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  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, August 12, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99024437430?pwd=0SjOktGMaaai0jztQ6RVhaG7524boB.1
    • 21 registrants
    Register

      

    Research Group



    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"



    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

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  • CVGS Education Meeting

    • Tuesday, August 18, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Bonita-Sunnyside Library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita CA, 91902
    • 8 registrants
    Register

      

    Education Meeting



    "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 August 18, the topic will be  "Avoiding Common Genealogical Pitfalls."             

    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

    • Wednesday, August 19, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/95403889741?pwd=2Bn9ALrAirOfvlB2uho0nds3N2dEl6.1
    • 13 registrants
    Register

      

    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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  • California Pioneer Workshop

    • Tuesday, August 25, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Be the first
    Register

          








    California Pioneer Programs Workshop

    As partners with San Diego Genealogical Society’s  California Pioneer Certificate Program, Chula Vista Genealogical Society invites you to attend the California Pioneer Programs Workshop held monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 7 pm PST via ZOOM. 

    The purpose of the workshop is to help research early California ancestors. It is not necessary to be an applicant to the California Pioneer Certificate Program.




    This is a free workshop. Attendees will be assigned to one of the qualified researchers in attendance and crowd sourcing will be used to elicit additional ideas and advice.  


    As an added benefit to CVGS, for every Society member that receives a California Pioneer Certificate, CVGS receives $20, which will be used towards speakers and Society Events.


    For more information Contact Colin Whitney at: pioneercertificateprogram@gmail.com



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  • CVGS General Meeting

    • Wednesday, August 26, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/93964482185?pwd=HE7bCU7dgujcNNeVPLcwLxIfUhWqlN.1
    • 29 registrants
    Register

      

    General Meeting



    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 on the Chula Vista Genealogical Society website for all society members.



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  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, September 02, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/97355229036?pwd=0EaWje8LCqci7SQ3V8qqKmGsjQ8rys.1
    • Be the first
    Register

     

    Board Meeting



    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

     

    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1.     Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.

    2.     If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.

    3.     They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Terri Seat - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

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  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, September 09, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99024437430?pwd=0SjOktGMaaai0jztQ6RVhaG7524boB.1
    • Be the first
    Register

      

    Research Group



    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"



    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS Family History Roundtable

    • Wednesday, September 16, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/95403889741?pwd=2Bn9ALrAirOfvlB2uho0nds3N2dEl6.1
    • Be the first
    Register

      

    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

    Show details

  • California Pioneer Workshop

    • Tuesday, September 22, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Be the first
    Register

          








    California Pioneer Programs Workshop

    As partners with San Diego Genealogical Society’s  California Pioneer Certificate Program, Chula Vista Genealogical Society invites you to attend the California Pioneer Programs Workshop held monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 7 pm PST via ZOOM. 

    The purpose of the workshop is to help research early California ancestors. It is not necessary to be an applicant to the California Pioneer Certificate Program.




    This is a free workshop. Attendees will be assigned to one of the qualified researchers in attendance and crowd sourcing will be used to elicit additional ideas and advice.  


    As an added benefit to CVGS, for every Society member that receives a California Pioneer Certificate, CVGS receives $20, which will be used towards speakers and Society Events.


    For more information Contact Colin Whitney at: pioneercertificateprogram@gmail.com



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  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, October 07, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/97355229036?pwd=0EaWje8LCqci7SQ3V8qqKmGsjQ8rys.1
    • Be the first
    Register

     

    Board Meeting



    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

     

    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1.     Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.

    2.     If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.

    3.     They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Terri Seat - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

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  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, October 14, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99024437430?pwd=0SjOktGMaaai0jztQ6RVhaG7524boB.1
    • Be the first
    Register

      

    Research Group



    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"



    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS Family History Roundtable

    • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/95403889741?pwd=2Bn9ALrAirOfvlB2uho0nds3N2dEl6.1
    • Be the first
    Register

      

    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

    Show details

  • California Pioneer Workshop

    • Tuesday, October 27, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Be the first
    Register

          








    California Pioneer Programs Workshop

    As partners with San Diego Genealogical Society’s  California Pioneer Certificate Program, Chula Vista Genealogical Society invites you to attend the California Pioneer Programs Workshop held monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 7 pm PST via ZOOM. 

    The purpose of the workshop is to help research early California ancestors. It is not necessary to be an applicant to the California Pioneer Certificate Program.




    This is a free workshop. Attendees will be assigned to one of the qualified researchers in attendance and crowd sourcing will be used to elicit additional ideas and advice.  


    As an added benefit to CVGS, for every Society member that receives a California Pioneer Certificate, CVGS receives $20, which will be used towards speakers and Society Events.


    For more information Contact Colin Whitney at: pioneercertificateprogram@gmail.com



    Show details

  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, November 04, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/97355229036?pwd=0EaWje8LCqci7SQ3V8qqKmGsjQ8rys.1
    • Be the first
    Register

     

    Board Meeting



    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

     

    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1.     Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.

    2.     If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.

    3.     They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Terri Seat - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

    Show details

  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99024437430?pwd=0SjOktGMaaai0jztQ6RVhaG7524boB.1
    • Be the first
    Register

      

    Research Group



    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"



    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS Family History Roundtable

    • Wednesday, November 18, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/95403889741?pwd=2Bn9ALrAirOfvlB2uho0nds3N2dEl6.1
    • Be the first
    Register

      

    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

    Show details

  • California Pioneer Workshop

    • Tuesday, November 24, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Be the first
    Register

          








    California Pioneer Programs Workshop

    As partners with San Diego Genealogical Society’s  California Pioneer Certificate Program, Chula Vista Genealogical Society invites you to attend the California Pioneer Programs Workshop held monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 7 pm PST via ZOOM. 

    The purpose of the workshop is to help research early California ancestors. It is not necessary to be an applicant to the California Pioneer Certificate Program.




    This is a free workshop. Attendees will be assigned to one of the qualified researchers in attendance and crowd sourcing will be used to elicit additional ideas and advice.  


    As an added benefit to CVGS, for every Society member that receives a California Pioneer Certificate, CVGS receives $20, which will be used towards speakers and Society Events.


    For more information Contact Colin Whitney at: pioneercertificateprogram@gmail.com



    Show details

  • CVGS Board meeting

    • Wednesday, December 02, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/97355229036?pwd=0EaWje8LCqci7SQ3V8qqKmGsjQ8rys.1
    • Be the first
    Register

     

    Board Meeting



    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"

     

    The Board of Directors Meeting is held one day each month as stated in the ByLaws. The meeting is brought to order by the President of CVGS. A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be one-half plus one of the current Board Members. A quorum must be present to take a vote, and a simple majority shall enact a motion.

    Standing Rules for attending members:

    1.     Non-Board Members may attend Board Meetings but may not vote and cannot participate in meeting discussions.

    2.     If there is a point to discuss, they must contact the CVGS President at least five days before the meeting to be added to the agenda.

    3.     They are allowed to speak for no more than four(4) minutes.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and is hosted by the President of CVGS. 

    Send all questions, concerns, or points of discussions to

    Terri Seat - presidentofcvgs@gmail.com

    Show details

  • CVGS Research Group

    • Wednesday, December 09, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/99024437430?pwd=0SjOktGMaaai0jztQ6RVhaG7524boB.1
    • Be the first
    Register

      

    Research Group



    "Helping our members meet their genealogy goals"



    Join us for this monthly meeting and learn about genealogy news, tips and techniques and how they could help you in your genealogy research.

    The meeting will start at 12:00pm Pacific and will be led by our host Randy Seaver. 

    If you register for this event an email reminder containing a Zoom link to the meeting will be sent three days before the event. If you are not receiving the invitations, please contact Randy Seaver at:

    randy.seaver@gmail.com

    Admission is free for up to 100 participants, so register early.

    A handout will be available after the meeting and sent to all society members. For non-CVGS members, please email Randy if you attend the meeting and want the handout.

    Show details

  • CVGS Family History Roundtable

    • Wednesday, December 16, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Zoom video conference - https://zoom.us/j/95403889741?pwd=2Bn9ALrAirOfvlB2uho0nds3N2dEl6.1
    • Be the first
    Register

      

    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

    Show details



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