Be More "Source Centric" for Less

Did you like what you heard at today's meeting about the Evidentia software? You're in luck! Thomas McEntee of Genealogy Bargains is extending an exclusive offer of 25% off the Evidentia Software & Book Bundle. Click here to get the details and the promo code. This offer ends May 31, 2017.

Were you unable to attend the meeting and are curious about Evidentia but not quite ready to buy? Evidentia offers a 14 day free trial. Visit their home page at https://evidentiasoftware.com/ to download the free trial.

National DNA Day April 25

On April 25,  people across the nation observe National DNA Day. Each year on National DNA Day, students, teachers and the public are encouraged to learn more about genetics and genomics.  Share your ideas about National DNA Day using #NationalDNADay on social media.

NATIONAL DNA DAY HISTORY

National DNA Day was first celebrated in the United States on April 25, 2003, by proclamation of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, as a one-time celebration.  Each year after 2003, National DNA Day celebrations have been organized by the National Human Genome Research Institute.

DNA AND GENEALOGY

DNA has become an essential tool for genealogists. Here are some resources for learning how to put DNA to work for you in your research:

• Thomas MacEntee, a well-known genealogist, blogger, educator, author, social media connector, marketer, and network builder, is hosting a National DNA Day website that invites us to "come celebrate National DNA Day and learn more about DNA testing for genealogy and family history research." Watch that website for daily news, contests, and webinars.
  
• PCGS has a DNA SIG that meets the second Saturday of every month from 10am-12pm. SIGs are open to PCGS members only. Visit the PCGS Calendar on our website for dates and locations of the meetings.
  
• PCGS has a limited supply of Genetic Genealogy in Practice, the first workbook on genetic
  
  genealogy, for sale. Written by Blaine T. Bettinger, Ph.D., JD, and Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL, and published by the National Genealogical Society, the book provides easy to understand information, and worksheets, that researchers can apply to their research. Books may be mailed to you for a fee or picked up at the monthly meeting. The publication is $25 for members to pick up at the meeting or $25 plus $4.25 for shipping. Non-members may purchase for $30 plus $4.25 for shipping. Head over to the PCGS Marketplace to place your order. Orders placed before 3 pm the Friday before the monthly meeting may be picked up at the next meeting. No sales will take place at the meeting.
  PCGS Members: be sure to sign in to receive special pricing.

He's Back! Thomas MacEntee Speaking at FHSA Seminar March 10-11

Did you miss seeing Thomas MacEntee when he was in Green Valley on February 4? Or do you wish you could have seen more of him while he was there? Don't despair! We are getting a Do-Over! The Family History Society of Arizona is bringing him back to southern Arizona and adding a special Friday evening session to the line-up.

The Family History Society of Arizona annual seminar will be held at the Mesa Inter-Stake Center, 830 E. 2nd Avenue, in Mesa, Arizona. Thomas will speak on The 15 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017.

The seminar continues on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. with  a new topic that was not presented in Green Valley. The day ends at 2:40 p.m. and includes these 4 topics:

1. Mapping Your Genealogy from A-Z and In-Between
2. After You're Gone: Future Proofing Your Genealogy Research
3. Building a Research Toolkit
4. Genealogy Do-Over^TM: A Year of Learning from Mistakes

Click here to visit the Family History Society of Arizona's seminar webpage for details and to register. But hurry! Lunch is not guaranteed after Monday, March 6.