{"id":4919,"date":"2020-11-16T22:04:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T04:04:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.txbayareagen.org\/?page_id=4919"},"modified":"2023-02-25T13:31:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-25T19:31:41","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.txbayareagen.org\/?page_id=4919","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>What is Genealogy?<\/b><br>A: The line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>What is a pedigree chart and how can I submit one to the BAGS website?<\/b><br>A: A pedigree chart is a simple visualization of direct paternal and maternal names and vital statistics for 5 or 6 generations. A blank fillable 6-generation chart is available <a href=\"wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/editable-6-gen-family-tree.pdf\">here<\/a> and can be submitted to <a href=\"mailto:pedigreecharts@txbayareagen.org\">BAGS Pedigree Charts<\/a> for publication to our members page.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>What is a SIG?<\/b><br>A: A Special Interest Group formed to discuss\/research a specific topic. An example would include our current German SIG.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>How do I find out if I am current (paid up) on my membership dues?<\/b><br>A: Send an email message to the <a href=\"mailto:registrar@txbayareagen.org\">BAGS Registrar<\/a> to find out if you are current on your membership dues.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>How do I request that my personal information be updated in the Yearbook?<\/b><br>A: Send an email message to the <a href=\"mailto:yearbook@txbayareagen.org\">BAGS Yearbook Editor<\/a> to submit your corrections.<\/p>\n<p>Q:&nbsp;<strong>How do I print the Yearbook?<\/strong><br>A: To print the 2022 yearbook, choose double-sided booklet in your print settings and follow your&nbsp; printer\u2019s instructions. If you want a different color for the cover page, place that sheet of paper on top of your paper stack.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>What are the responsibilities of the various committees listed on the application form?<\/b><br>A: Job descriptions for the board officers and committees can be found on <a href=\"?page_id=4146\"> this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>Who should I contact if I am interested in volunteering?<\/b><br>A: Send an email message to the <a href=\"mailto:info@txbayareagen.org\">BAGS Info<\/a> and the appropriate board member will contact you.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>Who should I contact if I need assistance in genealogical research?<\/b><br>A: Send an email message to the <a href=\"mailto:education@txbayareagen.org\">BAGS Education Coordinator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>Where can I get or find the current or past issues of the BAGS Newsletter?<\/b><br>A: The BAGS Newsletters are posted online on this web site. Click <a href=\"?page_id=99\">here<\/a> to see the list of Newsletters available.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>Where can I get or find the current or past issues of the BAGS Journal?<\/b><br>A: The BAGS Journals are posted online on this website. Click <a href=\"wp-content\/uploads\/Articles\/TOC Journals.pdf\">here<\/a> to see the list of Journals available.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>Where can I get or find the past issues of the BAGS Quarterlies?<\/b><br>A: The BAGS Quarterlies are posted online on this website. Click <a href=\"wp-content\/uploads\/Articles\/TOC Quarterlies.pdf\">here<\/a> to see the list of Quarterlies available.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>Can I get copies of a Quarterly or Journal if I am not a member of BAGS?<\/b><br>A: Yes! You can purchase a PDF version of any issue for $10 each. Click <a href=\"wp-content\/uploads\/Articles\/TOC Journals.pdf\">here<\/a> for Journal tables of contents or <a href=\"wp-content\/uploads\/Articles\/TOC Quarterlies.pdf\">here<\/a> for Quarterly tables of contents. You will need to include the issue information for each publication that you want to receive. Payment is made via PayPal with a PayPal account or a debit\/credit card. The publication order form is <a href=\"?page_id=6024\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>When is the next general meeting?<\/b><br>A: See our meetings page <a href=\"?page_id=5\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>When does the membership year run?<\/b><br>A: January 1 to December 31<\/p>\n<p>Q: <b>When are renewal dues required?<\/b><br>A: Between November 1 and the last day of February<\/p>\n<p>Q: <strong>Frequently Asked Questions About the 1950 Census \u2013 NARA<br><\/strong>A: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archives.gov\/research\/census\/1950\/faqs\">1950 Census<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Q: <strong>Frequently Asked Questions About the 1940 Census \u2013 NARA<br><\/strong>A: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archives.gov\/research\/census\/1940\/faqs\">1940 Census<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<p>Views: 1978<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is Genealogy?A: The line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor. 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