PURPOSE SCCGS was founded in 1977 and incorporated in 1978 in order to: Preserve and perpetuate ancestral records for educational and historical purposes; Encourage the study of family history and to teach the methods of genealogical research; Promote genealogical publications; Promote the preservation and safeguarding of genealogical data; and Publish and circulate literature relative to the purposes and acquisitions of the Society. We invite you to join SCCGS

OFFICERS and CHAIRS ~ Contacts Members, kindly include your membership code number from your mailing label with correspondence. President, Nancy Pannier, for concerns, feedback on how SCCGS is meeting your needs, project ideas, to volunteer? Treasurer, Sheila Kronenberger | Budget, Sandi Bennett | Membership, Diane Auth | Lecture information, Karen LaCroix, 1st VP, phone 618.286.4392. MEETING, LECTURES, INCLEMENT WEATHER Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: St. Luke Parish Center, North Church and East "C" Sts., Belleville, Illinois. Cross-corner from church. (Guests always welcome.) Lecture summaries appear in the Society Quarterly. Inclement Weather Policy Meeting is canceled if District 118 Schools are closed on meeting day. Check local TV and radio stations for those updates. DATE TOPIC and SPEAKER December 2, 2010 Installation of Officers and Christmas Party November 4, 2010 The Civil War with Tom Pearson. Always a popular topic, Mr. Pearson's expertise on this subject always enlightens his listeners. Election of SCCGS Officers. October 7, 2010 Turn Genealogy Into Murder A J Brower is a published writer and genealogist who will share her creative writing experience with budding authors. Ms Brower is the author of A Family to Die For. September 2, 2010 Dr. Tom Meuser will share aspects of the Life Review Project he coordinates and which genealogists may apply to their work when interviewing elderly members of the community (in general), or family (in particular) on topics such as history, sociology, and family interactions. The types of questions asked of Life Review participants, the prep-sheet they receive ahead of time, and techniques used to guide the interview or keep the participant on track are featured. Dr. Meuser is Director of the Gerontology Graduate Program and Coordinator of the UMSL Life Review Project, University of Missouri - St. Louis. For more information see Life Review Program August 5, 2010 Photo Story 3: Part Two Contining last month's demonstration, learn how to add music and sound to this easy program. Mark Bauer will answer questions for those who downloaded the software and are using it to tell a family story. July 1, 2010 Photo Story 3 Mark Bauer will demonstrate Photo Story 3, in six easy steps—that's all it takes to preserve your family history for posterity! This is an XP–based digital photo software application that effortlessly adds stunning special effects, soundtracks, and your own voice narration to your photo stories. Personalize them with titles or captions, burn to a DVD, and share, share, share. June 3, 2010 Your Vexing Genealogy Questions Answered! This program dedicated in Memory of Martha Mae Schmidt, late chair of SCCGS Cemetery and Church Committee. May 6, 2010 New at the Library Dana Prusacki, Archivist April 1, 2010 Elements of a Research Plan: Or How Do I Get to What I Want? Pat Stamm, CG(sm)

QUARTERLY Four issues/year; indexed. Table of Contents | Submit articles to our Quarterly Editor, Diane Walsh. | Surname search engine on the SCCGS Home Page. Exchanged with many libraries (see below). NEWSLETTER Ten issues annually (begins first month after joining, so join/renew by November to receive all for the coming year). Submit Queries to Newsletter Editor, Tom Pearson, for publication in both our publications. (Include member number). CURRENT PROJECTS All Society acquistions are housed at the Belleville Public Library for public use. Probate microfilm acquisition project completed July 2010. A portion of membership dues funded this project. Specially designated memorial donations amounted to 33.6 %. Total project cost was $15,255.50 over five years. Thank you members and friends.. Booker T. Washington Cemetery sexton book transcription Zion Lutheran Church (Belleville) registers translations from German and vital records extracts Belleville Catholic School Graduates List Walnut Hill Cemetery burials and tombstone photographs. Belleville's largest cemetery.

The Quarterly is exchanged with many societies and libraries

• Belleville [IL] Public Library
• Newberry Library, Chicago, IL
• Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN
• Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT
• Library of Congress

Funding provided by Membership dollars. Lecture summaries appear, with permission, in the Society Quarterly. We invite you to join SCCGS

On Beyond Google: A Guide to Search Engines for the Genealogist
St. Louis at War ~ Civil War Hospital Locations
Unlocking the Secrets of the National Archives
Irish Research
Deciphering Handwriting in American Documents
Illinois State Archives
Finding the Impossible in Germany
Church Records with emphasis on the Roman Catholic Church
Researching Your Family in Germany
Paper Conservation and Encapsulation
Hauntings and History of Jefferson Barracks
PowerPoint for the Buffudled Genealogist
Sharing Your Story
FamilySearch Pilot