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Last update: May 17, 2012 |
Meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month in the GSSI library section of John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois. The College is otherwise closed on weekends, but the East Entrance of Building E will be open especially for GSSI. There are no meetings in July or August. The Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois' collection of genealogy and history books and microforms in the John A. Logan College Library may be used beginning at noon on meeting days, and whenever the College Library is open during the week. For current library hours consult the JALC Library website or call 618-985-2828, Ext. 8338. ********************************************* Saturday, August 18, 20122 Ray Hancock Conference Center, John A. Logan College 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This year GSSI has rolled the Summer Workshop and the annual Conference and Book Fair into one. Registration and Book Fair browsing begin at 8:00 a.m. The plenary opening session (9:00 a.m.) will feature Darrel Dexter, author and long-time editor of the Saga, who will share his knowledge of “Researching in Southern Illinois.” Learn from Darrel about the many sources which contain family data, and how to use them effectively. For the second morning session (10:30 a.m.) attendees may choose between “Introduction to Genealogy,” offered by Joy Whitson Upton for those new to family history research, or “The Case of the Anonymous Immigrant,” a study in problem solving methods by Edward J. O’Day. There will be a Lunch Break from 11:30 - 1:15 a.m. The GSSI Library and the JALC Library genealogy databases at Ancestry and Heritage Quest will be available during the Lunch Break for those wishing to use them. Afternoon presentations include “Using DNA for Family Research” (Ken Cochran), “Introduction to Find-A-Grave” (Diane Anderson), “What’s New at FamilySearch.org” (Ed O’Day) and “Ancestry and Family Tree Maker” (Joy Upton). For a detailed program and registration form, click on the blue "Annual Conference" link above. ******************************************************** Coming Up: Next General Meeting Sunday, September 9, 2012 2:30 p.m. Program TBA © Copyright 2012 All rights reserved. Powered by Free Site Templates |
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