Metro New York
Genealogy and Computers Group

Affiliated with NYPC, NYMUG, PAF and Legacy Software Users' Groups

2011-2012 Meeting Schedule

Upcoming Events

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 now held at the:
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
36 West 44th Street (between 5th and 6th Aves), 7th floor
Turn left out of the elevators and follow the hallway around.
Please remember to bring photo ID for access to the building

Tuesday, 13 Sept 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm

Topic: New Online Research Resources - Part I We'll kick off the this season with a good look at new Genealogy, Family, & History resources that have come online (or that have been extensively upgraded) within the last 6-8 months. Discover databases, new social networks, shareware/freeware utilities, etc. WThe offerings have grown extensively this last year so we'll split this topic into two sessions. Watch for Part II mid-winter. We'll also get some feedback from the various genealogical conferences this summer.
 

Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm

Topic: Genealogy Volunteer Projects One of the best things about Genealogy is the social aspect of doing and sharing with others. Learn about the perks that accrue when jumping in with a team - help to further available research tools, do creative thinking to generate and work on educational programs and/or conferences, learn more for yourself while helping others at local repositories. We'll explore online and local projects that range in scope from international records data entry to on-site opportunities in local repositories. Hear about and become part of some of the exciting projects already happening or planned for launch in 2012. See you there!
 

Tuesday, 1 November, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm

Topic: Family History Holiday Gift Ideas from Your Computer
MEETING CANCELLED
 

Tuesday, 6 December, 2011, 6:00-8:00 pm

Topic:Family History Gifts Ideas from your Computer! Don't miss out on creative ideas to share your stories, pictures, charts, and hearts. It's not too late to prepare beautiful gifts from your research and family history collection for the upcoming winter holidays. We'll also talk about technology gifts for Genealogists that you can suggest to the Santa (or other magical elf) in your life.
 
Topic: New Online Research Resources - Part II Has been postponed.
 

Tuesday, 10 January, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm

Topic: Preparing Online for the 1940 Census Release (April 2012) Every 10 years a new U. S. census is released (72 years after the census was taken). We're due in this NEW YEAR for the release of the 1940 census. When initially released, there will be no quick index. This month's session covers the things that we can do NOW to prepare for the April opening of the census data. We'll touch on the tools, maps, and up-front research that can be done - online.
 

Tuesday, 7 February, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm

Topic: Home Research Archives (Best Practices) - Part I Every genealogist, hobbyists and pros, collect paper records, notes, photographs, and object related to our searches. Computers and other digital tools can help greatly assist in organizing and saving these precious items. This first of a three part series looks a t best practices for organization. We'll review the various technologies available for different jobs and explore free resources for guidance.
 

Tuesday, 6 March, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm

Home Research Archives (Image & Media Management) - Part 2 Pictures! Pictures! Everywhere! Scanning, preserving, conserving, retrieving, displaying, sharing. We're getting into the most requested topic - how do I deal with my family photos? We'll talk best practice and practical soloutions for the home user and explore free resources for guidance.

 

Tuesday, 3 April, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm

Topic: Home Research Archives - Part 3, Sharing! - Preparing your materials Once our home archives have been optimized for information and image retrieval, we're in a good place to start sharing our research. Whether you are planning on working with a web site or a printed book, we'll discuss best practice and practical soloutions for the home user.
 

Tuesday, 1 May, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm

Topic: To Be Announced
 

Tuesday, 8 June, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm

Topic: Annual Ask the Experts Panel!
join us in open exchange about brick walls, tough to decode documents, elusive family members, etc. Lauren Maehrlein, Education Director, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society is our special guest genealogist for this session.
 
Got a difficult question to crack on your genealogy? Best thing is to send David Kleiman a description and details of your issue before the meeting ([email protected]). We'll take a shot at having answers ready for you at the meeting (we will not answer questions for this session via email – this is for meeting attendees only please)
 

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