LAWGS

Los Angeles WESTSIDE Genealogical Society

NEWS - VOLUME 29, ISSUE 2 (of 10)

LAWGS     NEWS  

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:     

President Lo Pear noted that Tom Lane continues to find excellent speakers and has reserved speakers for most of 2010. 

One of our newest members, Anne Goodenough, has offered to help with our newsletter.  She has even submitted an article for this month's issue.

There are still Board vacancies for Corresponding Secretary, Membershipm Publicity, and Newsletter Editor.  Please contact the President if you wish to participate.

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This months program is sponsored by Suzy Goulet.  As mentioned in last month's News, each board member will sponsor one meeting to defray the cost for the Burton Chase meeting room.
 

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The Annual Financial Report for 2009 is included in the LAWGS NEWS mailing.  Thanks to the thorough bookkeeping of Treasurer Suzy Goulet, we passed our audit with flying colors.  The Audit Committee, consisting of members Richard J. Hellgren, Betty Knoblock, Tom Lane, and Elaine Berry met on January 30, 2010. 

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See a separate page on this site concerning LAWGS' new service - entertainment industry obituaries which were provided by a dedicated LAWGS member and compiled over many years is on   Please go to the contents menu on the left and click on that topic.

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ARTICLES in LAWGS NEWS

MONTHLY SPEAKER PROGRAM in REVIEW by Tom Lane  

LAWGS' January's speaker, Gena Philibert Ortega, presented a very informative program on"100 Internet Sites Everyone Should Know".  Some include:  Google Books; Genealogy.com; USC Digital Library; GenealogyWise; Genealogy Guys Podcasts; GenealogyBanks.com; Footnotes.com;  and Word Vital Records.  She listed more and provided us with a handout sheet organized by topics.

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  LAWGS  SHARED  GENEALOGICAL TIDBITS:

Anne Goodenough submitted an informative article titled:  "My Genealogy Quest" in which she details her father's interest in genealogy.  He made a book for each of his children with pedigree charts going back to England to the year 1081.  His interest influenced her to chart her mother's side even though she had more challenges.  Most of her family members who could have provided information has passed away.  She is interested in how her ancestors lived and how their lives were like.

   

    LAWGS MAILBAG:

      Sponsored event by the Sons of Liberty Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution:   On Sunday, February 21 at 3:00 pm, the 28th Annual George Washington Massing of the Colors and Salute to our Armed Forces will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. 

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  Pre-meeting educational table(s): 

Barack Obama's Genealogy will be the focal point of February's pre-meeting table.  His "Pilgrim" ancestor, Thomas Blossom, arrived in 1629 at Salem aboard the Mayflower.  Elaine Berry asks that members feel free to bring other Presidential genealogies of interest to share as February 15th is President's Day. 

If you have ideas for future tables, please contact Elaine Berry.  She is always open to suggestions.

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  Educational opportunities:  Monthly FREE classes at the LA Regional Family History Center, please see link:  www.larfhc.org/class.htm  and www.familysearch.org

 With the closure of the LA Regional Family History Center for remodeling, please check to see where the classes are now offered.

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  ANNOUNCEMENT:  The Family History Center (LARHFC) on the West Los Angeles Temple grounds is closed for remodeling starting from April 2009 for an indefinite period of time.  Please note that the Torrance Center and Los Angeles Public Library are two possible "temporary" research centers.

    NARA IN LAGUNA NIGUEL IS MOVING TO RIVERSIDE  IN A NEW FACILITY TO REJOIN THE FEDERAL RECORDS CENTER (FRC). THE CURRENT HOLIFIELD BUILDING CANNOT BE RENOVATED.   THE MOVE IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY SPRING 2010.