple the particular ethnic group

Ancestral Communities:

computers, or provide automatic backups for of one’s ancestor or potential ancestor can

Recreating Roots,

peace of mind. pay some significant research dividends.

Preserving Memories.

Topics include how to build a historical con-

Family history researchers

SA-007 Ward. Excel 2003 for Genealogy: text for one’s ancestor, studying population

around the world are pre-

Beginner Level. See page 15. clusters, paying attention to patterns of all

serving shared memories

sorts (naming, migration, settlement, etc.),

and recreating their ancestral communities

SA-008 Taylor. Photography, the Civil understanding the “push and pull” of migra-

in cyberspace, utilizing technology and

War and Your Family Pictures. Learn tion (i.e. the reasons behind families or indi-

Internet resources. This program will dis-

about photographic methods used during viduals migrating), and locating repositories

cuss why we should preserve this informa-

the Civil War, decipher the identification for various ethnic groups.

tion for the future and how to do it using

clues and place them in historical context.

diverse resources. While many examples

SA-020 Trindle. Scotland Online. Scottish

will spotlight Jewish projects, resources and

SA-010 Hovorka. Genealogy Computer research and retrieval of Scottish records is

basics are applicable to all ethnicities.

File Analysis. What tools and tricks are completely intertwined with the use of the

there to help you analyze what is in your Internet. Statutory Registers, Census

SA-015 MacEntee. Blogger Summit I -

genealogy computer file—(or someone Records, Old Parish Registers, Testaments,

Beginner to Blogger in 60 Minutes. You

else’s)? Do you have any matching prob- Kirk Session Records and more will be cov-

can go from someone unfamiliar with

lems, circular linking, floating people? How ered in this look at Scotland’s People,

genealogy blogs, to an avid blog reader,

do you know? Using the various genealogy Scotland’s National Archives and the

and then to an actual genealogy blogger—

software programs, we’ll take a look at how National Library online. There will be an

in under an hour! Watch as the mystery of

to see the scope of what you’ve collected overview of other online research sites.

genealogy blogs is revealed before your

and how to keep it organized.

very eyes. You’ll learn what blogs are as

SA-021 Meitzler. The High-Tech Trip to

well as how to use blogs to find genealogy

SA-011 Dollarhide. Genealogical Visit Ancestral Home Places. This lecture

research leads. Finally you’ll see how easy it

Resources of the Civil War Era Part 2 - deals with doing on-site genealogy research

is to create a blog in under 5 minutes!

State Resources. Genealogical resources using 21st century technology. It combines

at the state level are available for the 46 what may be thought of as hi-tech gadgetry

SA-016 Underhill. 20th Century Public

states with Civil War involvement. Typical with old-fashioned genealogy research

Records. We all have 20th century public

statewide resources are the compiled serv- techniques

records about us, about our families.

ice records for both Union and Confederate

Discover ways to mine these documents for 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

soldiers, compiled for each state, state cen-

additional and hidden data. Sponsor:

suses (20 states), tax lists compiled by SA-022 Burroughs. Freedmen’s Bureau

Creative Continuum.

state, statewide militia lists, Confederate Research. Records from the Freedmen's

pension records, statewide indexes to vari- Bureau are some of the most important for

SA-017 Morse. Creating One-Step

ous records, and state adjutant general African-American genealogy and a hidden

Search Tools. Many people have data that

reports, listing all soldiers for a certain state. source for other genealogists. They help

they would like to share over the Internet.



9

Lecture Schedule - Saturday

bridge the gap from freedom to slavery. SA-027 Morgan. Skype: Connect with SA-033 Horowitz. Family Tree Builder

Many reveal the name of the former slave Family and Genealogy Researchers. 5.0: What’s New in the Next Generation

owner. These records also contain records See page 15. of Genealogy Software. Family Tree

of white teachers, employers, land owners, Builder 5.0 includes new and unique fea-

and refugees from the Civil War. This lecture SA-028 Loe. Think Like an Archivist: tures to help you control, edit, research and

will explore twelve major groups of records Finding Hidden Genealogical Materials in showcase your family tree: chart wizard with

from the Bureau. Libraries and Archives. This session by a new format and designs, DNA markers

professional archivist teaches genealogical record for males and females, consistency

SA-023 Mountain. What can researchers how to use valuable manuscript checker to find mistakes in your data, pri-

Genealogists Learn through Genetic collections for family research. vacy tools for specific facts and people, and

Testing? Stories from 23andMe. Genetic much more. Sponsor: MyHeritage.com.

testing can provide the solution to genealog- SA-029 Hibben. Dead

ical mysteries or turn up genealogical sur- Language/Dead People: SA-034 Obee. Destination Canada. More

prises. The genealogical information in DNA Translating Latin than seven million people arrived in Canada

varies depending on the part of the genome Records from the from Europe, the United States and Asia

that is tested. 23andMe tests not only the Catholic Church. Latin between 1815 and 1930. This session deals

DNA of the direct maternal and paternal line- has been the traditional with the wide variety of sources that deal

ages, but also the DNA inherited through language used for the with immigration to Canada, including ship

other lineages. This presentation will review records of the Catholic passenger lists (available from 1865 through

the questions that can be answered by Church. Using examples from German 1935), border crossing records, and natural-

genetic testing, as well as several geneal- Catholic churches in Germany and the ization and citizenship documents. Many of

ogy and ancestry stories from 23andMe United States, the researcher will learn how these sources have been indexed and

users. Sponsor: 23andMe. to find needed information on baptisms, placed online, making it possible to access

marriages, and deaths. Those using Latin them quickly and easily.

SA-024 Lambert. records from non-Germanic areas will still

Researching your Union find this class helpful. SA-035 Meyerink. But it

Civil War Ancestors. This Ain’t Really the ORIGI-

lecture will discuss the SA-030 Alzo. Immigrant Cluster NAL Record! We often

resources available from Communities: Past, Present, and Future. think that the microfilm

local, state, and federal There are a handful of “cluster” immigrant copies of records or the

sources to research your communities throughout the United States published transcripts are

Union Civil War soldier. that blossomed during the late 19th/early the same as, or as good

Descriptions of a variety of documents will 20th centuries. This session will demon- as, the actual records. It

better enable you to learn your ancestors' strate how exploring “cluster genealogy” can just isn’t so! However, there is hope as this

story from enlistment to the end of his serv- often break down brick walls, and review lecture reveals the differences between

ice. Also life after the war will be discussed how 21st technology can be used to rebuild copies and the actual document as well as

using records from the Pension Department “cluster communities” in the virtual world. what to do to make sure you are using the

and the Grand Army of the Republic. Sponsor: Czechoslovak Genealogical best possible records for your research.

Sponsor: NEHGS. Society International.

SA-036 Atkinson. Everything You Ever

SA-025 Panel. Blogger Summit II - SA-031 Mitchell. Find Them Fast: Wanted to Know about Footnote.com.

Blogging Issues Roundtable Discussion. Secrets to Searching Your Family History Footnote.com, is a subscription Web site

So you have a genealogy blog? Now what? at Ancestry.com. This class will demon- that features searchable original documents,

How do you keep the momentum going and strate the best strategies for searching the with a view of the events, places and people

think up new posts? Learn some points from thousands of titles and databases on that shaped the American nation and the

genealogy blogging pros. Learn how to Ancestry.com. Get the most information world. At Footnote.com, all are invited to

make blogging fun with tips from our panel about your ancestors. Learn about various share, discuss, and collaborate on their dis-

of expert genealogy bloggers. You’ll learn search methods and how each method will coveries with friends, family, and colleagues.

about keeping posts fresh, making blogging benefit your family history. (Session repeats The presentation will be an introduction and

beneficial to your genealogy research and SU-013) Sponsor: Ancestry.com. tips for using Footnote.com.

possibly profitable as tips on marketing Sponsor: Footnote.com.

your blog. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.



SA-032 Pfister. Getting the Most from SA-037 Ward. Excel 2003 for Genealogy:

SA-026 Poffenberger. FamilySearch Family Tree Maker. Family Tree Maker can Intermediate Level. See page 15.

Communities and Collaboration Tools. help you more effectively organize, manage,

Online records are being made available at and share your family history. Topics include SA-038 Miller. Overcoming Obstacles

an ever increasing pace, and access to getting started in Family Tree Maker, adding That Interfere with Genealogical

genealogical societies and genealogists is information about your ancestors, adding Research. Our problem-solving styles and

also becoming easier. Online “communities” pictures and other media, documenting your our assumptions, thoughts, and beliefs can

are collaborating on work and sharing infor- sources, searching Ancestry.com and the often interfere with finding our ancestors.

mation. This lecture will cover the commu- Web from Family Tree Maker, and much This presentation illustrates how these dif-

nity and collaboration tools available through more. Sponsor: Ancestry.com. ferent psychological factors impact our

FamilySearch and how they can be used ef- genealogical research. Recognizing one’s

fectively. Sponsor: FamilySearch. own style and understanding how to over-

come these factors will result in solving

more of our research problems.

10

Lecture Schedule - Saturday

SA-039 Rasmussen. Legacy Family moved beyond online catalogs to integrated 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tree— an Overview. See how Legacy library systems, posing new searching,

helps you write sources correctly and easily, organizing and saving options that compete SA-051 Morse. One-Step Webpages: A

“Evidence Explained” style. Learn how to with commercial database providers. This Potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools

create shareable CDs, migration maps, session introduces “tricks of the trade” for (2 hours). The One-Step website began as

customized wall charts, publish books, get fully utilizing library websites. an aid for finding passengers in the Ellis

automated research suggestions, and much Island database. Shortly afterward it was

more. Sponsor: Legacy Family Tree. 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. expanded to help with searching in the 1930

census. Over the years it has continued to

SA-045 Bittner. German evolve and today includes about 200 web-

SA-040 Barnes. Family History Books: Gothic Handwriting –

Editing, Design and Publishing. Pro- based tools divided into 16 separate cate-

Anyone Can Read It (2 gories ranging from genealogical searches

fessional editors and book designers will Hours). Lean to read

show how to create a family history book. to astronomical calculations to last-minute

German Gothic handwrit- bidding on e-Bay. This presentation

This seminar presents a step-by-step ing used in records of

process for first-time authors, including gen- describes the range of tools available and

Germany, Austria, gives the highlights of each one.

erating ideas for the book’s contents, plan- Switzerland, and

ning and organizing, creating the draft, Scandinavia. See examples from many 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

editing, designing, and publishing. We areas and learn to decipher it.

explore the options for self publishing, SA-052 Rasmussen. Timelines and

including guidelines for choosing a printer. SA-046 Meeting. Southern California Chronologies: Secrets of Genealogical

We also address common obstacles that Chapter, Association of Professional Success. Learn how to easily create an

family history authors face and provide solu- Genealogists. Members of the Association effective timeline using software. Learn the

tions. Sponsor: Stories to Tell. of Professional Genealogists (APG) and six elements of a good timeline and how

interested individuals are invited to attend timelines solve difficult research problems.

SA-041 Cooke. How to Create an this open meeting for genealogists. During this session, Geoff will hold a draw-

Interactive Tour of Your Ancestor's Home Whether you're earning a living today or ing for a free netbook computer. Sponsor:

With Google Earth. In this class you will thinking of working to help others solve their Legacy Family Tree.

expand your use of Google Earth’s capabili- family mysteries, you're welcome to attend.

ties by using it as a creative multi-media Sponsor: Southern California Chapter, SA-053 Meeting. International Society of

way to tell your ancestor’s story. Learn how Association of Professional Genealogists. Genetic Genealogy. The International

to incorporate images, videos, genealogical Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) will

documents, and historic maps and bring it 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. host a panel discussion giving updates on

all together in a unique virtual tour of your recent discoveries in genetic genealogy and

family history that you can share. SA-047 MacEntee. Launch Your Blog in on current legislation issues. Our mission is

60 Minutes with Blogger. See page 15. to educate the public about DNA. The

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. organization is international and there are

SA-048. McKinstry. Finding your no dues. Non-members welcome.

SA-042 Mitchell. How to English/Welsh Ancestors - Exploring the

Find Your Civil War www.isogg.org. Sponsor: International

Records. The three most important record Society of Genetic Genealogy.

Roots at Ancestry.com. groups will be discussed: civil registration,

Learn how to identify your census, and parish registers. These valu-

Civil War ancestors, cre- SA-055 TBD. Back by Popular Demand.

able records, accompanied by examples This session will be announced shortly

ate a research plan, col- and search strategies, will open numerous

lect and interpret the before Jamboree. It will be a repeat of one

possibilities for discovery and help the family of the more popular sessions. Watch the

records and tell the story. history researcher to trace their

Sponsor: Ancestry.com. blog for an announcement.

English/Welsh ancestry.

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. SA-056 TBD. Back by Popular Demand.

SA-049 St Denis. Using the Internet to This session will be announced shortly be-

SA-043. Bartels. The Many Facets of the Find Your French-Canadian Ancestors. fore Jamboree. It will be a repeat of one of

National Archives Website (2 hours). This Finding French-Canadian ancestors can be the more popular sessions. Watch the blog

talk demonstrates how genealogists can use very easy if you know where to look. This for an announcement.

the National Archives website to determine lecture will describe valuable sources avail-

what records are in the National Archives. able online and how to use them. SA-057. Crume. The German Connection:

Since most genealogists use less than 1% How to Track Down Your German

of the relevant records in the National SA-050 Buzbee. RootsMagic: Sharing Immigrant Ancestor. Tracing your German

Archives, this is a valuable skill. Also and Publishing Your Family Tree. Don’t ancestry involves challenges, such as name

demonstrated are examples of records with keep your family history to yourself. Learn changes, foreign-language records and

great genealogical value that are little known how to add pictures and media, create strange handwriting. But online resources,

and little used by genealogists. Sponsor: beautiful charts and reports, publish com- including passenger departure and arrival

The National Archives at Riverside. plete books, make shareable CDs and lists, passports and permissions to emigrate,

DVDs, and share your research with friends make it easier than ever before to determine

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and family. Sponsor: RootsMagic. when your immigrant ancestors came over

SA-044 Van Skaik. Why Can't I Find it in and to identify and locate their hometowns.

the ILS? (Integrated Library System).

Access to library collections has come a

long way since the card catalog. We have

11

Lecture Schedule - Saturday and Sunday

SA-058 Glatz. Cool Tools for your 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. SU-007 Ward. Excel 2007 for Genealogy -

Computer to Enhance Your Online Beginner Level. See page 15.

Research. Discover several free tools for SU-003 Poffenberger.

your computer to plan, organize, cut, paste, Getting the Most out of SU-008 Szucs. Court Records: Mirror of

copy, share, and save your genealogical the Family History a Nation. This session examines the many

research. Library Catalogue. surprising types of court records and proce-

Learn tips and tricks that dures for finding family stories and clues for

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. have been used by a pro- breaking down brick walls. Sponsor:

fessional researcher. The Ancestry.com

SA-059 Witcher. The High Tech and High tricks will lead to more

Touch of 21st Century Genealogy. A look success with the Family History Library

at how technology has changed the face of SU-009 Smith. Something Wiki This Way

Catalogue and help users find the right Comes. Wikipedia transformed the search

genealogy, and how we can use it to do bet- record more often and more quickly.

ter research and make our societies more for general information, and now genealo-

Sponsor: FamilySearch. gists have the FamilySearch Research Wiki

successful. Preregistration and additional

fee required. and the Ancestry.com Wiki. Learn what a

SU-004 Pomery. The Effect of the wiki is, how to navigate it, and how to con-

Founders: Why You Need to DNA Test tribute your own content in order to

Sunday, June 12, 2011 People Outside the USA (Webinar). Only help others.

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. a small percentage of the bearers of any

surname ever emigrated to the USA. Yet SU-010 Hibben. Who is That? Why did

SU-001. Chris Child and today there are often more name bearers Your Ancestors Associate with Apparent

David A. Lambert. alive in the US than in the original host Strangers? In doing family research, it is

“Tales from the country. If you want to identify the origin of not uncommon to find your ancestor sharing

Reference Desk.” Some a surname, you need to DNA test name a household even buried in the same plot

of the most interesting, bearers outside the USA. with a family with a different surname.

funny and entertaining Sometimes “odd” names appear as wit-

genealogy stories have SU-005 Trindle. California Cousins. nesses on legal documents. The

their genesis in sincere Some came to make their fortune, others for “unknowns” bear examination: they may be

questions asked by research patrons. Start the climate. Few families lack a California extended family or give clues to other mem-

your day on Sunday as you listen to some of connection. Whatever the reason and no bers of your tree. This program explores

these stories. Sponsor: NEHGS. matter how long they stayed, this session these strangers, where they are found and

Preregistration and additional fee required. offers tips for finding the records of family how to research their identity.

members who settled in California. Both

SU-002 Beld, Copeland. Quilts: The online and repository resources will be cov- SU-011 Obee. Trinkets and Treasures:

Fabric of Family History. Genealogists and ered with a special emphasis on finding Things Your Ancestors Left Behind.

quilters share so many traits: A love of his- Gold Rush records. Family history research should involve more

tory, interest in the paths that have been fol- than websites, old pieces of paper and mi-

lowed from the past to today, creativity and SU-006 Crume. British Intelligence: crofilm. There are tangible pieces of evi-

the ability to see how even the smallest Smart Strategies for Tracking Down dence as well. These might include items

details contribute to the big picture. Learn English, Scottish, and Welsh Ancestors. your ancestors used or created, and they

how to preserve your heritage quilt and Tracing your British ancestry doesn’t require will help you to gain a better understanding

learn the stories behind several beautiful a trip overseas. In three case studies, Rick of the lives they lived.

quilts. Preregistration and additional will show you how he traced his ancestry in

fee required. England, Scotland and Wales using both 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

offline and online resources.

SU-012 Burroughs. Using the iPhone &

iPad for Genealogy Research. iPads and

iPhones are the hottest gadgets around.

Blue and Gray Day Genealogists are using them in dozens of

ways to do genealogy anywhere and every-

Last year it was Hawaiian Shirt Day.

where in unique ways. With over 350,000

This year it’s Blue and Gray Day. and growing, this talk may change your

This year commemorates the 150th phone service.

anniversary of the Civil War (or if you

SU-013 Mitchell. Find Them Fast:

prefer, the War Against Northern Secrets to Searching Your Family History

Aggression). at Ancestry.com. This class will demon-

On Sunday, show us your ancestors’ af- strate the best strategies for searching the

thousands of titles and databases on

filiation. Wear a scarf or shirt or blouse Ancestry.com. Get the most information

that is blue or gray. Both sides are in about your ancestors. Learn about various

your family? Then choose plaid, stripes search methods and how each method will

or polka dots. benefit your family history. (repeat session)

Sponsor: Ancestry.com.

And no fighting!!





12

Lecture Schedule - Sunday

SU-014 Taylor. Advanced Photo SU-021 Dollarhide. Genealogical SU-027 Ward. Excel 2007 for Genealogy -

Detecting: Cracking the Cold Case. Resources of the Civil War Era - Part 3 - Intermediate Level. See page 15.

Photo cold cases are those picture myster- Local & County Resources. The six most

ies that resist deciphering. Through numer- important facilities for CW research in SU-028 Rasmussen.

ous case studies, you’ll learn how to solve America are 1) The Family History Library, Getting the Most of

even the toughest picture puzzles. SLC, UT, 2) Allen County Public Library, Ft. Legacy Family Tree. Get

Wayne, IN, 3) The Library of Congress, a more in-depth look into

SU-015 Broglin. Stand and be Counted. Washington, DC, 4) Military History Institute, Legacy Family Tree.

Learn tips for successful searching in the Carlisle Barracks, PA, 5) Texas History Learn the tricks that long-

U.S. Federal Census. From online access of Museum, Hill College, TX, and 6) Over 80 time users have discov-

census records to microfilm rolls and pub- Civil War parks & monuments of the ered. Learn about

lished indexes, discover the best ways to National Park Service. publishing books, sharing

find your family. to the Web, and much more. Sponsor:

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Legacy Family Tree.

SU-016 Meyerink. What Could Have SU-022 Cooke. Genealogy Gems

Happened: Creating and Proving A Podcast - LIVE!. You're going to have a SU-029 MacEntee. It Is Well With My

Hypothesis to Solve A Tough Problem. great time in this session. Participate in an Soul: Finding Ancestors Amid the

One tool of advanced researchers is the well episode of the popular Genealogy Gems Rubble of Disaster and Misfortune. How

developed hypothesis, which serves as a podcast. Join Lisa Louise Cooke and her did our ancestors persevere and survive in

starting point for detailed research that guests and be a part of the show! Limit: the face of disaster—natural, man-made

can often prove relationships not apparent 300. Sponsor: Genealogy Gems Podcast. and financial—so that we could be here

in standard sources. Learn how to effec- today to tell their stories? Learn how to not

tively use this approach for your “brick- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. only locate your ancestors amidst the rub-

wall” problems. ble, but give voice to their stories.

SU-023 Child. State Census Records and

SU-017 Glatz. Learning Genealogy Census Substitutes Across the Fifty SU-030 Horowitz. MyHeritage.com

through Second Life. See pge ___. States. A look at state censuses and how Mobile Applications for Family Photo

they developed. Learn what records are Sharing. FamilyConnect, a one-click photo

SU-018 Buzbee. RootsMagic: searchable online and offline, which records sharing iPhone App designed especially for

FamilySearch Made Easy. RootsMagic have hidden gems of useful genealogical families, is ideal for events, with built-in face

genealogy software won the FamilySearch material and what other records can serve recognition and automatic photo sharing

award for “Easiest to Sync.” Learn how to as a substitute when, state census is lack- with family members. Bridge the generation

use RootsMagic to easily search the ing. Sponsor: NEHGS. gap and enhance MyHeritage.com as the

FamilySearch Family Tree and to share data perfect site for families to share, celebrate

and collaborate with others using this SU-024 Crume. A Case Study, and preserve special moments. Sponsor

tremendous online resource. You’ll also Researching a Nomadic Ancestor: John MyHeritage.com.

learn how RootsMagic can make you more H. Pennington— World Traveler,

productive in working with FamilySearch. Millionaire, Bigamist. Ancestors who SU-031 Meitzler. Genealogy and the

moved regularly can be hard to track down. American Indian Conflicts. From the first

SU-019 Weintraub. Here Take John H. Pennington who shows up in contact with the Native Americans, the white

Comes the 1940 Census, the 1880 census in Minnesota, but then dis- folks were often at odds with their First

and We ARE Ready! The appears. Using online newspapers, passen- Nation neighbors. What caused our ances-

1940 US census intro- ger lists and city directories, the speaker tors to move in harm's way? Where can we

duced sampling, organ- tracked down his subject’s peregrinations in locate information on ancestors who may

ized publicity, and an San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco have been involved in Indian conflicts? This

emphasis on economic in the 1880s. The trail turns cross the US,

questions. It dropped some standard ques- Central America and the Caribbean, with

tions and was controversial. This census is four marriages and a dramatic reversal

being digitized and will be available online. of fortune.

Until there is a name index or an alternate

strategy, locational means for finding people SU-025 Underhill. Facial Recognition

will be important. This session discusses as a New Genealogical Tool. Many of

the 1940 enumeration, unique questions, today's image editing and cataloging soft-

and the freely available Morse One Step ware packages offer facial recognition.

1940 locational utilities. Using this feature allows you to save time by

easily organizing your images and identify-

SU-020 Witcher. An Ancestor's Death — ing people in otherwise unknown photo-

A Time for Reaping. Typically, no other graphs. Sponsor: Creative Continuum.

time in an ancestors’ life is the record cre-

ation potential as high as it is at his or her SU-026 Morgan. Sidestep Genealogy.

death. This talk, complemented with many Brick walls sometimes require you to stop

record examples, spotlights numerous “hap- researching your primary individual and take

penings” surrounding an individual’s death a different approach. Learn a methodology

that can generate records. for sidestepping to other family members

and using their records to make connections

that reveal more about your primary person.



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Lecture Schedule - Sunday

lecture gives sources and examples cover- SU-034 Szucs. A Dozen Ways to Jump SU-038 Schmal. Indigenious Mexico:

ing about 1500-1870, with the genealogy Start your Family History Project. An Introduction. This lecture describes

aspects highlighted. Have you been looking for ideas that will the extraordinary diversity of indigenous

help you vault over those brick walls and re- Mexico. The latter part of the lecture will

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. new your enthusiasm? This session is for discuss the intricacies of tracing indigenous

SU-032 St Denis. you. Sponsor: Ancestry.com. roots in Mexico.

Writing Your Family

History. You’ve worked SU-035 Back by Popular Demand. This SU-039 Bittner. Many Records Lead to

hard finding all this infor- session will be announced shortly before Grandma - No Source Stands Alone. This

mation, now share it with Jamboree. It will be a repeat of one of the is a case study of an urban family whose

others! This lecture will more popular sessions. Watch the blog for records are full of dead ends and “wrong”

cover how to get started, an announcement. information. See the Genealogical Proof

what decisions to make, Standard put into practice.

organizing your research, how to combine SU-036 Loe. Researching Your Chicago

genealogical research and social history Ancestors. Did your native and immigrant SU-040 Hovorka. Free and Easy Online

research, what should be included, dealing ancestors settle in Chicago? Metropolitan Genealogy Chart Creation with Family

with photographs and illustrations, publish- areas can present a different set of research ChArtist. Using the new Generation Maps

ing and marketing. challenges. Learn how to find both tradi- online charting tool you can create beautiful

tional and unusual resources, including free genealogy charts from New FamilySearch

SU-033 Alzo. Finding Your Female alternatives for Cook County vital records, data or your own GEDCOM. We’ll show you

Ancestors. Most historical records have searching Chicago newspapers, essential the tips and tricks to get the most out of the

been created for and/or about men, making print and online resources, the best blogs for program and give you some great design

it more challenging to research and write Chicago research, and finding immigrant ideas using all the Generation Maps

about female ancestors. This talk will and ethnic ancestors in Cook County. enhancements. Sponsor: Generation Maps.

demonstrate effective ways to discover the SU-037 Back by Popular Demand.

females in your family tree. Learn about key This session will be announced shortly SU-041 Burroughs. Researching

sources for determining maiden names, how before Jamboree. It will be a repeat of one Cemeteries and Funeral Homes. The

to overcome the most common obstacles, of the more popular sessions. Watch the cemetery is the final resting place for our

and how to document the important roles blog for an announcement. ancestors, and an early source for records

females played in culture and society. A to trace the family tree. Cemetery and

sample case study will be reviewed. funeral home records often lead to new

ancestors. Learn how to locate cemeteries

and funeral homes, the sometimes hard-to-

find-records, and the gems they can contain.







Take a Test Drve in the Tech Zone

A popular feature of Jamboree is the Tech Zone where you can use several free and fee-

based online databases for free.

This year, the Tech Zone will be located in the East Tower of the main hotel (across from

the elevators). Stop by and take advantage of this special feature of Jamboree.









Surname Wall Returns to Jamboree

Our long-time Jamboree family members may remember the Surname Wall.

Jamboree attendees would use Post-It notes to stick their surnames, locations

and time periods on a wall in hopes of making a connection.

Every year, we receive requests to restore the feature. So we did.

Jamboree attendees will have a chance to write on a real surname wall. Each

registration bag labels. Fill out the labels, stick them on the wall (it will be

arranged alphabetically) and wait for the cousins to appear. (Not really, but it's

nice to dream, isn't it?)

Look for the Surname Wall in the west foyer of the Convention Center.









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Workshops

The mini-courses and workshops were such a popular element in 2010 that we

brought them back for this year. Here’s your chance to get hands-on instruction that

will help you put your laptop to good use for genealogy. In classes of no more than

25 students, our experts will walk you through the steps as you learn how to:



· Conserve your family’s papers · Use Skype to make phone calls

and photographs around the world

· Plat your ancestor’s land · Attend education programs and

· Create a blog on Blogger meetings on Second Life

· Use Excel to build a timeline



Who can attend? Mini-course participants must be registered Jamboree attendees.

How much do the sessions cost? The cost is $10 per session. Participants in the

archival session may purchase an optional tool kit for use after the session.

Registration for these classes will be online beginning May 1, 2011. Registration

instructions will be posted on the Jamboree blog (www.genealogyjamboree.blog

spot.com). Mini-course registration will be first come, first served. In your badge

packet, look for a ticket for the mini-course; this ticket will be required for admission

to the class.

Attendees are responsible for completing homework preparation before class. A lap-

top computer is required for all most (exceptions are FR-006 and FR-016). The Saturday and Sunday mini-courses have

minimum computer requirements that are listed below. Homework assignments will be sent in advance of Jamboree.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE puter with Microsoft Excel 2003 is required. assignment must be completed in advance.

Beginner-level Excel experience required. Limit 25.

Homework assigment must be completed

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

prior to session. Limit 25. Sponsor: SCGS. SU-007 Ward. Excel 2007 for Genealogy -

FR-006 Panel, Posas, Black & Goldman. Beginner Level. Attendees will walk

Archiving Workshop. This will be a hands- SA-027 Morgan. Skype: Connect with through course instructions to create a

on workshop on to how take care of the Family and Genealogy Researchers. genealogical spreadsheet tool while learning

most common family documents and photo- Skype is an Internet-based telecommunica- sufficient skills to design and construct other

graphs. Attendees will learn proper tech- tions facility that allows you to communicate genealogical tools. Laptop or netbook com-

niques for preserving paper material with other users of Skype for free all over puter with Microsoft Excel 2007 is required.

as well as as print and digital photographs. the world. It also allows you to call landlines Beginner-level Excel experience required.

Limit 25 attendees. Preregistration required. and cell phones internationally for a fraction Homework assignment must be completed

Optional Starter kit available online for pur- of long distance costs. Learn how to maxi- prior to session. Sponsor: SCGS.

chase May 1. Sponsor: Society of California mize your use of this great tool. Laptop or

Archivists and LA as Subject. net book required. Homework assignment SU-017 Glatz. Learning Genealogy

must be completed in advance. Limit 25. through Second Life. Find out why

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. genealogists are flocking to Second Life,

SA-037 Ward. Excel 2003 for Genealogy: creating an avatar, and spending time

FR-016 Miller Armstrong. Platting Your

Intermediate Level. Attendees will walk together in this virtual world. We will cover

Ancestor’s Land. This two-hour hands-on

through course instructions to create a installing the program, setting up your

workshop provides training in transforming

genealogical spreadsheet tool while learning avatar, and navigating to three genealogy

the description into a plat of the property.

sufficient skills to design and construct other locations. Laptop or netbook required.

Researching land deeds, transcribing the

genealogical tools. Laptop or netbook com- Homework assignment must be completed

key parts of deeds, converting various units

puter with Microsoft Excel 2003 is required. in advance. Limit 25. Preregistration and

of measure, converting compass bearings,

Intermediate level Excel experience additional fee required.

and drawing the plat for the property will be

required. Homework assignment must be

explained. Rulers, compasses, and graph

completed in advance. Limit 25. SU-027 Ward. Excel 2007 for Genealogy -

paper will be provided by the presenters.

Sponsor: SCGS. Intermediate Level. Attendees will walk

Limit: 25. Preregistration and additional

fee required. through course instructions to create a

SA-047 MacEntee. Launch Your Blog in genealogical spreadsheet tool while learning

60 Minutes with Blogger. Learn how to sufficient skills to design and construct other

SA-007 Ward. Excel 2003 for Genealogy:

create your own genealogy blog using the genealogical tools. Laptop or netbook com-

Beginner Level. Attendees will walk

Blogger platform, one of the family of puter with Microsoft Excel 2007 is required.

through course instructions to create a

Google tools. The session will cover fea- Intermediate Excel experience required.

genealogical spreadsheet tool while learning

tures such as comments, posts, pages, Homework assignment must be completed

sufficient skills to design and construct other

search engines, images, gadgets and more. prior to session. Sponsor: SCGS.

genealogical tools. Laptop or netbook com-

Laptop or netbook required. Homework





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Speakers

Lisa A. Alzo, M.F.A., is the author of nine Warren Bittner, CG holds an M.S. in His- an article in New England Ancestors in

books and numerous magazine articles. tory and works full-time in genealogical 2003 on the maternal ancestry of Abra-

Lisa teaches classes for the National research. He was assistant director of the ham Lincoln. SU001, SU023

Institute for Genealogical Studies and Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy in 2010.

Family Tree University, and is a frequently He is the former German Collection Man- Amy Coffin, MLIS is a

invited speaker for national and interna- ager for the Family History Library in Salt genealogist who came

tional conferences, genealogical and Lake where he planned microfilming, in- from the library field.

historical societies. Web site: dexing, and internet publications. He re- She combines the best

www.lisaalzo.com. TH009, FR022, cently earned his Certified Genealogist of both worlds in her

SA030, SU033 designation. FR003, SA045, SU039 professional and per-

sonal family history re-

David J. Armstrong is a professional Brooke M. Black, search pursuits. She is the author of the

genealogist specializing in combining Brooke M. Black, Chief “Jump Start Your Genealogy Blog” and

historical records using technology to Cataloger/Coordinator, “52 Weeks to Better Genealogy” blog

enhance our understanding of ancestors’ Archives and Manu- topic series designed to help others

lives. David retired as a leader in the field scripts Processing Cen- launch and continue their genealogy

of math education and teacher training. ter, Huntington Library. blogs. Amy writes about her own geneal-

He gives presentations, does research for Brooke has been with ogy adventures in The We Tree Geneal-

others, and has published articles in The Huntington Library ogy Blog http://wetree.blogspot.com.

genealogical publications. FR016 for ten years. As the Chief Cataloger, SA015

Brooke supervises all cataloging in the Li-

Ron Arons is an expert in researching brary’s Manuscripts Department. FR006 John Philip Colletta, Ph.D. FUGA, has

criminal ancestors. He appeared on the been conducting workshops for the Na-

PBS TV series, The Jewish Americans, Jana Sloan Broglin, CG, an Ohio native, tional Archives, teaching courses for the

discussing New York Jewish criminals. is a director for FGS and a past trustee of Smithsonian Institution, and lecturing na-

He published his book, The Jews of Sing the OGS. Memberships include the OGS, tionally before genealogical, historical and

Sing, in 2008. In 2010 Ron self-published APG, GSG, ISFHWE. As a lecturer, she ethnic groups societies since 1985. Col-

WANTED! U.S. Criminal Records - a ref- has spoken at local, state, and national letta has published many articles in both

erence book for researching criminal an- conferences. She currently works as a popular and scholarly journals and maga-

cestors. FR026 professional genealogist specializing in zines. He contributed the chart "How to

Ohio research. FRE3, FR010, SU015 Find Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Ship" to a

Gordon Atkinson is the Director of Mar- permanent exhibit on Ellis Island, and his

keting and Customer Support for Foot- Tony Burroughs, FUGA is a professional related book, They Came in Ships: A

note.com. He has worked for genealogist who taught genealogy at Guide to Finding Your Immigrant Ances-

Ancestry.com and Footnote.com for the Chicago State University for fifteen years. tor’s Arrival Record, published in 1989,

past 8 years in various capacities. Gor- He consulted on the Rev. Al Sharpton/ has since been updated and expanded.

don has attended the Jamboree for the Strom Thurmond genealogy, the Oprah A 1993 publication, "Finding Italian Roots:

past 3 years and has loved meeting other Winfrey genealogy, African American The Complete Guide for Americans" has

attendees. SA036 Lives 2, and The Real Family of Jesus also been updated in the latest printing.

documentary. He provided genealogical His areas of expertise include tracing

Biff and Nancy Barnes are editors who expertise for BBC’s Roots Remembered families of continental European origin im-

specialize in family history and memoirs. (2007) and PBS programs Oprah’s Roots migration research, particularly of the

Nancy, an award-winning writing teacher, (2007) African American Lives with Henry 19th century records of the federal gov-

is author of a book about self publishing Louis Gates (2006) Ancestors 2 (2000), ernment, and writing and publishing for

Stories To Tell. Biff is an educator, San and was the African American genealogy genealogy. His latest book, Only a Few

Francisco historian and editor. Their com- expert in the original Ancestors (1997). Bones: A True Account of the Rolling Fork

pany Stories To Tell, provides authors with FR001, FR030, SA022, SU012, SU041 Tragedy and Its Aftermath was

editing, consulting, book design, and self- published in 1999 by a southern univer-

publishing services. TH004, SA040 Bruce Buzbee is the founder and presi- sity press. TH001, TH003, TH005,

dent of RootsMagic, Inc. He is the author TH007, FR011, FR029

Kerry Bartels is an Archives Specialist at of the RootsMagic genealogy software

the National Archives at Riverside. A pro- and has been writing genealogy and other Lisa Louise Cooke is the Producer and

fessional archivist since 1977, he has family history software for over 20 years. Host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, an

worked in historical societies, libraries, Bruce currently serves on the board of the online genealogy audio show at www.Ge-

museums, universities, state archives, Federation of Genealogical Societies nealogyGems.com. She is the author of

and now at the National Archives. A ge- (FGS). FR009, SA050, SU018 the book Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Re-

nealogist since 1962, he has done exten- search Strategies and the Google Earth

sive research in the United States and Chris Child has worked for various de- for Genealogy DVD series, an interna-

Canada as well as many nations in Eu- partments at NEHGS since 1997 and be- tional conference speaker, and writer for

rope. SA043 came a full time employee in July 2003. Family Tree Magazine. FR017, SA009,

He has been a member of NEHGS since SA015, SA041, SU022

age eleven. Chris has written articles pub-

lished in genealogical journals including

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Speakers

Rick Crume, a contributing editor for genealogical reference books, including Jennifer Goldman The Institutional

Family Tree Magazine, has also written Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, Archivist and a manuscripts curator at

for Family Chronicle, Internet Genealogy, 1790-1920, one of the top five best selling The Huntington Library, Jennifer is re-

Discovering Family History and the NGS genealogy books ever published in Amer- sponsible for the Huntington Institututional

News Magazine. The author of “Plugging ica. His latest book is Genealogical Re- Archives, as well as all manuscript collec-

Into Your Past: How to Find Real Family sources of the Civil War Era (2009) pub- tions related to Henry Huntington, his

History Records Online,” he specializes in lished by Family Roots Publishing Co., family, and his business interests. FR006

online research, genealogy software and Bountiful, UT. FR002, SA011, SU021

British genealogy. SA013, SA057, Bennett Greenspan, a successful entre-

SU006, SU024 Kathryn M. Doyle is Di- preneur and a lifelong genealogy enthusi-

rector Liaison for Com- ast, founded Family Tree DNA in 1999,

Schelly Talalay Dard- munications for the Cali- turning a hobby into a fulltime vocation.

ashti focuses on Jewish fornia Genealogical His effort and innovation created the

genealogy as a journal- Society. She writes the burgeoning field now known as genetic

ist, blogger, international CGS blog. SA025 genealogy. SA003

speaker and instructor.

She has authored (since Jean Wilcox Hibben, CG, has a doctor-

2006) the top-ranked in- Richard “Dick” Eastman. For over three ate in folklore and MA in speech commu-

dependent “Tracing the decades, Dick Eastman has been honing nication. President: Corona Genealogical

Tribe: The Jewish Genealogy Blog” his vision of the future to improve our pic- Society and So. CA Chapter, Assoc. of

http://tracingthetribe.blogspot.com, is the ture of the past. For over twelve years, Professional Genealogists secretary: Ge-

MyHeritage.com Genealogy Advisor Dick has pursued his mission through an nealogical Speakers Guild. Volunteer:

(USA) and also authors the “MyHeritage online periodical he writes every day, sim- NARA, Pacific Region, Corona Family

Genealogy Blog” http://genblog.myher- ply called "Eastman’s Online Genealogy History Center. National speaker, writer,

itage.com/. She received The National Newsletter." He loves to share technology troubadour. SA029, SU010

Genealogical Society 2010 Award for "finds" that can help both new and sea-

Excellence: Genealogical Methods soned genealogists, as well as debunk Daniel Horowitz born in

and Sources. SA014 genealogy scams and shams. SA025 Venezuela, (1971). Com-

puter engineering BS.c.,

Dear MYRTLE is the nom de plume of D.G. Fulford is the bestselling author of (2002), Specialization in

Pat Richley-Erickson, internationally rec- several books, including the classic To education (1994). Herzl-

ognized genealogy blogger and speaker, Our Children’s Children, which she wrote Bialik School, (1991-

participating in online genealogy circles with her brother, Bob Greene. She is also 2005): Teacher and di-

since 1984, author of DearMYRTLE's Joy the author of Things I’d Love You To rector of the genealogy

of Genealogy (2006) and DearMYRTLE's Know, the companion fill-in journal to project. Founding member of Venezuelas

Genealogy column/blog since 1995. Myrt Designated Daughter: The Bonus Years JGS (2001). Board member of the Israel

encourages family historians to use blogs With Mom, written with her late mother Genealogical Society (IGS) and the Inter-

to honor ancestors one post at a time. Phyllis Greene. Fulford has been a guest national Association of Jewish Genealogi-

Find Myrt in Second Life as "Clarise on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today cal Societies (IAJGS). Working at MyHer-

Beaumont." SA015, SA025 Show, Good Morning America, and Na- itage.com (since 2006) SA033, SU030

tional Public Radio. She is the co-founder

Elyse Doerflinger is a of TheRememberingSite.com, which Janet Hovorka received a BA. in Ancient

21-year-old college stu- makes writing your own stories easy and Near Eastern Studies and a Master's in

dent who began her jour- fun. Her most recent writing has been the Library Science from BYU. She has ac-

ney in genealogy at the “Designated Daughter” blog. TH006, cepted teaching and library positions at

age of 13. She is the au- TH008, TH010 BYU and Salt Lake Community College.

thor of two blogs, Elyse's She and her husband, Kim, own Genera-

Genealogy Blog and The Graveyard Rab- Tami Osmer Glatz is a tion Maps (www.generationmaps.com), a

bit Student, and has posted several ge- lecturer, researcher, and genealogy chart printing service and she

nealogy videos on YouTube. She loves to blogger, from Dallas, writes a blog at www.thechartchick.com.

use technology to benefit her genealogy Texas, specializing in FR019, SA010, SU040

and is a proud member of both SCGS the use of computers

and the California Genealogy Society. and internet for ge- Joyce M. Kato is an

SA025 nealogical research fol- Investigator for the Los

lowing industry-accepted standards and Angeles County Depart-

William Dollarhide is a genealogical principles. Tami writes the Relatively Curi- ment of Coroner. Be-

writer of Layton Utah. He was most re- ous About Genealogy blog, and created sides investigating

cently the editor of the Net Family History the free Relatively Curious Internet Ge- deaths in Los Angeles

feature for Everton's Genealogical Helper, nealogy toolbar, containing hundreds of County, she has had

Logan, Utah and writes frequent articles great websites. FR014, SA058, SU017 several special assignments, including

for the Genealogy Pointers newsletter for within the Operations Bureau. Her current

Genealogical Publishing Co. Inc., Balti- assignment is the Notifications unit. She

more. He is the author of thirteen is a member of the Federal Disaster

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Speakers

Mortuary Operations Response Team compiling a book about a rural commu- George G. Morgan is an internationally

(DMORT) since 1997. She has responded nity based on the residents of the its recognized genealogical expert and au-

to Guam for the Korean Air Line Flight cemetery. FR004, SA005 thor of eight books and thousands of

801 crash in 1997, to New York for the magazine and online articles. He is co-

World Trade Center Disaster in 2001 and Leland Meitzler founded Heritage Quest host of “The Genealogy GuysSM Podcast”

to Miami in 2010 to work at the Family in 1985. He is the owner of Family Roots at http://genealogyguys.com. He is VP of

Assistance Center for the Haiti earth- Publishing Company, and writes daily at Membership for the Federation of Ge-

quake.She represents the cornoner’s of- GenealogyBlog.com. Meitzler conducts nealogical Societies and a director of the

fice as a public speaker. FR004 the annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour, now Florida Genealogical Society (Tampa).

in its 27th year. With over 2000 lectures to FRE1, FR023, SA027, SU026

David Allen Lambert has been on the his credit, his programs are always moti-

staff at NEHGS since 1993 and has pub- vational and informative. FR012, SA021, Stephen Morse, PhD, is the creator of

lished articles in The New England Histor- SU031 the One-Step Website, for which he's re-

ical and Genealogical Register, the New ceived numerous awards, including a

Hampshire Genealogical Record, Rhode Kory L. Meyerink, MLS, AG, FUGA, Lifetime Achievement Award. He is a

Island Roots, The Mayflower Descendant Kory L. Meyerink is a Manager at ProGe- computer professional with a doctorate

and American Ancestors, magazine. He nealogists in Salt Lake City. He formerly degree in electrical engineering. He's

has published a best-selling NEHGS book held positions with Ancestry.com and the best known as the architect of the Intel

on cemeteries in Massachusetts, entitled Family History Library. Hie is past presi- 8086, which sparked the PC revolution

A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries dent of UGA, founder of the Salt Lake In- 30 years ago. FR021, SA017, SA051

(2009), and various volumes of his home- stitute of Genealogy, a nationally known

town of Stoughton, Massachusetts. He speaker, editor of Printed Sources, and Joanna Mountain, PhD, is a geneticist

recently collaborated with historian Mau- adjunct faculty for BYU and San Jose with a passion for ancestry genetics and

reen Taylor on a volume of photographic State University. SA002, SA035, SU016 genetic genealogy. She currently repre-

images of the Revolutionary war period – sents 23andMe, a personal genomics

The Last Muster (Kent State University, Anne J. Miller, Ph.D. is company that provides genetic testing for

2010). FR013, SA024, SU001 a professional genealo- exploring ancestry and health. She is in-

gist, historian, and a terested in finding ways to extract as

Nancy Loe, MA, MLS, began her career psychologist specializing much genealogical information as possi-

as an archivist, librarian, and genealogist in combining genealogi- ble from a person’s genetic data. SA023

in 1977. Co-founder and first president of cal and historical re-

the Pikes Peak Genealogical Society, sources to provide a bet- Dave Obee is a journalist and author who

Nancy now presents and blogs about ter understanding of has been researching family history since

family history research, archives, and her people. Anne gives presentations and 1978. He is the author of Destination

own research in Scandinavia, Scotland, does research for others. She has pub- Canada: A Genealogical Guide to Immi-

Austria, Prussia, and the United States. lished in both historical and genealogical gration Records, and co-author of Finding

SA015, SA028, SU036 journals. FR016, SA038 Your Canadian Ancestors. He was presi-

dent of the Federation of East European

Thomas MacEntee is a professional ge- Joan Miller is an avid genealogist with an Family History Societies for four years.

nealogist specializing in the use of tech- interest in technology and genetic geneal- SA034

nology and social media to improve ge- ogy. She is a retired manager of a med-

nealogical research and as a means of ical research lab and the author of scien- Gena Philibert Ortega holds a Master's

interacting with others in the family history tific and genealogy articles. Joan degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and

community. Utilizing over 25 years of ex- volunteers extensively with the Alberta Religion. She is the author of over 100 ar-

perience in the information technology Family Histories Society and Toastmas- ticles published in genealogical newslet-

field, Thomas writes and lectures on the ters International. She writes two blogs ters and magazines. Her writings can also

many ways in which blogs, Facebook and Luxegen Genealogy, www.luxegen.ca, be found on her blog, Gena's Genealogy.

Twitter can be leveraged to add new di- and the Alberta Family Histories Society She is also the author of the book, Ceme-

mensions to the genealogy experience. blog at http://afhs.ab.ca/blog. Find her on teries of the Eastern Sierra. FR005,

As the creator of GeneaBloggers.com he twitter @luxegen. Joan and her husband SA018

has organized and engaged a community and their daughter's cat live in Calgary, Al-

of over 1,700 bloggers to document their berta, Canada. SA025 Michelle Pfister is the Senior Product

own journeys in the search for ancestors. Manager for Family Tree Maker. She has

FR007, SA001, SA015, SA025, SA047, Anne Gillespie Mitchell is a Senior 20 years industry experience with compa-

SU029 Search Product Manager at Ancestry. nies such as Microsoft, WordPerfect, and

com. She is an active blogger on Ances- NTT/Verio. Products she has worked on

Janis Martin is one of the directors of try.com and writes the Ask Ancestry Anne include Microsoft Web Office, WordPer-

Unclaimed Persons, a volunteer organiza- column for Ancestry.com’s monthly mem- fect Suite, Corel WordPerfect Legal Edi-

tion of genealogists who assist coroners ber newsletter. She has been chasing tion, and several Verio eCommerce offer-

& medical examiners nationwide in locat- her ancestors through Virginia, North Car- ings. One of her passions is making

ing next of kin. She teaches genealogy olina and South Carolina for many years software simple to use, yet powerful for

classes in southeast Minnesota and is and is pursuing her CG certification. the pros. SA032

SA031, SA042

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Speakers

Daniel S. Poffenberger is a senior Strat- Randy Seaver is a native San Diegan. Dawn Parrett Thurston, genealogist and

egy and Planning specialist for Family- He has been pursuing his elusive ances- college family history writing teacher, has

Search in Salt Lake City, UT. He also tors since 1988, and has been online helped hundreds of people write and pub-

spends time as a research consultant on since 1992. Randy is a former President lish their family histories. She authored

the British Research desk for the Family of the Chula Vista Genealogical Society, Breathe Life into Your Life Story, pub-

History Library. He served a two-year LDS and is currently the Newsletter Editor. He lished by Signature Books in 2007. Mem-

Mission in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and re- speaks to Southern California societies, ber Genealogical Speakers Guild board

turned there after the earthquake to trans- teaches "Beginning Computer Geneal- member, Association of Personal Histori-

late for medical personnel. He began ogy" adult classes at OASIS, and writes ans. MA in communications. TH002

working as a professional researcher in the Genealogy 2.0 column for the FGS

1989. His genealogical research accredi- FORUM magazine. SA015 Cath Madden Trindle, a Certified Ge-

tation in English research has been active nealogist, earned a Certificate of British

with ICAPGen since 2005, and he spe- Jennifer Shaw has a B.A. in history edu- Research from BYU and a Certificate in

cializes in English, Scottish, Irish, US and cation and is currently pursuing her Mas- Genealogical Studies-Librarianship from

Canadian research. He was elected as a ters degrees in history and archives man- the National Institute of Genealogical

commissioner of ICAPGen in 2008 and agement at Simmons College. She has Studies. She writes regular copyright and

is currently the finance officer. FR029, been involved with the Kids Family His- society strategy columns for the CSGA

SA026, SU003 tory Camp and presented at the SCGS newsletter. She has edited many record

Jamboree and NGS. THA, FRG indexes, designed library finding aids and

Chris Pomery is a writer and historian coauthored the San Mateo County Ge-

with a special interest in the way histori- Drew Smith, MLS, is a librarian at the nealogical Society Tree Climbing Guides.

ans are developing their uses of DNA USF Tampa Library. He has been a Direc- Cath, a first generation Californian, has

testing. Since 2000, he has written two tor of the Federation of Genealogical So- limited her client research to Northern

books regarding the use of DNA in ge- cieties since 2005 and is Secretary of the California; however, personal research

nealogy, lectured to more than fifty family Association of Professional Genealogists. and speaking engagements also focus on

history groups around England, written He is co-host of the Genealogy Guys the records of Ireland and Scotland,

two academic papers and dozens of arti- Podcast and author of the book Social Canada, Minesota, and Michigan and on

cles for family history magazines, and Networking for Genealogists. FR015, storytelling. FRE2, SA004, SA020,

been interviewed by many national and SA006, SU009 SU005

local radio stations. Chris maintains a

consulting arrangement with Family Tree Louise St Denis has lectured extensively Beverly Truesdale is a

DNA. He teaches online courses on the throughout Canada and the United 25-year research and a

topic of DNA testing. SU004 States. As Managing Director of the Na- long-time member of the

tional Institute for Genealogical Studies, Southern California

Liza Posas has been with the Autry Na- she has presented lectures for the Univer- Genealogical Society.

tional Center since 2005. Currently she sity of Toronto as well as online lectures. Beverly is a tireless and

oversees the Autry’s archival and manu- SA049, SU032 dedicated library volun-

script collections. Liza is also the Coordi- teer. She oversees the

nator for “LA as Subject,” an association Loretto ("Lou") Szucs has worked for extensive periodical collection and con-

of 250+ individuals and organizations Ancestry.com for nineteen years, and ducts the beginning genealogy class.

dedicated to preserving the rich history of served on several national and state advi- FR-F

the Los Angeles region. FR006 sory boards and boards of five genealogi-

cal societies. She is a board member of Tom Underhill is the publisher and senior

Geoff Rasmussen is the proud father of FGS, previously worked for NARA designer at Creative Continuum, a book

four budding genealogists. He received Chicago, and is author or editor of more design and publishing company specializ-

his degree in Family History and Geneal- than a dozen books including The ing in high-quality, short-run books. Tom

ogy from Brigham Young University. He Source: They Became Americans, and has published more than 400 family his-

has served as director and vice-president Chicago and Cook County Sources. tory heirloom books, printed more than

of the Utah Genealogical Society. He is TH009, SA012, SU008, SU034 9.75 million pages and scanned more

the host of the Legacy Family Tree webi- than 12,000 photographs. He is the au-

nars. He met and proposed to his wife in Maureen Taylor, known as The Photo thor of 9 books. TN009, FR027, SA016,

a Family History Center. FR008, SA039, Detective, is an internationally known ex- SU025

SA052, SU028 pert on photo identification. She travels

extensively giving presentations on photo Patricia Van Skaik, MLS, manages one

John Schmal is a genealogist and histo- identification, photo preservation, and of the nation’s largest genealogy collec-

rian who specializes in tracing lineages in family history. She has been featured in tions. Online instructor, Web developer,

Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Southwest- The Wall Street Journal and on NBC's To- local co-chair for the 2012 National Ge-

ern U.S.A. He is the coauthor of Mexican- day Show, ABC's The View and NPR. She nealogical Society Conference, and social

American Genealogical Research: Fol- is the author of The Last Muster:Images media columnist, Patricia holds Masters’

lowing the Paper Trail to Mexico (Heritage of the Revolutionary War Generation degrees in history and library science

Books, 2002) and has also coauthored (2010) and Fashionable Folks: Hairstyles and is a NIGR graduate. She lectures

several other books on Mexican-Ameri- (2010). SA008, SU014 widely on genealogy, technology, and li-

can themes. FR021, SU038 brarianship. FRH1, FRH2, SA044

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Speakers

Sam Ward has over 35 address/ location tools for federal and The list of awards and honors that have

years of speaker experi- New York State censuses are freely avail- been bestowed on Curt is long and im-

ence, including guest able on the Morse One Step Website. pressive: The Federation of Genealogical

lecturer during his mili- FR018, SU019 Societies' highest honor, the Rabbi Mal-

tary career, in numerous colm H. Stern Humanitarian Award, in

US and foreign military Curt B. Witcher, MA, FUGA, FIGS is the 1997; the FGS David Vogels Award in

institutions and confer- Senior Manager for Special Collections at 1999; the first fellow of the Indiana Ge-

ences. He is aggres- the Allen County Public Library in Fort nealogical Society; and in 2007 with the

sively researching his family history to- Wayne, IN. Curt is a member of the Ge- National Genealogical Society’s P. William

ward a goal of publishing a family memoir. nealogy Committee of the American Li- Filby award for outstanding, life-time con-

He is applying the Excel skills he honed brary Association, a past chair of the as- tributions to genealogical librarianship.

during his military and aerospace careers sociation’s History Section, and a SA019, SA059, SU020

to create tools that aid his genealogy participant in other genealogical and his-

efforts. FRG, SA007, SA037, SU007, torical committees of that organization.

SU027 He is a former president of both the Fed-

eration of Genealogical Societies and the

Joel Weintraub, PhD, has done geneal- National Genealogical Society. He is the

ogy and census research for over a founding president of the Indiana Ge-

decade. He has produced census search nealogical Society and has memberships

tools since 2001, and in 2002 joined in a number of historical and genealogical

forces with Stephen Morse. As a result, organizations in the state and country.







What Last Year’s Attendees Had to Say









“

I would very much like to thank all of the

volunteers. I can only imagine how many

hours and hours they have worked to pull

this off. They did a fantastic job and it is

very much appreciated. And thank you to

the kids from Burbank High, they were

very friendly and helpful also (and always

had a smile on their faces!). Thank you!



Sunday Morning after my scanning ses-

sion with Ancestry.com, my cousin and I

decided to stop in to the Tech Zone. While

exploring Footnote we found Town

Records for Connecticut that confirmed

The volunteers are so important to the

success of the event and I appreciate all

that they do. It's a good reflection on the

quality of an organization when you see

such great grassroots support.



In the Tech Zone I found a newspaper obit-

uary of my mother with a picture, several

articles on both of my brothers who were

involved in sports, and historical maps of

my father's birthplace. It was a goldmine.



At the presidential breakfast lecture, I

made a connection through a direct blood

Exhibit hall - I was actually so intrigued

I never got to a seminar. This was my

first time and I learned so much. People

were so patient helping me, I loved it.

I just can't believe what a first-class effort

you, Leo and your volunteers put forth to

achieve this masterpiece that was the

2010 Jamboree! There is no word to de-

scribe it other than "first class." The syl-

labus was beautifully done with the coil

binding making it easy to open and lie flat.

The tote bag is perhaps the finest in my

collection amassed over the years. There

was adequate seating for the sessions.

family members for our Taylor ancestors link to 4 US presidents and European Some caring and knowledgeable person

there. Our major find which resulted in high kings and queens. I found ancestors that was available at every point of possible in-

fives and a Happy Dance was finally locat- were something other than a farmer. quiry. There were many wonderful drawing

ing our Great Grandmother/Great Aunt prizes. I could go on, but the bottom line is

Nona (Coor-Pender) Peckham in the 1930 During the world roundtable on Friday that someone cares -- a lot -- and it shows!

census. We have been looking for her for morning, I sat at the Portuguese table

almost a year with Ancestry! … We were

very lucky because we had just come from

the Ancestry's scanning station and I had

the USB drive provided. We were able to

save the images and of course write down

the source.



I have attended several NGS, FGS and

New England Regional conferences, but I

with Cheri Mello. I was the only one taking

advantage of all of Cheri's experience. I

couldn't believe it. Anyway she gave me a

website and showed me what to look for

on Portuguese birth records and I went

home and found all my grandmothers

brothers and sisters, all 15 of them. Now

I'm going back to find birth records for my

great-grandparents and beyond."

“

I enjoyed the sheer excitement of having

such a wide variety of speakers and the

huge stations of exhibitors...Thanks very

much for the unexpected FREE POP

CORN! It was tasty and an awesome idea

to have provided it for us. Oh, and the

[blog] emails about upcoming “Attractions

and Activities” that were to take place dur-

ing Jamboree, and the big program book.

have to say this was the very best in or- Like I said, it’s so many things that I

ganization! I fall in love with genealogy all over again enjoyed about Jamboree.

Kudos to you all. Well done. Take a bow. when I listen to the enthusiasm from both

the speakers and fellow participants.



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There’s an App for That!

trade show. The Jamboree app is the · Follow or join in on the Twitter feed

first such mobile application ever de- (#SCGS11)

veloped for use at a genealogical and · Read posts made by bloggers at-

family history event. It is an extension tending Jamboree

of the growth of technology to support · Connect with your friends and

the search for ancestors, and mem- share the app with others

bers of our Jamboree family will · Post your photos and view photos

be the first organizations to take ad- from others

vantage of this innovative opportunity. · Find Burbank and Los Angeles

services and destination spots

Information Included · and More!

in the App If you aren’t able to attend Jamboree

You will find the app content to be in person, you can still download the

useful before and after Jamboree, as App and be with us in spirit. Follow

well as during the conference. In fact, the Twitter feeds, flip through the pho-

the app will be available for use at tos, read the blog posts and watch

any time within the next 12 months. the specials and messages. It’s the

Are you counting calories? There’s

You can: next best thing to being there.

an app for that. Do you want to take

in a movie? There’s an app for that. · Review lecture sessions and add (And you can always switch to Angry

Do you want to play a silly game with them to your personal calendar Birds during Jamboree’s off hours.)

green pigs and angry birds? There’s · Search for exhibitors and find them

an app for that, too. And now, on the floor map Download the app right now

Jamboree – There’s an App · Receive up-to-the-second updates and try it out:

for That! on schedule changes and other

Apple (iPhone, iTouch and iPad)

announcements

The Southern California Genealogical users http://bit.ly/SCGS2011

· Refer to maps of the Marriott to

Society is thrilled to announce that an

locate meeting rooms and hotel

interactive smartphone application Android, BlackBerry and other web-

services.

has been developed for Jamboree enabled smartphones:

· Download exhibitor brochures,

2011. http://m.core-apps.com/scgs2011

syllabus articles, and other

The app is available for iPhone, show documents

Android, BlackBerry, and any smart- · Be among the first to learn about

phone that has web-enabled browser special offers and programs

capability. · Receive updates about both sched-

A mobile app is cutting-edge technol- uled or informal or “unconference”

ogy for any industry conference or sessions and activities







Use of Social Media at Jamboree

Use of smartphones, net books, professionally audio recorded and

laptops, etc., shall not disrupt available after the event.

other attendees. Social media may be used to

Mobile device ringers must be summarize or extract lecture content

The Southern California Genealogical set to silent or vibrate during provided:

Society is an active supporter of the lecture sessions.

use of social media (such as (1) the author is referenced and cited

Facebook, Twitter, and blogging) at Attendees are prohibited from appropriately; and (2) material is not

its events,including the SCGS recording the proceedings of any lec- shared in full. We fully respect the

Genealogical Society’s annual confer- ture or workshop session by any intellectual property rights of the

ence, GenealogyJamboree. means, including but not limited to authors of syllabus materials and

photography, audio recording, video lecture content. Copyright laws apply.

Event attendees are allowed and recording, or verbatim transcription,

encouraged to promote, critique, and without expressed written permission

review the conference, its exhibitors, from both SCGS and the lecture

speakers, and activities using these speaker. Some sessions will be

forms ofmedia.

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FREE

Sign U

!!

p

Kids’ Family

Today! History Camp

For kids ages 8 to 16



Thursday, June 9, 2011 • 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.





Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel

2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank

in conjunction with

42nd Annual Genealogy Jamboree

Southern California Genealogical Society

818.843.7247 scgs@scgsgenealogy.com



Register online: http://scgsgenealogy.com/KidsCamp1.htm









Earn your Genealogy Merit Badge!

Boy Scout Merit Badge counselors will be present at

Kids’ Family History Camp



• Download the Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge Workbook from the Boy Scout Trail

website: http://tinyurl.com/GenealogyBadge or purchase the complete Genealogy

Merit Badge booklet at the nearest Boy Scout shop.

• Complete these prerequisites: 2a or 2b, 3, 4b, 6, 7

• Bring your blue card that has been signed by your Scoutmaster. Fill in your name

and the merit badge subject (Genealogy). You will be interviewed about genealogy

and your family history before counselors sign off on your blue card.

• Although we plan on having several Merit Badge counselors available, please note

the program is scheduled end at 6:30 p.m. The actual ending time will depend on

when the scout’s blue card is signed.









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FREE Kids’ Family History Camp

Registration Form

Please ask your parent or guardian to fill out this form and get it to SCGS. I am

registering for Kid’s Family History Camp.



Thursday, June 9, 2011

3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center

Location: Pasadena Room, Main Hotel

2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505







Name of Child: _________________________________________________________________



Address: ________________________________________________________________________



City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________



Home Phone: _________________________________ Child’s age: ______________________



Parent’s Name: __________________________________________________________________



Parent’s email Address: _________________________________________________________



Alternate Phone Number: ________________________________________________________



I give permission for my child to be interviewed for the Genealogy Gems Podcast.



Parent’s Signature: ________________________________________________________





Send it by email to

scgs@scgsgenealogy.com



Or fax it to 818-843-7262



Or mail it to:

Kids’ Family History Camp

Southern California Genealogical Society

417 Irving Drive

Burbank, CA 91504-2408

818-843-7247



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Check Out this Outstanding List of Exhibitors

Ancestry.com Footnote.com Photos Made Perfect

Ancestry.com Demonstrations French-Canadian Heritage PhotoTree.com

Antelope Valley Genealogical Society Society of Southern California RootsMagic

Ask the Experts Genealogical.com Rumble Soft, Inc.

Blogger Island Genealogical Institute - Salt Lake Plaza Hotel

Bridge to Yesterday Arlene Eakle, Ph.D., FUGA San Diego Genealogical Society

British Isles Family History Genealogical Society of Hispanic San Fernando Valley

Society USA America - SoCal Genealogical Society

Bureau of Land Management Genealogy Gems Podcast Santa Barbara County

California African American Generation Maps Genealogical Society

Genealogical Society Geni, Inc. Scandinavian American

California Genealogical Society Genlighten.com Cultural and Historical Foundation

California State Genealogical Alliance Guild of One-Name Studies SCGS - DNA Interest Group

Carl Boyer, Publisher Heritage Makers Seaside Highland Games

Carlberg Press Immigrant Genealogical Society Society of California Archivists

Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, International Society of Society of Mayflower Descendants

California State Society Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) in the State of California

Creative Continuum Jamestowne Society - 1st California Daughters of Union Veterans, Tent 39

Criminal Research Press - Ron Arons LA as Subject Sons of the American Revolution,

Czechoslovakia Genealogy Legacy Family Tree California Society, Sons of Liberty

Society International LifeStory Productions Chapter

Daughters of the American Revolution, Light Impressions Sons of Norway

Martin Severance Chapter Los Californianos Southern California Chapter,

Delphic Press - Elaine Alexander Moorshead Publishing, Ltd. Association of Professional

DMT Publishing MyHeritage.com Genealogists

EasyFamilyHistory.com National Archives - Riverside Southern California Genealogical

Family Roots Publishing - National Institute for Society

Leland Meitzler, Bill Dollarhide Genealogical Studies Sprint Wireless

Family Tree DNA New England Historic Stories to Tell Books

Family Tree Magazine Genealogical Society Uncle Ronnie, Penmaker

Family Tree Maker Nordic Genealogical Society of United Daughters of the Confederacy

FamilySearch Southern California

Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner Photo Detective Maureen Taylor







Beat the Cost of Gas

With the cost of gas over $4 a gallon, we want to help you to minimize the cost as much as possible. If you are flying in,

we suggest you fly in to the Burbank Airport, which is right across the street from the Marriott. The free hotel shuttle will

pick you up and take you to the Marriott's front door.

Think about using public transportation. Yes, there is such a thing in Los

Angeles. For example, you can take the Metro Red Line to the North Hol-

lywood station, and then jump on the NoHo-Empire bus, which will take

you to the corner of the Marriott's lot. If you want to save the $10 Marriott

parking fee, you can park in one of the Metro park and ride lots and then

make your way to the Marriott. (There are free spots there at the Red Line

station.) There are options from around the area. Use the Metro's trip

planner to see what is available for you.



Ride Sharing at Jamboree

Worried that the cost of gas will keep you away from Jamboree this year?

Hate the idea of having to hassle with parking at the Marriott? We have

just the thing for you!

We've set up a group at www.ridebuzz.org to help Jamboree carpool drivers and carpool riders find each other. Just

search for Jamboree under group ridesharing. Sign up today, even if you are just thinking about ridesharing at this time.

It's a great way to save money, help save the earth, and maybe meet new people.



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YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME:

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel

The Marriott, conveniently located di- Free wi-fi will be available in the For information on restaurants, shop-

rectly across the street from the Bur- Jamboree lecture areas, exhibit hall, ping areas, sightseeing or directions,

bank Airport, offers complimentary lobby and other public areas of the stop at the SCGS information table in

shuttle service from the airport and hotel. Wired internet access is avail- the lobby of the Convention Center.

the nearby train station. If you are able in the rooms for an additional Lists of restaurants are also available

driving, the hotel will be easy to find charge. on the SCGS website.

just off the Golden State Freeway

Are you hungry? The hotel’s Daily Parking

(I-5). You can get directions on

Grill serves huge portions of tasty Discounted Marriott parking is avail-

MapQuest or Google Maps.

American fare. You’ll find a luncheon able for $10 per day. If you are

Jamboree lecture sessions will be concession set up in the Convention staying at the hotel, you can skip the

held in the main hotel, convention Center each day. hassle and add your parking charge

center, and in two temporary confer- to your hotel bill. All Jamboree

Wake up with the hotel’s coffee bar.

ence venues to the east of the confer- attendees will have in-and-out rights.

And, of course, you can live it up and

ence. The temporary venues will add Overflow parking is available if

order room service.

seating for 500 more attendees. needed.

If you have a car or feel like stretch-

Mini-course sessions and the Tech

ing your legs for a mile or so, you

Zone will be located in the meeting

may want to visit one of the stores

rooms located in the East Tower.

and restaurants at Empire Mall.

Look for signs to point the way.



LOS ANGELES

BURBANK AIRPORT





Los Angeles Marriott

Burbank Airport Hotel

2500 Hollywood Way • Burbank, CA 91505

800.840.6450 • 818.843.6000

Jamboree Code: GENGENA

$155 - from 1-4 guests

Reserve your room online at

http://tinyurl.com/JamboreeHotel2011

Make your reservationbefore

May 8, 2011 for discounted prices

Discounted Jamboree rate in effect for

room nights June 7 through June 14.



Driving Directions

Coming from the South or East on the 101 Turn RIGHT onto THORNTON. Continue for 0.5 miles.

Exit at BARHAM BLVD. Turn LEFT into the Marriott Driveway.

BARHAM BLVD becomes W OLIVE AVE. Coming from the South on I-5 (Traveling NORTH)

In 0.6 miles turn LEFT onto W RIVERSIDE DR. Exit at BUENA VISTA exit-EXIT 148.

In a block, turn RIGHT onto N HOLLYWOOD WAY. Turn RIGHT onto BUENA VISTA. Continue for 0.4 miles.

In 3.0 miles turn RIGHT onto THORNTON AVENUE Turn RIGHT onto THORNTON. Continue for 0.5 miles.

Turn RIGHT into the Marriott Driveway Turn LEFT into the Marriott Driveway.

Coming from the North on I-5 (Traveling SOUTH) Coming from the West on the 101 or 134

Take the HOLLYWOOD WAY exit- EXIT 149. Keep LEFT to take CA-134 E toward BURBANK /

Continue SOUTH on HOLLYWOOD WAY for 1.1 miles. GLENDALE.

Turn LEFT onto THORNTON. In 1.9 miles, take the PASS AVE exit- EXIT 2- toward

Turn RIGHT into the Marriott Driveway. BURBANK.

ALTERNATE In 0.2 miles, turn LEFT onto N PASS AVE.

In 0.9 miles, turn RIGHT onto W MAGNOLIA BLVD.

Take the BUENA VISTA exit- EXIT 148

In 0.2 miles, turn LEFT onto N HOLLYWOOD WAY.

Turn LEFT and follow around to BUENA VISTA.

In 1.8 miles, turn RIGHT onto THORNTON AVENUE

Turn RIGHT onto BUENA VISTA for 0.4 miles

Turn RIGHT into the Marriott Driveway

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Please print legibly. Your name, city and state will be printed on your nametag.



Registrant #1 Name

Full Name for Nametag

Registrant #2 Name

Full Name for Nametag

Mailing Address



City, State, Zip Code



Evening Phone Number Daytime Phone Number



Email Address

Please print legibly









If you are not a member of SCGS, now is a great time to join! Take advantage of lower Jamboree registration fees

Membership

for members and enjoy all the benefits of membership year round – The Searcher, classes, free use of several online

Dues

databases onsite at the library and access to the members-only section of the SCGS website. Members also enjoy Enclosed

discounts on SCGS publications, Research Team assistance, and related services such as DNA testing. If you are a

member, now is a great time to renew!



Individual membership – 1 year $ 35 Joint membership – 1 year $ 50

Individual membership – 2 years $ 65 Joint membership – 2 years $ 90

$

International membership – mail $ 70

Student membership – 1 year $ 20 International membership – digital $ 35

_________







Friday After June 1

Registration

12:00 pm to 7:00 pm Early Bird Registration Preregistration and Walk-In

Fees

on or before April 30, 2011 May 1 to June 1, 2011 Registration

Basic Saturday Enclosed

at the Door

Registration 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Includes: Sunday SCGS SCGS

8:00 am to 4:00 pm Nonmembers Nonmembers All Walk-Ins

Members Members

Jamboree

Registration Best Bargain Best Bargain

Full Weekend

Free Syllabus Free Syllabus

Registration

Access to ____ @ $90 ____ @ $100 ____ @ $105 ____ @ $120 ____ @ $150

exhibit hall

Single Day:

Friday Friday

welcome ____ @ $40 ____ @ $50 ____ @ $50 ____ @ $60 ____ @ $70

reception

Single Day:

Jamboree Saturday

____ @ $50 ____ @ $60 ____ @ $65 ____ @ $75 ____ @ $85

Lectures



Single Day: $ ________

Sunday

____ @ $40 ____ @ $50 ____ @ $50 ____ @ $60 ____ @ $70







Jamboree Basic Registration $ ________





Southern California Genealogical Society – Jamboree Registration

417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504 or register online at www.scgsgenealogy.com

818-843-7247 phone 818-843-7262 fax

Register for only one Friday morning event. All of these sessions are held at the same time.



Walk-In Basic

Early Bird Registration Preregistration

Registration Registration

on or before April 30, 2011 May 1 to June 1, 2011

Activity at the Door Fees

or Event Enclosed

SCGS SCGS Nonmembers

Nonmembers All Walk-Ins

FRIDAY a.m. Members Members

AND

JamboFREE SCGS Library Tour Not

EVENTS and Transportation Available $ ________

____ @ $10 ____ @ $10 ____ @ $15 ____ @ $15



Hollywood Forever Not

Tours 8:30

a.m. to 12:00 Cemetery Tour ____ @ $35 ____ @ $35 ____ @ $40 ____ @ $40 Available $ ________

noon

LA Family History Not

Library Transportation ____ @ $25 ____ @ $25 ____ @ $30 ____ @ $30 Available $ ________

JamboFREE

Sessions 9:00

Genealogy World

a.m. to 12:00 Roundtable Discussion ____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free Help us plan Free

noon

for course

Society Development materials and

REGISTER Workshop seating space. Free

____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free Pre-register for

FOR ONE

FRIDAY A.M. all Friday a.m.

EVENT ONLY Introduction to and

Genealogy - Beginner ____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free JamboFREE Free

events.

Advance Advanced Beginner

registration Because these

Genealogy ____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free Free

is strongly sessions all run

requested. at the same

Librarians’ Genealogy time, please

Boot Camp register for only Free

____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free

one Friday

morning event.

Kids’

Family History Camp ____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free ____ @ Free $ ________





Walk-In

Early Bird Registration Preregistration

Registration Preregistration

on or before April 30, 2011 May 1 to June 1, 2011

Activity at the Door May 1 to June 1,

or Event 2011

SCGS SCGS

Nonmembers Nonmembers All Walk-Ins

Members Members

JAMBOREE

SPECIAL Friday Night Banquet –

EVENTS Tony Burroughs,

FUGA ____ @ $65 ____ @ $68 ____ @ $70 ____ @ $73 $ ________

Dinners are

seated meals. Society Breakfast –

Breakfasts are Thomas MacEntee ____ @ $35 ____ @ $38 ____ @ $40 ____ @ $43 $ _______

served buffet

style. Menus Special

Saturday Breakfast –

will be posted Jamboree Jeopardy ____ @ $35 ____ @ $38 ____ @ $40 ____ @ $43 Event $ ________

on the Registration

Jamboree Is Not

Saturday Dinner –

blog. Please Curt B. Witcher, Available

let us know of FUGA, FIGS ____ @ $50 ____ @ $53 ____ @ $55 ____ @ $58 after $ ________

any special June 1, 2011

menu needs.

Sunday Breakfast –

NEHGS ____ @ $40 ____ @ $43 ____ @ $45 ____ @ $48 $ ________



Sunday Breakfast –

Heritage Quilts: The

Fabric of Family

History ____ @ $40 ____ @ $43 ____ @ $45 ____ @ $48 $ ________





Special menu requirements: Subtotal

______ Vegetarian meals for Friday banquet $ ________

Optional

______ Vegetarian meals for Saturday dinner Events

Walk-In Family History

Family Early Bird Registration Preregistration

Registration Writers

History on or before April 30, 2011 May 1 to June 1, 2011

Activity at the Door Conference

Writers

Conference or Event Registration

Thursday, SCGS SCGS Enclosed

Nonmembers Nonmembers All Walk-Ins

June 9 Members Members



9:00 a.m. to

Family History Writers

4:00 p.m. Conference Not $ ________

____ @ $100 ____ @ $125 ____ @ $115 ____ @ $140 Available

Registration after

limited to 200 June 1, 2011

Luncheon Buffet

____ @ $35 ____ @ $38 ____ @ $40 ____ @ $43 $ ________





JAMBOREE SYLLABUS. A valuable aspect of

Jamboree is the syllabus. Early Bird Registration Preregistration

Full Weekend Early Birds receive one print copy free on or before April 30, 2011 May 1 to June 1, 2011

Syllabus

All others – no free printed versions, one copy of the Fee

CD version free Enclosed

SCGS SCGS

Copies will be available for purchase at Jamboree, Nonmembers Nonmembers

Members Members

while limited quantities last.



Full 3-Day Full 3-Day No Free No Free

Full Three-Day Registrants Registration – Registration – Printed Copy Printed Copy



Printed 1 copy free 1 copy free ___ @ $20 ___ @ $20 $ _________

Syllabus

One- or two-day

Jamboree registrants

(or order extra syllabus copies here)

____ @ $20 ____ @ $20 ___ @ $20 ___ @ $20 $ _________

1 copy free 1 copy free 1 copy free 1 copy free

All attendees receive one

CD Additional Additional Additional Additional

CD copy free.

copies $10 copies $10 copies $10 copies $10

Syllabus Order additional copies

for $10 each tax included

____ @ $10 ____ @ $10 ____ @ $10 ____ @ $10 $ _________







Include your payment with this registration form. Total Fees

Enclosed

Check or money order payable to SCGS – do not send cash by mail

Credit Card: [ ] Visa [ ] Mastercard Expiration Date: Month _______ Year ______



Credit card number: ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___



$_________

Signature of card holder: _________________________________ CVV2# __________









Send completed registration and payment to:

Southern California Genealogical Society – Jamboree Registration

417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504 or register online at www.scgsgenealogy.com

Please help us plan our room FRIDAY – None

assignments and give us an early FR-A FR-B FR-C FR-D FR-E FR-F FR-G FR-H FR –I

indication of the sessions that you are FR-001 FR-002 FR-003 FR-004 FR-005 FR-006* FR-007 FR-008 FR-009 FR-010

planning to attend.

FR-011 FR-012 FR-013 FR-014 FR-015 FR-016* FR-017 FR-018 FR-019 FR-020

You are not locked into this decision FR-021 FR-022 FR-023 FR-024 FR-025 FR-026 FR-027 FR-028 FR-029 FR-030

and you may change your mind and

attend a different session when you SATURDAY – None

arrive at Jamboree. SA-001 SA-002

SA-003 SA-004 SA-005 SA-006 SA-007* SA-008 SA-009 SA-010 SA-011

ALL SEATING IS FIRST-COME,

SA-012 SA-013 SA-014 SA-015 SA-016 SA-017 SA-018 SA-019 SA-020 SA-021

FIRST SEATED.

SA-022 SA-023 SA-024 SA-025 SA-026 SA-027* SA-028 SA-029 SA-030 SA-031

CLASSES MAY BE CLOSED DUE SA-032 SA-033 SA-034 SA-035 SA-036 SA-037* SA-038 SA-039 SA-040 SA-041

TO EXCESS CAPACITY. PLEASE SA-042 SA-043 SA-044 SA-045 SA-046 SA-047* SA-048 SA-049 SA-050 SA-051

CONSIDER A “PLAN B” IN THE SA-052 SA-053 SA-055 SA-056 SA-057 SA-58 SA-059

EVENT THAT YOUR FIRST CHOICE

SESSION IS FULL. SUNDAY – None

SU-001 SU-002

Instructions:

SU-003 SU-004 SU-005 SU-006 SU-007* SU-008 SU-009 SU-010 SU-011

1. Refer to the Jamboree lecture list in SU-012 SU-013 SU-014 SU-015 SU-016 SU-017* SU-018 SU-019 SU-020 SU-021

the program or online at SU-022 SU-023 SU-024 SU-025 SU-026 SU-027* SU-028 SU-029 SU-030 SU-031

www.genealogyjamboree.com. SU-032 SU-033 SU-034 SU-035 SU-036 SU-037* SU-038 SU-039 SU-040 SU-041

2. Circle the session numbers that

you plan to attend.

*Italicized sessions are mini-course workshops. Register for these sessions online only starting May 1.

3. If you are not planning to attend

any session on any day, circle “none.” Italicized and bolded sessions require payment of additional fees.









THE FINE PRINT



Confirmations

Registration confirmation will be sent by June 6 by post card. You will not receive tickets

in the mail; you will pick up your materials at the Marriott when you arrive at Jamboree.

Please help us contact you by providing accurate, legible email addresses and contact

information.



Stay In Touch with Jamboree

Stay in touch with Jamboree to learn more about the speakers, exhibitors, and special

activities. All Jamboree registrants will receive email updates from the Jamboree blog at

www.genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com. Don’t worry – your email address will be used for

no purpose other than Jamboree. Subscribers to the SCGS e-News and Notes will receive

monthly notification of Jamboree activities.

[ ] Check here to opt out of receiving updates from the Jamboree blog.

[ ] Check here to opt out of receiving the SCGS e-News and Notes.



Registration Deadlines

Early Bird Registration discounts close as of April 30, 2011. Pre-registration closes June 1, 2011. Jamboree walk-in registrations will be accepted

at the door, but registrations for special events will not be available after June 1.



Refunds

Refunds requested in writing on or before June 1 will be assessed a $25 administrative fee. There will be no refunds for requests received after

June 1 or for refund requests not submitted in writing. Refund requests will be processed after Jamboree and refunds issued by July 31.



Syllabus



Individuals who register on or before April 30, 2011, and who register for the entire three-day weekend, are assured of receiving one print and CD

copy of the conference syllabus. Walk-ins and those who register after May 1 will receive only a free copy of the syllabus in CD format. Printed

editions of the syllabus will be available for purchase for $20 onsite at Jamboree while limited quantities last. Additional copies of the CD syllabus

may be purchased for $10. Copies not picked up at Jamboree will be shipped after July 1 upon request.



Minicourses and Workshops

The 2011 Jamboree will feature hands-on computer labs and workshops. Attendees should bring a laptop to the computer minicourses. Each

workshop will be limited to 20 participants and will cost $10 each. Workshops are available only to Jamboree attendees who register before May

1, 2011. Registration will be online only starting May 1 and will be announced on the blog at www.genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com.



Reserve Your Room at the Marriott

To make hotel reservations, contact the Marriott at 818.843.6000 and mention Group Code GENGENA. You can also make reservations online at

http://tinyurl.com/jamboreehotel2011.

Send completed registration and payment to:

Southern California Genealogical Society – Jamboree Registration

417 Irving Drive, Burbank, CA 91504 or register online at www.scgsgenealogy.com