Ozarks Genealogical Society

March 1 (7 p.m.) will be the computer workshop discussion: GenSmarts: The Details. Joe Underwood continues his conference mini-session with more details on how this artificial intelligence software can help us locate our elusive ancestors. Bring your questions.

At the March 10 Business Meeting (9:30 a.m.) program Patti Hobbs will be discussing Probate Records. Come and learn more about this invaluable
resource many try to avoid. Perhaps you don’t know how to find the records or wonder what kind of information will be found. Let’s learn together.

March 24: Using the Card Catalog. Librarian John Rutherford will explain how to use online card catalogs for genealogical research. If you're planning on going on the research trip in April, this can help get you prepared for using the Midwest Genealogy Center resources to their fullest.
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Spring dinner and research trip registrations PDF print email
Written by Patti Hobbs   
Sunday, 28 February 2010 07:01


The annual spring dinner will be Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at the St. John's Cancer Center, 2055 S. Fremont, Springfield, MO. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the buffet dinner will be available at 6:30. Cost is only $10.50. David Richards of MSU will be talking to us about Treasuring Rare Books. Download the registration form here.


On April 19-21 join fellow OGS members on the annual research trip. We'll be traveling to the Midwest Genealogy Center and the National Archives branch office in the Kansas City area. More information about the library and the archives will be presented at the March OGS meetings. We will be carpooling (we need drivers!) and plan to leave early enough Monday morning, April 19, to arrive at the library by 9:00 a.m. The cost of transportation will be between you and your driver. We will be staying at the Higher Ground Hotel, located at 200 N. Delaware (just off Truman Road) in Independence, MO. The rooms are doubles and non-smoking. Up to four people may stay in one room. The room rate is $71.88 which includes tax. Payment is due in advance for the hotel room. A 50% deposite is due to OGS by March 10. Final payment is due April 6. Download registration form here. For more information, contact Linda Chesbro.

Last Updated on Sunday, 28 February 2010 07:27
 
Marsha Hoffman Rising PDF print email
Written by Patti Hobbs   
Friday, 19 February 2010 19:12

Marsha Hoffman Rising, CG, FASG, the well-known author of Opening the Ozarks, Ozarks Genealogical Society member, and Springfield resident died Thursday morning.  Her obituary appeared in the Springfield News-Leader. Dick Eastman posted additional information here along with the obituary that appeared in the News-Leader.

See Randy Seaver's blog Genea-Musings for information about a way to pay tribute to Marsha for all that she has done for the genealogical community.

Last Updated on Friday, 19 February 2010 19:24
 
Genealogy-Beyond Basics Class through OTC PDF print email
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Written by Patti Hobbs   
Saturday, 13 February 2010 00:00


Genealogy-Beyond Basics is being offered through the OTC Continuing Education Department. The classes will meet at the OGS Library, 534 West Catalpa, from 7-9 pm on Thursday evenings from March 25 - April 22. A fee is charged and preregistration is required through Ozarks Technical Continuing Education Deparment, phone 417-447-8888. You may also register online or at 800 E. Central Street in Springfield. This course is offered by the OGS Education Committee.

Click here for course description.

Last Updated on Saturday, 13 February 2010 13:21
 
February 2010 program and workshops PDF print email
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Written by Patti Hobbs   
Friday, 29 January 2010 22:24

February 1 ~ PDF and Genealogy

  • Personal Document Files (PDF) have become the de facto method for publishing everything from utility bills to family histories. This session will look at searching, browsing, printing and creating this type of files for our genealogical research.
  • 7:00 p.m. at The Library Center
  • Guests welcome; no registration required.


February 10 ~ The Springs of Springfield

  • We will learn more about Springfield as Loring Bullard of the Watershed Committee will present The Springs of Springfield
  • 9:30 a.m. at The Library Center



February 24 ~ Bring your heirlooms and share with us their stories. We'll have our own Antiques Road Show and learn more about our ancestors.
  • 9:30 a.m. at The Library Center


Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 22:46
 
January 2010 program and workshops PDF print email
Written by Patti Hobbs   
Sunday, 03 January 2010 22:10

Computer Workshop


  • On January 4 at 7 p.m., we'll learn how to Clean Out The Clutter. Our New Year's resolution is to help our computers work better for our genealogical research. Let's look at cleaning out old files and programs, then organizing directories so we can find our data. We also want to keep our data safe by using anti-virus programs and frequent data backups.

Business Meeting

  • January 13 at 9:30 a.m. will find David J. Eslick telling us about the Ozarks' Boy Scouts colorful past. Were your ancestors involved in Boy Scouts?

Genealogy Workshop

  • January 27 at 9:30 a.m. will be another sharing session. This time let's talk about the genealogy gifts we gave and received. Perhaps this will get us thinking about next year. Some things may take a year to prepare.

Also, remember the OGS library has been closed for the holidays since Wednesday, December 23, 2009, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 6, 2010.
Last Updated on Sunday, 03 January 2010 22:15
 
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