Focus Groups
Special interest groups are free and open to members and non-members alike thanks to a sponsorship by CCGS. Please consider donating or becoming a CCGS member to help support these groups.
Always check the calendar for last-minute schedule changes. Contact us if you have any questions.
Legacy Users Group
1st Monday - 10:00am to 11:30am
Brian Runyan & Eric Jordahl
If you use Legacy Family Tree Software for tracking your genealogy research, this Legacy Users Group meets monthly to discuss tips, tricks and problems. You will always come away with some new ideas. Members and non-members are welcome.
Research Book Club
1st Monday - Noon to 2pm
Paula Schoenlein
Come join this intriguing and valuable group. We are expanding our knowledge of research books by tackling a chapter at a time. After reading a chapter we meet for review and discussion. Members, non-members, snackers and brown baggers are welcome. Contact Paula, “facilitator” at paulas (at) ccgswa (dot) org to request a Virtual Meeting invitation by email.
Travel Research Prep
3rd Monday - 10am to noon
Paula Schoenlein
Group discussions on the many ways to prepare yourself for a research trip. The words “Know before you go” fits this group as preplanning is essential to get the most from research travel. Join us, share ideas and get ready for your next genealogy adventure no matter how big or small. Contact Paula, at paulas (at) ccgswa (dot) org for more information.
Family Tree Maker User Group
3rd Monday - 12:00pm
Sheree' Belanger
This group is for users of the Family Tree Maker (FTM) software. Family Tree Maker software resides on your computer and is an excellent way to keep track of your family history research. We will learn how to use the software, presentations and hands-on demonstrations. We meet at the Clark County Genealogy Society library the 3rd Monday of the month at noon. Contact Sheree’ Belanger at shereebelanger (at) hotmail (dot) com
Scandinavian Group
2nd Tuesday - 2pm to 3:30pm
This group will not be meeting until a new facilitator is found. If you are interested in leading this group, please get in touch at info@ccgswa.org
Unfocused Genealogy
1st Thursday - 1pm to 3pm
Lowell Kenedy
No special topic, just bring your research notes, questions, etc. to share with the group.
Saving Stories Saturday Focus Group
2nd Saturday - 10am to 2pm
Marcia Grubb
Our focus is preserving family images and stories in ways relatable to future generations. We will explore media formats from YouTube photo collection videos and digitization to traditional scrapbook paper crafting. Our library resources include an Epson Fast Foto Scanner, a flat-bed scanner as well as a YouTube channel at Clark County Research Library. Join us and bring your photos, questions and ideas. Email marcia (at) ccgswa (dot) org
Research and Preservation Working Group
Not currently meeting
Looking for volunteers
Currently this group is unable to meet virtually, but it has been a long-term and valuable task-oriented group that has located and preserved numerous kinds of Clark County historically relevant documents. If you are interested in preserving today’s obituary records for future researchers, Research and Preservation
needs you!