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Computer Interest Group (CIG) Schedule
Please contact Gene
Pennington if
you have any suggestions or comments for our CIG. We especially
want to hear from you if you have suggestions for topics or speakers for our
monthly meetings.
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PLEASE NOTE: All our meetings will now be held at
Villa Marin on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
| Day - Date & Time |
Topic |
Location |
| Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 10 am - 12 pm |
Topic: Online back-up Services for data (genealogy, gedcom &
photos).
Presented by Gene Pennington.
There are some good consumer sites available, some free some charge.
We'll explore this method of protecting your valuable genealogy research,
data, photos and other critical data. Villa Marin has wireless Internet access! Be
sure to bring your laptop computer and wireless network card so you can
follow along with the presentation. |
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
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| Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 10 am - 12 pm |
Topic: Genealogy Research Process Map.
Presented by Gene Pennington.
We're going to explore an article from Mark Tucker's
ThinkGenealogy blog
that discusses a visual map of the genealogy research process. This is
Mark's visualization of concepts from the Board for Certification of
Genealogists and Elizabeth Shown Mills.
I've used this to help me with my research and I've found it to be of great
value. I think it's one of the best visual aides to come along in some time
for genealogy researchers. It puts a very complex topic into easy to read
and understand visual form.
Click here
to read the entire article and to download the Genealogy Research Process,
version 2 Map.
Villa Marin has wireless Internet access! Be
sure to bring your laptop computer and wireless network card so you can
follow along with the presentation. |
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
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| Saturday, March 21, 2009 - 10 am - 1 pm - Note Time -
1 extra hour added for this presentation. |
Topic: Beginning Computer Genealogy - If you are interested in family
history and genealogy, this session will help you get started by introducing
you to data that can be found on the internet. You don't have to be a
computer expert or even own a computer. Local libraries and Family History
Centers can provide free access. Presented by John Klingel.
The internet is a rich source of info. Discover your ancestors, meet
relatives you didn't know you had, find what ships brought them to America
(and see pictures of the actual ships), and trace your ancestors back to
their native countries. And these are only a few of the things you can do on
the internet. We'll introduce you to the best internet sites and show you
how to search for information. You'll find how easy it is to trace ancestors
and discover the fun and excitement of uncovering your roots. Villa Marin has wireless Internet access! Be
sure to bring your laptop computer and wireless network card so you can
follow along with the presentation. |
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
|
Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 10 am - 12 pm |
Topic: Adobe Reader Software & "pdf" files - Creating and using "pdf"
files for genealogy. Presented by Jo Ann Rowley-Minhoto.
Villa Marin has wireless Internet access! Be
sure to bring your laptop computer and wireless network card so you can
follow along with the presentation. |
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
|
| Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 10 am - 12 pm |
Topic: “Success Stories” from CIG members. We'll ask each CIG member to
present a success story they have experienced with their genealogy research
and how computers and/or the Internet played a part. Villa Marin has wireless Internet access! Be
sure to bring your laptop computer and wireless network card so you can
follow along with the presentation. |
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
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| Saturday, June 20, 2009 - 10 am - 12 pm |
Topic: File Management - Demonstration of basic "how to" functions
and features with Windows Vista. Includes download tips, where to
download, how to find it and software to use. Includes using folders
for storage of genealogy data, how to copy, paste and how to move files and
folders. Includes settings in "View" tool bars and settings for files
and folders in Explorer and My Computer. Presented by Gene Pennington. Villa Marin has wireless Internet access! Be
sure to bring your laptop computer and wireless network card so you can
follow along with the presentation. |
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
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| July - No Meeting |
No Meeting |
No Meeting |
| Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 10 am - 12 pm |
Topic:
Rootsmagic 4. We'll explore this new version of
Rootsmagic genealogy
software and review it's features and functions. We'll also learn some
tricks and tips to help you record your genealogy research. Presented
by Gene Pennington. Villa Marin has wireless Internet access! Be
sure to bring your laptop computer and wireless network card so you can
follow along with the presentation. |
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
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| Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 10 am - 12 pm |
Topic: Gedcom files - What specific steps to create, import and export a gedcom
file (demonstration will use
RootsMagic genealogy
software). Presented by Gene Pennington. Villa Marin has wireless Internet access! Be
sure to bring your laptop computer and wireless network card so you can
follow along with the presentation. |
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
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| Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 10 am - 12 pm |
Topic: Basic DNA - We'll watch a short presentation from
RootsTelevision
titled an "Animated guide to Genetics" by
23andMe that will
help us understand the basics of DNA. This first part in the series teaches
us about the basics of cells, chromosomes, and the genes contained in our
DNA. Presented by Gene Pennington. Following the short video, we'll
have a discussion about DNA and how it can help you with your genealogy
research.
Villa Marin has wireless Internet access! Be
sure to bring your laptop computer and wireless network card so you can
follow along with the presentation. |
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
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| Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 10 am - 12 pm |
Topic: Why Use RSS & What are Blogs? Presented by Gene
Pennington. I've been asked several times about RSS and blogs and how they
can help a genealogy researcher. Well, here is your chance to learn
more. We'll cover some basics about RSS feeds and blogs and how they
can really help you with your genealogy research.
If we have time, and can find a volunteer in our Group, we'll even create
our own blog!
Villa Marin has wireless Internet access! Be
sure to bring your laptop computer and wireless network card so you can
follow along with the presentation. |
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
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| December - No Meeting |
No Meeting |
No Meeting |
Locations & Directions:
Villa Marin, 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael - The Meeting will be
held in the Auditorium, which is to the left and down the hall from the
entrance.
FROM SOUTH of San Rafael: take hwy 101 to the Freitas Parkway exit
at Terra Linda. Go over the overpass, head west to Northgate Drive (at the
second signal) turn left onto Northgate Drive (you will see a Pier One Imports
store on your right.) follow Northgate Drive 0.4 miles south across Las Gallinas
Avenue towards Northgate One and past Mervyn's. Turn right onto Thorndale Dr.
proceed 0.2 miles to your destination at 100 Thorndale Dr.
FROM NORTH of San Rafael: Take Hwy 101 to the Freitas Parkway exit
at Terra Linda, get in the right lane and do *not* follow the right turn lane as
it would make it necessary for you to immediately cross three lanes of traffic!
Continue in the right lane as though you were going to proceed through the
intersection and simply turn right onto Freitas Parkway. Immediately get in the
left lane and prepare to make a left turn onto Northgate Drive. (you will see a
Pier One Imports store on your right.) Follow Northgate Drive 0.4 miles south
across Las Gallinas Avenue towards Northgate One and past Mervyn's. Turn right
onto Thorndale Dr. proceed 0.2 miles to your destination at 100 Thorndale Dr.
Parking at Villa Marin is available in all green curb areas, on left side of
street, on right side of street anywhere SOUTH of the yellow fire hydrant (the
latter is about opposite second entry to the circular driveway) and in the
perpendicular spaces on the left BEYOND both parts of the circular driveway.
Last Modified:
04/23/2009
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