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Irish SIG
Friday, June 9
Irish SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
10:00 am
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Irish SIG - meets on the second Friday at 10 am.
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Digital Accessibility to Books You Didn't Know Existed
Wednesday, June 14
Digital Accessibility to Books You Didn't Know Existed  (Discussion Group)
10:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
 
There has been an explosion of digitalized books for genealogy available on the internet.  Thousands contain local and family histories.  Most are free and can be downloaded.  Learn where to look and how to take advantage of these wonderful resources.
 
Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
 
All Discussion Group Meetings are being held online until further notice. 
 
Our Members will receive a Zoom invite via email. They can also find the most current Zoom Invitation Link in the Members Only menu section.
 
Guests are welcome. Non-members should send an email request to  scgs@scgsca.org  no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event. 


German SIG
Monday, June 19
German SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
2:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
German SIG - meets on the third Monday at 2 pm
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, June 21
Board of Directors Meeting  (Board Meeting)
10:00 am
Zoom
All SolanoCGS members are encouraged to attend our monthly board meetings on Zoom. Generally, board meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am. Please email scgs@scgsca.org to request a Zoom invitation to the meeting.
 
The board is made up of volunteers. There are 11 Elected Board Members. They each serve a term of 2 years. Board candidates are usually sought out in August and September. Nominations close at the end of the October first Saturday Speaker Series meeting. Current board members elect new board members at the November board meeting.The terms start on January 1st.
 
Board members are responsible for making decisions involving event planning, our library, law, taxes, accounting, insurance, computer maintenance, website construction, property management and many other matters that may involve hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.
 
Volunteering to serve on the Board is recognized as a commitment with responsibilities along with some inconveniences.
  
Generally, board meetings are held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am.
 
 If a member wants an item to be placed on the agenda, they can contact our president or any board member no later than five (5) days prior to that months Board meeting.
 
All Solano County Genealogical Society members may attend all board meetings.
 
 


Brick Walls SIG
Monday, June 26
Brick Walls SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Brick Walls SIG - meets on the fourth Monday at 1:30 pm. 
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 



Famous Quotes/Sayings and Historical Origins
Wednesday, July 12
Famous Quotes/Sayings and Historical Origins  (Discussion Group)
10:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
 
Have you ever wondered where or when often-used quotes originated such as 'turn a blind eye'?  This particular phrase originated back in history to British Admiral Horatio Nelson in 1801 during a battle.  Join our July Discussion Group to learn more about the history tied to phrases and quotes that continue to be part of our speech today.
 
Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
 
All Discussion Group Meetings are being held online until further notice. 
 
Our Members will receive a Zoom invite via email. They can also find the most current Zoom Invitation Link in the Members Only menu section.
 
Guests are welcome. Non-members should send an email request to  scgs@scgsca.org  no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event. 


Irish SIG
Friday, July 14
Irish SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
10:00 am
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Irish SIG - meets on the second Friday at 10 am.
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


German SIG
Monday, July 17
German SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
2:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
German SIG - meets on the third Monday at 2 pm
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, July 19
Board of Directors Meeting  (Board Meeting)
10:00 am
Zoom
All SolanoCGS members are encouraged to attend our monthly board meetings on Zoom. Generally, board meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am. Please email scgs@scgsca.org to request a Zoom invitation to the meeting.
 
The board is made up of volunteers. There are 11 Elected Board Members. They each serve a term of 2 years. Board candidates are usually sought out in August and September. Nominations close at the end of the October first Saturday Speaker Series meeting. Current board members elect new board members at the November board meeting.The terms start on January 1st.
 
Board members are responsible for making decisions involving event planning, our library, law, taxes, accounting, insurance, computer maintenance, website construction, property management and many other matters that may involve hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.
 
Volunteering to serve on the Board is recognized as a commitment with responsibilities along with some inconveniences.
  
Generally, board meetings are held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am.
 
 If a member wants an item to be placed on the agenda, they can contact our president or any board member no later than five (5) days prior to that months Board meeting.
 
All Solano County Genealogical Society members may attend all board meetings.
 
 


Brick Walls SIG
Monday, July 24
Brick Walls SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Brick Walls SIG - meets on the fourth Monday at 1:30 pm. 
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 



All About  Solano County Genealogical Society
Wednesday, August 9
All About Solano County Genealogical Society  (Discussion Group)
10:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
We will talk about what happens to keep Solano County Genealogical Society running smoothly. Want to know what happens at a typical Board Meeting? How does the Program Committee get those wonderful Speaker Series presentations? What do our Researchers do? Where do Zoom invites come from? What are the functions of our treasurer and the membership chair? In the roundtable we will ask committee and board members to describe what their jobs are. Almost all our “secrets” will be revealed. Please join us and share your ideas on what we can do to improve your experiences with our society.
 
Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
 
All Discussion Group Meetings are being held online until further notice. 
 
Our Members will receive a Zoom invite via email. They can also find the most current Zoom Invitation Link in the Members Only menu section.
 
Guests are welcome. Non-members should send an email request to  scgs@scgsca.org  no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event. 


Irish SIG
Friday, August 11
Irish SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
10:00 am
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Irish SIG - meets on the second Friday at 10 am.
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Writers' SIG
Monday, August 14
Writers' SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
in person meeting
Writers' SIG meets on the second Monday of the month in person (not on Zoom)
 
This is a Members Only Benefit.  Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join this  group by sending an email requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly reminder invitation. 
 
The Writers’ Special Interest Group is for our members who are interested in writing stories about their family histories. They get together monthly to share their writing and give feedback about the writing of the others. Your type of writing can be historical narrative or historical fiction. The group is currently meeting on the second Monday of the month at the home of one of the members. If you would be interested in being of part of such a group, contact Jim Poff at  jpoff@csbsju.edu


Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, August 16
Board of Directors Meeting  (Board Meeting)
10:00 am
Zoom
All SolanoCGS members are encouraged to attend our monthly board meetings on Zoom. Generally, board meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am. Please email scgs@scgsca.org to request a Zoom invitation to the meeting.
 
The board is made up of volunteers. There are 11 Elected Board Members. They each serve a term of 2 years. Board candidates are usually sought out in August and September. Nominations close at the end of the October first Saturday Speaker Series meeting. Current board members elect new board members at the November board meeting.The terms start on January 1st.
 
Board members are responsible for making decisions involving event planning, our library, law, taxes, accounting, insurance, computer maintenance, website construction, property management and many other matters that may involve hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.
 
Volunteering to serve on the Board is recognized as a commitment with responsibilities along with some inconveniences.
  
Generally, board meetings are held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am.
 
 If a member wants an item to be placed on the agenda, they can contact our president or any board member no later than five (5) days prior to that months Board meeting.
 
All Solano County Genealogical Society members may attend all board meetings.
 
 


German SIG
Monday, August 21
German SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
2:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
German SIG - meets on the third Monday at 2 pm
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Brick Walls SIG
Monday, August 28
Brick Walls SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Brick Walls SIG - meets on the fourth Monday at 1:30 pm. 
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 



Who Needed It Anyway? Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census
Saturday, September 2
Who Needed It Anyway? Getting Around the Missing 1890 Census  (Speaker Series)
11:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
 
Sara Cochran is our September featured speaker.
 
The loss of the 1890 Federal census is a source of great frustration for American Genealogists, but all hope is not lost! Learn strategies and gather tips for success in locating your family in other records between the 1880 and 1900 Federal censuses.
 
Members – All presentations will be held online with Zoom until further notice. You will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.

Non-Members – can join us by contacting the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event.


Irish SIG
Friday, September 8
Irish SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
10:00 am
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Irish SIG - meets on the second Friday at 10 am.
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Writers' SIG
Monday, September 11
Writers' SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
in person meeting
Writers' SIG meets on the second Monday of the month in person (not on Zoom)
 
This is a Members Only Benefit.  Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join this  group by sending an email requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly reminder invitation. 
 
The Writers’ Special Interest Group is for our members who are interested in writing stories about their family histories. They get together monthly to share their writing and give feedback about the writing of the others. Your type of writing can be historical narrative or historical fiction. The group is currently meeting on the second Monday of the month at the home of one of the members. If you would be interested in being of part of such a group, contact Jim Poff at jpoff@csbsju.edu


Nation of Immigrants
Wednesday, September 13
Nation of Immigrants  (Discussion Group)
10:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
Unless you are a member of an Indigenous member of the Americas, then you are an immigrant.  Many of us may be able to trace some roots to the Natives, and it can be exciting to trace our roots to somewhere else! Many of us that may have come from Western Europe can learn that their ancestors come from even further Eastern Europe, like I discovered.  Come share what you know about your immigrant ancestors.
 
Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
 
All Discussion Group Meetings are being held online until further notice. 
 
Our Members will receive a Zoom invite via email. They can also find the most current Zoom Invitation Link in the Members Only menu section.
 
Guests are welcome. Non-members should send an email request to  scgs@scgsca.org  no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event. 


German SIG
Monday, September 18
German SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
2:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
German SIG - meets on the third Monday at 2 pm
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, September 20
Board of Directors Meeting  (Board Meeting)
10:00 am
Zoom
All SolanoCGS members are encouraged to attend our monthly board meetings on Zoom. Generally, board meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am. Please email scgs@scgsca.org to request a Zoom invitation to the meeting.
 
The board is made up of volunteers. There are 11 Elected Board Members. They each serve a term of 2 years. Board candidates are usually sought out in August and September. Nominations close at the end of the October first Saturday Speaker Series meeting. Current board members elect new board members at the November board meeting.The terms start on January 1st.
 
Board members are responsible for making decisions involving event planning, our library, law, taxes, accounting, insurance, computer maintenance, website construction, property management and many other matters that may involve hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.
 
Volunteering to serve on the Board is recognized as a commitment with responsibilities along with some inconveniences.
  
Generally, board meetings are held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am.
 
 If a member wants an item to be placed on the agenda, they can contact our president or any board member no later than five (5) days prior to that months Board meeting.
 
All Solano County Genealogical Society members may attend all board meetings.
 
 


Brick Walls SIG
Monday, September 25
Brick Walls SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Brick Walls SIG - meets on the fourth Monday at 1:30 pm. 
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 



Free Land: Homesteading
Saturday, October 7
Free Land: Homesteading  (Speaker Series)
11:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
 
Tina Beaird  is our October featured speaker.
 
More Details to follow.
 
Members – All presentations will be held online with Zoom until further notice. You will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.

Non-Members – can join us by contacting the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event.


Writers' SIG
Monday, October 9
Writers' SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
in person meeting
Writers' SIG meets on the second Monday of the month in person (not on Zoom)
 
This is a Members Only Benefit.  Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join this  group by sending an email requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly reminder invitation. 
 
The Writers’ Special Interest Group is for our members who are interested in writing stories about their family histories. They get together monthly to share their writing and give feedback about the writing of the others. Your type of writing can be historical narrative or historical fiction. The group is currently meeting on the second Monday of the month at the home of one of the members. If you would be interested in being of part of such a group, contact Jim Poff at jpoff@csbsju.edu


Find a Grave
Wednesday, October 11
Find a Grave  (Discussion Group)
10:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
 
FindAGrave is a free online resource for finding graves all over the world. Often a FindAGrave memorial will come up as a hint on your Ancestry.com tree. Have you realized there is much more you can find than that transcription you see as a hint? Anyone can join the FindAGrave website and add to existing memorials, contribute photos, send suggestions for corrections, or request a photo. If you have family graves that are not included on FindAGrave you can create a memorial. You could volunteer to take a photo of a grave nearby for a person living at distance who makes a request. This is so much more than just a hint on Ancestry. Have you made use of this helpful source? Many a relocation mystery can be solved by a grave record found at a distant location from where you thought you should be searching! Come to our roundtable discussion. Share what you have found and hear what others have found an contributed to FindAGrave.
 
Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
 
All Discussion Group Meetings are being held online until further notice. 
 
Our Members will receive a Zoom invite via email. They can also find the most current Zoom Invitation Link in the Members Only menu section.
 
Guests are welcome. Non-members should send an email request to  scgs@scgsca.org  no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event. 


Irish SIG
Friday, October 13
Irish SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
10:00 am
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Irish SIG - meets on the second Friday at 10 am.
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


German SIG
Monday, October 16
German SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
2:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
German SIG - meets on the third Monday at 2 pm
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, October 18
Board of Directors Meeting  (Board Meeting)
10:00 am
Zoom
All SolanoCGS members are encouraged to attend our monthly board meetings on Zoom. Generally, board meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am. Please email scgs@scgsca.org to request a Zoom invitation to the meeting.
 
The board is made up of volunteers. There are 11 Elected Board Members. They each serve a term of 2 years. Board candidates are usually sought out in August and September. Nominations close at the end of the October first Saturday Speaker Series meeting. Current board members elect new board members at the November board meeting.The terms start on January 1st.
 
Board members are responsible for making decisions involving event planning, our library, law, taxes, accounting, insurance, computer maintenance, website construction, property management and many other matters that may involve hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.
 
Volunteering to serve on the Board is recognized as a commitment with responsibilities along with some inconveniences.
  
Generally, board meetings are held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am.
 
 If a member wants an item to be placed on the agenda, they can contact our president or any board member no later than five (5) days prior to that months Board meeting.
 
All Solano County Genealogical Society members may attend all board meetings.
 
 


Brick Walls SIG
Monday, October 23
Brick Walls SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Brick Walls SIG - meets on the fourth Monday at 1:30 pm. 
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 



Share Your Family's Stories.....Just Jump in and Do It
Saturday, November 4
Share Your Family's Stories.....Just Jump in and Do It  (Speaker Series)
11:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
 
Katherine Nielsen  is our November featured speaker.
 
More details to follow
 
Members – All presentations will be held online with Zoom until further notice. You will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.

Non-Members – can join us by contacting the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event.


Research Plans and Research Logs
Wednesday, November 8
Research Plans and Research Logs  (Discussion Group)
10:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
Research plans and research logs can be powerful tools to help solve knotty genealogical questions. Think of it as if planning for a holiday road trip: research plans and logs help you decide on a research question/destination, explore ways to get there, and—equally important—can keep you from going in circles or getting sidetracked down interesting side roads that are unlikely to help answer your research question. We’ll discuss how to create research plans and logs, how to use them, and hopefully share experiences that show what these tools can accomplish.
 
Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
 
All Discussion Group Meetings are being held online until further notice. 
 
Our Members will receive a Zoom invite via email. They can also find the most current Zoom Invitation Link in the Members Only menu section.
 
Guests are welcome. Non-members should send an email request to  scgs@scgsca.org  no later than 4 pm the day 


Irish SIG
Friday, November 10
Irish SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
10:00 am
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Irish SIG - meets on the second Friday at 10 am.
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Writers' SIG
Monday, November 13
Writers' SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
in person meeting
Writers' SIG meets on the second Monday of the month in person (not on Zoom)
 
This is a Members Only Benefit.  Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join this  group by sending an email requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly reminder invitation. 
 
The Writers’ Special Interest Group is for our members who are interested in writing stories about their family histories. They get together monthly to share their writing and give feedback about the writing of the others. Your type of writing can be historical narrative or historical fiction. The group is currently meeting on the second Monday of the month at the home of one of the members. If you would be interested in being of part of such a group, contact Jim Poff at jpoff@csbsju.edu


Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, November 15
Board of Directors Meeting  (Board Meeting)
10:00 am
Zoom
All SolanoCGS members are encouraged to attend our monthly board meetings on Zoom. Generally, board meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am. Please email scgs@scgsca.org to request a Zoom invitation to the meeting.
 
The board is made up of volunteers. There are 11 Elected Board Members. They each serve a term of 2 years. Board candidates are usually sought out in August and September. Nominations close at the end of the October first Saturday Speaker Series meeting. Current board members elect new board members at the November board meeting.The terms start on January 1st.
 
Board members are responsible for making decisions involving event planning, our library, law, taxes, accounting, insurance, computer maintenance, website construction, property management and many other matters that may involve hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.
 
Volunteering to serve on the Board is recognized as a commitment with responsibilities along with some inconveniences.
  
Generally, board meetings are held via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 10:00 am.
 
 If a member wants an item to be placed on the agenda, they can contact our president or any board member no later than five (5) days prior to that months Board meeting.
 
All Solano County Genealogical Society members may attend all board meetings.
 
 


German SIG
Monday, November 20
German SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
2:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
German SIG - meets on the third Monday at 2 pm
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Brick Walls SIG
Monday, November 27
Brick Walls SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Brick Walls SIG - meets on the fourth Monday at 1:30 pm. 
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 



Marriage by Blacksmith: Gretna Green Marriages
Saturday, December 2
Marriage by Blacksmith: Gretna Green Marriages  (Speaker Series)
11:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
 
Madeline Yanov   is our December featured speaker.
 
More Details to follow.
 
Members – All presentations will be held online with Zoom until further notice. You will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.

Non-Members – can join us by contacting the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event.


Irish SIG
Friday, December 8
Irish SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
10:00 am
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Irish SIG - meets on the second Friday at 10 am. but THERE WILL NOT BE A DECEMBER MEETING.
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


Picking Topics for 2024
Wednesday, December 13
Picking Topics for 2024  (Discussion Group)
10:00 am
ZOOM Presentation
 
This is a Roundtable discussion group which we do annually in December to pick topics for the following year.  Come and join members of the Solano County Genealogical Society to hear suggestions for topics and maybe suggest a topic yourself for our monthly discussion groups which will be held on the second Wednesday of each month through 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
 
Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
 
All Discussion Group Meetings are being held online until further notice. 
 
Our Members will receive a Zoom invite via email. They can also find the most current Zoom Invitation Link in the Members Only menu section.
 
Guests are welcome. Non-members should send an email request to  scgs@scgsca.org  no later than 4 pm the day prior to the event. 


German SIG
Monday, December 18
German SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
2:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
German SIG - meets on the third Monday at 2 pm but THERE WILL NOT BE A DECEMBER MEETING.
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 


There is No Board Meeting in December
Wednesday, December 20
There is No Board Meeting in December  (Board Meeting)
10:00 am
Zoom
Solano County Genealogical Society does not have a board meeting in December due to the busy holiday season. THERE WILL NOT BE A DECEMBER MEETING.
 
 


Brick Walls SIG
Monday, December 25
Brick Walls SIG  (Special Interest Group (SIG))
1:30 pm
Zoom Meeting
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are held on Zoom. These small groups share resources and strategies for researching. This is a Members Only Benefit. Any member can join a group by sending an email and requesting to be put on the group list to receive a monthly Zoom invitation.
 
Brick Walls SIG - meets on the fourth Monday at 1:30 pm. but THERE WILL NOT BE A DECEMBER MEETING.
 
  • All  SIGs meet on Zoom and will continue to do so.  
  • Links are emailed the day before a meeting.
  • Anyone who is a member of Solano County Genealogical Society is eligible to join.
  • To join, ask to be placed on the SIG mailing list.
Members of this SIG will receive an invitation via email by the day prior to the event.
 
SolanoCGS Members can go to the Zoom Invitation Link page listed under the Members Only section and click on the  Zoom link for this meeting.
 
 



Planning for 2024
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Planning for 2024  (Annual Meeting)
10:00 am
Zoom Meeting
Solano County Genealogical Society has an annual Planning Meeting in January. 

Please join in this important meeting with any ideas to help make this a great 43rd year for SolanoCGS!

Our Standing Rules state: A yearly Planning Meeting, scheduled by the President, will take place before the annual Budget Meeting at a location and time as determined by the Board. This meeting will be open to all members

Maybe you have attended another group's events and want to suggest that out society does something similar.

Maybe you'd like to see a new Special Interest Group started on a topic you think important.

Whatever it is, we would like to hear from you!

Meet our New Board. 

Come join in. We desire your participation.

If you are unable to attend, please send your suggestions to info@scgsca.org and we will pass them along at the meeting.

A Zoom link for our meeting will be sent to all our active members.