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Family History Tech Interest Group 2025
March 9 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM AEST
The Family History Technology Group aims:
- To assist GSQ members with increasing their knowledge and skills in using technology which can assist with their Genealogical research.
- Make members comfortable with Genealogical advancements that are happening in the world.
Meetings:
Meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of odd months of the year, unless otherwise advertised. Via ZOOM.
2025: 9th March; 11th May; 13th July; 14th Sept; 9th Nov.
The meeting commences at 10:00 am until 12:00 noon and generally consists of updates which have occurred, anything New; a Presentation and then Discussion on the presentation and problems to be solved.
This group gives opportunities to look at many other technologies that may help you in relation to recording, preserving, and looking at various technology to help you with your family history.
We like to look at and discuss
- File management and storage
- Various Software Programs especially ones to use with family history
- Help in relation to the many Genealogical Website usage.
- Common Windows/PC or Mac problems.
- Work together as a group to help others overcome issues and also to swap ideas which can assist others.
If you are not a member of GSQ yet, you can come along for 2 meetings before needing to join.
Attendees are asked to contribute a gold coin donation.
Contact Convenors Ailsa Corlett and Helen Connor on FHTech@gsq.org.au for the Zoom Link or further information.
How to book an Education Event
On the Events Calendar find the event.
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You must keep this registration as it has the link on it to attend the Zoom meeting.
Payment types
Credit Card:
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Cash: Offline
In person at GSQ
By phone: Offline
Telephone GSQ on 07 3349 6072 during opening hours for EFTPOS credit card payment. BUT you must complete the Online Registration form.
In person: Offline
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Remember:
For all courses, bookings are essential and must be completed Online.
Also, please note that the GSQ education program is prepared many months in advance. Occasionally, changes need to be made due to circumstances which are out of GSQ’s control.
Please check the GSQ website Events for up to date information.