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Wednesday, July 15
Board of Directors Meeting on Zoom (Board Meeting)
10:00 am Zoom Meeting
OUR JULY 15TH BOARD MEETING IS ON ZOOM.
All Solano County Genealogical Society members may attend our board meetings. Generally, they are held on the third Wednesday of a month starting at 10:00 am. For 2026 the board is planning to meet every other month, The scheduled 2026 remaining board meetings dates are July 15, September 16 and November 18 (Elections) .
The board is made up of volunteers. There are 6 Board Members. They are the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and two members-at-large. They each serve a term of 2 years. Board candidates are usually sought out in August and September. Nominations close at the end of the October first Saturday Speaker Series meeting. Current board members elect new board members at the November board meeting. The terms start on January 1st.
Board members are responsible for making decisions involving our budget. event planning, our library, bylaws, taxes, accounting, insurance, computer maintenance, website construction, property management and many other matters that may involve hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars.
Volunteering to serve on the Board is recognized as a commitment with responsibilities along with some inconveniences.
THIS MEETING IS ONLY ON ZOOM. The Zoom link will be sent out with any reports by the day before the meeting.
If a society member wants an item to be placed on the agenda, they can contact our president or any board member no later than five (5) days prior to the board meeting.
All Solano County Genealogical Society members are welcome and encouraged to attend our board meetings.
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Saturday, September 5
Internet Archive for the Family Historian (Speaker Series)
11:00 am Online Zoom Virtual Meeting
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 11 a.m., the Solano County Genealogical Society will have Tina Beaird as our speaker. Her topic is Internet Archive for the Family Historian.
The Internet Archive website has become a must-visit site for genealogy and history, but how do you know you’re getting the most out of your search? Tina will help you navigate Internet Archive by showing you how to effectively use their advanced search features, featured collections and the WayBack Machine and to get the most out of your user experience.
Tina Beaird is the owner of Tamarack Genealogy and is the Genealogy/Local History Librarian at the Plainfield Public Library. She lectures extensively on military research, Scottish records, and archival preservation. She is First Vice President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and board director for the Oswegoland Heritage Association. Tina volunteers her time with several local historical and genealogical societies scanning and indexing historic records. Occasionally, Tina finds time to research her own family tree, which she has been pursuing for over 25 years.
You can find her online at tamarackgenealogy.com
Solano County Genealogical Society members will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event. The public is welcome to attend this FREE event. Just send an email to scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, September 4 and request an invitation.
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Wednesday, September 9
The Benefits of Joining Different Genealogy Societies (Discussion Group)
10:00 am Hybrid Meeting - Both on Zoom & at Vacaville Cultural Center Library
Join us on September 9th at 10 AM for the Solano County Genealogical Society’s Discussion Group meeting.
This meeting will be both in-person and on Zoom.
The in-person location is the Vacaville Cultural Center Library at 1020 Ulatis Drive.
For our topic we will be discussing is The Benefits of Joining Different Genealogy Societies.
Joining genealogy societies can make family history research faster, easier, and more rewarding. Different societies offer different strengths, so belonging to more than one can greatly expand your access to records, expertise, and networking opportunities.
A county or regional society may hold materials unavailable through large sites. Important non-online collections survive because genealogy societies maintain them. Many researchers belong to several societies because each one fills different research needs.
Roundtable Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
You have the option of attending in person at the library or virtually on Zoom.
Solano County Genealogical Society members and any guests wishing to attend virtually will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event.
Guests are very Welcome to attend this FREE event. Just come to the library. Or if you prefer to join us on Zoom, send an email to the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday September 8th to request a Zoom invitation.
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Saturday, October 3
World War Ⅱ Case Studies: Reconstructing Your Ancestors’ Service (Speaker Series)
11:00 am Online Zoom Virtual Meeting
On Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 11 a.m., the Solano County Genealogical Society will have Kristin Barcomb as our speaker.
Her topic is World War Ⅱ Case Studies: Reconstructing Your Ancestors’ Service.
Over 16 million men and women served in the U.S Armed Forces during WWII. KB Barcomb will provide strategies and methods for discovering their stories. She will show us what individual and unit records are available, where to find them, and resources to help interpret their content and context. Case study examples illustrate the value of fully leveraging resources.
KB Barcomb specializes in World War I and World War II records, resources, and research methodology. Her focus is on understanding the chronology and context of military records, so as to more accurately interpret and analyze their content thereby helping others successfully research their ancestors’ wartime service.
She is passionate about sharing the many nuances and details discoverable in service and war-era records. She has taught classes for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), co-taught the course Researching U.S. Ancestors: 1917-1930 for the Genealogy Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), and taught a course on WWI research for the Applied Genealogy Institute.
KB has conducted onsite research at National Archives I & II, the National Archives at Atlanta and Kansas City, the US Army Heritage and Education Center, the Air Force Historical Research Agency, the National WWI Museum, the National Security Agency Museum, the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum plus various state and university archives.
She is a retired US Army officer with over 20 years active service, a self-acknowledged history nerd, and the late-in-life daughter of two WWII veterans. She is a member of the Society for Military History and the Association of Professional Genealogists.
Solano County Genealogical Society members will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event. The public is welcome to attend this FREE event. Just send an email to scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, October 2 and request an invitation.
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Wednesday, October 14
Brick Walls, Solving Genealogy Problems (Discussion Group)
10:00 am Hybrid Meeting - Both on Zoom & at Vacaville Cultural Center Library
Join us on October 14th at 10 AM for the Solano County Genealogical Society’s Discussion Group meeting.
This meeting will be both in-person and on Zoom.
The in-person location is the Vacaville Cultural Center Library at 1020 Ulatis Drive.
For our topic we will be discussing is Brick Walls, Solving Genealogy Problems
In genealogy, a “brick wall” is a point in your family history research where you can no longer identify or prove an ancestor using the records and information currently available.
Researchers use the term because progress feels like hitting a solid wall.
Roundtable Discussions are informal groups gathered to exchange or learn new ideas about each topic.
You have the option of attending in person at the library or virtually on Zoom.
Solano County Genealogical Society members and any guests wishing to attend virtually will receive a Zoom invite via email a few days before the event.
Guests are very Welcome to attend this FREE event. Just come to the library. Or if you prefer to join us on Zoom, send an email to the society at scgs@scgsca.org no later than 4:00 p.m., Tuesday October 13th to request a Zoom invitation.
We look forward to seeing you either in person or on Zoom! |
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