Rogue Valley Genealogical Society
3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford, Oregon 97501
reception@rvgslibrary.org  www.rvgslibrary.org
541-512-2340

Program & Member Meeting Agenda - April 16, 2024 - Via Zoom & in Library

RVGS Program: “Transcontinental Railroad” by Robert Hirning

1. Education - Pat Jenkins – A volunteer zoom host scheduler is desperately needed.  We may have to discontinue offering hybrid events, unless this position is filled.
2. Membership - Loretta Barker - Membership stands at 674.
3. Technology & Data Management - Rich Miles – We had 234 responses to the Member Survey, a return rate of 41% of memberships.
4. Volunteer - Ann Baracker - We currently have 73 volunteers, who worked 861 hours in March 2024.

• Next Board Meeting:  Monday, May 13, at 9:30 a.m. at the library. Members Welcome!
• April 19 and May 3, from 11:00 AM – Noon the RVGS Library will be a lively place, with an OLLI class using 12 of the patron computers.  Plan your research visits at alternate times or dates!
• Next Program & Member Meeting:  Tuesday, May 21, 1:30 p.m., “The Jews of Pioneer Jacksonville” by Carolyn Kingsnorth
• Upcoming Classes & Programs:  Online pre-registration is required at www.rvgslibrary.org. 
  • Classes are now available as hybrid: register to receive Zoom link or view in the library.
  • Drop-In Help Sessions do not require registration and are in person only.

1. DROP-IN HELP SESSION: German Research Help - Friday, May 3, 1:00 - 3:00 PM - Ann Baracker and other members of the German Interest Group
2. BRICK WALL ROUND TABLE: Saturday, May 11, 10:30 - Noon - Zoom Only
3. CLASS: Friday, May 17, 1:30 - 3:00 PM - “When the Paper Trail Ends: Finding Your Long-Lost Ancestors With DNA” by Muriel King
4. QUILTS AND GENEALOGY PROGRAM: Thursday, May 30, 1:30 - 2:30 - “The Watermaster’s Quilt” by Sue Waldron - In Person Only
5. CLASS: Friday, 10:30 – Noon – “Using HistoryGeo” - Jeanne Hoadley