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November 2009  

DATE: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
SOCIETY: Manasota Genealogical Society
AREA: Central
EVENT: Monthly Meeting
TIME: 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
LOCATION: Central Public Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd, W., Bradenton, FL
SPEAKER: Jim McHugh
TOPIC: "The Mysteries and Jewels of City Directories"
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 those interested in learning what's new in genealogy on the Internet. 
 

DATE: Saturday, November 7, 2009
SOCIETY: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Cocoa Florida Stake
AREA: Central Brevard County (Rockledge, Florida)
EVENT: 2009 Family History Seminar: Trace Your Roots and leave a legacy of love
TIME: 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
LOCATION: 1801 S. Fiske Blvd Rockledge, FL 32955
SPEAKER: Keynote Speaker & Presenter: Miles Myer of Jacksonville, FL 
TOPIC: 18 different topics by 14 instructors. Courses range from beginner to advanced. To name a few... Begin & Expand Your Family Tree ~ Locating Passenger Lists ~ On Location: Western & Eastern Europe ~ La Genealogía y su importancia en la familia - en español y Carlos Rojas. ~ Digital Imagery of the Family ~ Medical Mystery & Family History and much, much more! Special personal history displays courtesy Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Rocket Post 4534 on The Veterans History Project, VITAS of Brevard County and Family Histories of Vero. - Choose a class or two or stay all day. There is something for everyone.
COST: No Cost for Seminar Courses /Lunch optional $7
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Lunch is your choice of a 6-inch sub, bag of chips, cookie & bottled water.
CONTACT: Family History Center 1801 S. Fiske Blvd Rockledge, FL 32955
Telephone: 321/636-2431
WEB SITE: http://www.cocoafloridastake.org
 

DATE: Sunday, November 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: Hands On Workshop
TOPIC: Hands-on Working Session for individual research using the Internet and resources of the JGSTB library
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: Saturday, November 14, 2009
SOCIETY: Lee County Genealogical Society, Inc.
AREA: Southwest
EVENT: Saturday meeting
TIME: 10 am to 1 noon
LOCATION: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 4141 DeLeon Street, Fort Myers FL
SPEAKER: Joanne Ryder, Charlotte County Genealogy Society
TOPIC: Surname Search
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: Saturday, November 14, 2009
SOCIETY: The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, Inc.
AREA: North East
EVENT: Annual Business Meeting,Election of Officers & Lunch @ Bono's Bar-B-Q
TIME: 10:15 AM -12:00 PM
LOCATION: Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida
SPEAKER: N/A
TOPIC: Bono's Bar-B-Q is a favorite and this will be held at their original location: 4907 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, Fl.32207
COST: Lunch on your own at Bono's
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: As stated above
CONTACT: Nela Eberhardy, publicity@sgesjax.com  (904)778-1000
WEB SITE: www.sgesjax.com

DATE: Saturday, November 14, 2009
SOCIETY: Lee County Genealogical Society
AREA: Southwest
EVENT: Saturday Meeting
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
LOCATION: Wesley Mermorial United Methodist Church, 4141 DeLeon Street, Fort Myers
SPEAKER: Carol Rooksby Weidlich
TOPIC: Timelines - Using Time as a Tool
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments

CONTACT: Carol Rooksby Weidlich
crwgen@LeeCountyGenealogy.org
WEB SITE: www.LeeCountyGenealogy.org
ADDITIONAL INFO: Doors open at 11:30 a.m.  Come early and check out our Information Table as well as what's new at Shirley's Table.
 

DATE:  Saturday, 14 November 2009
SOCIETY: Martin County Genealogical Society
AREA: South
EVENT: Workshop
TIME: 10 am to 12 Noon
LOCATION: Blake Library, 2352 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, FL
SPEAKER: Patti Kirk
TOPIC: Patti Kirk of Family Histories and MCGS will presented "Family Search- New Pilot Program."
COST: Free but there is a small recovery cost for handouts.
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: no
CONTACT: Patti Kirk at ckirkfirst@comcast.net
WEB SITE: http;//mcgensociety.org
ADDITIONAL INFO: Patti Kirk of Family Histories and a member of the MCGS Board of Directors will present her program, "Family Search - The New Pilot Program."  The class will take place at the Blake Library in the Computer Lab.  The seating is limited and registraion is required.  Please sign up by emailing Patti at ckirkfirst@comcast.net
 

DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2009
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: Bryan Mulcahy, Reference Librarian, Lee County Library System
TOPIC: What's at the Library?  Genealogy Shelf List and Other Reference Books
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, November 19, 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 Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL.
TOPIC: The Volusia County Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium of the City Island Library, 105 E. Magnolia Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL.  The election of officers for 2010 will be followed by a Round Table Discussion.  Members will share their recent discoveries and discuss their 'brick walls.' 
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments
CONTACT: Audrey Beegle, 386-760-8851 or email:vcgs@cfl.rr.com
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~flvcgs
 

DATE: Friday, November 20, 2009
SOCIETY: Martin County Genealogical Society
AREA: South
EVENT: Monthly Member Meeting
TIME: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Robert  Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Drive, Stuart, FL
SPEAKER: Walter Bruetsch
TOPIC: "Researching My Swiss Ancestors"
COST: Free and Open to the Public
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Coffe and cookies
CONTACT: Kimberly Carvel, kckarp@earthlink.net 772-229-8486
WEB SITE: http://mcgensociety.org
ADDITIONAL INFO: After a brief organizational meeting, MCGS will have a "Brick Wall - Ask the Experts" session, followed by a break with refreshments and then MCGS member and former President, Walter Bruetsch will present his program, "Researching My Swiss Ancestors."
 

DATE: Saturday, 21 Nov 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: Sally Rinehart
TOPIC: COMING OF THE PILGRIMS
COST: Free
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: Refreshments
CONTACT: Mary K. McGraw, mary.mcgraw@comcast.net, (850)258-5813
WEB SITE: www.rootsweb.com/~flbcgs
 

DATE: Tuesday, November 24, 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: Mary Anne Price
TOPIC: Putting Flesh on the Family Bones
COST: N/C
FOOD/REFRESHMENTS: No
CONTACT: Deanna Ramsey at deannaramsey@comcast.net
WEBSITE:  www.talgen.org

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