EWGS November Seminar Change of Venue

The Seminar with Dave Obee on Canadian Genealogy is scheduled at Saturday morning (registration 8:30-9:00 am). The location has changed due to unforeseen conflicts. The all day seminar will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church located at 8441 N Indian Trail Road in Spokane. There is plenty of parking available at this location when you arrive.

 

Lunch will be included for everyone who has registered. A mixed group of sandwiches has been ordered for you that registered after the October 15 cut off for the free lunch. So we all will receive "free lunch" for this event.

 

To emphasize. . . the Saturday seminar on Canadian Genealogy is being held at the announced time but the place has changed to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church located at 8441 N Indian Trail Road. I for one am really looking forward to learning from Mr. Obee and we hope everyone finds us at the new location.

 

Sincerely,

 

John Wilson

     EWGS Web Manager

November EWGS Seminar Canadian Research

Canadian Research    
Saturday, November 3
Canadian Research  (Seminar)
Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N Wall, Spokane, WA

Genealogical research in the Pacific Northwest often leads to cross-border connections, because our relatives seemed to think that the grass was greener on the other side. Or maybe it was love, or economic opportunities.


Presenter Dave Obee  --  a Canadian journalist and genealogical researcher, will give five presentations on researching your Canadian connections.

Dave has written a dozen books and given more than 600 presentations at conferences and seminars in Canada, the United States and Australia since 1997. He is Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of the Times Colonist in Victoria, British Columbia.

In 2012 Dave was awarded an honorary doctorate of laws by the University of Victoria for his work as a historian, genealogist and journalist. In 2017 Dave was awarded the annual Bill Good award, which recognizes a B.C. journalist, leader or educator who has made a significant impact in journalism and in the community at large.

He is a member of the board of Canada’s History Society, and is a member of the services consultation committee at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa.

Dave is a columnist for two magazines, Internet Genealogy and Your Genealogy Today. He is the author of Counting Canada: A Genealogical Guide to the Canadian Census, and Destination Canada: A Genealogical Guide to Immigration Records. Dave is also the co-author (with Sherry Irvine) of Finding Your Canadian Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide, published by Ancestry in 2007.

Dave’s talks in Spokane will deal with immigration, the census, war records, Internet resources and more. While in Spokane Dave plans to do more research into his family connections here – connections that he will include in his talks.


ADMISSION: $20 Members  $25  for non members
Lunch will be provided for PRE-REGISTERED guests.  Sorry, NO REFUNDS!
PRE REGISTER BY OCTOBER 15, 2018
NOTE: Mail in Registration form will be soon be available.  Please check back.
You can register NOW online.  Don't forget to select your choice of sandwich when you register.  Use the pull-down menu to select from a beef, ham or turkey sandwich.
Preregister Here by October 15th https://ewgsi.org/eventListings.php?nm=283

Dues are due by December 31st

Eastside Genealogical Society September Workshop

It’s our 40^th Anniversary and we are celebrating with a special workshop:

“Finding Family History in Your Picture Mysteries”

Featuring Maureen Taylor – the Photo Detective

On Saturday, September 15, 2018

Three Presentations:

·         10 Easy Steps to Identify & Date Those Pictures in the Shoeboxes

·         Google Images and Beyond

·         Genealogical Clues in Family Photos

We invite you to join the celebration by setting up an informational table about your genealogical society for FREE!  Reserve a table today, with one free admission!

In exchange, would you share the information with your membership?  I have attached an electronic copy to our flier for sending out to your members.  Send me the request for your table reservation at EGSgenealogyhelpers@yahoo.com . 

The fun is happening at Vasa Park Ballroom, 3560 W Lake Sammamish Road SE, Bellevue, WA  98008.  Doors open at 9 am with presentations from 9:30 am to 2 pm. 

Private consultations are available afterwards with Maureen Taylor.

Pre-registration is open until September 1, 2018 with EGS members attending for FREE and non-members - $25.  Boxed lunches are available to order for $15.  Or $25 at the door, but no lunch orders.

Go to our website: www.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.com for more details and to register.

Thank you for helping to spread the word about this workshop and our many societies in the greater western Washington area!

Sincerely,

Celia McNay, President

Eastside Genealogical Society

PO Box 374

Bellevue, WA  98009-0374

NOT SURE WHO THEY ARE?

“Finding Family History in Your Picture Mysteries”

At Vasa Park Ballroom 3560 W Lake Sammamish Road SE, Bellevue, WA 98008

Doors open at 9 am—Three Workshops - 9:30 am until 2 pm

Private consultations available afterwards

1. 10 Easy Steps to Identify & Date those Pictures in the Shoeboxes
2. Google Images and Beyond
3. Genealogical Clues in Family Photos

Book sales and Vendor booths -- Door Prizes and Raffle

Pre-registration Open until Sept 1, 2018 (Members MUST register to get in Free)

Free to Members of EGS / Non-members - $25; Boxed lunch - $15

After Sept 1: $25 for everyone, no lunches.

Register online www.eastsidegenealogicalsociety.com or mail the form below & a check to:

Eastside Genealogical Society PO BOX 374, Bellevue, WA 98009-0374

Q’s ? email us at EGSGenealogyhelper@yahoo.com

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Name: ___________________________________ Phone #: ___________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________________________ Total amount enclosed: _________________

Circle all that apply: Member of EGS -Free Non-member $25 Lunch $15 (mark selection below)

• Roast Beef & Cheddar sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes and balsamic mayo
• Uptown Turkey Avocado sandwich with turkey, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce & mayo
• Tomato Mozzarella sandwich with mozzarella, plum tomatoes, sweet roasted red peppers, fresh basil and arugula drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette
  
  
  NOT SURE WHO THEY ARE?
  
  

All boxed lunches include chips, fruit, bottled water, & a cookie (Catered by the Corner Bakery Café)

Kelowna & District Genealogical Society Genealogical Conference

Who’s Up For a Genealogy Road Trip?

September is the perfect time for a road trip – the tourists have mostly gone home, the roads are in good condition and the weather is perfect!  What could be better?  Well, how about a Genealogy Road Trip?

Why not get a few friends together and come to Kelowna for the “Harvest Your Family Tree” Genealogy Conference, taking place from Sept. 28-30, 2018 – Western Canada’s Largest Genealogy Conference?  Sharing the costs and enjoying the companionship of like-minded friends is a wonderful way to see the countryside. All you need is your passport! Don’t want to drive? Our airport has direct flights between Seattle and Kelowna via Horizon Air.

We are thrilled to offer Eleven acclaimed speakers, including: Blaine Bettinger (genetic genealogist/DNA specialist); Cyndi Ingle (Cyndi’s List); Helen V. Smith (from Australia); Dave Obee (Canada’s preeminent genealogist); Lesley Anderson (Ancestry). Of the 31 workshops on offer, only five are on Canadian records so there is something for every researcher no matter where in the world you are searching.

We have great rates at two local hotels: The Kelowna Inn & Suites (www.kelownainnandsuites.com, 1-800-667-6133) is offering rooms at only $99 per night (plus taxes), including breakfast; The Ramada Hotel (a full-service hotel; ramadalodge@rpbhotels.com, 1-800-665-2518) is offering $119.99 per night (plus taxes).  This is definitely budget-friendly, especially if you share the room with a friend or two.  Both hotels are located along Hwy. 97 and a short drive to all conference venues (carpooling can also be arranged).  When making your reservation, be sure to tell them you are coming for the Genealogy Conference.  

While in Kelowna, enjoy our great shopping, many beautiful wineries, historic sites and get in some genealogy research at our KDGS Family & Local History Resource Centre and Kelowna’s other great archives and specialty libraries. 

For more information, visit our Conference pages at https://kdgswix.wixsite.com/kdgs/ or follow the link from our homepage, www.KDGS.ca. Register soon as some workshops are filling up quickly! Questions: email me at Conference@KDGS.ca.

Claire Smith-Burns

Kelowna & District Genealogical Society

Director, KDGS Family & Local History Resource Centre, Librarian@KDGS.ca

“Harvest Your Family Tree” Conference 2018, Conference@KDGS.ca

www.KDGS.ca