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Arizona Calendar of Events
Please help keep the calendar current with your societies
activities.
Events are listed on this web site as well as the AzGAB newsletter.
Send entries to:
events@azgab.org
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| Various dates each month |
Family History Society of
Arizona has 7 chapters in the Phoenix Metro area. Each chapter meets
monthly and includes a free novice class before each meeting. Please see
their web site for monthly meeting dates:
www.fhsa.org For more information,
contact Margaret Rennaker, President of FHSA,
margaret166@cox.net |
| 2nd Saturday of each month |
Sun Country TMG (The Master Genealogist) Users Group (SCTMG) are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM until noon at the West Valley Genealogy Society Library, 1222 North 111th Avenue, Youngtown, AZ 85363. The meetings are geared to all levels of users and guests are welcome. |
| 2nd Saturday of each month, September through May |
Due to scheduling conflicts with Mohave Community College, Tri-State Genealogical Society is currently meeting at the Laughlin Library, 2840 Needles Hwy., Laughlin, NV 89028. We are an Arizona organization with members who live in Mohave County, Arizona; Clark County, Nevada and San Bernardino County, California. |
| 2nd Tuesday of each month, October through May |
Arizona State Genealogical Society meets monthly at 6:30 pm. For meeting information, location, and a full schedule of our programs, please visit our website at www.azsgs.org |
| 3rd Saturday of each month |
Keys Community Center, 2454 East Broadway, Phoenix. Before each monthly meeting, a Beginning Genealogy class is held from 11:15 to 12 noon. Guests are always welcome. Write to: Society c/o Henrietta Beckford, 3842 N. Lomond Circle, Mesa, AZ 85215; phone: 480. 854.2504; e-mail: HenriettaBeckford@bfghs.net; website: http://www.bfghs.net |
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2010 |
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| Aug 18-21 |
Federation of Genealogical Societies conference will be in Knoxville, Tennessee. For further information, contact the FGS office at www.fgs.org. |
| Sept 11 |
AzGAB Board of Directors Meeting at the City of Mesa Public Library, 64 E. First St., Mesa. Meeting begins at 1:30pm. |
| Oct 23 |
The Family History Society of Arizona is holding its Fall Workshop at the Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown Street, Glendale (just west of 59th Ave off Brown Rd.). The Workshop, featuring 2 ASU professors - Duane Roen and Eduardo Pagan, the 5th team member on the PBS show, History Detectives, begins 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The morning opens with a Round Table Panel of local published genealogy authors, followed by "Writing and preserving of family history". In afternoon, Beginners are offered a 2 part session, others select 3 classes from 14 choices. $35 registration includes buffet lunch catered by Sweet Tomatoes, vendors, door prizes and, syllabus. See web site - www.fhsa.org for registration form. Pre-registration required by 16 October 2010. Questions? - Contact Roni Falcon at 602-316-9062 or Margaret Rennaker 480-990-2348. |
| Oct 23 |
Northern Arizona Genealogical Society / Family History Center’s Annual Genealogy Workshop will be held at the LDS Church, 2201 Ruth Street, Prescott. Four sessions of one hour each with a choice of seven classes each hour will be presented from 9AM to 3PM. Lunch will be homemade beef stew and bread. For more information, contact Program chair Sandee Hanahan at sandeehanahan@aol.com. |
| Nov 8-21 |
The 7th annual Legacy Genealogy Cruise starts and ends in Sydney, Australia and visits the following New Zealand ports: Fjordland National Park, Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Christchurch (Lyttelton), Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, Auckland, and Bay of Islands. Cruise is on Princess Cruises Sun Princess ship. On the days at sea Legacy Family Tree genealogy classes are conducted plus classes on improving the way you do your research. For class descriptions, frequently asked questions, descriptions of the ports, visit www.legacyfamilytree.com/CruiseInfo_2010.asp Prices begin at US $1595 per person, double occupancy. The price includes: genealogy classes, shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, meals, some beverages, and most onboard entertainment. Port charges, taxes, gratuities, airfare and optional tours are extra. To make reservations, or ask questions, contact AA Travel Time at 888-505-6997 or send an email to book@aatraveltime.com. |
| Nov 13 |
AzGAB Annual Workshop and Board of Directors Meeting at the Carnegie Center, 1101 W. Washington, Phoenix beginning at 9AM. Come learn about the common and unique resources available in each of the Arizona counties plus the Arizona Archives. Knowledge gained at this workshop can be used in researching other states’ counties, also! Registration fee is tiered: Early bird by Sept. 30 is $20, Pre-registration by October 31 is $25, and after November 1 is $30, which includes lunch and an expanded syllabus. Please send registration to: 2010 AzGAB Workshop, c/o Avis Calkins, 2118 N. Moappa Avenue, Casa Grande, AZ 85122-1323. |
| Dec 10 |
Bouse Arizona Genealogical Society will hold a Genealogy Technology Seminar at the Blue Water Casino, 11222 Resort Dr., Parker, Arizona. Geoff Rasmussen will present 1) Research Guidance: GenSmarts, FamilySearch, and Legacy; 2) Mapping Your Ancestors Electronically: Using Software and the Internet Mapping Web Sites; 3) Insider’s Guide to Legacy amily Tree: Tips & Tricks; 4) 12 Step Checklist to Using your Genealogy Computer Program. For registration form e-mail BouseGenies@gmail.com or visit their website: http://bousegenies.weebly.com/2010-genealogy-seminar.html. $25-$35, No lunch included. Buffet restaurant onsite. |
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2011 |
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| Jan 8 |
AzGAB Annual Meeting and AzGAB Board of Directors meeting at the City of Mesa Public Library, 64 E. First St., Mesa. Meeting begins at 1:30pm. |
| Jan 22-23 |
Annual Mesa Family History Expo at a location to be determined later in Mesa, AZ. Various tracks of genealogical information over a two day period. For more information, click here. |
| Jan 29 |
Pinal County Genealogists is hosting its annual workshop at the LDS Church, 1555 N. Colorado Street, Casa Grande, AZ. The registration fee of $20.00 includes box lunch and syllabus. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. with the first class starting at 9:00 a.m. There will be 25 sessions that include two classes for beginners. Some of the new topics are “Genealogists Use and Misuse of the Internet”, “Orphan Train Information”, “Researching on Site”, and “Canadian Research”. For further information contact Avis Calkins at: billavis@cgmailbox.com. |
| Feb 10-12 |
First Annual RootsTech Conference will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Salt Palace. The conference is designed to foster innovation by bringing technology users and creators together in a meaningful way. Registration and further information will be forthcoming. |
| Feb 19 |
West Valley Genealogical Society is sponsoring Arlene Eakle at its annual seminar. Additional information will be forthcoming or contact Cathy Gallagher, famhistresearch@cox.net.
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| Sept 7-10 |
Federation of Genealogical Societies conference will be in Springfield, Illinois. For further information, contact the FGS office at www.fgs.org. |
| May 11-14 |
National Genealogical Society has selected Charleston, South Carolina for the 2011 Family History Conference. Lodging will include a combination of hotels and suite hotels adjacent to the North Charleston Convention Center. All the participating hotels will provide free Internet. . For brochure, contact NGS at 703.525.0050, NGS web site: <www.ngsgenealogy.org>. |
| June 12-17 |
The Samford Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) will be held at Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama. This Institute provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by nationally prominent genealogical educators. For additional information, check their website, www.samford.edu/schools/ighr/index.html. |
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2012 |
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| May 11-14 |
National Genealogical Society has selected Cincinnati, OH for the 2012 Family History Conference. For brochure, contact NGS at 703.525.0050, NGS web site: www.ngsgenealogy.org. |
| June 10-15 |
The Samford Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) will be held at Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama. This Institute provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by nationally prominent genealogical educators. For additional information, check their website, www.samford.edu/schools/ighr/index.html. |
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