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Welcome to the April Edition of the Jamboree Update
We are making many new announcements in this issue, so please take time and read it thoroughly.
Feel free to pass this along to your friends and family. to the April Jamboree News. We have lots of breaking news
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Lights, Camera,
ANCESTORS!
Spotlight on Family History
The 43rd Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree will be held Friday, June 8, through Sunday, June 10, 2012, at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, California.
The theme for this year's Jamboree is Lights, Camera, ANCESTORS! Spotlight on Family History. The event celebrates the search for ancestors and the journey to uncover a family's history.
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Youth Scholarship Offered
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SCGS has instituted a new scholarship program for aspiring genealogists and family historians between the ages of 18 and 29 as of June 8, 2012.
These young people will be admitted to Jamboree at a substantial discount. The special registration fee is $15 per day or $25 for all three days.
The scholarship will cover basic registration for the conference, which will be held June 8-10, 2012 in Burbank, California.
Tickets can be purchased before May 28, 2012 for Thursday tours, pre-conference sessions, breakfasts, the Hollywood Gala on Friday evening and Hank Jones banquet on Saturday evening. These tickets are available at regular conference prices.
Scholarship recipients will receive a CD copy of the syllabus and may participate in class sessions, use of Tech Zone computers, Research Assistance provided by SCCAPG, scanning provided by Ancestry.com, and other activities reserved for paid attendees.
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Online scholarship registration will be held pending receipt of a copy of the government-issued ID. If the ID is not received by midnight May 28, 2012, the registration will be cancelled.
A limited number of sponsorship slots are available.
Scholarship funds were provided through the sale of raffle tickets for the 2011 Jamboree Quilt, which was created by members of GeneaQuilters, the Facebook group, and others in the genealogical community. We are very grateful for their support.
Register for the Jamboree Youth Scholarship online before May 28, 2012.
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Enter the
1000Memories
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Share your favorite ancestor photo for a chance to win one of THREE Scan Cafe scanning kits to digitize up to 1,000 photos, slides, and or negatives (a $220 value). The photo in each of these three categories with the most "likes" by the start of Jamboree wins!
- The most humorous photo of an ancestor
- Pre-1900 photos
- Photo of the best-dressed ancestor
You do not need to attend Jamboree in order to enter the contest. Anyone can submit photos, and anyone can vote. Read all about it on the Jamboree Blog.
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Get More for Your
Conference Dollar at Jamboree
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Classes are just the beginning of activities at Jamboree. You'll find many other activities and features that will help you spring over even the biggest brick wall. The weekend starts out with the many sessions of Jambo FREE.
Beginning Genealogy - Next Steps (Intermediate)Librarians' Boot CampUse the free Surname Wall to drop breadcrumbs and maybe even meet up with a family member. Have you been curious about an online database but reluctant to write the check until you've found out whether it's worthwhile? Then stop by the Tech Zone and test drive those for-pay sites.
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Jamboree - There's ANOTHER App for that!
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Thanks to the support of the conference Diamond Sponsor, Ancestry.com, Jamboree will again offer a mobile app for the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, which will be held June 8-10, 2012 in Burbank, California.
Last year's App was a big hit among attendees, exhibitors and speakers. "The 2011 Jamboree app introduced a completely new aspect to genealogy conferences. It provided advanced communication and scheduling capabilities and added to the overall experience," explained Leo Myers, Jamboree chair. "We were honored that other conferences followed Jamboree's lead and rolled out their own apps."
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SCGS and the
Family Research Library |  |
Southern California
Genealogical Society and
Family Research Library
Officers: President - Alice Fairhurst 1st Vice President - Paula Hinkel 2nd Vice President - Donn Dufford Rec. Secretary - Joyce Roberson Corres. Secretary - Fran Bumann Treasurer - Louise Calaway Finan. Secretary - Peggy Schulz
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Register Now! 
extended  to April 30!
Prefer to register by mail?
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The Scanners are Coming!
Southern California Genealogy Jamboree registered attendees can sign up for FREE 30-minute scanning sessions on Friday, June 8, through Sunday, June 10, to be held during the exhibit hall hours.
This is especially exciting for us because it's the only time this year, other than NGS in Cincinnati, that scanning is planned at a conference. Scanning was offered in 2010, and it turned out to be one of the most popular aspects of Jamboree that year! You won't want to miss this opportunity.
Sign up for the scanning here.
You'll want to plan ahead to learn what kinds of documents and photos can be scanned. You'll also need to know how the process will go once you're at the Marriott. You can read more about it.
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Streamed Video Sessions
at Jamboree
On Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10, Jamboree will offer free live-streamed sessions so family historians around the globe can benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our speakers.
After Jamboree, SCGS members will be able to view many Jamboree sessions through the digital archive on the SCGS website.
Speakers will determine which of their sessions may be archived, which may be recorded for purchase, and which may be live streamed.
The original live streamed broadcast will be available to the public at no charge. At no charge to the viewer, that is. SCGS incurs significant cost in delivering these sessions, from paying the speakers, the camera and video crew, bandwidth, and other technology magic tricks.
We are counting on viewer participation to offset the costs, either by purchasing a membership or through donations that are gratefully accepted through the SCGS website.
The full schedule of streamed sessions will be announced in May.
Sign up here to be sure that you receive the final schedule of streamed sessions. You will be contacted again and instructed to sign up for the session(s) you wish you attend. Each session will hold only 500 viewers, so don't miss your chance.
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Special Thursday Events
Buffet Luncheon
Thanks to our sponsor, FindMyPast.com, we are pleased to announce the addition of a sandwich buffet on Thursday for attendees of the pre-conference events.
The sandwich buffet includes an assortment of meats and cheeses and fixin's, breads and rolls, potato salad and chips, fruit, a cookie, and coffee and iced tea.
Lunch will feature an "Exclusive Preview: Introducing FindMyPast.com" by our host, D. Joshua "Josh" Taylor. Special guests at the lunch will be the winners of the GENEii Family History Writers Contest.
Register for lunch here. Remember the lunch is open only to attendees of the Thursday pre-conference events.
Tech-Trax - Registration Spots
Still Available
The value of technology in genealogy has exploded in recent years, and we want to help Jamboree guests make the most of the trend. On Thursday, June 7, the Jamboree pre-event offers a concentrated track of technology sessions in addition to those in the standard weekend classes.
Build on your existing computer knowledge and take advantage of our Tech Trax for intermediate computer users. The five sessions included in this special event are led by some of the best-known tech specialists in genealogy today. Learn more about the program here.
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Family History Writers Conference
Limited Spaces are Still Available
Y ou've spent years collecting the family history facts and have gathered many family stories. It's time to immerse yourself in the process of writing your family history, from compiling the information to publishing it. Take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to learn from the experts.
On Thursday, June 7, join us for the 2012 edition of the popular Southern California Genealogical Society's Family History Writers Conference. It's a popular event the leads up to Jamboree. Learn about the speakers and the schedule here.
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Special Events -
Friday Hollywood GALA
Whatever you do, don't miss the Friday night Hollywood GALA, sponsored by our diamond sponsor Ancestry.com. With our location in the media capital of the world, we'll celebrate the impact that movies has had on our family stories. Maybe your family made a tradition of filling a big brown bag with popcorn, piling into the car and running to the drive-in. Maybe you spent Saturday afternoons perched in the balcony watching serials. Relive those days at our reception. Think red carpet, paparazzi, lights, Hollywood glitz and glamor. Tiaras are welcome but not required.  Honored guests for the Hollywood GALA are silent movie actress Carla Laemmle, niece of Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle, and child movie star Margaret O'Brien. Our guests will be signing autographs, with funds donated to their favorite charities. It will be a night of fun! Stop by the photo booth which is sponsored by Family Tree DNA. You'll have a souvenir of the evening. You can have your photo taken alone, with a new cousin you've met, other members of your society, or your favorite genealogy rock star. Full information and registration links for all the special events are here. |
SpeakersLearn more about the speakers by clicking on the graphic below. Read the bios and see the sessions they are teaching.
What topics will they cover? Everything from online databases to traditional brick-and-mortar repositories; from DNA to interviewing; from organization to military records. You'll find just what you need to make progress on solving your family history puzzle. With the spotlight on family history in 2012, you'll find lots of hints for sharing findings with your cousins, senior members of your family, and kids. View the schedule here.
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Volunteers Still Needed
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 As you can imagine, Jamboree takes hundreds of volunteer hours during the weekend of June 7th through June 10th. From room monitors to hospitality team members, from registration to data entry typists, we have roles open for everyone. You don't need to be an SCGS member and you don't need to volunteer for long shifts.
Raise your hand by clicking on the graphic. You'll learn more about the opportunities and tell us how to get in touch with you. You'll be glad you did!
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Sign Up for 
Face-to-Face
Research
Assistance
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Members of the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists will provide one-on-one consultation to help you hurdle over your brick walls. Consultations are free for paid registrants of Jamboree. If You Need HelpIf you are interested in receiving future information about the Research Assistance service, sign up at http://sccapg.org/jamboree.php.
If You Can Provide Assistance Do you have some expertise that might help someone break through a brick wall? If so, please consider signing up as a consultant in the SCC-APG Research Assistance room at Jamboree.
- Important note: you need not be certified, accredited, be a member of APG, or any other specific organization to assist people - just a desire to help is all that is required.
To volunteer, simply go to the home page of the sponsoring group ( www.sccapg.org) and sign up in one or more of the available slots. Once you, as an assistant or consultant, have signed up, a spot for the person needing your help will open up. The Research Assistance activity is sponsored by the Southern Calif. Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. |
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Exhibit Hall - The Tools you Need
Between sessions, at lunch and during the day, you can visit almost 70 exhibitors, commercial vendors, genealogical societies and heritage organizations, authors, and others. Schedule enough time to visit all the booths, and don't be shy. Strike up conversations with the booth staff. They have lots of information and are looking forward to sharing it with you. Check out the exhibitors and start working on your shopping list. |
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Transportation, Hotel and Roommate Service
 The conference hotel is the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA. The negotiated conference rate is $155 per night, with $10 a night parking.
Make your reservations before May 6, 2012, to get the special conference rate. The discounted room rate is in effect for June 5 through June 12, 2012 (depending on availability). To reserve your room, phone 800-736-9712 and mention code GGGGGGA or make your reservation online.
We will provide roommate matching services again. Please contact us at jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com if you are looking for a roommate.
Although gas prices have relented somewhat, we know that you  may want to carpool to Jamboree. A group has been set up at RideBuzz.org to facilitate carpools. Think of alternative ways of travel, too. Get creative. Think about taking the train. Organize a bus trip with other members of your society.
If you are arriving by air into the Burbank Airport, the Marriott shuttle will pick you up. If you are arriving by train at the Burbank station, please call the Marriott at 818-843-6000 to request a pick-up.
One more piece of good news. We know that parking at the Marriott is a challenge. The Marriott has collaborated with the airport to provide for overflow parking. More information, including maps, will be available closer to Jamboree.
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