CAGGNI Meetings

Upcoming events

• The Master Genealogist - Special Interest Group

  • Start
    September 11, 2010
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    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Schaumburg Township District Library

  Chicago Area TMG User Group - All level of users are welcome to join!

  The Master Genealogist (TMG) software product is a very flexible and powerful package; many different techniques are possible when using this software.   This interest group was formed to provide a forum in the Chicagoland area for TMG users to build their knowledge and share their experience with the product.
  
  If you have a laptop, please bring it with you.  Learning software is considerably enhanced in a hands-on environment. 
  
  If you don't own TMG, but would like to try it out, you can access a fully-functional trial version at  http://www.whollygenes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?screen=TMG

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• Membership Program - Medical Family Tree

  • Start
    September 18, 2010
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    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Schaumburg Township District Library

  Compiling Your Medical Family Tree
  Marsha Peterson-Maass
  
  Compiling your Medical Family Tree might be easier than you think --- in fact most genealogists are surprised to discover that they already possess most of the skills and possibly even the records necessary to do so!  This lively talk will give you an understanding of what's crucial in compiling a MFT chart and Predispostion Results Sheet plus explaining the tools and computerized resources you'll want to use.  This could be one of the most valuable gifts of "family" information you ever give to yourself, your children, and other relatives. 

  Marsha will also be selling her "Medical Family Tree Workbook: The simple way to compile and understand your family health history" and other textbooks at the lecture for the discounted price of $20 (retail price $24.99).

  
  
  

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• AQ / PAF - Special Interest Group

  • Start
    September 18, 2010
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    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Location
    Conference Room, Schaumburg Township District Library

  Ancestral Quest and Personal Ancestral File users!
  
  Personal Ancestral File (PAF) is a free genealogy and family history program. PAF allows you to quickly and easily collect, organize and share your family history and genealogy information.
  
  Ancestral Quest family tree software has been around for years, but still does an excellent job keeping up with the needs of genealogists and family historians. The powerful source citation and search tools are a definite plus, while unique Web collaboration makes it easy for multiple researchers to view and update a single master file via the Internet. Ancestral Quest is a well-rounded program for all genealogists, but an especially good choice for PAF users looking for additional features.
  
  Meetings are Q & A style, open forum. Bring your questions!
  
  See you there!

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• Newsletter Deadline

  • Start
    September 25, 2010
  • Location
    email to newsletter@caggni.org

  We would love to have you write an article for our newsletter!
  
  Deadline date for the monthly newsletter articles to be submitted. 
  
  Send them to newsletter@caggni.org.
  

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• The Master Genealogist - Special Interest Group

  • Start
    October 09, 2010
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Schaumburg Township District Library

  Chicago Area TMG User Group - All level of users are welcome to join!

  The Master Genealogist (TMG) software product is a very flexible and powerful package; many different techniques are possible when using this software.   This interest group was formed to provide a forum in the Chicagoland area for TMG users to build their knowledge and share their experience with the product.
  
  If you have a laptop, please bring it with you.  Learning software is considerably enhanced in a hands-on environment. 
  
  If you don't own TMG, but would like to try it out, you can access a fully-functional trial version at  http://www.whollygenes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?screen=TMG

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• Membership Program - Riding the (Genealogical) Rails in Chicago

  • Start
    October 16, 2010
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    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Schaumburg Township District Library

  Riding the (Genealogical) Rails in Chicago - Larry Olson
  
  Do you have an ancestor/relative with a SSN beginning with a “7xx”?  This person worked for the railroads and information about them can’t usually be found on a Social Security Death Index.  Fortunately, the Railroad Retirement Board (the flip side to the Social Security Administration) is located here in Chicago.  Larry will explain how to find genealogical data on folks with “the other nine numbers.”
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• The Family Tree Maker - Special Interest Group

  • Start
    October 16, 2010
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    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Location
    Schaumburg Township District Library

  Welcome to the CAGGNI FTM SIG!
  
  Family Tree Maker (FTM) software product is the top selling software product for building, customizing, searching and sharing family history.  This interest group was formed to provide a forum in the Chicagoland area for FTM users to share their knowledge and build their expertise with the product.
  

  Meetings are held after the regular program meeting, unless otherwise indicated.  Check at the library for meeting room location.
  
  Meetings are Q & A style, open forum. Bring your questions!

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• Newsletter Deadline

  • Start
    October 30, 2010
  • Location
    email to newsletter@caggni.org

  We would love to have you write an article for our newsletter!
  
  Deadline date for the monthly newsletter articles to be submitted. 
  
  Send them to newsletter@caggni.org.
  

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• The Master Genealogist - Special Interest Group

  • Start
    November 13, 2010
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Schaumburg Township District Library

  Chicago Area TMG User Group - All level of users are welcome to join!

  The Master Genealogist (TMG) software product is a very flexible and powerful package; many different techniques are possible when using this software.   This interest group was formed to provide a forum in the Chicagoland area for TMG users to build their knowledge and share their experience with the product.
  
  If you have a laptop, please bring it with you.  Learning software is considerably enhanced in a hands-on environment. 
  
  If you don't own TMG, but would like to try it out, you can access a fully-functional trial version at  http://www.whollygenes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?screen=TMG

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• Membership Program - Breaking Down a Brickwall

  • Start
    November 20, 2010
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Schaumburg Township District Library

  Breaking Down a Brickwall: How I Found the Marriage Record of My Irish Great-Great Grandparents - Nancy R. Thomas
  
  

  This case study explores how listening to family stories can lead your research from known facts to the unknown. Using newspapers, census records, church records, online indexes, and maps can result in the breaking down of a major brick wall.

  Biographical info:

  Nancy R. Thomas is currently the President of the DuPage County Genealogical Society, a position she also held 29 years ago. A retired Professor/Reference Librarian at the College of DuPage, Nancy has been searching for her ancestors and her husband's for over 30 years. She recently published The Roeser Family: Ancestors and Descendants for a family reunion using Family Tree Maker 2010 software. A recent trip to the British Isles provided a chance to visit with a second cousin of her husband's, who lives in England, and exchange pedigree charts. Nancy and her husband have three daughters and four grandchildren.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• CAGGNI Board of Directors Meeting

  • Start
    November 20, 2010
  •  
    01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  • Location
    Schaumburg Library, Night Conference Room

  All members of the Board of Directors are requested to be present for this meeting. 
  
  This is an open meeting and regular members of CAGGNI are welcome to attend.
  

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• Newsletter Deadline

  • Start
    November 27, 2010
  • Location
    email to newsletter@caggni.org

  We would love to have you write an article for our newsletter!
  
  Deadline date for the monthly newsletter articles to be submitted. 
  
  Send them to newsletter@caggni.org.
  

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• Membership Program - Annual Membership Meeting

  • Start
    December 04, 2010
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    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Schaumburg Township District Library

  Annual Membership Meeting
  
  We will review 2010 and look ahead to 2011!
  
  Join us for a holiday atmosphere and sharing of old family recipes and treats.  Bring a treat that Grandma used to make or something you enjoy - don't forget the recipe and the story behind it!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• Newsletter Deadline

  • Start
    December 25, 2010
  • Location
    email to newsletter@caggni.org

  We would love to have you write an article for our newsletter!
  
  Deadline date for the monthly newsletter articles to be submitted. 
  
  Send them to newsletter@caggni.org.
  

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