RootsMagic Update Released and Free Webinar

New Update for RootsMagic 5

Organizing your family tree just got easier now that RootsMagic has released a new update for RootsMagic 5 users, version 5.0.3.  This update includes a new report called the "Who Was There List".  To see a list of what else is new and fixed, click here.

If you haven't already downloaded the update, look for the "Update Available" indicator in the lower right corner of your RootsMagic 5 program screen, and click on it.

If you don't already have RootsMagic 5, you can learn more about it here.  You can order the upgrade today in the RootsMagic store.

Free 1940 Census Webinar Sessions
RootsMagic is sponsoring a full week of webinar sessions dedicated to the 1940 US Census and hosted by DearMYRTLE.
From the RootsMagic newsletter:

Since the 1940 US Census images will have been released only 12 hours prior to the first webinar session, we'll be learning and sharing together. The format for the webinar is "partial open mic" to discuss "on the fly" the experiences we're having with the newly released 1940 US Federal Census images.  We will be joined by Jim Ericson from FamilySearch and Amy Johnson Crow from Archives.com with tips, tricks and answers to your 1940 census questions.

The 1940 Census webinar sessions will meet five times, and you may attend any or all of the sessions with your single registration.  Register once to receive log-in info and reminders for all five nights.

MONDAY Apr 2nd

TUESDAY Apr 3rd

WEDNESDAY Apr 4th

THURSDAY Apr 5th

FRIDAY April 6th

 

REGISTER NOW

 

9pm Eastern US

8pm Central US

7pm Mountain US

6pm Pacific US

Each webinar session will be open to the first 1000 people in the door each night.

Win a Family Tree University Virtual Conference Registration

Online learning program will give away one three-day pass for March 9-11 event in sweepstakes
And Discount Coupon Code Below!

CINCINNATI, February 15, 2012—Family Tree University’s Spring 2012 Virtual Conference will feature three days of online genealogy learning, with 15 downloadable video classes, live chats and discussions, daily contests and more. And one lucky genealogist will get to experience it all for free. 

Enter the Virtual Conference Sweepstakes at http://www.familytreeuniversity.com/sweepstakes for a chance to win a free registration to the March 9-11 conference, a $199 value. You don’t have to travel across the country or even across town to participate: The conference takes place entirely online, with classes and discussions led by an all-star cast of genealogy instructors. Class topics include:

»        Using Steve Morse’s One-Step Site to Get Ready for the 1940 Census with Thomas MacEntee

»        Using Your iPad for Genealogy with Nancy Hendrickson

»        3 Cool Tools to Help With Your Newspaper Research with Lisa Louise Cooke

»        What’s in a Civil War Pension File? with Diana Crisman Smith

»        Online Resources for Polish Research with Lisa A. Alzo

»        Using Guardianship Records in Genealogical Research with Marian Pierre-Louis

For more details and a full list of classes, visit http://www.familytreeuniversity.com/virtual-conference

Sweepstakes entries must be received by February 23 at 11:59 Eastern Time; the winner will be announced February 24.

Winning the sweepstakes isn’t the only way to get a bargain on a Virtual Conference ticket: Family Tree University is giving all readers of this blog $40 off registration. Enter coupon code LLCOOKE when registering.

About Family Tree University

Family Tree University is part of the Genealogy Community at F+W Media, Inc., which also encompasses Family Tree Magazine—America’s most popular family history magazine—the Family Tree Books imprint and the ShopFamilyTree.com online store. These publications and products are devoted to providing engaging, easy-to-understand instruction that makes genealogy a hobby anyone can do. In addition to the virtual conference, Family Tree University offers more than 30 online genealogy courses and monthly live webinars.

2012 Free Jamboree Extension Webinar Series Announced for Genealogy

The Southern California Genealogical Society just announced the return of the popular Jamboree Extension Webinar Series, which provides web-based family history and genealogy educational sessions for genealogists around the world.

  

I am excited to once again be one of the speakers for the 2012 Series.  It's a jam packed schedule with lots of names you'll recognize. 

Join me on Saturday April 7, 2012 at 10:00 am PST / 1:00 pm EST for Turn iGoogle into Your Personal Genealogy Research Homepage.  Space is limited for this free webinar.  REGISTER HERE

  

Here's the rest of the scoop from the Southern California Genealogical Society:

"Sessions are held on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month.  The first 2012 webinar on Saturday, January 7, 2012, will be led by Linda Geiger, CG, CGL. Linda's presentation is "Me and My Laptop: Getting the Most out of your Laptop while Researching Onsite."  Linda will share tips for making onsite research more efficient and productive using DropBox (or similar cloud) in conjunction with spreadsheets, word processing programs, genealogy software, and more.

  Click here to register for 2012 webinar sessions  

The Southern California Genealogical Society (SCGS) launched its Jamboree Extension Series (JES) webinars in March 2011. SCGS was the first genealogical society to offer regularly scheduled webinar sessions. The series was developed to fulfill the Society's mission "to foster interest in family history and genealogy, preserve genealogical materials, and provide instruction in accepted and effective research techniques."  

Webinars help extend awareness of SCGS and Jamboree around the world. In 2011, the webinar series reached genealogists from 48 US states and 7 Canadian provinces, as well as England, Wales, Ireland, France, United Kingdom, Algeria, Uganda, Australia, New Zealand and Israel.  

The live webcast is offered free of charge and open to the public. "We offer these webinars as part of our educational mission," said SCGS president Heidi Ziegler, "but are always grateful for contributions to offset our costs." Donations can be made by PayPal, through the SCGS website or by check. 

SCGS members are able to review archived sessions at any time by accessing the SCGS members-only section of this website.  

To join a webinar, most participants attend via computer with audio speakers or a headset. Those with a fast Internet connection (either broadband or DSL) will have the most satisfactory experience. It is possible to phone in to listen to the presentation. Long-distance charges may apply. 

Jamboree Extension Series presentations will be scheduled on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month. Saturday sessions will be held at 10am Pacific time / 1pm Eastern time; Wednesday sessions will be scheduled at 6pm Pacific time / 9pm Eastern time.

Full details and registration information for each session can be found on the SCGS website at www.scgsgenealogy.com."