Due to the impact of COVID-19 KCGS announces that, until further notice, meetings will be available via webinar. Current KCGS members will receive notification and access to meetings. Guests interested in attending any webinar are encouraged to supply their name and email address to kcgsinfo@gmail.com. Guest requests to attend webinars must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the event.
The start time for all events listed is 7:00 p.m. Central Time
27 Jan 2022
Library / Repository Resources
Members are asked to share a library they have found useful in their research. Details to include during discussion are as follows: Repository Name, Location, Collection Description or details how the resource has proven to be valuable. A summary of the shared the information will be shared in an upcoming newsletter. .
Presentation method: Via Zoom. Registration request, for non-members, via kcgsinfo@gmail.com
24 Feb 2022
Is Anything Better Than Free? FamilySearch.org Tips and Tricks
Members will discuss / share how they use the site and what strategies work best for them. Share / demonstration will be live in FamilySearch. Members or meeting moderator will demonstrate within FamilySearch.org
Presentation method: Via Zoom. Registration request, for non-members, via kcgsinfo@gmail.com
24 Mar 2022
Banging Your Head Against a Wall? Brick Wall Analysis
Members will have the opportunity share their brick walls and seek feedback / suggestions for next steps. To accommodate as many participants as possible, members are asked to register in advance. Each person would have 10-15 minutes to present the problem, what they have done, and solicit feedback.
Presentation method: To be determined
28 April 2021
Shaky Leaves, Anyone? Ancestry Tips and Tricks
Members will discuss / share how they use the site and what strategies work best for them. Where possible, demonstration will be live within Ancestry.com
Presentation method: To be determined
26 May 2022
What Do You Use as Research Helps? Tools for Data Analysis
Genealogists collect mounds of information and, sometimes, it is difficult to wade through the data. Have you found a tip or trick useful in your data management or analysis? Members will share tools they use to analyze / organize their data.
Presentation method: To be determined
June-December 2022
Program planning not yet complete