Do you have an interest in
genealogical writing,
implementing professional standards,
MyCanvas Q & A moderated discussion group,
Czech Slovak genealogy
or
Jewish genealogy? Check out our special interest groups below. |
| Special Interest Group - Genealogical Writing (SIG-GW) is an opportunity for SLO Genealogy Society members to hone their genealogical writing skills. Our goal is to benefit both the local organization and the larger genealogical community by enhancing the body of knowledge upon which we all draw. Participants are expected to bring their own expertise and interests to the table so that we may learn from each other. |
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Activities include:
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These writing groups are sponsored by the San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society and are open to members only as a FREE benefit of membership. They are held on the second floor of the San Luis Obispo City/County Library, 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo (see map below). RESERVATIONS: Groups I and II shown below are both full. Contact Ginger Goodell to put your name on the waiting list for a third group. |
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Genealogical Writing (SIG-GW-I) 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM on the fourth Friday of each month except November and December. Facilitated by Ginger Goodell and Sharon Whitney. Genealogical Writing (SIG-GW-II) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on the third Friday of most months except December. Facilitated by Lynn Storrs. |
San Luis Obispo City/County Library 995 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA |
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This group will be moderated by Cafi Cohen, Cheryl Storton, or Tim Tryon. The moderator "drives" the mouse and solicits participant input to field questions. Restricted to 10 preregistrants; register ahead of time with an email to: cafi.cohen@gmail.com.. When requesting a spot, please specify the name of the discussion group and the date. This discussion group is not a class with formal instruction. Participants should come prepared with questions, resource and software recommendations, and page layouts. Appropriate subject matter includes:
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All should recognize that MyCanvas books are appropriate vehicles for scrapbooking your genealogy. Those wishing instead to produce scholarly articles, in-depth research reports, and narrative-intensive books should focus on alternate publication methods. |
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MyCanvas Q & A Moderated Discussion Group Time: 1:30-3 PM Meets: Quarterly (February, May, August, November); first Friday of the month, Bring: laptop if you have one Meet at the San Luis Obispo Genealogy Library on the second floor of the San Luis Obispo City/County Library. |
San Luis Obispo City/County Library 995 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA |
| "Professional" in the discussion group title does not mean that the group is restricted to those who take paying clients. Instead "professional" in this context means that group members will focus on application of professional genealogy research standards as detailed in the following references: |
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* BCG Genealogical Standards Manual * Evidence Explained by Elizabeth Shown Mills * Professional Genealogy edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills * National Genealogical Society (NGS) Genealogical Standards and Guidelines |
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Prerequisites?
All participants should be familiar with these four references, should be able
to list the five elements of the Genealogical Proof Standard and should have at least three years of research
experience. Each participant should bring at least one question, case study,
research problem, group exercise, citation issue or resource recommendation to
these meetings. |
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Implementing Professional Standards Meets fourth Wednesday of each month unless the main library is not open. 2:30 PM: Discussion of BCG certification. 3:15 PM: General advanced genealogy discussion. Meet at the Arroyo Grande Genealogy Library, located upstairs in the Arroyo Grande Public Library South County Regional Center 800 W. Branch Street Arroyo Grande, CA. Email Cafi Cohen for more information. |
Arroyo Grande Public Library South County Regional Center 800 W. Branch St. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 |
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Share research ideas, finds and breakthroughs and provide assistance to others who are interested in Czech and Slovak lands. Email Dave Hanush or phone him at 805-227-6391. |
| The goal of our discussion group is to inspire and help one another to research our own family history At our monthly meetings we share our successes and frustrations as well as show each other techniques, websites, and materials that have been helpful. We welcome interested beginners and as well as more seasoned researchers. |
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Jewish Genealogy 10:30 AM - 12 NOON on the last Wednesday of each month. Meet at Congregation Beth David 10180 Los Osos Valley Road. San Luis Obispo, CA. Contact: Email Carol Stern or phone her at 805-528-6557 |
Congregation Beth David 10180 Los Osos Valley Road. San Luis Obispo, CA 93420 |