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Computer Interest Group (CIG)
The Rochester Genealogical Society (RGS) sponsors a Computer Interest Group (CIG). The purpose of the group is to help those genealogists who are using their personal computer in conjunction with their family research. The CIG has approximately nine monthly meetings a year. The meetings are usually the 2nd Thursday of each month. For exact dates and location, please check the meetings page. Also, the CIG sends out a monthly meeting announcement. The cost of membership in the CIG is only $5 (US). This small fee helps to defray the cost of mailing the meeting announcements and the dues must be combined with RGS membership.
Topics of recent CIG meetings included:
- Discussions of, and help with software & hardware problems.
- Presentations on new and existing genealogical software.
- Use of the Internet for the genealogist.
- Updates on known software problems.
- Scanning images and text.
- Digital photography and editing images.
- Explanations of GEDCOM and other terms.
- Previews of upcoming computer shows.
- Discussions of IBM & MAC.
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Photos from our 100th CIG meeting (April 12, 2001)
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9 September 2010 “Computers, Cameras, Software - decisions, decisions, decisions” Larry's Presentation Larry Lavery |
14 October 2010 |
11 November 2010 |
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9 December 2010 |
13 January 2011 |
10 February 2011 |
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10 March 2011 |
14 April 2011 |
12 May 2011 |
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9 June 2011 |
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| 10 September 2009 “Photoshop Elements Demonstration” Chuck Bliley |
8 October 2009 “Technology Updates including Displays and Backup Software” Jeff Leist |
12 November 2009 “Reunion Planning: Process/Software” Steve Clarke |
| 10 December 2009 Cancelled - Weather ! “Digitizing and Archiving Historical Documents” Renee Kendrot |
14 January 2010 “NEHGS Website Review” Marion Henry |
11 February 2010 “Website Reviews” Presentation & Handout Roscoe Hastings |
| 11 March 2010 “Genealogical Software Comparison PAF ⇔ Legacy” TBD |
8 April 2010 “Canadian Genealogy on Line” Roy Thurston |
13 May 2010 “Digitizing and Archiving Historical Documents” Renee Kendrot |
| 10 June 2010 “Update on DNA Genealogy” Blaine Bettinger |
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| 11 September 2008 “Visual Accuity of the Human Eye ” & “How Large a Document Can be Photographed with a 10 Mpixel Digital Camera?” Roger Heintz |
9 October 2008 “Genealogical research digital resources available at the Monroe County Library” Larry Naukam |
13 November 2008 “Technology update & technical Q & A forum” Dave Enright |
| 11 December 2008 “Roots Magic and FTM 2009 comparison” Dick Halsey & Peter Bush |
8 January 2009 “Digital Scanning: The Kodak automated digital scanner” Bruce Holroyd |
12 February 2009 “Digital cameras: buying guide & basic shooting skills” Neil Montanus “Digital scanners: buying guide & basic scannig skills” John Schroth |
| 12 March 2009 “A review of genealogical web sites to help with your research” Roscoe Hastings |
9 April 2009 “Antvirus & antispam software, spyware removal, & backup solutions” Tim Groth |
14 May 2009 “Web site creation & Maintenance” Sue Walker |
| 11 June 2009 “Using your DNA markers in your research.” Paul Blake & CIG members |
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| 13 September 2007 “Family Tree Maker (FTM) DVD Video - 2006” Paul Blake |
11 October 2007 “Brainstorming RGS Website for Navigation, Features, and Content” Paul Blake and Roger Heintz |
8 November 2007 “Proactive On-line Research Using Bulletin Boards with Real Examples” Marlene Bettin and Larry Lavery |
| 13 December 2007 “Rochester On-line Research Resources” TBD Meeting Cancelled — poor weather |
10 January 2008 “Rochester On-line Research Resources” Dick Halsey |
14 February 2008 “Sony Vegas - Software for Making Slide Shows with Your Digital Photos” Paul Blake |
| 13 March 2008 “Home Network Setup Walk Through” TBD |
10 April 2008 “Using Cyndi's List and Google for Genealogical Problems” TBD |
12 May 2008 “Genealogical Software Comparison” CIG members |
| 14 June 2008 “Open Forum” TBD |
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| 7 September 2006 “The Genetic Family Tree: Genealogy and DNA” Roy Thurston |
12 October 2006 “Sharing Your Research through Rootsweb” Larry Lavery |
9 November 2006 “Open Forum, Seasonal Gift Ideas” Dave Enright of Enright PC Management Services |
| 14 December 2006 “Exploring the Family History Center and familysearch.org” Carmen and Peter Bush |
11 January 2007 “Picassa, a Windoows Photo Organizer Worth Looking At” Larry Lavery |
8 February 2007 “Scanners and Scanning” Roger Heintz |
| 1 March 2007 TBD |
5 April 2007 “Jeff Leist of Microworx” Jeff Leist, owner of Microworx Serviceland |
10 May 2007 “Transferring from 8mm Film & Video to DVD” |
| 14 June 2007 “Tech Talk / Swap Shop / Garage Sale” A Panel of CIG Members |
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| 8 September 2005 “Linux Operating System” Rob Bettin “Digital Initiatives” Larry Naukam |
13 October 2005 “Handheld PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant) and Genealogical Software” Bob Wambach |
10 November 2005 “Updates in Technology: Back-up Software” Gary Proell from A PC Doctor.net |
| 8 December 2005 “2006 Advanced Topics of Family Tree Maker” Paul Blake |
12 January 2006 “Open Forum” Dave Enright of Enright PC Management Services |
9 February 2006 “Copyright Issues, the Internet & Genealogy” Attorneys Brad Salai & Kimberly Shimomuras |
| 2 March 2006 (a week early) “Your Digital Camera in Genealogical Research” Larry Lavery |
13 April 2006 “Slide Shows using Passage Express” Paul Blake |
11 May 2006 “Advanced Topics of Family Tree Maker (FTM) on DVD” Paul Blake |
| 8 June 2006 “Tech Talk / Swap Shop / Garage Sale“ Table of Experts |
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| 9 September 2004 “GPS (Global Positioning System)” Larry Lavery |
14 October 2004 “FTM (Family Tree Maker)” Paul Blake |
4 November 2004 “OCR (Optical Character Recognition)” Dr. Ron Matteson |
| 9 December 2004 “Kodak Easy Share” Ed Austin |
13 January 2005 “Latest Computer Technology” Jeff Leist of Microworx |
February 2005 “PhotoShop Elements” Chuck Bliley and Larry Lavery |
| March 2005 “Building a Genealogical Website” Roger Heintz |
April 2005 “New England Historic Genealogical Society” TBA |
5 May 2005 “USA - Unlimited Search Alternatives” Larry Naukum |
| June 2005 “Garage Sale / Table of Experts” Membership |
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| 11 September 2003 “PDA's & Mini-PC's” Adam Guenther of OfficeMax |
2 October 2003 “Roots Magic Software” Larry Lavery |
November 2003 |
| 11 December 2003 “Aaron Stone Book Project” Jim Hutton |
8 January 2004 “Jefferson Project: Family History CD” Larry Lavery |
12 February 2004 “Heritage Quest Online” Larry Naukum |
| 11 March 2004 “Latest Computer Technology” Jeff Leist of Microworx |
11 April 2004 “Digital Photography of Documents” Bruce Hahn & Staff: Hahn Photographic |
8 May 2004 “Using Laptop/PC to Record Interviews” Larry Lavery & Ray Wartinger |
| 13 June 2004 “What To Do With Digital Photos?” Paul Blake |
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| 12 September 2002 “Setting Up a LAN (Wired or Wireless)” Jeff Leist |
10 October 2002 “Video of FTM v10” Paul Birchfield |
14 November 2002 “Windows XP and Other PC Concerns” Dave Enright |
| 12 December 2002 “FamilySearch.org Website” Larry Naukam |
9 January 2003 “All About Scanners” Paul Blake |
13 February 2003 “Intro. to ROOTSWEB” Larry Lavery |
| 13 March 2003 “Tabletop Photography and...” Charles A. Bliley |
April 2003 meeting canceled |
8 May 2003 “US Passenger Records (CD)” Paul Blake |
| 12 June 2003 “Powell Family Reunion” Paul Blake |
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| September, 2000 | October, 2000 | November, 2000 |
| December, 2000 | January, 2001 | February, 2001 |
| March, 2001 | April 12, 2001 | May, 2001 |
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| September, 1999 | October, 1999 | November, 1999 |
| December, 1999 | January 13, 2000 CDs for Use in Genealogy Paul Blake |
February 10, 2000 Demo of 5 Genealogy Programs Jim Hall |
| March, 2000 | April, 2000 | May, 2000 |
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| September, 1998 | October, 1998 | November, 1998 |
| December, 1998 | January, 1999 | February, 1999 |
| March, 1999 | April, 1999 | May, 1999 |
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| September, 1997 | October, 1997 | November, 1997 |
| December 11, 1997 | January, 1998 | February, 1998 |
| March, 1998 | April, 1998 | May, 1998 |
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| September, 1996 | October, 1996 | November, 1996 |
| December, 1996 | January, 1997 | February, 1997 |
| March, 1997 | April, 1997 | May, 1997 |
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| September 14, 1995 VivaNET Gordon Griffin |
October 12, 1995 Review of PAF 2.31 Mark Bewicke |
November 9, 1995 Copyrights Paul Doering |
| December 14, 1995 Computer Help Q & A Nick Francesco |
January 11, 1996 Telecommunications Wayne Howard |
February 8, 1996 PAF (Personal Ancestral File) Mark Bewicke and Debbie Barnes |
| March, 1996 | April 11, 1996 | May, 1996 |
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