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DATE: Tuesday, February 2, 2010
SOCIETY: Manasota Genealogical Society
AREA: Central
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
LOCATION: Central Public Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., W., Bradenton, FL
SPEAKER: Pamela Cooper
TOPIC: "Invaluable Manuscripts"
COST: No Cost
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: None
CONTACT: Jean Morris (941) 722-5156
WEB SITE: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flmgs/
ADDITIONAL INFO: Following our guest speaker, our Computer Special Interest Group will meet and is open to all who are interested in learning what's new in genealogy on the Internet. 

DATE: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
SOCIETY: Jewish Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County Inc
AREA: South
EVENT: Monthly membership meeting
TIME: 12:30 PM-3: PM
LOCATION: South County Civic Center 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 
SPEAKER: Pamela Weisberger
TOPIC: Leopold and Lena
Pamela has beem documenting her family's history for over twenty-five years, she has traveled throughout Eastern Europe visiting ancestral towns and villages and conducting research in Polish, Ukrainian and Hungarian archives. A special area of interest has been late 19th to early 20th century city directories, newspapers and court records. She has also produced the documentaries, "I Remember Jewish Drohobycz," and "Genealogy Anyone? Twenty-Five Years in the Life of the JGSLA," and coordinated the IAJGS Conference's 2006-2009 film festivals. She holds a B.A. in English from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.S. in Broadcasting from Boston University and lives in Santa Monica, California, where she continues to do professional research of all kinds.
COST: guest fee $5.00
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS:
CONTACT:  For program information contact:
Sylvia Nusinov sylvia@jgspalmbeachcounty.org   561 483-1060
Marilyn Newman mnewman@jgspalmbeachcounty.org  561 775-4920
WEB SITE: www.jsgspalmbeachcounty.org 
ADDITIONAL INFO: Special Interest groups 11:30 AM
Brick Wall Question and Answer Session   12:40 PM
Meeting and Speaker 1 PM
 

DATE: Friday, February 12, 2010
SOCIETY: Charlotte County Genealogical Society, Inc,
AREA: Southwest Florida
EVENT: "Update Your Genealogy Toolbox"  -  Spring Seminar
TIME: 8:00 a.m.  -  3: 30 p.m.
LOCATION: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - 2565 Tamiami Trail - Port Charlotte, FL
SPEAKER: Dick Eastman
TOPIC: Genealogy Searches on Google
The Organized Genealogist
The Latest Technology for Genealogists
Where is Genealogy Softwarde Headed
COST: $30 Members; $35 Non-Members  -  Includes lunch 
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: 1/2 Sub - Choice of Italian, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie
CONTACT: Joanne Ryder - joanne@charleyslady.com  - 941-625-6443
WEB SITE: www.ccgsi.org
ADDITIONAL INFO: Registration by February 5, 2010 includes lunch.  No lunch will be provided for registrations after that date.
 

February 2009

DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 2009
SOCIETY: Manasota Genealogical Society
AREA OF THE STATE: Central
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 9:30 AM - 12 PM
LOCATION: Manatee Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., West Bradenton, FL
SPEAKER: George Morgan
TOPIC: "Definitive Guide to Ancestry.com"
COST: No Cost
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: None
CONTACT: Jean Morris, morrisjean@verizon.net or (941) 722-5156
WEB SITE: http://www.rootsweb.com/~flmgs
 

DATE: Sunday, February 8, 2009
SOCIETY: Genealogical Society of Greater Miami, Inc.
AREA OF THE STATE: South
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 2 - 4 PM
LOCATION: Florida Christian School, Library, 4200 SW 89 Avenue, Miami, FL
SPEAKER:
TOPIC: This has become our tradition "Love Letters" month. Bring any old letter or document to share that you have been able to use in your research either to find new information or just to make your ancestor more personal.
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Yes
CONTACT: Patti Martin at gsgmfl@gmail.com
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flgsgm

DATE: Sunday, February 8, 2009
SOCIETY: Jewish Genealogical Society of Tampa Bay
AREA: central
EVENT: monthly Meeting
TIME: 1:30 PM/4:00 PM
LOCATION: gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, 14041 Icot Blvd., Clearwater, Florida
SPEAKER: Bill Israel
TOPIC: Finding Your Jewish Roots; Bringing Your Past Alive
COST: no Charge
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: dessert & Coffee
CONTACT: sisrael@tampabay.rr.com
WEB SITE: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~fljgstb/programs.htm
 

DATE: Thursday, February 12, 2009
SOCIETY: Central Florida Genealogical Society
AREA: Central
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
LOCATION: LDS Church, 45 E. Par Street (Corner of Par & Formosa), Orlando.
SPEAKER: Paul L. Enchelmayer
TOPIC: The Deceptive Ancestor - Separating Fiction from the Facts
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Light Refreshments
CONTACT: cfgs@cfgs.org
WEB SITE: www.cfgs.org

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: An informal beginners forum is held from 7:00-7:30 pm.
 

DATE: Saturday, February 14, 2009
SOCIETY: Pinellas Genealogy Society
AREA OF THE STATE: West
EVENT: PGS Seminar
TIME: 8 AM - 4 PM
LOCATION: Jenkin's Room, Largo Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL
SPEAKER: Henry "Hank" Z. Jones
TOPIC: Tracing the Origins of Early 18th Century Palatine & Other Emigrants; Family Tradition: How to Separate Fact from Fiction in Genealogical Research; Saints, Sinners & an Occasional Horse Thief: Some Emigrant Stories; Genealogy in the New Millennium: Where We've Been and Where We're Going!
COST: Members: $35; Non-members: $40; Lunch for Members or Non-members is: $6@
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS:
CONTACT: Damon Hostetler - betdaclwho@aol.com  or (727) 447-5605
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.com/~flpgs
ADDITIONAL INFO: Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. The Program begins at 8:40 a.m. Additional Classes include: They're Married?, Picture Puzzle, Census Tracking, and More than One Wife?

DATE: Thursday, February 19, 2009
SOCIETY: Volusia County Genealogical Society
AREA: Central
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 6 pm - 8 pm
LOCATION: Auditorium, City Island Library, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach, FL
SPEAKER: George G. Morgan
TOPIC: Locating Anglican Parish Registers in England
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Light Refreshments
CONTACT: Audrey Beegle, 386-760-8851, vcgs@cfl.rr.com
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flvcgs
ADDITIONAL INFO: George G. Morgan is an internationally recognized genealogist, author and online columnist as well as president of Aha! Seminars which conducts seminars for libraries and genealogists.  He is past president of ISFHWE, a director of the Florida Genealogical Society and co-host of the "Genealogy Guys Podcast."  Visitors are always welcome.
 

DATE(S): Friday, February 20, 2009
SOCIETY: Martin County Genealogical Society
AREA: South
EVENT: Monthly Member Meeting
TIME: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Blake Library - 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34996
SPEAKER: Reba Shepard
TOPIC:  "Preserving Your Data"
COST: Free and Open to the Public
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Dessert and Coffee
CONTACT: Kimberly Carvel at kckarp@earthlink.net and/or 772-229-8486
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.com/~flmcgs/

DATE(S): Tuesday, 21 February 2009
SOCIETY: Bay County Genealogical Society
AREA: North
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 1pm
LOCATION: Bay County Public Library,Conference Room, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City, FL
SPEAKER: Sally Rhinehart
TOPIC: EARLY VIRGINIA IMMIGRANTS
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments
CONTACT: Mary K. McGraw, mkaymac@earthlink.net, (850)258-5813
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.com/~flbcgs
 

DATE: Saturday, February 21, 2009
SOCIETY: Tallahassee Genealogical Society
AREA OF THE STATE: North
EVENT: "TalGen Tech" Annual Spring Seminar
TIME: 9 AM - 4 PM
LOCATION: St. John's Episcopal Church
SPEAKER: Richard "Dick" Eastman
TOPICS:

• Photographing Old or Delicate Documents and Photography
• Genealogy searches on Google
• Tombstone Photography
• Where is Genealogy Software Headed?

COST: Cost: $50 (TGS Members) $60 (Non-Members) If registered by January 27, 2009 Registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch. (Lunch is NOT guaranteed for onsite registration)
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Lunch Provided w/ Paid Registration
CONTACT: Melody Porter at southernancestors@yahoo.com
WEBSITE:  www.talgen.org

DATE: Saturday, February 28, 2009
SOCIETY: The Southwest Florida Germanic Genealogy Research Group
AREA OF THE STATE: Southwest
EVENT: German Research Seminar
TIME: 8 AM - 3:30 PM
LOCATION: St. James Episcopal Church, 1375 Viscaya Drive, Port Charlotte, FL
SPEAKER: Baerbel Johnson, Professional Genealogist
TOPIC: Putting Flesh on the Genealogical Skeleton with topics on: Marriage Laws and Customs in Germany German Research on the Internet Strategies for Solving German Research Problems Internet Resources for Locating the 19th Century German Immigrant
COST: SW Florida Genealogy Group Members $25.00, non-members $30.00
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Lunch included for pre-registrations by February 18, 2009
CONTACT: Joanne at (941) 625-6443 and Ruth at (239) 995-3160
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.com/~flggrg
ADDITIONAL INFO: Join with members of the Southwest Florida Germanic Genealogy Research Group to hear speaker Baerbel Johnson discuss ways to enhance our Germanic Genealogy Research. Ms. Johnson will share with seminar attendees her strategies for using the Internet to search for those elusive ancestors and make use of the any resources available.

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