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CCGS Programs
CCGS program meetings featuring guest speakers are held on the second Wednesday of each month September through June from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Meetings will be held virtually and with a hybrid in person meeting unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Verify if meeting is Zoom only in program information listed below.
Join early at 6:00 pm for virtual social time prior to the 6:30 program. Invite a friend! Guests always welcome!
Programs are the second Wednesday of each month September - June.
2024
Please join us for our December 11 th program meeting:
Our December 11th program meeting is What's New in Family Tree Maker, and our guest speaker, Mark Olsen, will be discussing Family Tree Maker 2019, what's new in FTM 2024, and will also be answering your questions.
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Topic: What's New in Family Tree Maker
Speaker: Mark Olsen
Date/Time: December 11, 2024, at 6pm (Social), 6:30pm (Program)
Virtual
Please register in advance for the Zoom meeting using this link. (See program flyer for QR code option)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlde2prTouHtN-bcnwPnyjj4eXHf6ReRw7
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
November 13th program meeting:
Who, What, Where and When; Identifying People, Places and Photographs
Our guest speaker and CCGS President, Paula Perkins will teach us how to identify hidden clues in the photos that have been handed down through the generations.
Learning to identify the apparel worn, hairstyles, props and type of photograph will help you narrow down which family might be in the photograph.
There are several tools that will guide you to learning more about the photographer, time period and even revealing the names of your ancestors!
(archival and storage methods included)
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Date/Time: November 13, 2024, at 6pm (Social), 6:30pm (Program)
Virtual
Please register in advance for the Zoom meeting using this link. (See program flyer for QR code option)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOqprDkqHNHlRPxetDWBeYRGT1tJ3ebO
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
In Person
Haggard Library
Genealogy Center program room (lower level)
2501 Coit Road
Plano, TX 75075
Invite a friend - Guests Always Welcome!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Thank you,
Rob Thayer
Collin County Genealogical Society, Program Chair
CCGS Facebook Group
September 11, 2024 - Irish Eyes Are Smiling: Finding Records in the Land of Saints & Scholars, Speaker: Sara Cochran
Hybrid Meeting. Join us in person First Floor Program Room or
via Zoom.
October 9, 2024 - Tool Time with FamilyTreeDNA
Description: You have a Family Finder test, but now what do you do with it? Come on a journey of discovery as we showcase FTDNA autosomal tools and tricks. Learn how to understand your match list and connect the chromosomes in this fun and informative lecture. Speaker: Jim Brewser
Please join us for our October 9th program meeting, Tool Time with FamilyTreeDNA!
Our guest speaker, Jim Brewster, will delve into the fascinating world of Family Finder (Autosomal DNA) tools available at FamilyTreeDNA (FTDNA).
Jim will explore the functionality of each tool and share insights that are applicable to your genetic family research, even if you have DNA tested elsewhere.
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Virtual
Please register in advance for the Zoom meeting using this link. (See program flyer for QR code option)
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpdOmoqjwvGtI-DMLK3rZGoQSM_GfektXB
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Invite a friend - Guests Always Welcome!
Looking forward to seeing you there
In Person Location:
W. O. Haggard Library, Note: Genealogy Center lower floor program room
2501 Coit Road
Plano, TX. 75075
Invite a friend - Guests Always Welcome!
Join early at 6:00 pm for virtual social time prior to the 6:30 program. Invite a friend!
Enjoy your summer! No meetings until September
Fall Wednesday Program Schedule Dates
November 13, 2024
December 11, 2024
Join early at 6:00 pm for virtual social time prior to the 6:30 program. Invite a friend!
Programs are the second Wednesday of each month September - June. No programs for July or August. Watch for pop up events! Enjoy your summer!
Meetings will be held virtually and with a hybrid in person meeting unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Verify if meeting is Zoom only in program information listed below.
In Person Location:
W. O. Haggard Library, First Floor Program Room or Genealogy Center lower floor meeting room
2501 Coit Road
Plano, TX. 75075
Invite a friend - Guests Always Welcome!
Celebrating over 50 years of serving our members and community!
For questions about programs please contact ccgs.webmaster@gmail.com
Check out classes held by the Genealogy Center at the Haggard Library.
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Happy Genealogy Hunting!