The Guild at Jamboree Delving into DNA 2017 Posted 5 June 2017 by Julie GoucherImage copyright to Southern California Genealogical Society The Southern California Genealogical Society in the United States hosts each year a genealogical Jamboree. This year the Guild will be represented by a number of it’s members giving presentations & talks. The event opens on Thursday 8th June with Diving into DNA. The DNA schedule can be seen HERE. Guild members speaking about Diving into DNA are: David R Dowell PhD Debbie Kennett Drew Smith Emily D Aulicino MA (streamed) Some of the DNA sessions are being streamed and you can purchase access via the Jamboree webpage linked above. Debbie Kennett, is the featured lunchtime speaker on Thursday, and sadly this is not being streamed. Debbie is also giving a number of other presentations, two on Friday which includes her talk, The Joy of Surnames and two on Saturday. We wish our Guild members an enjoyable time at Jamboree!
Spotlight on Guild One-Name Study – Metcalfe Posted 3 June 2017 by Julie GoucherThe Metcalfe Society (formed in 1980) has registered the surname of Metcalfe and variants with the Guild of One-Name Studies. The Metcalfe Society is the Society spotlight in the July edition of the UK Family Tree Magazine. If you have Metcalfe’s in your family why not get in touch with the study registrant by clicking HERE.
Surname Retreat to be held in NSW Australia Posted 14 May 2017 by Karen RogersCopyright Julie Goucher 2012 Surname Retreat to be held in NSW Come and join us for a Surname retreat on the beautiful banks of the historic Hawkesbury River to celebrate Family History Month and explore the value of Surname Research Speakers who have already confirmed will include experts from Ancestry, NSW State Records, Royal Historical Society, Land Research and the Society of Australian Genealogy and Guild of One Name Studies. All topics will be around the Surname Theme Friday 18th August 4 pm to Sunday 20th August 4pm at Juniors on the Hawkesbury http://www.hawkesburyaustralia.com.au/1741/the-juniors-on-hawkesbury/ If you would like to join us just during the day please see below for the details: There will be arrangements to pick up members at either Windsor Station or Rouse Hill Bus station for those members without transport. Please ensure you also RSVP Karen Rogers at the contact details below and advise if you need transport to the venue. Early Bird special for members before 31st July 2017 The weekend sessions, accommodation and all meals included will cost $299 for twin share and $349 for single. If you don’t want to live in the cost is $120 for meals and sessions. Early Bird Prices Residential – Twin $299.00 AUDResidential – Single $349.00 AUDNon-Residential – Day Rate $120.00 AUD Non Members and after 31st July 2017 $319.00 for twin share & $369.00 for single – $ 140.00 for day sessions Contact Karen Rogers on 1800 305 184 or at rep-australia-nsw-act@guild-dev.org Standard Prices Residential – Twin $319.00 AUDResidential – Single $369.00 AUDNon-Residential – Day Rate $140.00 AUD
The Guild at the Botany Bay Genealogical Fair Posted 12 May 2017 by Julie GoucherThe Guild will have a stand at the Botany Bay Family History Society Fair in New South Wales, Australia on Saturday 13th May. Entry is free!