Announcing Our 2021 Meeting Dates

For the first half of 2021 we will be holding our meetings virtually using the Zoom platform provided by OGS. We will be meeting on the first Monday of each month beginning February 1st (no January meeting). We will post information about each meeting as it becomes available. Please check back here for links to register for our meetings.

February 2021 Meeting

Please join us on Monday, February 1st at 7:00 pm to learn about The GEDCOM Toolkit.

The GEDCOM format file is a largely misunderstood and under- utilized genealogy tool, according to presenter Bob Dawes.

It can be used to migrate a genealogy family file into other genealogy software programs to take advantage of their unique features while keeping your own program. GEDCOM can be used for building on-line trees quickly or to transfer your file to a portable device like a tablet or smartphone. GEDCOM can also be used for matching with cousins much like DNA does by comparing your file to other GEDCOMs.

This presentation will explore the many benefits of using a GEDCOM for more than creating simple back up files.

To register for this presentation, https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc--grjguHdXqaunTMYhl1xDCM_yC_pB1

Alternately, check out our website at:  leedsandgrenville.ogs.on.ca where you can register for the presentation.

Bob Dawes is a retired technology industry executive who got turned onto genealogy in the early nineties. He enjoys combining technology and travel to research his family. Bob and his wife, Barbara also an avid genealogist, have traveled throughout North America and the United Kingdom in pursuit of their ancestors. Their most recent trip was to Scotland for thirty-five days in the fall of 2019 where they filled in for the staff at the Buchan Family History Centre, in Peterhead, for a week. Bob is a past chair of Quinte Branch - OGS and has given presentations to many societies, branches and conferences. He currently manages Quinte’s IT and research databases.

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The City of Pembroke is happy to announce the return of trivia. On January 15th at 7
p.m. the City will be offering online trivia on Pixar movies and short films. Teams of up
to 6 may register for $20. Once teams are registered they will receive a code to the
game as well as a link to a live stream for the event. Players on a team may play
together from different households or play from one screen at home with family.
50% of the proceeds from the trivia will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of
Pembroke and the other 50% will be given to the winning team.
To register your team or to inquire about online trivia contact the Recreation Department
at 613-735-6821 ext. 1501 or email recreation@pembroke.ca.

Support Group for those going through Separation and Divorce.  Meets on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 7:00. During lockdown meetings will be held virtually on Zoom. Contact 905-356-4113 or separatedanddivorced@saintcd.com for details.