West Valley Genealogical Society

12222 N. 111th Ave. Youngtown, Arizona 85363      623-933-4945

 

HOME BOARD MEMBERS CATALOG CLASSES DUPLICATE BOOKS EVENTS HELP WANTED LIBRARY LINKS MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP MTGS NEWS OBITUARIES PUBLICATIONS SIGS
 

 

 

 

 

 

WVGS Classes/Workshops  -  Take a class, you'll be glad you did!  

 

Click here if you want to know about our next Seminar


To help you with your Genealogy, we offer a variety of basic-advanced Genealogy related classes/workshops.  Sessions are held in our Library in our Traditional classroom and our New PC classroom.

We cover the How To Dos of Genealogy, Genealogy Libraries, Genealogy Computer Programs, Technology Aids, Preserving Memories and Photos.  See our current schedule below.


Traditional Classroom

PC Classroom

 

Class/Cost/Schedule Info             

Classes

Instructors

NOVICE GENEALOGY

   This class will focus on the first steps needed to get you started on your

   research.  No prior knowledge is necessary.

   Watch here for other classes that begin in October

   Class Cost $6 Members, $8 Non-members

      Class will be limited to the first 20 people to register.

 

1 class Barbara Stenberg



HOW TO ATTACK A GENEALOGY LIBRARY   

   What to do before going to the library, how to find a book,

   how to use the "card" catalog and much more.   

   Wednesday 1 - 3 PM, 14 Oct. 2009

   Cost $6 Members, $8 Non-members     

     Class will be limited to the first 20 people to register.

     Registration Form

1 class Jean White



RESEARCH TECHNIQUES I     

   Organizing your data, vital records, census, cemeteries, maps,

   computer and internet sources, libraries and much more.

   Wednesdays 1 - 3 PM, 21, 28 Oct. 4, 11 Nov. 2009      

   Cost $29 Members, $37 Non-members, includes $8 materials fee

     Class will be limited to the first 20 people to register.

     Registration Form

4 classes Jean White



CHEAP GENEALOGY        

   How to do your research without spending money.

   Wednesday 1 - 3 PM, 18 Nov. 2009      

   Cost $6 Members, $8 Non-members

     Class will be limited to the first 20 people to register.

     Registration Form

1 class Jean White



BEGINNING LEGACY

    Need a computer program for your genealogy? This is one of those available.

    You will learn what this program can do for you and how to do it!

    Watch here for other classes that begin in October

    Cost $24 Members, $32 Non-members

    Class size is limited so register early.

4 classes Geoff Rasmussen



ADVANCED LEGACY

   Topics include Searching, Tagging, Custom Reports, Sources, Source Clipboard,

   Source Writer, Timelines, Events, Tips & Tricks and "Likely Much More"

    Watch here for other classes that begin in October

    Cost $27 Members, $35 Non-members

    Class size is limited so register early.

4 classes Geoff Rasmussen



FAMILY TREE MAKER - VERSION 18 (2009) Part 1

   Covers set-up and planning, entering data about individuals

   (including unusual names and double dates ), entering places using the

   on-line map capability, entering source information, and displaying charts

   and reports

    Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 AM, 21, 28 Sep. 12, 19 Oct. 2009

    Cost $ 31 Members, $ 39 Non-members, includes $7 materials fee.

    Class will be limited to the first 20 people to register.

4 classes Nancy Nielsen



FAMILY TREE MAKER - VERSION 18 (2009) Part 2

   Covers file management, handling media (photographs, audio, video, etc.),

   creating books.

   Fridays 9:30 - 11:30 AM, 26 Oct.  2, 9, 16 Nov. 2009     

   Cost $ 31 Members, $ 39 Non-members, includes $7 materials fee.

   Class will be limited to the first 20 people to register.

 

4 classes Nancy Nielsen



FAMILY TREE MAKER  - VERSION 16 Part 1

   Covers set-up, entering data about individuals (including unusual names

   and double dates), how to enter locations, entering sources, and displaying

   charts and reports.

   Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 AM, 25 Jan.  1, 8, 15, 22 Feb. 2010

   Cost $ 37 Members, $ 47 Non-members, includes $7 material fee. 

   Class will be limited to the first 20 people to register.

5 classes Nancy Nielsen



FAMILY TREE MAKER  - VERSION 16 Part 2

   Covers file management, the map capability, entering media

   (photographs, audio, video, etc.), creating books, creating a Home Page,

   using the Research Journal, viewing FTM CDs

   Fridays 9:30 - 11:30 AM, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar. 2010

   Cost $ 37 Members, $ 47 Non-members, includes $7 material fee. 

   Class will be limited to the first 20 people to register.

5 classes Nancy Nielsen






You may call the WVGS Library at 623-933-4945 to verify if the classes are still open for enrollment and to check for potential scheduling additions or other changes.  Non-Members may attend our classes.  Please make your check payable to the instructor.


   

 

Website questions or comments: webmaster@azwvgs.org West Valley Genealogical Society Info: info@azwvgs.org Copyright © 2006 WVGS
Last modified: 09/30/08 122