Hybrid (In-person or via Zoom): 

     2:00 PM to 3:00 PM  — The speaker will be presenting virtually via Zoom followed by Q & A's. In-person Members and Guest will enjoy light refreshments while viewing our speaker on the big screen.

Topic: The Kitchen is the Heart of a Family. From daily dinners to holiday gatherings, the kitchen is where family comes together. Learn how to make the most of this time together to discover more about your family and its traditions. Then, learn how easy it is to create and publish a family recipe book that can be passed down to future generations.

Speaker: Tamara Hallo, MLS, owner of Hallo Genealogy Services, LLC is an educator, librarian, and professional genealogist. Genealogy is her passion and a perfect complement to her repertoire. She has 30 years of experience as an educator, holds a Master in Library Science degree, and a certificate of genealogical research from Boston University. Tamara presents on genealogical topics to both in-person and virtual audiences and teaches genealogy classes throughout South Florida. She specializes in Southern United States and Miami, Florida research and is passionate about sharing genealogy with the community.

As a membership benefit, we are pleased to inform you that this genealogical event will be recorded and made available exclusively to members of GSBC. Additionally, any handout will be uploaded to our website for members to access.

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour

before you go to bed on Saturday night!

Daylight Saving Time ends on

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM

"Fall Back"

and enjoy an extra hour of sleep!

Hybrid (In-person on the big screen or via Zoom): 

     2:00 PM to 3:00 PM  — The speaker will be presenting virtually via Zoom followed by Q & A's. In-person Members and Guest will enjoy light refreshments while viewing our speaker on the big screen.

Topic:  Creating an Ancestor Sketch: Face it, most genealogists never get around to publishing that family history book based on their genealogy research. How about a different approach: producing short 3-5 page “sketches” about an ancestor? You’ll learn how to include a cover, photos, facts, family stories, source citations and more! And guess what, once you get a few of these ancestor sketches done, you can compile them together for one big book! Audience Level: Beginner – Expert. Handout: 4 pages. Highlights include Creating an Ancestor Sketch: Outline; Basic Elements of an Ancestor Biography Sketch; Ancestor Sketch Formats; Importing Genealogy Research Information; Source Citation, Copyrighted Material, and Credits; Documenting Family Stories; Tips, Tricks, and Tools; Resource List

Speaker:  Thomas MacEntee — author, educator, and well-known genealogy expert. Since 2010, he has delivered over 1,000 genealogy lectures, served on multiple genealogical society boards, organized 1,000+ genealogy bloggers, and helped researchers save on genealogy products. Thomas now focuses on transforming how genealogists learn, encouraging new technologies, and preserving family stories and heirlooms for future generations. Connect with him at GenealogyBargains.com.

As a membership benefit, we are pleased to inform you that this genealogical event will be recorded and made available exclusively to members of GSBC. Additionally, any handout will be uploaded to our website for members to access.