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The Society's
regular meetings are held at the JCGS Library (1111 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO) at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the
month in September, October, November, April, and May.
During the winter months of December, February, and
March, the regular meetings are held on the first Saturday of
the month at 10:00 a.m.
The programs are designed
and speakers selected to help members research and
preserve their family's history; the public is welcome.
The Society conducts or participates in a variety of
classes, workshops, field trips, conferences, etc.
For more information please contact
Program Committee
or write to JCGS Programs, P.O. Box 1133, Independence,
MO 64051.
September
2, 2010 (Thursday)
- 7 p.m.
Civil
War Genealogy by
Guest Speaker
Beth Foulk.
An avid genealogist for more
than a decade, Beth Foulk enjoys the research,
records, and history inherent in the study of a
family tree.
Foulk is a volunteer and
instructor at Midwest Genealogy Center,
Independence, MO. She gave two addresses at the
Center’s Annual Conference on Immigration. In
addition to assisting patrons individually, she’s
developed a portfolio of lectures and created a
Beginners Workshop with workbook.
Two of Foulk’s classes are
featured on the Family History Center’s
www.familysearch.org.
It is her interests in
American History and sociology that propel her to
search deeper and ask more questions. Foulk
frequently attends national conferences to further
broaden her knowledge base.
Enthusiastic and dynamic, she
delights in the opportunity to share her passion
with those similarly interested in genealogy.
Member: New England
Genealogical and Historical Society
October 7, 2010 (Thursday) - 7 p.m.
History
of Colonization of the Colonies by
Guest Speaker Abbie Parrish.
November 4, 2010 (Thursday) - 7 p.m.
Personal History –
What, Why, and How by
Guest Speakers Mike and
Barb Byrne.
Personal History – What, Why,
and How is a 30 to
45-minute presentation that discusses the importance
of personal histories and how to create them for
yourself or a family member. The presentation
answers some of the most frequently-asked questions
regarding developing and producing a personal
history.
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What is a
personal history?
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How does a
personal history differ from a genealogical record?
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What does a
personal history look like?
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What information
is recorded in a personal history?
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Why create a
personal history?
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What are the
steps in creating a personal history?
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What kind of
help is available if I want it?
The presenters will also show
samples of different types of personal histories.
December 4, 2010 (Saturday) - 10 a.m.
Italian
Family Research
by Guest Speaker
Robert Cassellal.
Robert
Cassellal graduated from Norwich University with a
degree in history and served twenty years in the US
Army – he spent more than half his career in Europe.
He began researching his family history in 1998 and
has succeeded in documenting the past dozen
generations of his family history. Currently, he
works as a consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton
supporting the US Army Training and Doctrine Command
Analysis Center at Fort Leavenworth.
January 2011 - No meeting
February 5, 2011 (Saturday) - 10 a.m.
TBA
by Guest Speaker.
March 5, 2011 (Saturday) - 10 a.m.
TBA by
Guest Speaker.
April 7, 2011 (Thursday) - 7 p.m.
TBA by
Guest Speaker.
May 5, 2011 (Thursday) - 7 p.m.
TBA
by Guest Speaker.
June ?, 2011 (Saturday) -
noonish
Annual Luncheon at
secret location
TBA
by Guest Speaker.
July 2011 - No meeting
August 2011 - No meeting
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