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• CVGS Education Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita CA, 91902
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"
  

  
  

  Join this month's class to work with fellow genealogists, ask genealogy questions and share your family tree generation chart. Working on basic genealogy skills and resources, this class can benefit any level of genealogist. Every Tuesday class is different, depending on the needs of the group.  On December 16, the group will look at online digitized sources for research.                       

  Bring your genealogy questions, genealogy difficulties and your family generation chart, if you have one (you can get help to create a family chart in class, if you don’t have one)

  One Tuesday of every month Chula Vista Genealogical Society hosts a FREE Genealogy Education Class from 1-3 p.m. at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library Community Room.  Bring your laptop or tablet.   If you don’t have one, you may be able to share with someone.

  Register at:

  https://chulavistagenealogysociety.wildapricot.org/

  
  

  Walk-ins are welcome

  
  

  For further information or questions, contact:

  CVGS Education Chair:  Karen Smith

                                                freelady72000@me.com

  There is no Zoom meeting scheduled.

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• CVGS Family History Roundtable

  • When
    Wednesday, December 17, 2025
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/95146372813?pwd=iTgm9pR2alafCEemZHzWN0RQ82ogq0.1
  • Registered
    18 registrants

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  Family History Roundtable

  
  

  
  

  "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

  
  

  

  You’re Invited to the New CVGS Family History Roundtable!
  

  As announced at the August meeting of the DNA Interest Group, the stand-alone DNA Interest Group meetings have been discontinued. In their place, we are pleased to introduce the Family History Roundtable, which will convene on:

  
  

  Date:  Third (3rd) Wednesday of each month

  Time:  12:00 PM Pacific Time.

  
  

  The Family History Roundtable will focus on the following topics:
  

  • Capturing, reviewing, and organizing family photographs, slides, video tapes, home movies, cassette tapes, and similar materials
    
  • Preserving and organizing family papers, memories, oral histories, artifacts, and other personal records
    
  • Converting these materials into digital formats, such as typed documents, websites, books, digital audio, or video
    
  • Creating and recording personal memoirs, family stories, ancestor and descendant reports
    
  • Ensuring the long-term preservation of these materials for future generations
    
  • Identifying both free and paid tools and services to assist with these tasks
    

  
  

  Randy Seaver will serve as the initial moderator of this group. However, individuals with relevant expertise and enthusiasm are warmly encouraged to step forward to co-host or assist in facilitating future sessions.

  
  

  Please note that topics related to DNA will now be included in the CVGS Research Group meetings, held on the second Wednesday of each month.

  
  

  For additional information or to share suggestions, please contact Randy Seaver at: randy.seaver@gmail.com

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• CVGS General Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    https://zoom.us/j/98924816884?pwd=M0RVzvAaXDoHF3LfaHLtKz8TSaEEA3.1
  • Registered
    4 registrants

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  Research in the South and Everywhere Else: Review, Prepare and Plan

  Major concepts to consider with your family research project include migration, settlement patterns, religion, land, and geography. Learn how to find available resources and develop a strategy to find ancestors.

  
  

  J. Mark Lowe

  
  

  J. Mark Lowe describes himself “born to be curious”. He is a professional genealogist and educator who specializes in original records and manuscripts throughout the South. He coordinates “Research in the South” courses at IGHR, SLIG and TIGR, worked on several TV series, hosts a You Tube channel and does webinars.
  

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  The General Meeting will start at 12:00 pm Pacific time and will be led by our President, Terri Seat. If you register for this event, you will receive an email reminder containing a link to the meeting three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Terri Seat at:

  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

  Admission is free for up to 100 participants so register early.  A handout will be available and sent to all society members.

  
  

  
  

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• CVGS General Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    https://zoom.us/j/98924816884?pwd=M0RVzvAaXDoHF3LfaHLtKz8TSaEEA3.1

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  Indexes Are The Key To Unlocking The Records

  Indexes make your searches so much easier, but what if you are lost on how to use the index? Indexing systems are so complex that they require guides, keys, or tables to decipher. We will review and master these indexes: Burr Record, Campbell, Cott System, Liber Index, Page Margin Key Tables, Paul Company Key Table, Russell Key Index, Split Column Indexes, Soundex and Vowel Index. They are often the essential to locating ancestors in Probate or Land records online or at a courthouse.
  

  
  

  Christine Cohen

  
  

  Christine’s interest in genealogy began in 1977 with the airing of the TV mini-series “Roots”. Her enthusiasm was piqued when she was given a typed pedigree chart, commissioned by her maternal grandfather, of their Dutch heritage from the New Netherlands in the 1650’s. Christine is a native Californian, and a graduate of UCLA in Political Science. She is retired and pursues her genealogy journey full time.  Christine is a long-time member of the Whittier Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) and currently is the Program Director. In addition to WAGS, she is a member of the Tualatin Chapter of the DAR, the Society of Daughters of Holland Dames, and the Association of Professional Genealogists.

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  The General Meeting will start at 12:00 pm Pacific time and will be led by our President, Terri Seat. If you register for this event, you will receive an email reminder containing a link to the meeting three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Terri Seat at:

  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

  Admission is free for up to 100 participants so register early.  A handout will be available and sent to all society members.

  
  

  
  

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• CVGS General Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    https://zoom.us/j/98924816884?pwd=M0RVzvAaXDoHF3LfaHLtKz8TSaEEA3.1
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  The 15 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists

  Who said genealogy and the hunt for your family history has to be expensive? Just as in any other industry, there are some tricks to getting the best deals and bargains in the genealogy marketplace. With The 15 Habits of Highly Frugal Genealogists you’ll learn the tricks and also how to think like a savvy frugal genealogist! Learn how savvy genealogists are find success with 15 basic habits of frugality. You’ll not only find a list of key resources but more importantly you’ll learn how to embrace the “mind set” of finding the best ways to save money while researching your ancestors.

  
  

  
  

  Thomas MacEntee

  Thomas MacEntee is a Baby Boomer guy with a love of punk rock music but also art history who somehow “fell” into the technology industry almost 40 years ago, and then left a lucrative IT career to pursue his love of family history and genealogy. Technology and historical research are opposites, but “tech people” like Thomas are needed to guide today’s genealogists through the maze of options so they can deploy the best apps and devices to break down research brick walls. Thomas MacEntee: author, educator, advocate, entrepreneur, and that “genealogy guy” who helps you accomplish your family history goals. 

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  The General Meeting will start at 12:00 pm Pacific time and will be led by our President, Terri Seat. If you register for this event, you will receive an email reminder containing a link to the meeting three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Terri Seat at:

  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

  Admission is free for up to 100 participants so register early.  A handout will be available and sent to all society members.

  
  

  
  

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• CVGS General Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    https://zoom.us/j/98924816884?pwd=M0RVzvAaXDoHF3LfaHLtKz8TSaEEA3.1
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Grandma Nellie’s Scrapbook: Identifying and Interpreting Historic Photographs

  Many people become heirs to a box of unidentified family photos and have no clue what to do with them. Tina will offer solutions for identifying these ‘lost’ family members by teaching attendees how to use genealogy sources in conjunction with observational techniques.
  

  
  

  Tina Beaird

  
  

  Tina Beaird is owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is also a Genealogy/Local History Librarian at the Plainfield Public Library in Plainfield, IL. Tina lectures extensively on topics including genealogical methodology, military research and archival preservation. She is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and the Association of Professional Genealogists as well as First V.P. of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and Board Director for the Oswego Heritage Association. She volunteers her time with several historical and genealogical societies across Illinois. Tina has provided research assistance for nearly twenty years and has been researching her family’s history, as time permits, for over thirty years. She is a rabid baseball fan and her and her family have visited 26 out of 30 Major League Ballparks across the U.S.
  

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  The General Meeting will start at 12:00 pm Pacific time and will be led by our President, Terri Seat. If you register for this event, you will receive an email reminder containing a link to the meeting three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Terri Seat at:

  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

  Admission is free for up to 100 participants so register early.  A handout will be available and sent to all society members.

  
  

  
  

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• CVGS General Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    https://zoom.us/j/98924816884?pwd=M0RVzvAaXDoHF3LfaHLtKz8TSaEEA3.1
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Getting to Know The Genealogy Center: Researching from Home

  Discover how you can access one of the world’s largest genealogy collections without leaving your home. The Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center offers a wealth of free digital resources to help you uncover your family history, wherever you are. This session will introduce the Genealogy Center, highlight key online databases and tools, and guide you step-by-step on how to begin—or continue—your research remotely. Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced researcher, you’ll learn practical tips for making the most of the Genealogy Center’s resources from the comfort of your home.
  

  
  

  Allison DePrey Singleton

  
  

  Allison DePrey Singleton, MA, MLS, has presented at major genealogy events including RootsTech (2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025), the Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference, and the Indiana Genealogical Society Conference, as well as numerous other conferences and seminars nationwide. She co-chaired the 2018 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference as part of her role at the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she serves as Genealogy Services Manager. In addition to her speaking work, Allison is Northeast Regional Co-Coordinator for National History Day in Indiana and serves as the President of the Indiana Genealogical Society and Vice-President of the Fort Wayne Sister Cities International. 

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  The General Meeting will start at 12:00 pm Pacific time and will be led by our President, Terri Seat. If you register for this event, you will receive an email reminder containing a link to the meeting three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Terri Seat at:

  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

  Admission is free for up to 100 participants so register early.  A handout will be available and sent to all society members.

  
  

  
  

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• CVGS General Meeting

  • When
    Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    https://zoom.us/j/98924816884?pwd=M0RVzvAaXDoHF3LfaHLtKz8TSaEEA3.1
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Using Lists to Find Proof

  Genealogists examine lists nearly every time we conduct research, whether it be in the form of censuses, tax lists, directories, petitions, and hundreds of others. The Genealogical Proof Standard requires reasonably exhaustive research, analysis and corroboration of evidence. This presentation will demonstrate how lists can be used to meet those standards and offers methods and tips for examining lists as a tool for proving the identity of our ancestors.  (There is a class participation component to this lecture.)
  

  
  

  Cari A. Taplin

  
  

  Cari A. Taplin is related to Roy Rogers. Or at least that’s what her family told her. As a result, finding her true heritage has been her focus since the year 2000. She is a native of Wood County, Ohio but now lives in Longmont, Colorado. Cari holds the Certified Genealogist® credential and has served in a wide variety of volunteer and leadership positions for state, local, and national societies. As the owner of GenealogyPANTS, she provides speaking services. She also lends help and shares her expertise as an administrator on the highly popular Facebook Group “The Genealogy Squad.” Cari currently works for Ancestry ProGenealogists. Cari’s personal research focuses on midwestern and Great Lakes states. When she’s not working on her genealogy, she is a wife, and a mother of two young adults.
  

  
  

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  The General Meeting will start at 12:00 pm Pacific time and will be led by our President, Terri Seat. If you register for this event, you will receive an email reminder containing a link to the meeting three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Terri Seat at:

  presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

  Admission is free for up to 100 participants so register early.  A handout will be available and sent to all society members.

  
  

  
  

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