Our meetings for the foreseeable future will be held virtually via Zoom. The fee to attend each meeting will be $5 for members or $10 for non-members, payable only through PayPal. Note that you do not need a PayPal account to register for a meeting; once directed to the PayPal site, you can simply use a credit card for payment.
Registration for each program will open the Monday before the meeting.
Members: All current members will receive an email on the Monday before the meeting, with a link to register for the upcoming meeting. Once you have registered and paid, you will receive an email with the link to join the meeting. Members who have registered will receive a reminder email on the Friday before the meeting, also containing the link to the meeting.
Non-members: Registration for non-members will open the Monday before each Saturday meeting. To register for an upcoming meeting, click on the link listed for that meeting in the list below. NOTE that ONLY MEMBERS are permitted to view the recordings of our events. If you want to view the recording of a future event, you must JOIN AND REGISTER in advance of that event. Use the non-member registration link in that event's description to join BCGS and register in a single step.
Please note that NO REFUNDS will be provided for meeting registrations. If you do not receive the Zoom link for the meeting within a few minutes of registering, please contact Nancy Heath at webmaster@bucksgen.org, and we will send you the link directly.
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| When: | Saturday, January 4, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
Research Logs: The Key to Organizing Your Family History |
| Subject: |
Research logs are key in tracking negative and positive searches so you can make progress in your research. Learn about various types of logs, then follow a case study showing how the research log was key in solving the problem. Registration for this program opens on Monday, December 30, 2024 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, December 30, 2024, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Monday, December 30, 2024, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $25.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu. |
| Speaker: |
Diana Elder |
| Diana Elder AG is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region of the United States. Diana is the author of the bestselling book, Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and creator of the “Research Like a Pro” study group and e-course. Diana and her daughter, Nicole Dyer, are the hosts of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy podcast and share research tips on their website, FamilyLocket.com. |
| When: | Saturday, February 1, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
Picture This: Cataloging Digital Family Photos
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| Subject: |
Family photographs may seem so complex that they defy organizing. With this presentation you will learn how to tame your digital family photographs and records once and for all. Sassy Jane will show you show to bring order to your family photographs, making every image you own searchable. Discover the best way to scan images and records; how to add names, dates, and places inside images; and how to store and safeguard your digital family photographs. Registration for this program opens on Monday, January 27, 2025 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, January 27, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Monday, January 27, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $25.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu. |
| Speaker: |
Sassy Jane (Nancy Loe) |
| Archivist, librarian, and genealogist Nancy Loe has been helping researchers with their family trees since 1977. She specializes in US and European family history research, presenting at webinars and conferences in the US, Canada, and Australia. Nancy’s genealogy eBooks and free monthly newsletter are available at sassyjanegenealogy.com. |
| When: | Saturday, March 1, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
AI and Genealogy - Trouble Ahead?
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| Subject: |
While AI (artificial intelligence) might be the current “hot” buzz word, the fact is that many genealogy vendors and even genealogists have already been using this technology for years. The AI industry is at a crossroads and within the next five years, it will permeate almost every aspect of business and society. Learn how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy experience, and whether or not you should seek out other uses of artificial intelligence for your own genealogy research.
Registration for this program opens on Monday, February 24, 2025 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, February 24, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Monday, February 24, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $25.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu. |
| Speaker: |
Thomas MacEntee |
| Thomas MacEntee is a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community. |
| When: | Saturday, April 5, 10 am to 12 noon |
| Where: | Virtual Meeting via Zoom (open to public) |
| Title: |
What’s Been Done: Using Someone Else’s Genealogy Research |
| Subject: |
Many of us as genealogists have inherited research from a relative and we are not always sure whether the content is reliable? What is the best way to incorporate the research of others into your own research without leading to dead ends, road blocks and unnecessary detours? Whether you are new to genealogy or you have been working on your family history for years, incorporating the research of others can always be tricky. Here is how to develop a proven strategy to protect the integrity of your own findings while benefiting from the work of other genealogists as you combine their content with your own research.
Registration for this program opens on Monday, March 31, 2025 for both members and non-members.
Members, use the link in the email you will receive on Monday, March 31, to register, or log into the website, go to Members Only and select Meeting Registration. Member registration fee is $5.00.
Non-members, use this link beginning on Monday, March 31, either to register as a non-member for $10.00, or to join BCGS and register as a member for a total fee of $25.00.
This presentation will be recorded. Only members who have registered for this program as members will be able to view it for 30 days following the program date, by logging in to the website and selecting "Meeting registration" from the Members-Only menu. |
| Speaker: |
Thomas MacEntee |
| Thomas MacEntee is a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community. |