CALENDAR OF PAST EVENTS
2009 BEGINS:
Happy New Year to Everyone from the Genealogical Society of Broward County!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Some brickwalls may be insoluble, but most are not. I swear my father’s family devoted themselves to invisibility!
Why not come to the meeting, bring your brickwalls and see what can be done.
The meeting was held at the Alvin Sherman Library on the Nova Southeastern University Campus. The meeting of the Internet group was
held at 1:15, led by expert Brenda Feuer.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Brenda Feuer, will give a talk on computer research!
Brenda Feuer will direct the meeting in the style of a regular computer interest group from 12 pm to 1:45 pm in the Computer Room A in the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova
A short business meeting of the Society will be at 2 pm.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
The program will be a Show & Tell, so bring your Treasures and Curiosities!
Rhona Horowitz directed the meeting in the style of a regular computer interest group from 12 pm to 1:45 pm in the Computer Room A in the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova
A short business meeting of the Society will be at 2 pm.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Sunday, January 6, 2008
The Genealogical Society of Broward County Annual Installation Luncheon, was held at the new "Plantation Preserve Country Club",
SW 70 Ave. & Broward Boulevard, at 12 noon. The new officers were installed and the large turnout was enjoyed by all.
2008 BEGINS:
Happy New Year to Everyone from the Genealogical Society of Broward County!
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Dr. Emily Schmitt .
Dr. Emily Schmitt's topic was "Genetics & Genealogy".
The meeting was held at the Alvin Sherman Library on the Nova Southeastern
University Campus.
The meeting of the Internet group was held at 1:15, led by Brenda Feuer. They talked about Internet sites of Interest.
A business meeting of the Society was held at 2 pm.
The speaker began talking at 2:30 pm.
Sunday, Septemer 9, 2007
Virginia Fletcher.
Virginia's topic was "Research Strategies".
The meeting was held at the Alvin Sherman Library on the Nova Southeastern
University Campus.
The meeting of the Internet group was held at 1:15, led by Brenda Feuer. They talked about Internet sites of Interest.
A business meeting of the Society was held at 2 pm.
The speaker began talking at 2:30 pm.
Sunday, May, 6, 2007
Robert Koltnow spoke on "Courthouse Research".
Bob Koltnow is an attorney who is not only extremely knowledgeable about the
ins and outs of courthouse research, but an expert in Genealogy too!
The meeting was held at the Alvin Sherman Library on the Nova Southeastern
University Campus. The meeting of the Internet group was held at 1:15, led by
Brenda Feuer. They talked about Internet sites of Interest.
Sunday, April 1st, 2007
Helen Landers, the Broward County Historian, presented a forum to the group entitled, "Letters
from the Past to the Present". Attendees were invited to bring letters of their own to share and a lively discussion was enjoyed.
The meeting was held at the Alvin Sherman Library on the Nova Southeastern University Campus. The meeting of the Internet group was
held at 1:15, led by expert Brenda Feuer.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Marilyn Rathbune, the Education Director of the Old Ft. Lauderdale Village & Museum introduced us to the
Resources and collections which are located in the Old Ft. Lauderdale Village & Museum. She explained their holdings and how they can aid in research.
Internet Group, Mrs. Brenda Feuer Coordinator, 1:00-1:45, in Room 3015 Presentation 2:00 pm with the General Society Meeting.
The meeting was held on the 3rd floor of the Alvin Sherman Library,
on the Nova Southeastern University Campus in Davie.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Lucia St. Clair Robson, a prize winning historical author and specialist in historical fiction, presented a very lively and
interesting program on her latest book, "Shadow Patriots: A Novel of the Revolution".
Ms. Robson was awarded the Golden Spur for the year's best historical fiction. The tales of her research and the development
of her characters were fascinating. Many people purchased some of her books. If anyone missed it and would like a copy of one
of her books, she will be more than happy to mail them to us.
The meeting was held on the 4th floor of the Alvin Sherman Library, on the Nova Southeastern University Campus in Davie.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
The Genealogical Society of Broward County Annual Installation Luncheon, was held at the new "Plantation Preserve Country Club",
SW 70 Ave. & Broward Boulevard, at 12 noon. The new officers were installed and the large turnout was enjoyed by all.
2007 BEGINS:
Happy New Year to Everyone from the Genealogical Society of Broward County!
Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006
Ms. Suzi Hayes, Developer & Director of Parkland Library, and previously she was the Developer & Director of the Alvin
Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University. Do Books Still Matter? In this age of technology, people often forget that not all
information is found on the internet. Especially for genealogy research, books are still important.
Internet Group, Mrs. Brenda Feuer Coordinator, 1:00-1:45, in Room 3015
Presentation 2:00 pm with the General Society Meeting to follow.
Sunday, Nov. 5, 2005
Judy and Bruce Borich, Marketing Director and Publisher of the Middle River Press "Great Stories Deserve To
Be Told" at the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University
Internet Group, Mrs. Brenda Feuer Coordinator, 100-1:45, in Room 3015
Presentation at 2:00 pm with the General Meeting to follow
Sunday, Oct. 01, 2006
Bryce Rumbles, Genealogy Reference Director of the Broward County Main Library Military Links on the
Internet for Genealogy at the Broward County Main Library on Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 3rd floor
Sunday, Sep. 10, 2006
2nd Sunday in September at Nova Southeastern University
Date changed from 1st Sunday which is Labor Day weekend.
Show & Tell Workshop This is your opportunity to learn about GSBC genealogy. Members are requested to bring one piece
of their own genealogy or something they wish help with. Public welcome, but discussion will be limited to member genealogy.
Sunday, August 6, 2006
Held at the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University
"Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Stranahan House"
by Barbara Whitney Keith, Executive Director of Stranahan House, Former Director of Development/ Managing Director
of the Bonnet House and specialist in historic preservation.
Internet Group, Mrs. Brenda Feuer Coordinator, 1:15-2:15, in Community Room
General Meeting & Presentation 2:30, in Community Room
Friday, July 16, 2006
Board of Directors Meeting 4PM at Eve Savage's home.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Held at Parkland Library at 9:30.
Tips & Tricks of Family Tree Maker (FTM) by Mary Harrell-Sesniak. The following program is being presented in conjunction
with GSBC and the DAR Lighthouse Point Chapter. No Society business will be discussed.
Persons with laptops with FTM installed welcome, but not required. This Seminar is open to all levels, but designed for
persons who have at least an initial knowledge of the program.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Held at Parkland Library at 9:30.
Library Workshop/Meeting. Members Only.
Book Packing & Demo on Accessing the Member's Only Page
Saturday, June 14, 2006
Held at Parkland Library at 9:30 with follow-up July 1
2nd & 3rd Library Workshops. Book Packing. Members only.
Sunday, June 4, 2006
Held at Parkland Library.
Native Americans and Genealogy, Opal Spencer, Chaplain of the Lighthouse Point Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution (NSDAR) and former Regent of another chapter, Senior President of the Children of the American
Revolution (CAR) and member of GSBC, will present a program on Native American Genealogy.
Open to the public.
Internet Group, Mrs. Brenda Feuer Coordinator, 1:15-2:15, in Community Room
General Meeting & Presentation 2:30, in Community Room
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Held at Parkland Library.
Kings, Queens, Pilgrims and Tavern Keepers: Who's in Your Family Tree?
Debbie Duay, GSBC member, DAR Registrar & author of the online tutorial,
Researching Your Family Tree: An Introduction to Genealogy,
will discuss the membership requirements for specific lineage societies.
Board of Directors Meeting 12:15 in the Library
Internet Group, Mrs. Brenda Feuer Coordinator, 1:15-2:15, in Community Room
General Meeting & Presentation 2:30, in Community Room
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Held at 1PM, at Nova Southeastern University
Alvin Sherman Library Tour, (Members only.)
Sunday April 2, 2006 Held at Parkland Library.
Relationships in Genealogy, Brenda Feuer, member of GSBC and of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Broward County,
will present a program on genealogical relationships. Mrs. Feuer spoke previously to our Society on the topic of DNA
and may incorporate this and other related topics into her presentation.
Board of Directors Meeting 12:30 in the Library
Internet Group, Mrs. Brenda Feuer Coordinator, 1:15-2:15, Community Room
General Meeting & Presentation, 2:30-4:00, Community Room
Sunday, March 5,2006
Held at Parkland Library.
The World War I Veterans of Broward County, presented by Helen Landers, the Broward County Historian, and Denyse
Cunningham, Curator and Special Projects Coordinator II, of the Broward County Historical Commission
Internet Group, Mrs. Brenda Feuer Coordinator, 1:15-2:15, in Community Room
General Meeting & Presentation 2:30, in Community Room
Saturday, February 11, 8AM - 2PM
Plantation Woman's Club, "Trash To Treasures" Flea Market.
GSBC's booth will be in the courtyard. Plantation Community Center, 5555 Palm Tree Rd,Plantation, FL
Sunday February 5,2006
Held at Parkland Library.
Utilizing the Records of the Family History Center, presented by
Joyce Baggerly, an accredited genealogist with the Church of Latter Day Saints
Board of Directors Meeting 12:15 in the Library
Internet Group, Mrs. Brenda Feuer Coordinator, 1:15-2:15, in Community Room
General Meeting & Presentation 2:30, in Community Room
Bring items to the meeting for the Trash To Treasures Flea Market on Feb. 11
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Board of Directors Meeting at A. Judy Austin's home.
Sunday, January 8, 2006
Installation Brunch & Gala, Fort Lauderdale Country Club (Members and guests only)
415 East County Club Circle, Plantation, 11:30-2:00