Welcome Everyone!
The Genealogical Society of Broward County (GSBC) welcomes you to our website.
Dedicated to helping others in their search of family genealogy and history.
GSBC meets monthly on the first Sunday of every month except when there is a holiday.
Meetings are free and open to the public. Visit our event page here: https://gsbcfl.org/eventListings.php?nm=71 Located on the 2nd floor of the Alvin Sherman Library (ASL) on the Nova Southeastern Campus (NSU), 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard, Davie, FL 33314. https://maps.app.goo.gl/MCumVSohpwPLpeyQA
“We are here to help you find your ancestors”
Celebrating 56 Years!
You are invited to join GSBC and meet our speaker Tamara Hallo.
Admission is free — reserve your seat today or Join us online!
Time: All times are listed as Eastern Time (ET)
12:00 pm, Computer Lab A (2nd Floor) This event is in-person only.
Tips, assistance & tour of the genealogical collection (4th Floor)
1:30 pm, Room 2053 (2nd Floor), This event is in-person only.
Members meeting, drawing and social with light refreshments
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm, Hybrid Room Program, Room 2053 (2nd Floor).
Our speaker is presenting live at the ASL and will be broadcasted via Zoom
Last-Minute Decisions: Feel free to join us in-person as a walk-in. We value your participation and strive to make our events accessible to everyone.
Program:
Sunday, May 05, 2024
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Search and Ancestry:
Do I Need to Use Both?
Speaker Tamara Hallo
Followed by Q & A
FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com, genealogy's giants, are compared in this exploration. Do you really need both? Discover the unique offerings of each as we put these two major platforms to the test.
Tamara Hallo, a seasoned genealogist with 25+ years of experience and a Master of Library Science degree, is a certified researcher from Boston University. She completed the 18-month ProGen genealogy study program and specialized courses at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Academy, Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, and Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. Tamara, a former president of the Genealogical Society of Greater Miami, passionately explores her roots across various states and countries. Her genealogical journey began over 15 years ago, inspired by a family history binder. GSBC members appreciate her insightful presentations.
Please Register twice to attend:
As a membership benefit, this genealogical event will be recorded exclusively to GSBC members, with handout uploaded to our website for access.
Zoom Technical Support: Email Sarah Divine sf787@nova.edu, Kimberli Kidd kkidd@nova.edu or call The Alvin Sherman Library Research and Information Technology Center at. 954-262-5477 or Toll-Free 1-800-541-6682 ext. 5477
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Time Zone Converter This will help you schedule GSBC virtual meetings if attending from another state other than Florida.
Join or visit our Facebook group facebook.com/groups/gsbcfl Receive updates about genealogical activities and our Society. You don't have to be a member of Facebook to visit our group, but Facebook requires you to be a member to post.
Proud member of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) ngsgenealogy.org.
Proud member of the Florida State Genealogical Society (FLSGS) flsgs.org
GSBC is a 501c3 not for profit organization
GSBC hopes to continue to develop new and interesting areas for you to search your family history.
Suggestions and comments are appreciated from anyone who might have thoughtful insight that could help
us help others in their pursuit of family history or research.
