Monthly Archives: November 2011

December Technology SIG Meeting

Posted on 29 November 2011 by Tony Hanson

I hope that many of you are putting the finishing touches on your “Show ‘N Tell” project for this month’s  meeting. The $25 Fry’s Gift Card is eagerly waiting to meet its new owner… the runner up will receive a … Continue reading →

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December eBlast Available

Posted on 29 November 2011 by Tony Hanson

If you are not a member of the DGS then you are probably not aware that one of the benefits of membership is receiving this informative bi-weekly update. It is a great way to stay informed about local and regional … Continue reading →

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November 2011 DGS Newsletter Available

Posted on 22 November 2011 by Tony Hanson

The latest edition of the DGS Newsletter has been published… Current DGS members can view it on-line by going to the Resources page, selecting the Members Only menu option and logging in. Not a member? You can view older versions … Continue reading →

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My Society

Posted on 12 November 2011 by DGS Secretary

I would like to recommend “My Society” – a weekly internet radio show sponsored by the Federation of Genealogical Societies.  It is broadcast each Saturday afternoon live on the Internet at 1:00 pm Central time and focuses on the issues that … Continue reading →

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Social Media and Genealogy

Posted on 12 November 2011 by DGS Secretary

I posed this question at our November Tech SIG meeting and would like to pursue it further.  So far I have been doing my family history research pretty much as a loner; my immediate family is small and I have … Continue reading →

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General Meeting Minutes Available

Posted on 8 November 2011 by Tony Hanson

DGS members can view minutes from recent General Meetings in PDF format. Go to Resources, select Members Only and log in.

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Receiving Posts and Comments via RSS

Posted on 6 November 2011 by Tony Hanson

For the benefit of those of you who were not at the November 3 Technology SIG meeting… I announced that it is my hope that we will be able to figure out how to utilize the capabilities of the Blog … Continue reading →

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A Dallas-New Zealand WWII Connection

Posted on 6 November 2011 by DGS Secretary

The secretary of the Hutt Valley Branch of the New Zealand Genealogy Society has asked for our help.  He writes: “During World War 2, the US Marines were based near Wellington, New Zealand, in preparation for the battles, and in … Continue reading →

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DGS Web Site Recognized by the TSGS

Posted on 5 November 2011 by Tony Hanson

I am very pleased to announce that the DGS web site has been awarded First Place in the 2011 Texas State Genealogical Society’s ‘Partner Society Website Design’ competition. I believe that this is a great tribute to all of the … Continue reading →

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November Technology SIG Meeting

Posted on 2 November 2011 by Tony Hanson

The November Technology SIG meeting will be an open discussion loosely focused on the December “Show Your Project” competition. We discuss ideas for projects you might consider and will answer any questions you have on this or any other topic. … Continue reading →

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