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The Computer Interest Group (CIG), a special interest group of the Colorado Genealogical Society (CGS), operates under the charter issued to the Colorado Genealogical Society by the State of Colorado. The CGS-CIG meets on the second Monday of every month. The CIG now holds its meetings at Christ the King Lutheran Church in southwest Denver. Here is a map to the CIG meeting place. Program meetings will be held in odd-numbered months (September, November, January, March and May). Beginner's Corner and Workshop meetings will be held in even-numbered months (October, February, April and June). A short business meeting will precede all monthly meetings. No meetings are held in December, July and August.
8 February 2010 Workshop Meeting In small breakout groups, learn more about Legacy, Family Tree Maker, The Master Genealogist, Roots Magic, Reunion for Mac, and DNA Usage in Genealogy. 8 March 2010 Basic Tweeks (No, Not Tweets) Gary and Nancy Ratay will demonstrate several photo correction techniques using Photoshop Elements. They will be demonstrating the auto functions as well as showing some basic techniques for sharpening, color correction, using levels and correcting rips and spots. As with the September program, they will be available at the regular workshop meeting in April for follow-up questions and discussions. 12 April 2010 Workshop Meeting In small breakout groups, learn more about Legacy, Family Tree Maker, The Master Genealogist, Roots Magic, Reunion for Mac, and DNA Usage in Genealogy. 10 May 2010 Program to be announced 14 June 2010 Workshop Meeting In small breakout groups, learn more about Legacy, Family Tree Maker, The Master Genealogist, Roots Magic, Reunion for Mac, and DNA Usage in Genealogy.
The Computer Interest Group newsletter is now online. We will provide current and past issues of the CIG Newsletter as Adobe Reader (pdf) files. The most recent issues will be on top of the list.
January - February 2010 Newsletter
Here's another new addition to the CIG page! When available, Adobe Reader (pdf) copies of handouts from CIG programs will be provided here on the website. The most recent handouts will be on top of the list. September 2009, Digitizing Photographic Slides
Linda Jaster Hartlaub has established Facebook group for CIG members and interested persons. Facebook is a leading "social networking" site on the Internet. You will already have to be a Facebook member to access this group site. Joining Facebook is free! Bylaws of the Computer Interest Group CIG Membership Application (html) |
CIG on Facebook