Metro New York
Genealogy and Computers Group
Affiliated with NYPC, NYMUG, PAF and Legacy Software Users' Groups
Current Meeting Schedule:
Prior Years' Schedules
2010-2011 Meeting Schedule
Upcoming Events
| Sept | | Oct | | Nov | | Dec | | Jan | | Feb | | Mar | | Apr | | May | | Jun |For updates on the meeting topics and last minute change of dates, be sure to subscribed to the mailing list so that you can stay abreast of time and date changes and information relating to the group. All meetings are held at the NYPC office — see Meeting Location.
- Tuesday, 14 Sept 2010, 6:00-8:00 pm (NOTE-2nd Tuesday!)
- Topic: Windows 7 – Microsoft Office 2010
Summertime Catch Up on Gen Conferences As promised last spring...stop by for an overview of new and revised features in Microsoft's latest operating system for Windows and the new tools, tricks, and must have features of MS-Office 2010. Not a Windows user? Come by anyway - we'll be looking at how to use word-processing and spreadsheet features to support your genealogy work.
- Tuesday, 5 October 2010, 6:00-8:00 pm
- Topic: Family Tree Maker 2011, TNG 8.0 (The Next Generation) and other recently released Genealogy database options. This is our biennial software review - NEW Trends! NEW Features! NEW Companies! Also - what's expected in 2011 including announcements from Legacy and The Master Genealogist.
- Tuesday, 2 November, 2010, 6:00-8:00 pm
- Topic: NOT! on the NET: Digital Research Resources in Local Repositories or for purchase on CD/DVD. Find out some of the great digital resources you can access ONLY at our local libraries, repositories, or available for purchase on CD-ROM/DVD.
Got a favorite database that everyone should know about - please bring a description share and information on the repository where it can found. If you forward a copy of the info to me in advance, we can set up a slide for all to view and then post it to SIG website.
See you on Tuesday - VOTE EARLY AND OFTEN!
- Tuesday, 7 December, 2010, 6:00-8:00 pm
- Topic: GENEALOGY, GEOCODING, AND HISTORICAL MAPPING! Stop in for a good look at the NEW Google Earth 6 with HISTORICAL IMAGERY! Catch onto GEOCODING! Learn the tricks of using a GPS Log with your digital camera to document a cemetery. There's something for everyone from computer novice to software expert - and - from new researcher to professional genealogist.
NOTE: This is a change from the previously announced topic: "IPad, Kindle, Nook: Pros and Cons of new Hardware for Genealogists." Due to a scheduling conflict our presenter on this hardware topic has asked to postpone. We will reschedule and definitely get back around to covering these new technology tools.
- Tuesday, 4 January, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm
- Topic: Web Design for Genealogy: Part 1 - Issues for the Digital Environment. Here's where we kick-off this year's multi-part program on putting Family information together for screen use (websites, projection,
presentations, video, etc.) Designing your communication for the
digital domain should reflect best practices for screen rather than print.
We'll start with a review of fonts and typefaces, think about interaction
and "useability", and introduce simple multimedia (video, sound,
animations) to "spiff up" a family website.
- Tuesday, 1 February, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm
- Topic: &Web Design for Genealogy: Part 2 - Some software
tools and ideas. Continuing (but good even if you missed last month) to look at putting family history and genealogy information together for screen use
(websites, projection, presentations, video, etc.). This time around we'll look at good software options for the novice web site creator and/or PowerPoint/Slideshow Presenter.
MEETING WAS RESCHEDULED TO 8 FEBRUARY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS!
- Tuesday, 1 March, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm
- Topic: Web Design for Genealogy: Part 3 - Converting and editing
Audio & Video files Convert your old tapes and movies to digital formats, edit them, share them. We'll talk about software tools, tips for converting physical formats, and how to add media to your genealogy web pages. Continuing (but good even if you missed last month) to look at putting family history and genealogy information together for screen use (websites, projection, presentations, video, etc.).
- Tuesday, 5 April, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm
- Topic: MOBILE Technology & Genealogy - IPad, Android pads, Kindle, Nook, and mobile phone Genealogy databases. Best 5 "Apps" for Family History enthusiasts and professionals. Pros and Cons of new hardware and software for Genealogists. Join just to pick up on the lingo - if you aren't already unplugged!
- Tuesday, 3 May, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm
- Topic: Family Tree Builder 5.0, What's New"
- Tuesday, 7 June, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm
- Topic: Annual Ask the Experts Panel!
Bring your favorite stuck-in-the research questions. Got photos or objects that need identification? Bring 'em along.
Reminder! There are no meetings during the months of July and August.
Thanks again to New York PC User Group for continuing to provide our meeting space at the New Yorker Hotel. Please consider a membership to support the organization: http://www.nypc.org
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