RootsMagic Special Interest Group

RootsMagic Special Interest Group

For users of RootsMagic Software - regular monthly meeting. Sharing tips and ideas on how best to use this desktop software.

By California Genealogical Society

Select date and time

Wednesday, March 26 · 6:30 - 8pm PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

ROOTSMAGIC USERS GROUP


Regular Meetings, 4th Wednesday each Month

6:30pm Pacific Time

This is an online Zoom event

Here are the topics proposed for 2025:

1. Wed, Jan 22. What version are you on? Where are your files? How to make backup

2. Wed, Feb 26 The Person tab. Adding/deleting people. Adding/deleting facts

3. Wed, Mar 26 The Tools tab. File maintenance and cleanup. Using RM to Go.

4. Wed, Apr 23 Sources and Citations – Part A

5. Wed, May 28 Sources and Citations – Part B

6. Wed, Jun 25 The Media Tab. Storing and documenting your media

7. Wed, Jul 23 The Places tab. Getting people organized by geography

8. Wed, Aug 27 The Search tab. Setting up groups and specialized searches

9. Wed, Sep 24 Publishing tab (reports).

10. Wed, Oct 22 Using the internal and external web search hints. Updating the FamilySearch tree

11. Wed, Nov 27 Thanksgiving Eve. No meeting.

12. Wed, Dec 24 Christmas Eve. No meeting planned. Possible to change dates to accommodate special requests.


Users of RootsMagic will meet to discuss helpful hints for using the software.

Group will review their experience in using version 10.

The event will take place via Zoom. If you join, please sign in early to make sure you are able to see the program.  We will send you instructions the night before, and a reminder shortly before the event, which will give you access. Our remote classes now have live closed captioning. When registering, use an email address you will be checking. Please note upcoming times are Pacific Time. 

You do not have to have a Zoom account to attend a Zoom meeting. You will be prompted to download the software, once you have clicked on the link that you have been provided. You may also wish to create an account, but that is not required to participate in a Zoom meeting.

This event is presented live. Some events may be recorded for internal use only.

See you online!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

• Group size is limited so register early to confirm your seat.

• Special Interest Groups are free to CGS members. 

• Non-members are welcome to attend one meeting at no charge (Register as a member, and enter 'first free' in member number field.) Thereafter, you may join CGS and attend for free or pay $10* for each meeting attended, which can be applied toward membership.

You can purchase a $45 one-year CGS Basic membership when you check out. To sign up for other membership options go to our web page: CGS Membership application

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California Genealogical Society

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Whether you have Gold Rush ancestors or have no family connection to California, you will find extensive support for your genealogy research at the California Genealogical Society (CGS) in Oakland. The society offers research services, online indexes and databases, and a research library housing over 38,000 reference materials from California, the United States, and around the world. CGS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The library is conveniently located in Uptown Oakland, one block north of the Paramount Theatre, at 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2. We are three blocks from the 19th Street BART Station.

Phone: (510) 663-1358 

Non-Discrimination Statement

The goal of the California Genealogical Society is to connect people to their family heritage and to promote a spirit of diversity and inclusivity for our members and patrons. The California Genealogical Society does not tolerate discrimination in any form. 

   

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