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• CAGGNI November 2026 Newsletter Deadline

  • When
    23 Oct 2026
  • Location
    email to newsletter @ caggni.org

  

  We would love to have you write an article for our newsletter!

  Members are invited and encouraged to submit material to newsletter @ caggni.org. You can write up whatever you think would be of interest to the group in 500-1,000 words (roughly) for the average-sized composition. Or send us smaller items, websites or tips. 

  We would especially welcome:

  • Research findings (how you broke a brick wall, solved a mystery, etc.).
  • Family stories.
  • Preparation for library or archive research trips.
  • Research methodology and techniques.
    
  • How to request documents from the National Archives or other repositories.
    
  • Updates on commercial genealogical data sites.
    
  • Tips from the SIGs: RootsMagic + The Master Genealogist, Family Tree Maker, Reunion, DNA, Historical and Technology. 
  • What’s ahead in computer technology.
  • Genealogy apps and practices for the iPhone, Android, etc.
    
  • Suggestions of blog sites or other genealogy sites of interest.
    
  • Submit a favorite ancestral or cemetery photograph.

   Send all submissions to newsletter @ caggni.org.

  (Note: CAGGNI does not claim copyright for photographs submitted by members; copyright belongs to the photographer.)

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• Reunion Special Interest Group - 7 Nov 2026

  • When
    07 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Reunion Special Interest Group - 7 Nov 2026

  Calling all Apple users!  Reunion is a genealogy software designed specifically for Macintosh and also available as an app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.  Learn the tips and tricks that will have you utilizing this highly regarded program to its fullest.

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Bruce Christopher

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Reunion SIG is Zoom only. For the Zoom Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Historical Special Interest Group - 12 Nov 2026

  • When
    12 Nov 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Historical Special Interest Group - 12 Nov 2026

  The Historical SIG, new in 2026, explores historical events and their impacts on our genealogy. Our ancestors' lives were shaped by history, influencing where and how they lived and worked. This historical context also affected their religious practices, military service, commercial success, and political affiliations.

  The CAGGNI Historical SIG will explore these important topics.
  

  Today's Topic: TBA

  More about today's topic will be posted prior to the event.

  SIG Lead: Alan Wilson.

  Alan is a CAGGNI past president and SIG leader.

  CAGGNI SIGs are for members only. 

  Meeting Style: The Historical SIG is Zoom only. Remote joiners can join using the link for the Historical SIG on the Zoom Links page. You will need to be logged in. When Zooming, please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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• Introduction to Genograms

  • When
    21 Nov 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid: Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Meeting Room I, and Zoom

  Register

  Introduction to Genograms

  by Jennifer Holik
  

  Curious why you are who you are—and why your family carries certain beliefs, behaviors, and patterns? In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to create a basic genogram, a family-tree style tool that uses symbols to reveal inherited themes. Discover how to identify generational patterns and gain deeper insight into your family story and yourself.

  Jennifer Holik has the rare ability to uncover lost or silenced family history or military stories and see how those experiences shaped family patterns across generations. She bridges rigorous research with deep ancestral and trauma-informed insight, helping people transform inherited pain into understanding, healing, and reclaimed story.

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• CAGGNI December 2026 Newsletter Deadline

  • When
    23 Nov 2026
  • Location
    email to newsletter @ caggni.org

  

  We would love to have you write an article for our newsletter!

  Members are invited and encouraged to submit material to newsletter @ caggni.org. You can write up whatever you think would be of interest to the group in 500-1,000 words (roughly) for the average-sized composition. Or send us smaller items, websites or tips. 

  We would especially welcome:

  • Research findings (how you broke a brick wall, solved a mystery, etc.).
  • Family stories.
  • Preparation for library or archive research trips.
  • Research methodology and techniques.
    
  • How to request documents from the National Archives or other repositories.
    
  • Updates on commercial genealogical data sites.
    
  • Tips from the SIGs: RootsMagic + The Master Genealogist, Family Tree Maker, Reunion, DNA, Historical and Technology. 
  • What’s ahead in computer technology.
  • Genealogy apps and practices for the iPhone, Android, etc.
    
  • Suggestions of blog sites or other genealogy sites of interest.
    
  • Submit a favorite ancestral or cemetery photograph.

   Send all submissions to newsletter @ caggni.org.

  (Note: CAGGNI does not claim copyright for photographs submitted by members; copyright belongs to the photographer.)

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• Board Meeting - 30 Nov 2026

  • When
    30 Nov 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Board Meeting - 30 Nov 2026

  All members of the Board of Directors are requested to be present for this meeting. 
  

  CAGGNI members are welcome to attend.

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)

  Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. Zoomers not presenting their full name as known to CAGGNI will be de-admitted.

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• CANCELED - Family Tree Maker Special Interest Group - 5 Dec 2026

  • When
    05 Dec 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  CANCELED- Family Tree Maker SIG - 5 Dec 2026

  This interest group was originally formed to provide a forum for Family Tree Maker users to share their knowledge and build their expertise with Ancestry's FTM desktop software.

  This group continues to explore old and new features of Family Tree Maker software, now with developer MacKiev.

  SIG Lead: Alvin Holtzman

  Meeting Style: Virtual (Zoom)

  Link see caggni.org/Zoom-links. Access to this page requires a CAGGNI member login. Please ensure your full name is visible. You may need to use the Rename function (at the upper right of the window where your face appears) if your full name is not shown. 

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