Happy New Year! What's Happening this Winter 2018?

Happy New Year! 2018 promises to be an exciting year for genealogists. Here is a preview of what is happening in and around Tucson this winter.

Visit our website at https://azpimagensoc.org for details of these and other events.

JANUARY
Pima County Genealogy Society Special Interest Groups are all meeting in January: RootsMagic on January 6, DNA Group on January 13, and Family Tree Maker on January 20. SIGs are a benefit of PCGS membership and are open to members only. Visit our website for meeting location and times.

Top: Sherri Hessick
Bottom: Nicole Dyer

Our first meeting of the year featuring Sherri Hessick and Nicole Dyer will be on January 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. Sherri will Explore the PCGS Website, giving us tips on managing the Members only section and purchasing workshops and seminars. Nicole will answer the question How Can I Use Twitter and Other Social Media in My Genealogy Research? Non-members are welcome to attend up to two of our meetings as a guest. All attendees are eligible for the door prize.

Note Location Change for This Month’s Meeting
DATE:	Saturday, January 20, 2018
TIME:	1:00pm – 3:00pm
PLACE:	Operations Division Midtown Hardesty Multi-Service Center 1100 S. Alvernon Tucson, AZ
	Parking is free

The Pinal County Genealogists will host their 15th annual genealogy workshop in Casa Grande. All workshop information, registration forms, and lecture descriptions are at http://www.pinalctyazgen.com/workshop2018.htm.

FEBRUARY

February starts out with the annual Tucson Family History Fair on February 3 at the LDS East Stake Center, 6901 E. Kenyon Dr. The Fair opens at 8:30 a.m. with Bob Ives, Executive Director of The Family History Guide, presenting A Digital Revolution in Family History. The Fair is offering a choice between seven different classes during each of the five hour-long class sessions. The class descriptions, schedule, and handouts are on the Tucson Family History Center wiki page. 

NOTE: Handouts will not be available at the Fair. Attendees must print them in advance from the wiki page.

PCGS is back at the Banner-University Medical Center on February 17 when we will be talking about researching our German ancestors.  The Family Tree Maker members-only SIG meets from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the same day.

The Green Valley Genealogical Society annual seminar featuring Gena Philibert-Ortega is also on February 17. Registration and details are on the GVGS website.

West Valley Genealogical Society is also hosting a seminar on February 17 with Cyndi Ingle in Sun City. Visit their website at http://azwvgs.org/seminar.asp for details and registration.



MARCH

CeCe Moore

The Pima County Genealogy Society is hosting a workshop and seminar featuring CeCe Moore, Genetic Genealogist on March 9 and 10. The March 9 workshop, I Have My Results, Now What??, is sold out. However, there are still seats available for the March 10 seminar. Seminar topics include:

• The Power of DNA
• Autosomal DNA: Discovering Your Ancestors In You
• Using Mitochondrial DNA and X-DNA for Genealogy Research
• Jefferson-Hemmings: Revealing the Truth Through DNA

CeCe Moore has never spoken outside California before. Don't miss this once in a lifetime event. Visit the PCGS seminar webpage for details and registration.

Our March 17 general meeting will feature Howard Mathieson of Winnepeg, Canada and a member of the Guild of One Name Studies, speaking on Surnames and One-Name Studies-the Origin of British Surnames.

The Family History Society of AZ is hosting their annual seminar with Thomas W. Jones on March 23 and 24 in Mesa. Details and registration are on the FHSA website. 

German Research Workshop - Tucson Arizona West Family History Center

Reservations Due by Oct 16th for PCGS Social Luncheon at Randolph Park

Pima County Genealogy Society

OCTOBER FEST SOCIAL LUNCHEON

ON EUROPEAN MIGRATION

October 19, 2013  1:00 – 3:00 PM

Guest Speaker Steve Packer

Socialize with fellow genealogists over a luncheon by El Molinito

There will be a silent Auction

Raffle and Door Prize

Randolph Recreation Center                                         

200 S Alvernon Way  
Tucson, AZ                                                    

Menu: Tacos, Chimichangas, Chilaquilas, Salad, Beans, Rice, Chips ,Dessert       

                                                       

Registration deadline October 16^th, 2013

I was born in Heber City, Utah to an Educator/Administrator Father and German Immigrant Mother.  Educated at the University of Utah in Business Administration and worked for over 35 years in the computer/data communications field.  Ended my career in a start-up company in Arizona and retired in 2006 as Vice President of Global Sales after traveling over 3 million miles and visiting 52 countries.  Began genealogy during the mid 1960’s while living in Germany and have been involved in family history since that time.

Have served at the Mesa Regional Family History Center since December 2007 and have concentrated on German and German related research.  I teach about 30 classes per year in the community and enjoy helping others find the solution to their brick walls.  Please download a reservation form Reservation Form

We will be having a Silent Auction to benefit our Equipment Fund at our October Meeting.  Below is a link to the items up for sale:  OCTOBER SILENT AUCTION

******Only cash and checks will be accepted for Silent Auction and Raffle

PCGS October Luncheon - Steve Packer will be our Speaker!

We had a snafu and it looked like Steve Packer was going to have to cancel as our October speaker - good news he is coming!  Steve gave us some wonderful information last year when he spoke about German Related Research.  This year he will be speaking on European Migration.  

This year we are having a Silent Auction of genealogy related books and materials, a raffle for a basket of genealogical research goodies, and door prizes.  Please come join us!  

Reservation form and additional luncheon information can be found here: 

Luncheon Reservation

Silent Auction

October Fest Luncheon

We are so excited to be able to present Steve Packer as a speaker for our October Fest Luncheon Event.  Steve's presentation is called Ach du meine gute! (Where did they come from?) and will discuss German related research.

Steve Packer has served at the Mesa Regional Family History Center since December 2007 and has concentrated on German and German related research.  He teaches about thirty classes a year in his community and enjoys helping others find the solution to their brick walls.

The luncheon will take place at the Benedictine Monastery, 800 County Club Road.  A tour of the Monastery will be available for free  at 11:00 a.m.  The monastery also has a small gift shop with unique gifts made by the sisters  through out the United States.  A perfect place to pick up some Christmas gifts!

Lunch will consist of sandwiches, accompaniments and dessert.  The cost of the event is $12.00 for members and $17.00 for non-members.  Reservations must be received by October 13, 2012.  No walk ins will be permitted.

You can access our flyer/reservation form here :  October Fest Luncheon