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Sunday, May 4
Broward County Goes to War: A brief history of Naval Air Station Ft. Lauderdale 1942-1946
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Hybrid — Meet our speaker Chris Kail In-Person or attend via Zoom
Location: Alvin Sherman Library, on the Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314. In-Person Only on the 2nd Floor, Lab A.
Time: Events are listed as Eastern Time below:
12:00 PM — Open Computer Lab: In-Person Only — Explore genealogy resources with hands-on support
1:30 PM — General Meeting & Social: In-Person Only — Join us for light refreshments, and society updates.
Program: 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.
Register here: https://nova.libcal.com/event/14088925 Then follow the following instrections:
- In-person attendance select BEGIN REGISTRATION (above in blue with white letters)
- Online attendance select ZOOM REGISTRATION (in blue) After registering you will receive a confirmation emailed with the link to join the webinar.
Topic: Broward County goes to War; A brief history of Naval Air Station Ft Lauderdale 1942-1946. Chris Kail, a docent at the museum, will give an overview of the history of Broward County in World War II and the crucial role of the Naval Air Station. The base was used for pilot instrument training, and advanced training in the Avenger torpedo bomber. Its most famous trainee was George HW Bush, who went on to become the 41st president of the United States. The museum is an important local resource for anyone interested in researching their family’s military service during the war.
Speaker: Chris Kail. “Having a lifelong interest in history and aviation, I joined the Museum as a Docent in May of 2023. The mix of WWII history in our midst, coupled with the opportunity of sharing this important part of Broward County history, made an irresistible opportunity for me. A county resident since 2002, I have spent most of my 40+ year career in the travel industry. I reside in Pompano Beach, and I am delighted to be able to share the past and continuing mission of NASFL with the Society. “ |
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Sunday, June 8
Beyond Databases: How Technology is Changing Genealogy
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Alvin Sherman Library, on the Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314. In-Person Only on the 2nd Floor, Lab A.
In-Person Only:
12:00 PM — Open Computer Lab: Explore genealogy resources with hands-on support
1:30 PM — General Meeting & Social: Join us for light refreshments, and society updates.
Program —You choose how you want to attend:
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM — The speaker will be presenting via Zoom followed by Q & A's. In-person Members and Guest will enjoy light refreshments while viewing our speaker on the big screen.
Register here: https://nova.libcal.com/event/14191918 Then follow the following instrections:
- In-person attendance select BEGIN REGISTRATION (above in blue with white letters)
- Online attendance select ZOOM REGISTRATION (in blue) After registering you will receive a confirmation emailed with the link to join the webinar.
Topic: Genealogy databases are an essential starting point for research, but are you using other important tools that technology is opening up? Videos, Blogs, genealogy software, podcasts, online courses, and webinars offer crucial instructional methods for upping your game. Additionally, DNA, AI, listserves, and global family trees can directly aid your ancestral discovery.
Mark Fearer Mark Fearer, a professional genealogist since 2007, has pursued family history since the early 1980s. He specializes in Jewish genealogy but also works with a broad range of clients. With a background in journalism, Mark brings strong investigative and writing skills to his research. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the National Genealogical Society, and several local societies. Through Ancestraldiscovery.com, he offers research services, teaches, consults, and writes. GSBC members may remember him as our president in 2018 and VP from 2015 to 2017. He now lives in Boulder, Colorado.
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Sunday, July 13
Using FamilySearch Memories Online Tools
Hybrid — Meet Our Speaker, Torie Gawel Or Attend Via Zoom
Location: Alvin Sherman Library, on the Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314. In-Person Only on the 2nd Floor, Lab A.
Time: Events are listed as Eastern Time below.
In-Person Only:
12:00 PM — Open Computer Lab: Explore genealogy resources with hands-on support
1:30 PM — General Meeting & Social: Join us for light refreshments, and society updates.
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.
Register here: Check back for updat Then follow the following instrections:
- In-person attendance select BEGIN REGISTRATION (above in blue with white letters)
- Online attendance select ZOOM REGISTRATION (in blue) After registering you will receive a confirmation emailed with the link to join the webinar.
Topic: Using FamilySearch.org Memories tools. How and what to save to your FamilySearch account. Photos, documents and audio files can be attached to individuals and groups thus preserving them for posterity.
Speaker: Torie Gawel “I am a Florida native who has lived in several other states including New York, Utah and California. My husband and I returned to south Florida six years ago and are very happy to be here. I have been involved in my family history journey for over 45 years. My lineage is mostly Scotland. I love connecting with others who enjoy finding their ancestors as much as I do. I am a Family History Consultant at the Hollywood Family Search Center where we provide assistance to everyone from beginners to experts.” |
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Sunday, August 3
GSBC Summer Break!
2:00 pm
No Meeting due to GSBC taking a one month Summer Break! |
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Sunday, September 7
The Kitchen is the Heart of a Family
2:00 pm Hybrid — Meet our Speaker, Tamara Hallo Or Attend Via Zoom
Location: Alvin Sherman Library, on the Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314. In-Person Only on the 2nd Floor, Lab A.
Time: Events are listed as Eastern Time below.
In-Person Only:
12:00 PM — Open Computer Lab: Explore genealogy resources with hands-on support
1:30 PM — General Meeting & Social: Join us for light refreshments, and society updates.
Hybrid (In-person or via Zoom): check back for update
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.
Register here: Check back for updat Then follow the following instrections:
- In-person attendance select BEGIN REGISTRATION (above in blue with white letters)
- Online attendance select ZOOM REGISTRATION (in blue) After registering you will receive a confirmation emailed with the link to join the webinar
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. |
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Sunday, October 5
GSBC South Florida Genealogy Fair
2:00 pm Planning in progress
Celebrate Family History Month with representatives of local genealogy groups plus Ancestry, MyHeritage, Family Tree Maker, and LDS Family Search Center, with demonstrations & prizes.
Planns are still in progress, please check back!
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Sunday, November 2
Time Change
2:00 am Set Clock Back!
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!
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Sunday, November 9
GSBC Members & Guest share: Recipes and Holiday Traditions:
2:00 pm Hybrid — In-person Or Attend Via Zoom
Location: Alvin Sherman Library, on the Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314. In-Person Only on the 2nd Floor, Lab A.
Time: Events are listed as Eastern Time below.
In-Person Only:
12:00 PM — Open Computer Lab: Explore genealogy resources with hands-on support
1:30 PM — General Meeting & Social: Join us for light refreshments, and society updates.
Hybrid (In-person or Virtual 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.
Register here: Check back for update
Topic: GSBC member share: Recipes and family holiday traditions
This is a follow up to the September presentation by Tamara Hallo on The Kitchen is the Heart of a Family. GSBC members will share their family recipes and traditions, which will be published in a booklet.
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Sunday, December 7
Creating an Ancestor Sketch
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual- Our speaker will be presenting via Zoom
Last chance to see Thomas MacEntee before he retires in 2025!
Location: Alvin Sherman Library, on the Nova Southeastern University, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie, FL 33314. In-Person Only on the 2nd Floor, Lab A.
Time: Events are listed as Eastern Time below.
In-Person Only:
12:00 PM — Open Computer Lab: Explore genealogy resources with hands-on support
1:30 PM — General Meeting & Social: Join us for light refreshments, and society updates.
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.
Register here: Check back for updat Then follow the following instrections:
- In-person attendance select BEGIN REGISTRATION (above in blue with white letters)
- Online attendance select ZOOM REGISTRATION (in blue) After registering you will receive a confirmation emailed with the link to join the webinar.
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, student, advocate, marketer, storyteller, entrepreneur and that “genealogy guy” who helps you accomplish your family history goals. Having taught over 1,000 in-person and virtual genealogy lectures since 2010, serving on the boards of many genealogical societies, organizing a group of over 1,000 genealogy bloggers, and helping researchers save money on genealogy products and services, Thomas is ready for the next chapter in his professional journey: changing the way genealogists acquire new research skills, motivating researchers to take a chance on new technologies, and improving how family stories and heirlooms are preserved and passed on to the next generations. Connect with Thomas MacEntee at https://GenealogyBargains.com |
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