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    • 7 Oct 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via Zoom

    Saturday, Oct 7

    DNA SIG - MEMBERS ONLY
    9:30 am to 11:30 am
    Zoom meeting; PCGS members will receive link via email
     

    AGENDA

    • Chromosome Mapping and Triangulation - Everett Johnson
      • Everett will walk through the process of mapping chromosomes to ancestors and illustrate how triangulation is used in this process.
    • DNA Painter - Susan Fabian
      • Susan will introduce the third party tool, DNA Painter Chromosome Mapping – what it is, how to use it, and what clues it can provide in your DNA research.

    Get answers to your DNA questions and guidance on interpreting your results. The first half of the meeting is a review of basic concepts and Q&A or a case study. The second half is a planned topic of the month and discussion of DNA developments. The DNA SIG meets virtually on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30AM-11:30AM. Both beginner and experienced topics are covered in an informal setting each month.



    • 9 Oct 2023
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    The Pima County Genealogy Society Writers Special Interest Group is a small group of genealogy writers that meets monthly to read and critique our authored works. If you would like more information, please contact Renee Cue at renee@reneecue.com

    • 13 Oct 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Truly Nolen Training Center, 436 S. William Blvd.


    • 13 Oct 2023
    • 10:00 AM
    • 14 Oct 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Truly Nolen Leadership Training Center, 436 S. Williams Blvd., Tucson, AZ
    • 28 Oct 2023
    • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Virtual, via Zoom
    Register



    Based on the strong interest expressed by the members of the Pima County Genealogy Society (PCGS) and Southern Arizona Genealogy Society (SAGS), we have teamed up to present an all-day DNA Seminar.


    REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE

    Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023

    Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Arizona Time

    Format: Virtual, via Zoom

    Price:  PCGS members $35

    Non-members $55

    Featuring DNA Experts

    Karen Stanbary: DNA: A Power Tool in the Genealogist's Tool Box

    Michelle Leonard: Combining DNA and Traditional Research: In-Depth Case Studies

    Glenn York: Y DNA, In Depth and Big Y

    Susan Fabian: Using DNA to Solve Unknown Parentage Cases


    This virtual day-long event is appropriate for all levels of DNA experience!  In addition to our key speakers, attendees will have options for topics such as:

    • It's All About RESPECT: Clinical Tips to Manage Uncomfortable Conversations about Unexpected DNA Results
    • Managing Your Matches
    • Q&A Panel to address your specific questions and concerns


    Date and Time: Saturday, October 28, 2023

    Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Arizona Time

    Format: Virtual, via Zoom


    Please be sure to use an email address that you prefer for communication.

    • Zoom links and instructions will be provided prior to the event.
    • Materials will be distributed electronically.
    • The recording of this event will be available to those who register for 30 days after the seminar.
    • 4 Nov 2023
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Virtual via Zoom

    Saturday, Nov 4

    DNA SIG - MEMBERS ONLY
    9:30 am to 11:30 am
    Zoom meeting; PCGS members will receive link via email
     

    AGENDA

    • GEDmatch Tier 1 Tools - Susan Fabian
        • Susan will discuss how to use some of the Tier One tools on GEDmatch including Segment Search, Triangulation, and Auto Kinship, and how they can help you discover clues to your genetic network.
      • Ancestry's Timber - Everett Johnson
        • Everett will introduce the Timber algorithm used by Ancestry.com to adjust DNA results.  What is it?  Why do you need to know about it?

        Get answers to your DNA questions and guidance on interpreting your results. The first half of the meeting is a review of basic concepts and Q&A or a case study. The second half is a planned topic of the month and discussion of DNA developments. The DNA SIG meets virtually on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30AM-11:30AM. Both beginner and experienced topics are covered in an informal setting each month.



        • 13 Nov 2023
        • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

        The Pima County Genealogy Society Writers Special Interest Group is a small group of genealogy writers that meets monthly to read and critique our authored works. If you would like more information, please contact Renee Cue at renee@reneecue.com

        • 18 Nov 2023
        • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
        • Hybrid: Truly Nolen Leadership Training Center and ZOOM
        Register

        PCGS Monthly Meeting: Saturday, November 18th

        When: Saturday, 18 Nov 2023, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

        Where: Hybrid Meeting - Your choice - In Person or Virtually via Zoom

        In Person: Truly Nolen Leadership Training Center, 436 S. Williams Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711

        First Speaker: Michelle Bates

        The Criminal Genealogist Podcast

         

        Featured Speaker: Jill Morelli

        Debunking Family Myths


        • 2 Dec 2023
        • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
        • Virtual via Zoom

        Saturday, Dec 2

        DNA SIG - MEMBERS ONLY
        9:30 am to 11:30 am
        Zoom meeting; PCGS members will receive link via email
         

        AGENDA

        Get answers to your DNA questions and guidance on interpreting your results. The first half of the meeting is a review of basic concepts and Q&A or a case study. The second half is a planned topic of the month and discussion of DNA developments. The DNA SIG meets virtually on the first Saturday of the month from 9:30AM-11:30AM. Both beginner and experienced topics are covered in an informal setting each month.



      Past events

      16 Sep 2023 PCGS Monthly Meeting, September 16: One-Name Studies and BFGHS
      16 Sep 2023 Family Tree Maker SIG - Members Only
      11 Sep 2023 PCGS Writers Special Interest Group September 2023
      2 Sep 2023 PCGS DNA SIG
      19 Aug 2023 PCGS Monthly Meeting, August 19: Military Repatriation with DNA and City Directories
      19 Aug 2023 Great Lakes SIG - In Person Only
      19 Aug 2023 Family Tree Maker SIG - Members Only
      14 Aug 2023 PCGS Writers Special Interest Group August 2023
      5 Aug 2023 PCGS DNA SIG
      1 Jul 2023 PCGS DNA SIG
      17 Jun 2023 PCGS Monthly Meeting, June 17: Finding a Loyalist in the Family & Four Brothers in Arms: World War II
      12 Jun 2023 PCGS Writers Special Interest Group: No Meeting for June
      3 Jun 2023 NO DNA SIG MEETING
      20 May 2023 PCGS Monthly Meeting, May 20: Genealogy for our Children & Timelines and Tables
      10 May 2023 PCGS Tour: University of Arizona Special Collections Library: Wednesday, May 10th
      8 May 2023 PCGS Writers Special Interest Group May 2023
      6 May 2023 PCGS DNA SIG
      22 Apr 2023 How To: Putting Text and Pictures together in a Word Document
      15 Apr 2023 PCGS Monthly Meeting, April 15: Gena Philibert-Ortega
      15 Apr 2023 PCGS Workshop: Ensuring Your Genealogy Outlives You, April 15, 2023
      10 Apr 2023 PCGS Writers Special Interest Group April 2023
      1 Apr 2023 PCGS DNA SIG
      30 Mar 2023 PCGS Organization and Scanning Bee
      18 Feb 2023 Family Tree Maker SIG - Members Only
      10 Feb 2023 SAGS' Annual Workshop & Seminar (Workshop/Seminar)
      4 Feb 2023 DNA SIG - Members Only (SIGs)
      4 Feb 2023 PCGS Organization and Scanning Bee
      17 Dec 2022 PCGS General Meeting - NO MEETING THIS MONTH (Monthly Meetings)
      3 Dec 2022 DNA SIG - Members Only
      19 Nov 2022 PCGS Monthly Meeting
      5 Nov 2022 DNA SIG - Members Only
      3 Nov 2022 PCGS Organization and Scanning Bee (Workshops/Seminars)
      15 Oct 2022 PCGS Monthly Meeting
      15 Oct 2022 Family Tree Maker SIG - Members Only
      1 Oct 2022 DNA SIG - Members Only (SIGs)
      17 Sep 2022 PCGS Monthly Meeting
      17 Sep 2022 Family Tree Maker SIG - MEMBERS ONLY (SIGs)
      10 Sep 2022 PCGS Workshop: Digging Up the Dead: Death Records
      31 Aug 2022 PCGS Organization and Scanning Bee
      11 Sep 2021 Fall Conference
      31 Jul 2021 Annual General Meeting
      19 Jun 2021 PCGS Monthly Meeting
      12 Jun 2021 DNA Sig Monthly Meeting
      1 Apr 2021 Spring Gala


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