The Library will be closed for the July 4th holiday and will re-open on July 5 from 1 pm until 5 pm.
Due to the holiday closure, the DNA Consultation Hour will not be available this day. The next DNA session will be Saturday, July 11. Enjoy your holiday!
LIMTIED TO SIX PRE-REGISTERED ATTENDEES WHO CONTACTED SCOTT ATKINSON TO REGISTER!
Moderator: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool - Wikitree.com. The regular monthly Workshop continues to assist in answering your questions and how to solve problems using both of these software tools. Laptops are encouraged but not required. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org.
Please pre-register by calling Scott Atkinson at 210-410-0382 or emailing S.atkinson@ieee.org. Only those pre-registered will be allowed to attend the program. Current Covid-19 Guidelines will be followed.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Saturday, July 11
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center's Classroom
Saturday, July 11
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
The Computer Room in the SAGHS Library
Moderator: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. The one-hour sessions are; 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You may bring your laptop but it is not necessary.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members.
Sunday, July 12
A DNA Class (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center's Classroom
Speaker: Annette Graham. We had discussed maximizing your test results and fishing in all the DNA ponds. I've done a lot on the basic Ancestry DNA strategies but this class would be more about launching off the lily pad in your first DNA testing pond and utilizing all the resources available to help break down the brick walls.
Because we are following the current Covid-19 of Social Distancing, the number of attendees is 16. We ask that you pre-register to avoid overcrowding and to avoid cancellation by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing education@txsaghs.org. A $5.00 contribution is asked from SAGHS members whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.
Saturday, July 18
SAGHS Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
There is no SAGHS Membership Meeting in July. The next meeting is Saturday, September 19th.
Saturday, July 18
Computer SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Moderator: Barbara Holmes. Today's program is "Using Microsoft PowerPoint to create / preserve a digital Genealogical Story".
The goal of this session is to use PowerPoint to create a family history slide show or printed book. The instruction will be in the ‘learn as we create’ format, allowing those with limited knowledge of PowerPoint to learn some basic skills, while creating their own family slide show. Participants should (to gain the most benefit) bring their laptops/tablets with PowerPoint access in addition to some digital items, documents and family history to incorporate into their slide show. Examples of these digital items are: pictures (.jpeg or .png), Pedigree Charts, documents containing stories and/or vital statistics of family members.
Assuming there will still be COVID-19 restrictions, we need to limit the number of attendees to 16, to allow appropriate distancing. Masks should be worn as a courtesy to others attending. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend the SIG.
Participants who sign-up will be notified by Wednesday, July 15 to verify their registration is within our limits. A waiting list will be accepted, and used if there are cancellations. Please register by emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free offering for SAGHS members but we ask a $5.00 donation from non-members.
Sunday, July 19
Probate Court Documents (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Jack Gatewood, former member of the Texas Bar. Today we will learn about family and circumstantial information available in probate court documents: testate and guardianships, trusts as well as practical definitions of legal jargon.
Because we are following the current Covid-19 of Social Distancing, the number of attendees is 16. We ask that you pre-register to avoid overcrowding and to avoid cancellation by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing education@txsaghs.org. A $5.00 contribution is asked from SAGHS members whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.
Saturday, July 25
Google Earth SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center's Classroom
Moderator: Rob Lewis.
To increase one's understanding of the Google Earth website and software in an open discussion/review format in this quarterly SIG.
Sources for digital historical maps - aids to help you locate an ancestor's home and/or land will also be discussed.
Laptops welcome but not required.
Covid-19 Guidelines will continue to be followed.
This is a free SAGHS membership offering but we ask a $5.00 contribution from non-members. In case of a last-minute cancellation due to the moderator's varied schedule, pre-registration with contact information is requested. This is done by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Saturday, August 1
Beginner's Genealogy Class - Part I & Part 2 (Classes & Workshops)
To be announced
EXACT DATE & TIME YET TO BE ANNOUNCED!
This two-day series introduces the beginning genealogist on how to explore and research their ancestors. This course will be presented in two parts. You must attend part 1 in order to attend part 2. The student will learn various basic items such as:
genealogical terms
using forms and charts
researching census records
how to explore courthouse records
the importance of citing your research sources
techniques on how to tell your family's story
If you have an interest in this class, you can pre-register. The number of attendees is limited so make your reservations today!
To register, email Education@txsaghs.org or call the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 to confirm your reservation. The cost of this program including printed materials is $40 for SAGHS members and $55 for non-members.
Saturday, August 1
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
The Computer Room in the SAGHS Library
Moderator: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. The one-hour sessions are; 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You may bring your laptop but it is not necessary.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members, and to follow the Covid-19 Guidelines.
