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Sunday, May 18
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Wednesday, May 21
May Research Discussion Night (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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Tuesday, June 10
CCGS June General Meeting: 3rd Annual Unique Document Discoveries (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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Most genealogists are familiar with vital or census documents. While these documents are critical to our research, there are many unique documents that can help uncover information about our relatives. At this meeting we invite attendees to share images of unique or rare documents they have uncovered in their research. This could also be a document that added to their family story in an unexpected way. We look forward to hearing more about your document discovery!
Please email a scanned copy of the document that you would like to share to programs@ilccgs.org. We will put it up on the screen for you to discuss during the meeting.
We will begin sharing documents at 7pm (CDT). Want some extra time to talk about genealogy? Log on as early as 6:30pm to socialize and get to know other family historians in our group. There will be a society business meeting immediately following the presentation.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
NOTE: The presentation will begin at 7pm (Central Time), there will be a period to socialize between 6:30-7:00 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Sunday, June 15
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Wednesday, June 18
June Research Discussion Hour (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance.
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Tuesday, July 8
No Easy Button: Using Immersion Genealogy to Understand Your Ancestors (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm
Family history is so much more than just names, dates, and places, or boxes, lines, and charts. For 21st century genealogists, it is easy to limit our research to the documents or other facts we find online, or to what others tell us to be true. Learn how to take your research a step further to understand your ancestors’ lives through “immersion genealogy”—the process of discovering where they lived, worked, and worshipped, and experiencing those customs and traditions they passed down through the generations. Key resources, methodology, and tips for reaching out to relatives and repositories, and how to make the most out of a trip to your ancestor’s hometown (whether in North America or across the pond) will be discussed.
Please register in advance at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/p_3lQeQASqS-8Pv7x3Z1tg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
NOTE: The presentation will begin at 7pm (Central Time), there will be a period to socialize between
6:30-7:00 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Wednesday, July 16
July Research Discussion Night (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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Sunday, July 20
CCGS Special Interest Group (SIG) (Member Event)
1:15 pm to 3:00 pm The Urbana Free Library (TUFL) - Satterthwaite Conference Room
The CCGS SIG will be a roundtable for members to collaborate with others on their tough genealogical problems and to learn or improve genealogical skills.
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Tuesday, August 12
Creating an Ancestor Sketch (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm
Face it: most genealogists never get around to publishing that family history book based on their genealogy research. How about a different approach: producing short 3-5 page “sketches” about an ancestor? You’ll learn how to include a cover, photos, facts, family stories, source citations and more! And guess what, once you get a few of these ancestor sketches done, you can compile them together for one big book!
Thomas MacEntee is a professional genealogist specializing in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and as a means of interacting with others in the family history community.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
NOTE: The presentation will begin at 7pm (Central Time), there will be a period to socialize between
6:30-7:00 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Wednesday, August 20
August Research Discussion (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
Please register in advance at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WUv9RXPdTdWSAGrDmxUxJA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance.
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Tuesday, September 9
Family History-Are You Doing It? Cue the Eye Rolls and Heavy Sighs (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm
Getting eye rolls and heavy sighs when you talk to youth about Family History? Learn tips for helping them get involved and enjoy the journey!
Cheri Hudson Passey is a professional genealogist, instructor, writer, speaker, and Carolina Girl Genealogy, LLC owner. She hosts the YouTube genealogy chat show GenFriends and is a genealogical researcher subcontracted by Eagle Investigative Services, Inc., for the US Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch. She is involved in many genealogy societies and organizations and is on the National Genealogical Society board. Cheri writes the blog "Carolina Girl Genealogy," sharing her genealogy tips, methodologies, family stories, and research adventures.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
NOTE: The presentation will begin at 7pm (Central Time), there will be a period to socialize between
6:30-7:00 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Wednesday, September 17
September Research Discussion Night (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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Tuesday, October 14
Filipino Genealogy 101 (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm
If you've ever wondered how to get started in researching Filipino roots, you're not alone. Join us and gain the skills you need to effectively research your Filipino ancestors: Learn major record types and repositories, where and how to access records, traditional naming practices, and more! An invaluable resource for anyone with connections to the Philippines.
Amy Carpenter is a Utah native whose love for genealogy started at a young age and blossomed during the 18 months she lived in the Philippines. Amy graduated from Brigham Young University in 2017 with a Bachelor's degree in Family History - Genealogy and now works in multiple capacities as a professional genealogist, specializing in American South and Filipino genealogy. When not researching, Amy enjoys traveling with her husband and two children, and spending time outdoors.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
NOTE: The presentation will begin at 7pm (Central Time), there will be a period to socialize between
6:30-7:00 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Wednesday, October 15
October Research Discussion Night (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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Tuesday, November 11
Comparing the Genealogy Big Four: Ancestry, FamilySearch, FindMyPast, and MyHeritage (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm
Everyone has heard of Ancestry, but there are some other big databases for genealogy research. They all share search capabilities as well as have their own unique merits. Learn “the good, the bad and the ugly” about the Big Four – Ancestry, FamilySearch, FindMyPast and MyHeritage. Learning about these databases will help you target your research. All of them have Library editions (free access) in addition to their subscriptions.
Caron Primas Brennan loves history, biography, puzzles, and a good mystery, which makes her perfectly suited to genealogy research! A 6th grade school project got her interested in researching her own family tree. Her special areas of genealogical interest are Colonial America, Prussian, and Norwegian research along her family lines as well as related DNA projects.
Caron belongs to several local and regional genealogy groups as well as being a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. She is the Facilitator for the Chicago Region of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). Caron is a former Registrar for the National Society Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) and has held Board positions at the Illinois State Genealogical Society, the Chicago Genealogical Society and CAGGNI. She has been teaching at the Newberry Library in Chicago and speaking at local libraries and genealogical societies for over ten years with consistently excellent feedback.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
NOTE: The presentation will begin at 7pm (Central Time), there will be a period to socialize between
6:30-7:00 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Wednesday, November 19
November Research Discussion Night (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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Tuesday, December 9
Annual Show and Tell (Monthly Meeting)
7:00 pm
The Champaign County Genealogical Society will host our annual heirloom show and tell on December 12th! Grab your favorite family treasure and come tell our group of family history lovers how it came to be a part of your collection and what you know about it. You are guaranteed to have a fun, attentive audience! All attendees are welcome to participate. What will you bring?
Please register in advance at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZUzOjtqNTICGnKxvYr6f1g
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
NOTE: The presentation will begin at 7pm (Central Time), there will be a period to socialize between 6:30-7:00 pm.
This event is co-sponsored by the Champaign County Historical Archives at The Urbana Free Library. This event is free and open to the public. A recording of the presentation will be made available to CCGS members following the event.
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Wednesday, December 17
December Research Discussion Night (Research Night)
7:00 pm
Here's your chance to visit with your fellow genealogists and find out what they are currently researching. It is also an opportunity to pick their brains for ideas on how to get over any brick walls you may be encountering. Put on your genealogy hat and "Zoom" into a fun hour with other genealogy enthusiasts.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you do not receive a Zoom link within 15 minutes after registering, please check your spam folder.
Please submit your genealogy questions or research challenge to programs@ilccgs.org. Priority will be given to questions received in advance. |
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