RootsMagic
Two-monthly workshops
for those using, or interested in using, RootsMagic Software
to record their family history.
When:
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Doors open 1 pm
Third Saturday (usually) of every 2nd month from March to November
2017: Mar 11th (2nd Saturday), May 20th, Jul 15th, Sep 16th, Nov 18th
Please note both the earlier starting times to overcome scheduling difficulties,
and that the first meeting for the year is actually the 2nd Saturday not the 3rd.
Meeting topics advised before each meeting
and may be requested using the contact form below
Venue:
Kapiti Community Centre
15 Ngahina St
Paraparaumu
Facilitator:
Lorna Henderson
Cost:
$3 door charge, including refreshments
What is RootsMagic ?
A simple to use program to record your Family Tree.
Trying to choose a program?
Considering the possibility of switching programs?
Already using RootsMagic and interested in the more advanced features?
Come along and see if RM might be for you.
Users of all versions welcome, bring your laptop/plugbox.
Comments or questions are welcome, as are suggestions for topics to be covered.
Next session: this Saturday, 20th May 2017, 1:30 to 3:30, doors open at 1pm, $3 door fee.
It doesn’t look as though the promised (optional) link from RootsMagic to/from Ancestry will be available for that meeting, but must be coming soon!
Bring along your suggestions on getting the most from RootsMagic, and/or your questions.
We may look at how you can record unconventional relationships:
de facto or fleeting partners, illegitimate children….
Next Meeting: Saturday 17th Sep
Any topic requests can be made via the contact form above
Using Groups is on the list.
Any spare time after questions have been answered can cover an aspect of the (optional) Family Search integration.
Perhaps you could come prepared to share with us your favourite use of these (or any other) features?
Did you see the latest RootsMagic newsletter?
The August 2016 one has the details of the (still coming) Ancestry synch in it
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=8e85643d5218349ea32bc4f19&id=1bd2682a44
Bring along your questions for the May meeting (Sunday 15th May 2-4 KCC).
The March workshop demonstrated RootsMagic, May will be devoted to Q&As, with any spare time left highlighting a particular feature.