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Finding Rootstech 2021 Sessions
At the MoCoGenSo meeting in April we displayed some lists of the Rootstech 2021 sessions that are available for viewing. These sessions are free and will be around for a full year!
The PDF of ALL of the sessions can be found at the link below. This 18 page document contains just the session title and speaker. You can find the sessions you’re interested in by searching for the speaker at the Rootstech site.
To get the file, CLICK HERE.
If you loose track of this note, just search for “rootstech 2021 session list” and the link will appear at the top.
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If you are interested in the list of just the DNA oriented sessions, you can find them here in our own web site. This 7 page document contains not only the title and speaker, but it includes HOT LINKS to the Youtube version of the session. Download the PDF and then just click the link to watch a show!
To get the file, CLICK HERE.
"Those who don't read have no advantage over those who can't.” – Mark Twain
Monthly Meeting – April 1, 2021 – “Rootstech 2021 Forum: Share a Tip Learned at the Virtual Rootstech Experience” Co-hosts: Shelley McFadden & Joseph Donahue
Genealogist’s dream of attending the Annual Rootstech Conference in Salt Lake City, UT. Professional genealogists, and family researchers, gather to share and learn what is new in the world of genealogical research; all hoping to find a new solution to solve their own family mystery. How often have you thought about traveling to Salt Lake City, in order, to be educated by those famous genealogy professionals? This year, Rootstech is introducing – “Rootstech Connect: A FREE Online Conference Experience.” We can all attend this virtual event from our own home computer. The Conference – February 25-27, 2021. This event was livestreamed or on demand, and you can access the classes up to 12 months after the conference.
Monterey County Genealogy Society has decided to dedicate their April 1, 2021 program to the Rootstech Experience. Each of us will have an opportunity to share tips learned at this year’s Rootstech Conference. Our plan is to share with other members new or more effective ways to complete our family genealogy, learned at Rootstech.
Shelley McFadden holds a BFA in Fine Arts, and is a retired RN. She had worked for over 40 yrs on her family genealogy. She is member of MoCoGenSo, 1st V.President – Programs and past Acting President. Also a member of Commodore Sloat Chapter of the DAR, and Assoc. member of Aloha Chapter of DAR. Charter member of NSCDA in Hawaii. Teaches Beginning Genealogy and Newspaper Research.
Joseph T. Donahue, retired RN. All of my Great-Grandparents immigrated from other countries: Ireland, England, Germany, and Italy. As a young Child, I asked my Dad which was I mostly. He said Irish, a fact supported half a century later by DNA testing. I was named after my Dad’s Brother, who died in England while serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. In the early 1980’s, Aunt, Margie fueled my interest in genealogy by sharing info she gathered by interviewing my paternal Grandfather, research done as a member of the Root Cellar Sacramento Genealogical Society, and travels to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT. I am a member of MoCoGenSo since and serve on their Board of Directors.
The Zoom meeting will start at 7:00 pm sharp. Zoom meeting details will be sent by invitation only. If you are not a member and wish to attend, send an email with your email address to our Membership VP, Marilyn Ruccello .
If you are not familiar with Zoom, click here.
”The more I work and practice, the luckier I seem to get.” – Gary Player
Handout from Kathy Nielsen’s Connecting with Cousins meeting
Last night, Kathy Nielsen gave a talk at the MoCoGenSo General Meeting via Zoom. A handout was distributed to those in attendance. The talk and handout are about CONNECTING WITH COUSINS: REUNIONS, ROAD TRIPS, AND ZOOM!.
Kathy has made the handout available for downloading by all. Having this file is almost as good as having been there!
To get the file, Click here.
If you see Kathy out and about, give her a big thanks.
Membership Renewal Time is Here!
Spring has come and it is time to remind everyone that MoCoGenSo memberships will expire soon, and it is time to renew. The dues will remain the same at $20.00 for individuals and $25.00 for families (add $7.50 for paper copy).
An important way to learn more about your ancestors and their lives is to join a genealogy society that focuses on the area in which your ancestors lived. Genealogy societies conduct research and preserve information about a specific area, and most publish some sort of newsletter, journal, or other periodical. The articles offer insight into the area and the people, and can provide help in conducting your research in an area. There are genealogy societies at the national, state, county, parish, province, and other levels. Annual membership fees are reasonable and the benefits are considerable.
The Monterey County Genealogy Society is one of these organizations right here in your own back yard. It serves its members in many ways. The board of directors is made up of members just like you.
Remember our society is only as strong as our membership, and those who get involved.
OUR MEMBERSHIP YEAR RUNS FROM APRIL 1 TO MARCH 31 OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR. For renewing members, you can renew using the membership form in your recently received newsletter. New or renewing members can download and print a copy of the Membership Application by CLICKING HERE. There will always be copies of this form at our monthly meetings.
Join me by staying with MoCoGenSo and getting the E-Newsletter.
Thank you for being a supporter!
Getting FamilySearch website help
To get help from the FamilySearch website, go to FamilySearch. In the upper right hand corner, there is a “Get Help” (a little circle with a question mark in it) icon. Clicking on “Get Help” will produce a drop-down box listing the various ways to find answers to questions and links to “Contact us“. “Contact us” includes Call Us, Live Chat, Send Message or Finding Local Help.
For those who only want to make a quick voice call: Family History Customer Service 1-866-406-1830
There are also new Virtual Research Strategy Sessions available where you can get guided help for research questions which are 20 or 40 minutes sessions via ZOOM with a FamilySearch Research specialist. Genealogical research strategy sessions are free, virtual meetings designed to provide you with research guidance, methodology, and next steps.
Read more here: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Virtual_Research_Strategy_Sessions
There is always the Family History Guide for free online self training: https://thefhguide.com/index.html
“In theory I’m anti crastination, but in practice I find I’m often pro.” – Nicholas Gruen
DNA explained blog has listed all 129 Rootstech sessions
Now here is something to talk about at our DNA Discussions SIG on Wednesday!
Tonight, Roberta Estes in her DNAeXplained blog has listed all 129 sessions at Rootstech that related to DNA. And she has included their Youtube addresses. You can watch these free for the next year!
Go to her blog to see the list. Hers is a must-read post if you are interested in genealogy and DNA.
https://dna-explained.com/2021/03/02/rootstech-connect-2021-comprehensive-dna-session-list/
I will post the links to our Discussion group in the morning…..
Sorry if I sound excited, but I am. I can’t wait to cut her table into an Excel spreadsheet with hot links so I can work my way through these videos. Thanks to Roberta Estes.
