The Annual Spring Seminar 
succesfully took place on May 31!
 
Thanks go to the many volunteers who make this event a reality. And a special thanks goes to Diane Maltase who managed the most of the planning of the event. The planning for it started last year.
 
Did you take any photos during the event?
If yes, please consider providing them to Root Cellar. They will br archived and may appear in some of our publications and publicity. Email any photo files to treasurer@rootcellar.org. Thank you.

Volunteers Needed

As an all-volunteer organization, we offer various opportunities for those willing to help. You can serve at the Orangevale Library once a month, scan donated materials at your convenience, or assist in organizing volunteers. We're also looking for participants in a project at the Center for Sacramento History. If you're interested in meeting new people, contact us at: info@rootcellar.org.

Visit the Root Cellar Library

The Library is located at the California State Archives, 1020 O Street, on the fourth floor. It is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. We have over 6,200 books on our shelves. These include all 50 states plus foreign countries, such as Ireland, England, and Germany. 
 
And there’s more…The library has a special sharing program called “50/50”. Let’s say there is a book you would like to use in your research. You have checked our online catalog and we do not have the book. You can purchase the book, do your research, and then donate the book to the Root Cellar Library. In turn, the library reimburses you 50% of your purchase cost. Just think, you accomplish your research goal and in return for donating the book you receive money back! Great deal for you and your library. Just donate the book and show proof of purchase with a receipt and receive a check from the library. It is a WIN-WIN for all! Need more information? Contact Carolee Jones at library@rootcellar.org.

Publications for Sale

Check out the updated list of ROOT CELLAR Publications for sale. 
Click HERE to go to the Publication List.

Special Interest Groups and Workshops

Are you new to genealogy?
or
Are you a "seasoned" genealogist plagued by pesky "brick walls"?
 
Our workshops and special interest groups ("SIGS") may be just what you need to further your research efforts.  If you haven't done so before now, consider participating with one or more of the following:
  • Root Cellar Genealogy Workshop - 3rd Thursdays from 2:00PM - 4:00PM
  • Family Tree Maker SIG - 3rd & 4th Thursdays from 11:30AM - 1:30PM
  • TextExpander for Genealogy - 1st Mondays from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
For more information on these resources, click on the "Meetings" link of the "Home" menu option at left, or scroll down the list of meetings at right.

BOD Meetings

The monthly Board of Directors meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12pm. Any member of our Society is welcome to attend. To receive a meeting invitation, please email our President at info@rootcellar.org at least three days before the meeting. 

Geni-Gram is our monthly newsletter. It's chock-full of information about our Society and local meetings and events, as well as topics of genealogical interest.   
 

Join Our Fabulous Society

Join online with a credit/debit card 
   
Join by printing a form and mailing it with a check
 
If you think you may have been a member before, no matter how long ago, please renew so we don't end up with two records for you. If you don't remember your username and/or password we can help, just email the Membership Chair (membership@rootcellar.org).

Renew Your Membership

Join us for another outstanding year of great programs.
If you have already renewed, thank you for your continued support. 
 
Click button to renew quickly and easily. After logging in, select "Your Profile" to complete your renewal.
Fill out the membership form and mail it with your check.



 

Monday, Jun. 16th
Back to Basics Take Two Genealogy Series
The first set of class was well attended and a great success. So we are repeating those classes with different topics. Six days with two sessions (topics) per day. Members $20. Non-members $30. ​See the attached flyer for more information.   Register for these Classes
Thursday, Jul. 10th
Research & Resources in the Colonial Southwest
Presented by Henrietta Martinez Christmas. More information will soon be posted.   Register Now
Saturday, Sep. 27th
Fall Webinar
Topics by Lisa Louise Cooke: 1) How to Reopen & Work a Genealogical Cold Case  2) Google Books: The Tool You Should Use Everyday!  3) Get the Scoop on Your Ancestors with Newspapers  4) Create a Free Google Earth Map Collection for Your Research   An attendance fee is required to ...