Southern CA Jamboree

The FCGS is trying to get a group together to go to the Jamboree in Burbank, June 11-13th. There are well known speakers, vendors, etc.
It is a lot of fun and you can learn a whole lot in a short amount of time!

If your not sure what a Jamboree is check out their blog.
http://genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com/

Let us know if you are interested in going. Shoot me an email.

We are planning to take the train down Friday morning and come back Sunday afternoon.

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