If you would like us to speak to your genealogy society, please let us know. If you know of a Legacy-related event that is not included here, please let us know.
September 2008
USA | Pennsylvania | Philadelphia – September 3-6, 2008. Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference. Please visit us in booths 610 and 612. We will be demonstrating Legacy 7.0. Bring your questions and suggestions!
USA | California | Sacramento – September 8, 2008. 6-week course on Legacy is offered at the Mission Oaks Community Center beginning September 8, 2008. Held at 4701 Gibbons Drive in Sacramento. (916) 972-0336. It will meet 10:15-12:15. If interested contact Mission Oaks Center to register. Enrollment is limited to 25. The class will cover the basic features of the program, and introduce those new to Legacy 7. Basic computer knowledge is required.
USA | Arizona | Scottsdale – September 16, 2008. Family History Society of Arizona, Paradise Valley Chapter. Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen will present "Organizing, Planning, and Sharing with Legacy Family Tree." Held at the Senior Center at Via Linda, 10440 N. Via Linda, Room 6 in Scottsdale. The Legacy part of the meeting will begin at 7:00. For more information, contact Jan Motley.
Canada | Ontario | Ottawa – September 19, 2008. British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa conference. Genealogists in or near Ottawa, Ontario have a tremendous opportunity to learn the ins and outs of Legacy Family Tree 7.0. On Friday, September 19, 2008 Global Genealogy’s Rick Roberts will present an all-day workshop on Legacy 7, with instruction designed for all levels of expertise.
The workshop, held at Library and Archives Canada, is part of the 14th annual British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa conference.
USA | Maine | Portland – September 20, 2008. Maine Genealogical Society Conference. Held at the Wyndham Hotel in South Portland, Maine. The featured speaker is Megan Smolenyak who will be conducting four sessions – (1) Trace Your Roots with DNA; (2) Beyond Y-DNA: Your Genetic Genealogy Options; (3) Reverse Genealogy; and (4) Cases that Made My Brain Hurt. Millennia’s Geoff Rasmussen will teach:
· Insiders Guide to Legacy Family Tree – Tips & Tricks
· Market Your Ancestors using Message Boards and Mailing Lists
· Mapping your Ancestors Electronically.
October 2008
USA | Washington | Bellevue – October 11, 2008. Eight Annual West Coast Summit on African-American Genealogy, "Family History – Putting the Pieces Together" will feature Quintard Taylor. For more information telephone 206-784-0337 or 206-927-5039 or check the website at http://www.blackpast.org or email BGRG92@aol.com. Please note there is no walk-in registration for this event. Jim Terry of Millennia Corporation will conduct classes on Legacy Family Tree. Held at the Bellevue South Stake Center, 15205 SE 28th, Bellevue, WA, USA.
USA | California | Seaside – October 11, 2008. Heritage Harvest Central Coast Genealogy Conference. Sponsored by Monterey County Genealogy Society, Inc. and Monterey/Seaside Family History Center. Held at 1024 Noche Buena St. (Noche Buena & Plumas), Seaside CA, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check-in at 8:00 a.m.
Keynote Presentation, Geoff Rasmussen: “Timelines and Chronologies: Secrets of Genealogical Success”
· Research Guidance: GenSmarts, & FamilySearch & Legacy
· Insider’s Guide to Legacy Family Tree: Tips & Tricks
· Mapping your Ancestors Electronically: Using Software and the Internet
· Sharing Genealogy Electronically: Publishing to CD/DVD, the Internet, and emailAlso classes with local instructors on Beginning Research, DNA, Ethnic and U.S. Regional Research, Online Research, computer training and more!
Lunch will be included in registration fee, $30
Pre-registration by Sept. 25, 2008 will guarantee syllabus and lunch.
For conference flyer and more information: http://www.mocogenso.org/
or email: genietreas@yahoo.com
USA | Texas | Dallas – October 14, 2008. Legacy Family Tree Part III, a 4 session course is offered at Brookhaven College, October 14-23, 2008, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1-4:20 p.m, in Room M124. This course will cover using the U.S. County Verifier, GeoDatabase, Mapping, Picture Center and, how to prepare To Do and Chronology reports to aid in your research. To enroll call Brookhaven College (972-860-4698).
Canada | British Columbia | Surrey – October 18, 2008. 12th Annual Tri-Stake Seminar "Finding Your Roots." Jim Terry of Millennia Corporation will conduct classes on Legacy Family Tree. For information please contact Sally Haysom at shaysom@gmail.com or by phone at (604) 644-9934 or (604) 501-0188. Held at the Surrey Stake Centre at 6270 – 126th Street in Surrey.
USA | Texas | Dallas – October 28, 2008. Legacy Family Tree Part IV, a 4 session workshop is offered at Brookhaven College, October 28-November 6, 2008, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1 – 4:20 p.m. in Room M124. Students will bring their Family File to the workshop and receive help in entering individuals, events and sources. Tips, tricks and techniques using Legacy, the new functions in Version 7, complex searches and customized reports will be discussed. To enroll call Brookhaven College (972-860-4698).
USA | Arizona | Youngtown – October 29. West Valley Genealogical Society begins a 4-week course on Technology Aids for Genealogy, taught by Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen. Each session is two hours long and includes detailed handouts. Registration is required. Seating is limited to 25. Call 623-933-4945 for more information.
November 2008
USA | Arizona | Prescott – November 1, 2008. Northern Arizona Genealogy Society will feature a free Genealogy/Family History Seminar featuring Legacy Family Tree’s Geoff Rasmussen. Held at the Prescott Public Library, Founders Room, First Floor at 215 E. Goodwin in Prescott. Seating is limited to the first 100 registrants, so please register in advance. All pre-registered attendees will be given seating preference. Visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~aznags/Seminar08.htm or contact rjunkins@cableone.net for more information.
- Genealogist’s Guide to Working with Digital Images
- Mapping Your Ancestors Electronically: Using Software and the Internet
- Timelines and Chronologies: Secrets to Genealogical Success
- Organizing, Planning, and Sharing Using Legacy Family Tree
- Insider’s Guide to Legacy Family Tree: Tips & Tricks
USA | Utah | Salt Lake City – November 1, 2008. Association of Personal Historians 2008 Conference. Held at the Sheraton Hotel – Three Seasons Ballroom at 150 West 500 South in Salt Lake City. Stop by and visit us at our booth. For more information, please visit http://www.personalhistorians.org/conference/c2008/home.php
USA | Utah | Provo – November 7, 2008. International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen) annual seminar will feature Legacy’s Geoff Rasmussen speaking on "Legacy Family Tree Genealogy Software for the Professional." For more information, visit www.icapgen.org.
USA | Arizona | Fountain Hills – November 10, 2008. Family History Society of Arizona, Fountain Hills Chapter. Come learn about Legacy Family Tree, taught by Millennia’s Geoff Rasmussen. The Legacy presentation begins at 10:00am and is held at the Fountain Hills Community Center at 13001 N. La Montana Drive. For more information, click here.
USA | Arizona | Mesa – November 14-15, 2008. Family History Expo 2008: "Cyberexchange 101: Learn the tech to trace your roots." Held at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center Street in Mesa. Visit our Legacy booth for the latest products. We will also teach the following classes:
- Research Guidance: FamilySearch, GenSmarts, and Legacy
- Free Wall Charting Software
- Legacy Family Tree 7.0: an Overview
- Adding Sources is Easy with the New SourceWriter
Visit http://www.myancestorsfound.com/events/upcoming.php?event_id=43 for more information.
How about coming to New York State? All of your seminars are too far away for me to attend one.
Legecy user in Albany area.