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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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Information |
| 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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| Mar 13 |
Arizona State Genealogical Society is sponsoring a “Formatting & Printing Your Family History” Workshop held at the University Medical Center, 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Room 2117, Tucson from 9AM-Noon. Registration is $15 per member. For additional information, visit their website: azsgs.org. |
| Mar 13 |
AzGAB Board of Directors Meeting at the West Valley Genealogical Society Library, 122222 N. 111th Avenue, Youngtown, AZ. Meeting begins at 1:30pm. Come early to do research in the great genealogy library! |
| Mar 13 |
Family History Society of Arizona’s Annual meeting will be at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., (Scottsdale Civic Center), Scottsdale. Meeting will begin at 10AM. For further information, check their website, www.fhsa.org. |
| Mar 14-21 |
The West Valley Genealogical Society is sponsoring an eight day trip to the Family History Library, Salt Lake City. A WVGS experienced researcher will accompany the group and Family History Center staff will aid participants in navigating this huge collection of material. Reservation and a deposit are due by December 1, 2009. Participants need not be members of the Society. Full details are available by calling the Library, 623 933-4945 or visiting the website: www.azwvgs.org. |
| Mar 18 |
The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Lunchtime Speaker Series will be held at the new Polly Rosenbaum State Archives and History Building, 1901 W. Madison Street, Phoenix. “Land Records & Genealogical Research” session will be presented by Judy Shappee, Law & Research Library, State Library. The session will begin promptly at noon and end at 1PM. Pre-registration is required. Please note that food is not allowed in the new Archives building. To register: 1) Go to www.lib.az.us and choose the link to “Other Resources”, 2) Then click on “Genealogy Online Registration, and 3) or Register by pone, 602.926.3938. |
| Mar 27 |
Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society Presents Spring Family History Seminar at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water Street. Barbara Nuehring will give four different talks. Registration begins at 8:30AM and ends at 3:30PM. Registration is $40 ($45 at door) with box lunch available for $5. For additional information, contact via e-mail: CCNGS@CLEAR.NET or visit their website: www.lvrj.com/communitylink/ccngs/. |
| Apr 6 |
The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records Lunchtime Speaker Series will be held at the new Polly Rosenbaum State Archives and History Building, 1901 W. Madison Street, Phoenix.“Analyzing Documents & Photographs” session will be presented by Dr. Mealanie Sturgeon and Wendi Goen, History & Archives. The session will begin promptly at noon and end at 1PM. Pre-registration is required. Please note that food is not allowed in the new Archives building. To register: 1) Go to www.lib.az.us and choose the link to “Other Resources”, 2) Then click on “Genealogy Online Registration, and 3) or Register by pone, 602.926.3938. |
| May 8 |
AzGAB Board of Directors Meeting at the City of Mesa Public Library, 64 E. First St., Mesa. Meeting begins at 1:30pm. |
| May 22 |
Arizona State Genealogical Society is sponsoring an University of Arizona Library Tour held at the UofA Library, Tucson from 9AM-Noon. Registration is $15 per member. For additional information, visit their website: azsgs.org. |
| June 11-12 |
Southern California Genealogical Society will be sponsoring its annual Genealogical Jamboree at the Burbank Marriott and Convention Center, Burbank, California. This year’s ethnic focus will be the British Isles (English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh). For additional information, check their website, www.scgsgenealogy.com/. |
| June 13-18 |
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. |
| July 10 |
AzGAB Board of Directors Meeting in Prescott. Location to be announced later. Meeting begins at 1:30pm. |
| 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. |
| 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 Board of Directors Meeting in Prescott. Location to be announced later. Meeting begins at 1:30pm. |
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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. |
| 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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