Our Annual COOKIE EXCHANGE and MEMBERS SHARING their research experiences or seeking help with "brick walls" during the past year.
Bring a box of cookies to share and take home samples of others' to enjoy.
This is always a most enjoyable meeting.
03 June 2009
NOVEMBER MEETING - NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Getting the Most From Those City Directories
Speaker will be Steve Harris. You will be amazed at what you may not know about City Directories! Steve's presentation has been well received by other societies in the Bay Area and we are so pleased to have him visit and enlighten us!
Speaker will be Steve Harris. You will be amazed at what you may not know about City Directories! Steve's presentation has been well received by other societies in the Bay Area and we are so pleased to have him visit and enlighten us!
OCTOBER MEETING - OCTOBER 14, 2009
A Visit to the Oakland Library History Room
The Oakland History Room has a vast collection of records and reference material for anyone doing research in Alameda County. We will meet there at 10 a.m.
Oakland Main Library, 2nd Floor
125 - 14th Street, Oakland, CA
There is metered parking on the street plus a parking garage about a block away.
The Oakland History Room has a vast collection of records and reference material for anyone doing research in Alameda County. We will meet there at 10 a.m.
Oakland Main Library, 2nd Floor
125 - 14th Street, Oakland, CA
There is metered parking on the street plus a parking garage about a block away.
SEPTEMBER MEETING - SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
19th Century Sailing Ships
Speaker will be Mary Mitchell. She is an experienced genealogist and writer. She will tell us some fascinating tales from her research on an upcoming historical novel she is writing. This will be a fun and educational meeting.
Speaker will be Mary Mitchell. She is an experienced genealogist and writer. She will tell us some fascinating tales from her research on an upcoming historical novel she is writing. This will be a fun and educational meeting.
JULY MEETING - JULY 8, 2009
Interpreting DNA Information
Speaker will be Robert Larsen, Phychologist and experienced genealogist.
He will help us understand and make use of those reports from DNA companies.
Speaker will be Robert Larsen, Phychologist and experienced genealogist.
He will help us understand and make use of those reports from DNA companies.
JUNE MEETING - WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 2009
What Was Grandma's Maiden Name?
Speaker will be Cath Trindle, Certified Genealogist
Finding women's maiden names can be a real bugaboo. Cath Trindle has some great recommendations for us, along with a 4-page handout.
Speaker will be Cath Trindle, Certified Genealogist
Finding women's maiden names can be a real bugaboo. Cath Trindle has some great recommendations for us, along with a 4-page handout.
History of EBGS
Just added to the web site, a History of EBGS and a listing of Past Presidents and Live Oak Newsletter Editors.
18 February 2009
MAY MEETING - Wednesday, 13, 2009
30th Anniversary Luncheon at Pier 29 Waterfront Restaurant, 1148 Ballena Blvd, Alameda, CA. Arrive at Noon. Cost is $22 per person. Guests are welcome.
Chose one: Terriyaki Chicken___Shrinp Louie___Cesar Salad w/chicken___
Salads served with a cup of clam chowder. Terriyaki chicken served with choice of clam chowder or tossed green salad w/zesty Italian dressing, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables. Meals include roll and butter, coffee or tea, and ice cream or sherbet for dessert. Tax and tip are included.
Mail your check and menu choice and number of persons to:
EBGS c/o Joyce Schleicker, 4345 Detroit Ave, Oakland, CA 94614.
Chose one: Terriyaki Chicken___Shrinp Louie___Cesar Salad w/chicken___
Salads served with a cup of clam chowder. Terriyaki chicken served with choice of clam chowder or tossed green salad w/zesty Italian dressing, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh steamed vegetables. Meals include roll and butter, coffee or tea, and ice cream or sherbet for dessert. Tax and tip are included.
Mail your check and menu choice and number of persons to:
EBGS c/o Joyce Schleicker, 4345 Detroit Ave, Oakland, CA 94614.
17 February 2009
APRIL MEETING - Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - Research Trip
SACRAMENTO STATE LIBRARY - VIA AMTRAK
This should be fun! Cost per person: $27.60 round trip/based on 10-ride tickets. Train departs Jack London Square, Oakland at 7:45 a.m. (Berkeley Station 7:55 a.m.) and arrives in Sacramento 9:45 a.m. We can return on the 4:40 p.m. train. Library hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
It is necessary to sign up ahead of time. Please call Sally Stevens at 510-524-2904 or Carolyn Storm at 510-522-7469.
Bring a bag lunch and something to drink. You will be required to leave your belongings in a locker in the entrance of the library. The State Archives are a block away for anyone interested in researching that facility. See our website and recent newsletter for more information on resources available at both the State Library and Archives.
This should be fun! Cost per person: $27.60 round trip/based on 10-ride tickets. Train departs Jack London Square, Oakland at 7:45 a.m. (Berkeley Station 7:55 a.m.) and arrives in Sacramento 9:45 a.m. We can return on the 4:40 p.m. train. Library hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
It is necessary to sign up ahead of time. Please call Sally Stevens at 510-524-2904 or Carolyn Storm at 510-522-7469.
Bring a bag lunch and something to drink. You will be required to leave your belongings in a locker in the entrance of the library. The State Archives are a block away for anyone interested in researching that facility. See our website and recent newsletter for more information on resources available at both the State Library and Archives.
MARCH MEETING - Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 10 a.m. - Oakland Family History Center Library
A TREASURE TROVE OF GENEALOGICAL GEMS CRAFT PROJECTS With Lisa Louise Cooke
If you are researching your famiy tree but haven't shared it with your family in a way that sparks their interest, then you are only experiencing half of the joy of genealogy! If your descendants don't grasp the importance of their heritage, your hard work may tragically find its way to the city dump when you are gone. Don't just collect your family history and store it away in binders and files. Learn how creative displays and crafts can capture the imagination of your non-historian friends and relatives, while honoring your ancestors. These projects are guaranteed to inspire your family to ask you to tell them more about the family tree!
Lisa Louise Cooke is a member and on the board of San Ramon Genealogical Society. She is the producer of two international Internet "radio shows": THE GENEALOGY GEMS PODCAST and FAMILY HISTORY GENEALOGY MADE EASY, and is the author of 'GENEALOGY GEMS: ULTIMATE RESEARCH STRATEGIES'. She also writes articles, produces videos, and hosts the monthly FAMILY TREE MAGAZINE PODCAST, and is the host of FAMILY HISTORY EXPOS TV. She is an experienced genealogical speaker and recently presented at the 2008 Federaion of Genealogical Societies conference.
This promises to be a very exciting meeting. Handouts to help you create your own crafts will be available.
If you are researching your famiy tree but haven't shared it with your family in a way that sparks their interest, then you are only experiencing half of the joy of genealogy! If your descendants don't grasp the importance of their heritage, your hard work may tragically find its way to the city dump when you are gone. Don't just collect your family history and store it away in binders and files. Learn how creative displays and crafts can capture the imagination of your non-historian friends and relatives, while honoring your ancestors. These projects are guaranteed to inspire your family to ask you to tell them more about the family tree!
Lisa Louise Cooke is a member and on the board of San Ramon Genealogical Society. She is the producer of two international Internet "radio shows": THE GENEALOGY GEMS PODCAST and FAMILY HISTORY GENEALOGY MADE EASY, and is the author of 'GENEALOGY GEMS: ULTIMATE RESEARCH STRATEGIES'. She also writes articles, produces videos, and hosts the monthly FAMILY TREE MAGAZINE PODCAST, and is the host of FAMILY HISTORY EXPOS TV. She is an experienced genealogical speaker and recently presented at the 2008 Federaion of Genealogical Societies conference.
This promises to be a very exciting meeting. Handouts to help you create your own crafts will be available.
05 February 2009
Family Traits - 11 February, 2009
Family Traits. What are some of the "traits" in your family tree? It's possible you have some but have never really given it much thought. What particular talents, skills or gifts did some of your ancestors possess? Come and share your insites with us at the Family History Library, 10am.
Oakland Library History Room - 14 January, 2009
Steve Lavoie, librarian in the Oakland Library History Room will be our speaker. Steve wa previously a librarian and an editor for the Oakland Tribune. He will bring us up to date on new acqisitions at the Oakland Library that ar of interest to genealogists. This will be held at our normal meeting place and time (FHL 10am) on the 2nd Wednesday.
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