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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qrriKcwvlY
(Sorry to steal our Jukebox Genealogy’s theme of a song, but if it fits, it fits!)
If you’ve gotten to your Nugget yet, you will see our president, Roger Prince’s write up of where we are headed. From working with other genealogical societies, I know that all are all striving for growing and retaining membership and engagement. CGS has strategically tackled this issue since 2022 and the ideas and implementations continue.
Member interaction with one another is key. To this end, you see every Friday here in the blog a listing of all the “neighborhood” meet-ups that are being hosted in multiple cities and of the special interest groups that meet in person. You see the Jukebox Genealogy, where we can read about one another and find common points of interest in our family history. You see this blog where I share with you and you share with me (and then I share that out, with permission, of course!). Our common enthusiasm for genealogy inherently makes us enthusiastic for each other.
CGS leadership works hard to have several in-person meetings each month on multiple topics, as well as offer many online opportunities for those of us who find it hard to travel to Oakland frequently. There were 77 attendees (I was one!) who attended the all-day Irish event. That was such a great reminder for me of the “old days” when all meetings were in person. I urge you to try to get to a genealogy something in person once a month. If you are more of a Salt Lake City kinda person, CGS hosts these usually every year or so. Stay tuned, because, while I’ve never personally been, I’ve coveted those trips for many years. I love that there are pre-meetings so you can prepare before you go. The leaders do an amazing job of organizing it all.
Lastly for now, volunteer! I work full time, go to school, and volunteer here and at another genealogical society. Nothing brings you closer or more joy than doing something you love for those who have helped and supported you for your entire genealogy adventure!
I say this in the blog a lot, but if you are not a member, you are missing out on all this. If you are a member, remember to take advantage of what CGS has to offer, including the facilitation of the opportunity to give back.
Special links for today:
• Membership- https://www.californiaancestors.org/join-cgs-application/
• The Nugget- https://www.californiaancestors.org/submit-to-the-nugget/
• The Calendar- https://www.californiaancestors.org/cgs_calendar/
• Volunteer Opportunities- https://www.californiaancestors.org/volunteer-opportunities/