Attention GSSCC Members & Guest!

Please join other GSSCC members on Wednesday, January 15th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for another “Meet and Greet”.

This is a perfect chance for members to get to know other members over a light lunch. Connect with people who also have a passion for genealogy!

Our guest speakers will be Charlie & Patty Kieffer who will present “The Anza Expedition of 1775/76” which brought the first settlers to California.

Two special fixed price menus have been especially prepared for our group – over 15 entrees to choose from for $8.00 or for $11.00; price also includes water, iced tea, and tip! This is an informal gathering, so come comfortable and hungry!

Address: Bruno’s BBQ Restaurant, 230-G Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley.

(Behind Nob Hill, to the right of the movie theater)

RSVP: Call (831) 438-0591 or Email: ivclb@comcast.net

Hope to see you there!

Welcome GSSCC Members,

Our Holiday Luncheon is right around the corner! It will be at the Crow’s Nest on Thursday, December 5 at 11:30 a.m.  Come and hear about the upcoming GSSCC Newsletter naming contest.  Listen to members Ken & Irene Simpkins discus their genealogy project which won them first place this year at the county fair.  You won’t want to miss hearing about a genealogical find by Laura Cross.  Relax and enjoy the holiday music by Chelsea Pellett.

The deadline for making reservations is right around the corner.  If you plan to come, please notify Howard Lowe athowardlowe@comcast.net or call him at 439-0906 no later than Monday, November 25^th. 

MENU:Your choice of beef, chicken or fish entree will be offered as well as, alternative choices for vegetarians.

COST: Remains at $25.00 Includes soup or salad, dessert, beverage, tax and tip Included.

REMEMBER        If you wish to exchange gifts bring one and you will receive a gift (optional).  Bring canned foods for Valley Churches and receive a raffle ticket for door prizes. Bring your spouse or guest and let them witness how much fun genealogists can have!!

FESTIVITIES         For your enjoyment Holiday Music by Chelsea Pellett.  Gift Exchange, and a few short genealogical stories from our members.

PAYMENT           Checks payable to GSSCC $25.00 per person. Mail to GSSCC P.O. Box 72 Santa Cruz Ca. 95063 or pay at Genealogical Library.  Reservations needed by NOVEMBER 25^TH 2013.

QUESTIONS       howardlowe@comcast.net  or call Howard 439-0906

You’re invited!

GSSCC New Members! (Long-time members, too!)

Please join other GSSCC members on Wednesday, October 16th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a “Meet and Greet”!

This is a perfect chance for new members to get to know long-time members over a light lunch. Connect with people who also have a passion for genealogy.

Our guest speaker will be Charlie Kieffer who will present “The Bandidos of Early California”. Charlie is a direct descendent of the Castro family who came to California in 1775.

Two special fixed price menus have been especially prepared for our group – over 15 entrees to choose from for $8.00 or for $11.00; price also includes water, iced tea, and tip! This is an informal gathering, so come comfortable and hungry!

Address: Bruno’s BBQ Restaurant, 230-G Mt. Hermon Rd., Scotts Valley.

(Behind Nob Hill, to the right of the movie theater)

RSVP: Call (831) 438-0591 or Email: ivclb@comcast.net

Hope to see you there!

Using Ancestry.com Library Edition

Workshop at the Aptos Branch Library

The Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County

Workshop Series: 2013-2014

Santa Cruz Library: Aptos Branch

7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos

General meeting room: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Workshop is limited so save your space now.

Email: pro@santacruzpl.org or phone 427-7717.

This workshop will cover how to create an ancestral family tree using Ancestry.com library edition which is available at all branches of the Santa Cruz Public Library Edition.

Attendance in the class requires a computer. Bring your own computer or use one of the library computers. Ancestral charts and family group sheets will be discussed. Workshop is aimed towards beginners and those who have not used Ancestry.com

 

The Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County

Lecture Series: 2013-2014

Santa Cruz Library: Downtown Branch

224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

General meeting room: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend this free lecture! (Donations are welcome!)

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Guest Speaker: Richard Ferman

Jews in the Civil War

This presentation/performance is done in Civil War period dress. Five very important questions will be answered. Why did Jewish ancestors join in the Civil War? And what specifically did they do and contribute? What happened to these Civil War Veterans after the war ended? What can we do to honor those and all of our ancestors that served in the Civil War? And just why would any person who has been prejudiced all their lives subject themselves to a situation where they might find further prejudice and inability to conform to the dictates of their religion and diet? Our presenter, Richard Ferman, is a direct descendant of a disabled Civil War Veteran, AND a Revolutionary War Patriot.

Richard Ferman is a past President (1981) and current Program Chair of the Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society. He is currently Secretary for the United Veterans Council of Santa Clara County, Secretary/Treasurer of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and a member of Sons of the American Revolution hereditary society.

Richard has been researching his Civil War and Revolutionary ancestors for over sixty years now. He is a frequent lecturer in history and has given lectures to several genealogical societies in San Francisco, San Mateo, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County Historical and Genealogical Society.  You won’t want to miss this intriguing period dress presentation.  The audience can interact! This presentation appeals to genealogist of all levels.

For more information, please call the Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County.

(831) 427-7707 ext. 5794.Thank you!