FTM-SIG Mtg  July 18, Special speaker, Keith Montgomery

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FTM-SIG Mtg, July 18, 2026, Learn the power of the FTM in our Beautiful new Berkeley  Location !!!

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<h4>!!! Join us Saturday, July 18th at the exciting new CGS Berkeley home, 1841 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703. When you arrive at the Berkeley location, call (510) 663-1358, and we will open the parking gate for you.</h4><h4> </h4><h3>Berkeley CGS has a private garden and 65-foot glass wall! Close to central Berkeley Bart. Check it out. The coffee pot is always on. Join us for refreshments and snacks. Connect with us live for fun, live answers, and FTM hints.</h3><h3>Also carried on Zoom.</h3>

<h4>Topics for the July 18 , 2026 FTM-SIG meeting:</h4><blockquote>"10 Family Tree Maker Features You May Have Forgotten (or Never Knew Existed)"</blockquote><ol><li>Color Coding – beyond just direct ancestors.</li><li>Saved Filters – create once, use forever.</li><li>Relationship Calculator – a surprisingly overlooked tool.</li><li>The Index Panel – faster navigation in large trees.</li><li>Custom Fact Types – when and when not to create them.</li><li>Sync and Backup – avoiding common headaches.</li><li>Web Search tricks – getting better search results.</li><li>Media organization – keeping photos from becoming a mess.</li><li>Report options people overlook – little settings that make reports much more useful.</li><li>One feature I wish I had discovered years earlier.</li></ol> Plus bonus ... What I saw/learned in Ireland this June. <h4>Please register for the July 18th FTM-SIG meeting by clicking:</h4><h3><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ftm-sig-mtg-july-16-2026-at-the-new-cgs-home-in-berkeley-registration-1992263237975?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ftm-sig-mtg-july-16-2026-at-the-new-cgs-home-in-berkeley-registration-1992263237975?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FTM-SIG-JUL-2026</a></h3><h3> </h3><h4>For much more information, please visit the <a href="http://ftm-sig.org" title="http://ftm-sig.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FTM-SIG Website:</a></h4><h3><a href="http://ftm-sig.org" title="http://ftm-sig.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://ftm-sig.org</a></h3>Prior FTM-SIG meeting Recordings, PowerPoints, and Handouts are available in the:FTM-SIG: <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HQYz5AOMv37eWUyPt3E5QtC9tfs6YnN9" title="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HQYz5AOMv37eWUyPt3E5QtC9tfs6YnN9" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Google Drive folder</a><h4> </h4><h4>Questions? Contact:</h4>Keith Montgomery: kmontgomery@californiaancestors.org

<h3>REGISTRATION INFORMATION:</h3> Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited so register early to confirm your spot.CGS members and Non-members may attend the live event free of charge.After the event, CGS members may view the recording on our <a href="https://www.californiaancestors.org" title="https://www.californiaancestors.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a> behind the member wall. You can purchase a $45 one-year CGS Basic membership when you check out. To sign up for other membership options go to our web page: <a href="https://www.californiaancestors.org/join-cgs-application/" title="https://www.californiaancestors.org/join-cgs-application/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CGS Membership application</a>PAYMENT OPTIONS:Credit card payments will be processed by Eventbrite. *Event fee is non-refundable.

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FTM-SIG Mtg July 18, Special speaker, Keith Montgomery

!!! Join us Saturday, July 18th at the exciting new CGS Berkeley home, 1841 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703. When you arrive at the Berkeley location, call (510) 663-1358, and we will open the parking gate for you.

Berkeley CGS has a private garden and 65-foot glass wall! Close to central Berkeley Bart. Check it out. The coffee pot is always on. Join us for refreshments and snacks. Connect with us live for fun, live answers, and FTM hints.

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FTM-SIG Mtg July 18, Special speaker, Keith Montgomery

!!! Join us Saturday, July 18th at the exciting new CGS Berkeley home, 1841 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703. When you arrive at the Berkeley location, call (510) 663-1358, and we will open the parking gate for you.

Berkeley CGS has a private garden and 65-foot glass wall! Close to central Berkeley Bart. Check it out. The coffee pot is always on. Join us for refreshments and snacks. Connect with us live for fun, live answers, and FTM hints.

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