07 May 2010
28 February 2010
June 9, 2010 Meeting
GERMAN RESEARH - Speaker, Shirley Riemer
Shirley is a member of the Sacramento German Genealogical Society and editor of their publication, "Der Blumenbaum". She has written several books and this year will take her 41st trip to Germany.
We are honored to have her at our podium and look forward to learning what is new and available in the way of German research.
Shirley is a member of the Sacramento German Genealogical Society and editor of their publication, "Der Blumenbaum". She has written several books and this year will take her 41st trip to Germany.
We are honored to have her at our podium and look forward to learning what is new and available in the way of German research.
May 12, 2010 Meeting
EBGS 21st ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON
Members and Guests Welcome
Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant, 1148 Ballena Blvd., Alameda, CA
MAY 12, 2010 - NOON
$23.50 per person - Includes tax and tip
Choice of: Terriyaki Chicken, Shrimp Louie, or Cesar Salad
Meals include roll and butter, coffee or tea, ice cream or sherbert for dessert
Mail your check and choice of entree to:
EBGS c/o Joyce Schleicher, 4345 Detroit Avenue, Oakland, CA 94614
Deadline for reservations is May 7, 2010
Members and Guests Welcome
Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant, 1148 Ballena Blvd., Alameda, CA
MAY 12, 2010 - NOON
$23.50 per person - Includes tax and tip
Choice of: Terriyaki Chicken, Shrimp Louie, or Cesar Salad
Meals include roll and butter, coffee or tea, ice cream or sherbert for dessert
Mail your check and choice of entree to:
EBGS c/o Joyce Schleicher, 4345 Detroit Avenue, Oakland, CA 94614
Deadline for reservations is May 7, 2010
April 14, 2010 Meeting
GOOGLE GENEALOGY RESEARCH STRATEGIES
Speaker, Lisa Cooke
We are pleased to have Lisa Cooke at our podium once again. She will fill us in on the many resources available to the genealogist using the Google search engine, and how to get the utmost results while "Googling". Lisa's enthusiasm is contagious - we are looking forward to this meeting.
Speaker, Lisa Cooke
We are pleased to have Lisa Cooke at our podium once again. She will fill us in on the many resources available to the genealogist using the Google search engine, and how to get the utmost results while "Googling". Lisa's enthusiasm is contagious - we are looking forward to this meeting.
March 10, 2010 Meeting
ATTACKING BRICK WALLLS & RESOURCES SELDOM SEARCHED
AT THE OAKLAND FAMILY HISTORY CENTER
Speaker, Patrick Lofft
Patrick is lead genealogy docent at the Pleasanton Public Library and editor of Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society quarterly publication, "Roots Tracer". He has researched his own families and followed those records back to the Irish and German villages of his ancestors. He will help us understand how to attack those brick walls brick by brick, and challenge us to take a closer look at the broad range of resources available on the shelves of the Oakland FHC.
Bring descendant chart, family group sheets, pedigree charts and/or Ahnentafel of your current brick wall ancestor along with your list of resources searched.
Help is on the way, folks!
AT THE OAKLAND FAMILY HISTORY CENTER
Speaker, Patrick Lofft
Patrick is lead genealogy docent at the Pleasanton Public Library and editor of Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society quarterly publication, "Roots Tracer". He has researched his own families and followed those records back to the Irish and German villages of his ancestors. He will help us understand how to attack those brick walls brick by brick, and challenge us to take a closer look at the broad range of resources available on the shelves of the Oakland FHC.
Bring descendant chart, family group sheets, pedigree charts and/or Ahnentafel of your current brick wall ancestor along with your list of resources searched.
Help is on the way, folks!
04 January 2010
FEBRUARY 10, 2010 MEETING
SANTA CLARA COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Two members of SCCHGS will present a program outlining their society and informing us of the vast amount of reference material available at their library. If you are researching in Santa Clara County, CA you will certainly gain much knowledge by attending this meeting. Handouts will be available.
Two members of SCCHGS will present a program outlining their society and informing us of the vast amount of reference material available at their library. If you are researching in Santa Clara County, CA you will certainly gain much knowledge by attending this meeting. Handouts will be available.
JANUARY 13. 2010 MEETING
ORAL HISTORIES - Speaker Nancy Thompson
Nancy is an Oakland native, an award-winning oral historian, filmmaker and writer. She earned a BA in sociology/economics from Mills College in Oakland and a JD from Hastings College of Law in San Francisco. She is the author of "A Legacy of Courage, Pioneering Spirits". She has recorded her family history with the Story Corps Griot Project and the Museum of the African Diaspora Share Your Stories Project.
We look forward to hearing of her experiences in writing her book and revealing information and pointers on how to successfully conduct oral histories. You'll enjoy her talk and her enthusiasm!
Nancy is an Oakland native, an award-winning oral historian, filmmaker and writer. She earned a BA in sociology/economics from Mills College in Oakland and a JD from Hastings College of Law in San Francisco. She is the author of "A Legacy of Courage, Pioneering Spirits". She has recorded her family history with the Story Corps Griot Project and the Museum of the African Diaspora Share Your Stories Project.
We look forward to hearing of her experiences in writing her book and revealing information and pointers on how to successfully conduct oral histories. You'll enjoy her talk and her enthusiasm!
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