Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree

20 May 2019

Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree

Jamboree is a great DNA and Genealogical conference. Held in Burbank, California yearly, this is their 50th Birthday so you know it will be special! This year the dates are from May 30th to June 2nd.

There are 120+ classes with 70+ speakers, most of them free, and some you can attend without registering! Preregistration ends May 22 just before midnight.

The days are loaded with classes from some nationally and internationally known speakers both in the field of genealogy and in genetic genealogy (the use of DNA for genealogy). Friday through Sunday focuses on genealogy.

To find out more and to register go to: http://genealogyjamboree.com/

Soon they will post their free mobile app which allows you to see all the classes and make choices for your personal agenda.

Just look at the categories for presentations:

This is basically two days of DNA presentations, although a few other classes are scattered throughout the weekend. I will be presenting two sessions (free with registration) and a workshop:

Convincing Family and Strangers to Test and Why - Thursday, May 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
DNA Led the Way: A Y-DNA Study - Thursday, May 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Identifying Family DNA Patterns and Contacting Matches - Friday, May 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00. This is a workshop and does required an extra fee.

Then there are free classes on Friday where no registration is needed. Some of these are two hour sessions. Check the website for the topics.

Then there are workshops for both DNA and genealogy. (See my topic above) The DNA workshops are 3 1/2 hrs, and there are five of them. The genealogy workshops are 2 hours, and there are eight of them over three days. Only one DNA workshop has been sold out, so you still have time!

There is free expert advice and research assistance in both genealogy and in using DNA for registered attendees.

Then there is the exhibit hall which is free with no registration needed. Just come in and browse. Many vendors have lowered their prices, including the DNA companies. The best prices on DNA test kits is usually at a conference.

AND...the location is great! The Marriott Hotel is just across the road from the Bob Hope Airport (walk or take the free shuttle). Although there are speakers for the special breakfasts and dinners (called banquets), you can eat in the hotel restaurant, in the open-air bar and in the courtyard between the buildings.Then there are a few places across the road as well.

This is what I consider the best U.S. conference as it is four days of both genealogy and DNA presentations from experts, it is a friendly atmosphere, and there are many free drawings including one which can even land you a vacation somewhere!

I do hope to see you there!

Best wishes,
Emily

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.....Presentations for both the Genetic Genealogy and for the writing sessions are normally two hours, but can be adapted. I prefer an computer projector for with a screen and a table for displaying my DNA book and/or writing booklet.
.....Your group can photocopy the handouts or I will do so for $.05 per side. If speaking within the general area of Portland, Oregon I do not charge for mileage or travel expenses. Outside of the general Portland area, I do require the IRS amount of $.56 per mile. If I need to stay over night, a motel room or staying with a non-smoking female will be necessary.
.....Although, as a member of the International Society of Genetic Genealogists (ISOGG), I cannot ask for a speaker's fee for the Genetic Genealogy presentations, but I can accept an honorarium. This is not the case with the writing classes. $75 is the standard.
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"Emily Aulicino is one of the most dynamic people I know. Her energy and enthusiasm has helped make Oregon the largest member per capita region in all of ISOGG. Emily’s educator background is apparent and complimentary to her speaking engagements which create a presentation that is easy-to-understand for any novice. Her reputation has made her an immensely popular speaker throughout the Pacific Northwest which has resulted in nationwide requests. Emily is a proven leader who welcomes a challenge. She manages many people and projects with skill and ability that can only be innate. I have the utmost confidence that Emily will excel at any task presented to her and I look forward to many more years working with her."
-------Katherine Borges, Director of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG)

Unsolicited Comments:

Barbara in Washington wrote:
I just wanted to touch base with you and tell you how impressed I was with your lectures today. They were fun and up, and you were able to explain the DNA process to me in terms that I could understand.

"Memoing" My Memories - Unsolicited Testimony

Rhonda in Oregon writes:
The writing tip you gave us Thursday is great! I went right to my stash of journals (I have trouble journaling, but love the books!), and made a page for every year since my birth year.
I’m very excited to start writing my memories down. Thanks again for a fantastic tip!!

Anne in Michigan writes:
"So many times I have sat down and tried to write out my life's story. I got so bored with myself that I never got more than a few pages done. This method has totally changed my outlook and has renewed my lifelong interest to write about my life so that my children will have something to remember me by.
I am psyched, pumped and ready to go now!”

Beth in Texas writes:
“I am finding the topics very helpful in writing about things I would have never thought about before. These topics give me an opportunity not to dwell on the unhappy times in my life, and remember some of the less important, but memorable topics that I'd like to pass on to my children. I'll still write about unhappy times, but they will be sprinkled in with other memories.”

Jan in Kentucky writes:
“Emily, you do so very much for so many, and it is so appreciated! You also have broken my writing block, and I appreciate that...if not for you, I don't know that I would have had the heart to return to it. You truly are doing a lot of good with that list of yours and the effects will be known for years and generations for so many. I think sometimes we just need to tell you that.”

Bob in Sherwood, Oregon writes:
THANKS to you I started writing my "story" last Friday. If it wasn't for you I probably wouldn't have started it. It's all your fault...You, You, "Inspirator", You! Telling us
to write in "pictures". If I started it prior to your presentation it would have begun... "I was born on October 29, 1944 in Jamestown, New York". Needless to say you had a GREAT impact on my writing.

Bill in New Jersey writes:
Just a short note to says thanks to you, Emily, for the prompts. I especially like the way in which you write the suggestions to go along with the prompts.

Books About Childhood Memories and Family Stories

As most of you know I seldom read fiction, and as a result, I am interested in books that are historical in nature and/or tell the stories of people's lives. The following list is some books that I have read which are by people I know, people who are related to me, people I have met, and people with whom I've corresponded for a time. Proudly, I have each author's autograph, and I'm beginning to think of this as a new collection/hobby of mine! .

Each of these stories have great struggles and challenges. Some are of childhood while others occurred when the author was an adult. I hope that you will find them interesting as I have. They are truly a slice of our American Life!