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DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2009

SOCIETY: Central Florida Genealogical Society (Orlando)
AREA OF THE STATE: Central
EVENT: Computer Interest Group Meeting
TIME: 10 a m - 12 Noon
LOCATION: Seminole County Library Central Branch, 215 N. Oxford Rd., Casselberry, FL
SPEAKER: Computer Discussion Forum
TOPIC: Open forum
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: No - (Lunch afterward at a nearby restaurant)
CONTACT: cfgs@cfgs.org
WEB SITE: http://cfgs.org

ADDITIONAL INFO: Bring your laptops if you want to follow along - library has free Wi-Fi.

DATE: Saturday, 3 October 2009
SOCIETY: Bay County Genealogical Society (BCGS)
AREA: North
EVENT: BEGINNER's SEMINAR
TIME: 8:30am until 3pm (Central Daylight Time)
LOCATION: Bay County Public Library, Meeting Room, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City, FL
SPEAKER: BCGS Members
TOPIC: ON THE TRAIL OF OUR ANCESTORS
1.  HOW TO BEGIN
2.  USING TECHNOLOGY
3.  VITAL RECORDS - DEATH
4.  VITAL RECORDS - MARRIAGE & BIRTH
5.  CENSUS RECORDS
6.  ORGANIZATION & SOURCE CITATION
COST if Pre-Registered by SEPTEMBER 26, 2009:
BCGS Member - $15
Not a BCGS Member - $20
Join BCGS and Attend Oct. 3rd Seminar ($40 value) - $25
For Walk-Ins, the cost is $22.

FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Price Includes Snacks, Drinks, Lunch, Handouts & Door Prizes
CONTACT: Judy Bennett, 850-215-1579 or judybennett@knology.net
Diana Cochran, 850-236-6240 or dbcochran@bellsouth.net
Suzanne Shay, suzshay@bellsouth.net
Bill Zehner, wjzehner@knology.net
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.com/~flbcgs
ADDITIONAL INFO: Please make checks payable to Bay County Genealogical Society and mail to BCGS, P.O. Box 662, Panama City, FL  32402-0662
 

DATE: Sunday, October 4, 2009
SOCIETY: Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern University
AREA: South
EVENT: German-American Genealogy
TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Alvin Sherman Library 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr., Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 3331
SPEAKER: John Humphrey, CG
TOPIC: Happy Oktoberfest! If you have German roots, come learn about how to trace your German Genealogy with national expert Mr. John Humphrey, CG.
Two Hour program as follows:
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m: 'Finding Your German Ancestor's Place of Origin'
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m: 'The WWW (World Wide Web) of German Genealogy'
COST: FREE
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: No
CONTACT: Kim Garvey   kgarvey@nova.edu    954-262-4575
WEB SITE: http://sherman.library.nova.edu/helios/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=2610

DATE: Tuesday   October 6, 2009
SOCIETY: Genealogical Society of North Brevard
AREA: Central
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: Titusville Public Library, 2121 So. Hopkins Ave, Titusville, FL 32780
SPEAKER: Vera Zimmerman
TOPIC: "Dating Old Photographs"
COST: None
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Yes
CONTACT: Martha Noffel mnoffel@bellsouth.net 321-383-8486
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flgsnb
 

DATE: Thursday, October 8, 2009
SOCIETY: Central Florida Genealogical Society
AREA: Central
EVENT: Monthly General Meeting
TIME: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
LOCATION: LDS Church, 45 E. Par Street (Corner of Par & Formosa) Orlando
SPEAKER: Elaine Powell
TOPIC:
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments at break
CONTACT: cfgs@cfgs.org
WEB SITE: www.cfgs.org 
ADDITIONAL INFO: Guests and visitors welcome. Come early for our mini-class at 7:00 pm.

DATE: Saturday, October 10th, 2009
SOCIETY: The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, Inc.
AREA: North East
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 10:15 AM -12:00 PM
LOCATION: 3330 Kori Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32217
SPEAKER: The Speaker is you....
TOPIC: Family History Month and our annual "Our Ancestors Antiques Home Show" Bring a heirloom, photograph, or special treasure and share your genealogy find with the group. Each person has 5 minutes. A highlight of the year!
COST: No Charge & open to all
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Light refreshments following program
CONTACT: Nela Eberhardy, publicity@sgesjax.com  (904)778-1000
WEB SITE: www.sgesjax.com
ADDITIONAL INFO: We encourage children and grandchildren in attendance at this special event.

DATE: Saturday October 10, 2009
SOCIETY: Martin County Genealogical Society
AREA: South
EVENT: Workshop
TIME: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm  to 3:30 pm
LOCATION: Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd,, Stuart, FL
SPEAKER: Patti Kirk
TOPIC: 10:00 am to 12 noon: What You Didn't Know About Roots Web Part 2
1:30 to 3:30 pm: What You Didn't Know About Roots Web Part 1
COST: Free and Open to the Public
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: no
CONTACT: Registration required: Contact Patti Kirk at ckirkfirst@comcast.net or 772-567-7463
WEB SITE: mcgensociety.org
ADDITIONAL INFO: Family Histories Patti Kirk will be doing two workshops on Rootsweb in the John F. Armstrong Wing of the Blake Library.  Part 2 will be presented in the morning and because of strong demand, Patti will re-do Part 1 (previously presented in July) in the afternoon. As always, these programs are free and open to the public.  There is a small recovery fee ($3.50) for each handout. Registration is required. Contact Patti Kirk at ckirkfirst@comcast.net
 

DATE: Sunday, October 11, 2009
SOCIETY: Alvin Sherman Library, Nova Southeastern University
AREA: South
EVENT: Italian-American Genealogy
TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Alvin Sherman Library 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd, Ft Lauderdale FL 33314
SPEAKER: Dr. John Colletta
TOPIC: In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. For Columbus Day, learn to uncover your Italian heritage with renowned national expert, Dr. JOHN COLLETTA.
Program as follows:
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. 'Discovering Your Italian Heritage, Part 1: U.S. Sources'
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 'Discovering Your Italian Heritage, Part 2: Using Records in Italy'
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. 'Your Ancestors from Italy: How to Discover and Record Their Stories'
5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Book Signing
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: None
CONTACT: Kim Garvey  kgarvey@nova.edu  954-262-4575
WEB SITE: http://sherman.library.nova.edu/helios/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=2612

DATE: Sunday, October 11, 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: Drew Smith
TOPIC: Genealogy and DNA
COST: no Charge
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: dessert & Coffee
CONTACT: Sally Israel, sisrael@tampabay.rr.com, 727-343-1652
WEB SITE: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~fljgstb/
 

DATE: Wednesday 14 October 2009
SOCIETY: Genealogical Society of South Brevard
AREA: Central
EVENT: Speaker
TIME: 9:30AM/12:00PM
LOCATION: Melbourne Library, 540 E Fee Avenue, Melbourne Florida
SPEAKER: Drew Smith
TOPIC: Social Networking
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Coffee/snacks
CONTACT: www.gssb.net, DougB81042 at gmail.com
WEB SITE: www.gssb.net
ADDITIONAL INFO: Author and National Lecturer Drew Smith will be speaking on "Social Networking" on Oct 14th at the Melbourne Public Library.  The Genealogical Society of South Brevard will be sponsoring his visit with a social time at 9:30AM and presentation beginning at 10:00AM.  Mr. Smith is a Academic Librarian, expert in Digital Genealogy, and director of the Federation of Genealogical Societies. He is also a joint lecturer with George Morgan on The Genealogy Guys Podcast. The library is located at 540 E Fee Avenue, Melbourne Florida.  Please visit our website www.gssb.net for further information.
 

DATE: Thursday, October 15, 20099
SOCIETY: Lee County Genealogical Society, Inc.
AREA: Southwest
EVENT: Monthly meeting
TIME: 1 - 3 pm
LOCATION: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 4141 DeLeon Street, Fort Myers FL
SPEAKER: Flo Kornman
TOPIC: Everyone Has a Story
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments at break
CONTACT: Carol Rooksby Weidlich crwgen@LeeCountyGenealogy.org
WEB SITE: www.LeeCountyGenealogy.org
ADDITIONAL INFO: Guests always welcome. Come early and network with members and guests, visit Shirley's Table and Betty's Information Table.
 

DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2009
SOCIETY: Marion County Genealogical Society
AREA: North
EVENT: Meeting
TIME: 2-4 pm
LOCATION: Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL
SPEAKER: Arnold Davis
TOPIC: Everyone is invited to the general meeting at 2 PM featuring the interactive website, findagrave.com. This is a worldwide website to help locate gravesites or record gravesite information for local cemeteries or one's own family. The public is cordially invited to this free meeting.
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: None
CONTACT: Patti Hunt (352) 207-0082, MarionGenealogy@gmail.com
WEB SITE: http://MarionGenealogy.tripod.com

DATE: 15 October 2009, Thursday
SOCIETY: Bay County Public Library & Bay County Genealogical Society
AREA: North
EVENT: GENEALOGY AFTER HOURS
TIME: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
LOCATION: Bay County Public Library, 898 West 11th Street, Panama City, Florida
SPEAKER: Rebecca Saunders & Assistants
TOPIC: Work on YOUR family research without interruption while the library is closed. Beginners will receive a beginners packet and assistance from staff.  Bring YOUR family information with you so YOU can research your family (with assistance as needed).
COST: FREE
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: None
CONTACT: REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Please call (850) 522-2130 to register for Genealogy After Hours.
WEB SITE: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flbcgs
ADDITIONAL INFO: This special event features valuable hands-on coaching for those researching their ancestors. Especially valuable for those pursuing First Families of Bay County Certification.
 

DATE: Thursday, October 15, 2009
SOCIETY: Volusia County Genealogical Society
AREA: Central
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
LOCATION: City Island Library Auditorium, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach, FL
SPEAKER: Harlan Hutchins
TOPIC: The Search for George Alden
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments
CONTACT: Audrey Beegle, Audbobby@gmail.com
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flvcgs
 

DATE: Friday, October 16, 2009
SOCIETY: Martin County Genealogical Society
AREA: South
EVENT: Monthly Member Meeting
TIME: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, FL
SPEAKER: Kim V. Garvey
TOPIC: Bring Out Your Dead! The Victorian Funeral in Perspective
COST: free and open to the public
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Yes/ light refreshments
CONTACT: Kimberly Carvel, kckarp@earthlink.net or 772-229-8486
WEB SITE:  mcgensociety.org    
ADDITIONAL INFO: MCGS will present their October Monthly Members Meeting in The John F. Armstrong Wing at the Blake Library. After a brief meeting and refreshments, Kim V. Garvey, the Instructional and Outreach Librarian for Genealogy at Nova Southeastern University's Alvin Sherman Library will present her program "Bring Out Your Dead! The Victorian Funeral in Perspective."  As always, this program is Free and Open to the Public.
 

DATE: Saturday, October 17, 2009
SOCIETY: Imperial Polk Genealogical Society
EVENT: Genealogy Seminar
TIME:  registration starts at 8 a.m., seminar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Florida Southern College Alumni Room, Charles Thrift Bldg., 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801-5698 (map at web site)
SPEAKER: Jana Sloan Broglin, CG 
TOPICS:

l. "See Ya in the Funnies": A Beard-Sloan Case Study. Newspapers contain more than vital records. Understand how to get the most from your newspaper research. Learn how to add social history to your family.

2. "Ohio: The Great Land Experience": Ohio was the first state created from the Northwest Territory. Learn about migration, county formation, land offices and the survey system unique to Ohio.

3. "Hookers, Crooks, and Kooks": Or, "Aunt Merle Didn't Run a Boarding House". A light-hearted look at searching for the black sheep in the family.

4. "The Key to the Courthouse": Do you want the magic key? The key to the courthouse? The way to unlock all the records found within? Learn techniques to make the most of your courthouse visit.

COST: Registration before October 17, 2009 $40.00, at the door $45.00.
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS:  Continental breakfast and lunch included. 
CONTACT:  IPGSKED@aolcom , or KAYSTONE@prodigy.net
WEB SITE: www.ipgs.org  
 

DATE: Saturday, 17 October 2009
SOCIETY: Bay County Genealogical Society
AREA: North
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 1pm
LOCATION: Bay County Public Library, Meeting Room, 898 W. 11th St., Panama City, FL
SPEAKER: Becky Saunders, Local History Specialist & Genealogy Specialist, BCPL
TOPIC: THE LOCAL HISTORY ROOM COLLECTION at the Bay County Public Library (BCPL) - Ms. Saunders will provide us with a guided tour of this remarkable collection which includes many valuable, one-of-a-kind artifacts from the local area.
COST: FREE
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments
CONTACT: Mary K. McGraw, mary.mcgraw@comcast.net, (850) 258-5813
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.com/~flbcgs
 

DATE: Monday 19 October 2009
SOCIETY: French & Canadian Heritage Society
AREA: Central
EVENT: Meeting
TIME: 9:30AM/11:30AM
LOCATION: Melbourne Public Library, 540 E Fee Avenue, Melbourne Florida
SPEAKER: Members
TOPIC: The French & Canadian Heritage Society will be meeting on Oct 19th at the Melbourne Public Library.  The Society members will have tables to share their family research through photo albums, family trees and personal items. The meeting is 9:30AM to 11:30AM. The library is located at 540 E Fee Avenue.  Please visit our website www.gssb.net or call Anne at 321-242-7018 for further information.
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: No
CONTACT: Anne at 321 242 7018
WEB SITE: www.gssb.net
 

DATE: Saturday, October 24,2009
SOCIETY: Lee County Genealogical Society, Inc.
AREA: Southwest
EVENT: LCGS Fall Seminar
TIME: 8:30 - 11:45 am
LOCATION: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 4141 DeLeon Street, Fort Myers, FL
SPEAKER: Donna Moughty
TOPIC: Land Records and Family Search.org
COST: $5.00 per person includes all topc related materials and refreshments
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Yes
CONTACT: Carol Rooksby Weidlich
crwgen@LeeCountyGenealogy.org
WEB SITE: www.LeeCountyenealogy.org
ADDITIONAL INFO: Additional information and registration forms at website.

DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
SOCIETY: Tallahassee Genealogical Society
AREA OF THE STATE: North
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 7 PM
LOCATION: R.A. Gray Auditorium, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL
SPEAKER: Dr. William O. Oldson, Department of History FSU
TOPIC: World War II & the Human Experience Stressing Eastern Europe and the Holocaust
COST: N/C
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: No
CONTACT: Deanna Ramsey at deannaramsey@comcast.net
WEBSITE:  www.talgen.org

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