The GFO Writers' Forum will meet Saturday at 11:45-1:45 in GFO's Higgins Room. This fall the group will meet the second Saturday of each month.Everyone is invited whether you have participated before or not; whether you are writing for yourself or others. Perhaps you want to enter the GFO Writing Contest this year.
This year the group will be using Roy Peter Clark's "50 Essential Strategies For Every Writer", published by Little, Brown & Co. in 2006. We will be working with rule #10; "Cut Big, Then Small" this Saturday.
Bring lunch if you want.
peggybaldwin@familypassages.com
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Latest news from the Genealogical Forum of Oregon. Info from the Board of Directors; what's new on the website; what's happening at the library.Monday, September 7, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon
Jewish Genealogical Society of Oregon
September 15, 2009
New Year, New Ideas, New Info on your Family Tree
Program: JGSO's meeting is designed to get us all off to a good research start in 5770. First, some of our members who attended the conference in Philadelphia this summer will talk about the new resources that were announced and the presentations that they found most helpful and enlightening. Next, we will offer some unusual research tips that are simple, yet effective. Finally, we will try to break down some of the brick walls stalling your research.
We encourage you all to submit your research problems/dilemmas/questions to: Barbara.hershey@comcast.net, in advance. You may bring questions to the meeting, but having the questions in advance will provide more time for us to try and find answers.
Where: Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR
When: September 15, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm doors open for schmoozing; program will start at 7:00 pm.
For more information please see the JGSO website www.rootsweb.com/~orjgs or call Barbara Hershey, Program Chair at 503-249-1976 or at Barbara.hershey@comcast.net
September 15, 2009
New Year, New Ideas, New Info on your Family Tree
Program: JGSO's meeting is designed to get us all off to a good research start in 5770. First, some of our members who attended the conference in Philadelphia this summer will talk about the new resources that were announced and the presentations that they found most helpful and enlightening. Next, we will offer some unusual research tips that are simple, yet effective. Finally, we will try to break down some of the brick walls stalling your research.
We encourage you all to submit your research problems/dilemmas/questions to: Barbara.hershey@comcast.net, in advance. You may bring questions to the meeting, but having the questions in advance will provide more time for us to try and find answers.
Where: Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 3225 SW Barbur Blvd., Portland, OR
When: September 15, 2009
Time: 6:30 pm doors open for schmoozing; program will start at 7:00 pm.
For more information please see the JGSO website www.rootsweb.com/~orjgs or call Barbara Hershey, Program Chair at 503-249-1976 or at Barbara.hershey@comcast.net
Thursday, August 27, 2009
SECOND MONDAY WILL BE "FREE MONDAY"
Because of Labor Day on September 7th, the GFO Library will be free for non-members on Monday, September 14th from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 2009
DONAUSCHWABEN HERITAGE CELEBRATION
GENEALOGY SEMINAR & SOCIAL EVENT, SEPT 17-19
AREA OF FOCUS: AUSTRIA -- HUNGARY EMPIRE; THE DANUBE SWABIANS
Fun, friends, food, book displays and guest speakers
For program details see; http://www.dsheritage.com/mtangel/program.aspx
* Thursday evening, Sept 17, get acquainted; meet for dinner at the
Keizer Resonance Inn or local restaurant.
* Friday, Sept 18, 9am to 2pm, guest speakers at the Keizer Heritage
Center; adjourn and meet for a social at Mt Angel Oktoberfest
Weingarten.
* Saturday, Sept 19, 9am to 4pm, guest speakers at the Keizer
Resonance Inn. Dinner at the Keizer Resonance Inn.
* Sunday, Sept 20, breakfast at the Keizer Resonance Inn and
farewell to attendees.
No charge for Friday and Saturday speaking sessions; donations welcome.
If planning to attend please register so we have appropriate sized
meeting rooms.
Register at: http://www.dsheritage.com/mtangel/Reg1.aspx Or contact Ray Borschowa at 503 845-6487 (Mt Angel) or
ray.borschowa@gmail.com
Keizer Renaissance Inn
5188 Wittenberg Lane N
Keizer, OR 97303
(800) 299-7221
AREA OF FOCUS: AUSTRIA -- HUNGARY EMPIRE; THE DANUBE SWABIANS
Fun, friends, food, book displays and guest speakers
For program details see; http://www.dsheritage.com/mtangel/program.aspx
* Thursday evening, Sept 17, get acquainted; meet for dinner at the
Keizer Resonance Inn or local restaurant.
* Friday, Sept 18, 9am to 2pm, guest speakers at the Keizer Heritage
Center; adjourn and meet for a social at Mt Angel Oktoberfest
Weingarten.
* Saturday, Sept 19, 9am to 4pm, guest speakers at the Keizer
Resonance Inn. Dinner at the Keizer Resonance Inn.
* Sunday, Sept 20, breakfast at the Keizer Resonance Inn and
farewell to attendees.
No charge for Friday and Saturday speaking sessions; donations welcome.
If planning to attend please register so we have appropriate sized
meeting rooms.
Register at: http://www.dsheritage.com/mtangel/Reg1.aspx Or contact Ray Borschowa at 503 845-6487 (Mt Angel) or
ray.borschowa@gmail.com
Keizer Renaissance Inn
5188 Wittenberg Lane N
Keizer, OR 97303
(800) 299-7221
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Jonathan Appell, Gravestone Specialist
Jonathan Appell, gravestone specialist from Connecticut will conduct a hand-on-workshop in Hillsboro on August 8. Appell is trustee on the board of the Association for Gravestone Studies; Appell will demonstrate techniques, explain tools, and methods he uses, and provide information on the properties of stones and their care. His specialty is teaching and mobilizing groups who want to learn the steps to perform basic preservation procedures.
Place: Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery 1601 SW Baseline, just west of Hillsboro
Date: Saturday August 8
Time: 10:00 a.m., Day long Workshop, Brown Bag Lunch Cost $30.00 For registration and more information, call Carol Surrency at (503)640-4431 or e-mail lcsurr@gmail.com
Judy Goldmann judy_goldmann@pmug.org
Place: Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery 1601 SW Baseline, just west of Hillsboro
Date: Saturday August 8
Time: 10:00 a.m., Day long Workshop, Brown Bag Lunch Cost $30.00 For registration and more information, call Carol Surrency at (503)640-4431 or e-mail lcsurr@gmail.com
Judy Goldmann judy_goldmann@pmug.org
Saturday, July 25, 2009
REMINDER ABOUT OPEN HOUSE & BOOK SALE
Next Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the GFO Library. Plenty of parking on the street or in the parking lot. Sign up for an "ASK THE EXPERTS" 15 minute session with a professional genealogist. Light refreshments and a raffle of a free year's GFO membership. Browse the large selection of used and surplus genealogy books.
GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON, INC.
1505 S.E. Gideon Street, Portland, Oregon
One block North of 13th and S.E. Powell BLVD (hwy 26)
503-963-1912 www.gfo.org
GENEALOGICAL FORUM OF OREGON, INC.
1505 S.E. Gideon Street, Portland, Oregon
One block North of 13th and S.E. Powell BLVD (hwy 26)
503-963-1912 www.gfo.org
Monday, March 16, 2009
Planning for a New Home in 2010
To make way for the MAX extension to Milwaukie, the GFO library and offices must move in the summer or fall of 2010, and we expect to select a new home about May of that year. The first two opportunities for members to discuss GFO needs and indicate their ideas and priorities are offered in the Higgins room on the following dates.
March 21, 1:00 p.m., hosted by the Irish Interest Group.
March 28, 2:30 p.m., after the British Interest Group meeting.
Any GFO Member may attend either meeting, and additional opportunities will be scheduled in later months. The meetings are planned for up to an hour, including time for one-on-one discussions. A TriMet representative will participate. Questions? Contact Don Holznagel (dholznag@pacifier.com).
March 21, 1:00 p.m., hosted by the Irish Interest Group.
March 28, 2:30 p.m., after the British Interest Group meeting.
Any GFO Member may attend either meeting, and additional opportunities will be scheduled in later months. The meetings are planned for up to an hour, including time for one-on-one discussions. A TriMet representative will participate. Questions? Contact Don Holznagel (dholznag@pacifier.com).
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