Schedule of Meetings

Topics & Events for year 2013-2014

(will be posted at a later date) 

If you live in the Bradenton area, or are planning to visit the area, you are invited to attend the Manatee Genealogical Society's general meetings, genealogy classes, and workshops. The meetings start at 9:30am.  The location of our meetings is the Manatee County Library in downtown Bradenton. Click here for location information.

 PRINCIPAL MEETING TOPIC: We schedule a principal speaker for each of our meetings during the year.  The presentation topics are varied and intended to be both educational and of general interest, and of special interest to those pursuing family history and genealogical research.

 FOR EXAMPLE -- THESE WERE THE MEETING TOPICS FOR 2012/2013

       Tue - Oct.  2,  2012:  9:30am - 12 noon

      Using Library Resources",  Jody Riddick of the LDS Library on "What's New at FamilySearch.org", Jean Morris on Immigration & Passenger Indexes; Currie Colket : Exploring the l940 On-line Federal Census;  Jim McHugh: Using the MGS Library, with a tour of the library genealogical resources, for those interested.

Thur - Nov.  8,  2012:  9:30am - 12 noon

      "Getting ready for Your Genealogy Research Trip in the South" with Pastor Joey Mimbs of Bethel Baptist

        Church.  

    Computer Special Interest Group (starting about 11:15am); "Ten Useful Computer Tips for Genealogical Research" (Currie Colket)

Tue -  Dec.  4,  2012:  9:30 - 12 noon

      "What's In Your Attic?", A show and tell about your family treasurers. MGS Members will make a short presentation about their "Treasure". Call Jean Morris at 722-5156, if you have a "Treasure" you would like to talk about.

       Computer Special Interest Group (To Be Announced)

      "Bytes of Christmas Cookies", social affair; bring a small plate of cookies to the meeting to share.

Tue - Jan.  8,  2013:  9:30am - 12 noon

    "Resources for Irish Research", by Donna Moughty. Donna is a Professional Genealogist and national speaker who specializes in Ireland research.

      Computer Special Interest Group (starting about 11:15am);  Making Custom Lineage Charts & Personalized Genealogical Maps. (Currie Colket)

Tue -  Feb.  5,  2013:  9:30am - 12 noon

   "Locating Anglican Parish Records in England", by George Morgan, C.G. and USF Staff Member.

      Computer Special Interest Group (starting about 11:15am)

Sat -  Feb.  16,  2013:  MGS WINTER SEMINAR WITH DICK EASTMAN

   The Place: Bethel Baptist Church, 30th Ave. W., Bradenton. Dick Eastman is publisher of the Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter, and he will cover a number of topics important to active researchers in this all-day event. More information will soon be published and distributed to our MGS Mailing List, and will be posted to this website. All pertinent information, including topics, costs, time/schedule, directions to location, and registration forms will be available. Check back later.

Tue -  Mar.  5,  2013:  9:30am - 12 noon

     "Land Records & Tax Records", by Bryan Mulcahy,  Reference Librarian, Fort Myers-Lee County Library in Fort Myers FL . 

      Computer Special Interest Group (starting about 11:15am)

Tue - Apr  2,  2013:  9:30am - 12 noon

     "Northeast Migrations", by Phyllis Doucette

      Computer Special Interest Group (starting about 11:15am)

Tue - May  7,  2013:  9:30am - 12 noon

    "Ask the Experts", this popular topic will be presented again. A panel of experienced researchers will address your questions and other topics of special interest. You can submit your questions prior to the meeting, or ask them at the meeting.

    Computer Special Interest Group (starting about 11:15am)

 COMPUTER SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (CSIG):  

WHAT IS IT?       A meeting of genealogists interested in using their personal computers to enhance their research.

WHEN?                  Monthly -- On the first Tuesday of the month (October through May) following main topic speaker.

TIME:                     About 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM, following the meeting break period after the main MGS speaker.

PLACE:                  The Central Library Auditorium, Bradenton, FL (same location as our MGS monthly meeting)

WHO:                     Open to all those interested in using their personal computers to enhance their genealogical research.

PROGRAM:         Each month we will discuss and view what's new in genealogy on the Internet.  We'll have demonstrations of software and hardware that will facilitate our research.  Tips and techniques will be shared by and among those attending each meeting.  Genealogically related computer, Internet, digital photography and research questions will be fielded during the sessions.  We'll look at the newest technology but will keep the discussions as low tech as possible.

ROOTSMAGIC SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (RMSIG):  

The MGS RootsMagic SIG meets the second Monday of the month at 2 PM at the Westminster Courtyard (222 Old Main Street, Bradenton) main meeting room . This SIG deals with the use of the RootsMagic genealogical software.  Phyllis Doucette and Anne Young lead this group. More specific details can be obtained at our general MGS monthly Meeting, or directly from Phyllis or Anne.

The next Class will be on Monday (To Be Determined) -- The classes will begin at 2 PM and run about one hour. The classes will be held in the Westminster Courtyard main meeting room at 222 Old Main St. Free parking is available at the library, 2 hour street parking is available on 3rd Ave., or on Old Main St., and metered parking in the city lot across the street. Laptop computers are welcome. Phyllis Doucette is the instructor. Anyone planning to attend should be at the Courtyard gate by 5 minutes before 2:00pm and she will have someone stationed out there to let you in.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Session #1 Monday TBD - at 2:00pm - Where and how to start; forms; sources

Session #2 Monday TBD - at 2:00pm - Computer programs; what’s important and how to use

Session #3 Monday TBD - at 2:00pm - Documentation – why, important, & how-to; library use; online sources

Session #4 Monday TBD - at 2:00pm - Local resources; preparation for a genealogy trip; wrap-up