•     To locate, preserve, and index public and private genealogical records and to make those records available to the public;


•     To provide education in, and encourage the practice of, genealogical research using the standards defined by the Board for Certification of Genealogists;


•     To bring together individuals who are conducting genealogical research and to promote fellowship and cooperation among them.

•A Nominating Committee was chosen for our February voting: Bob Viadella, Stephanie Bishop, & Susie Marvos. Thanks you very much for volunteering! Members, please be aware that you will be receiving a call from one of these committee members.

• Dec 8th, SMVGS Holiday Luncheon, 11:30am, GIAVANNI'S PIZZA, 1108 E. Clark Ave, Unit 130, Orcutt, CA. Buy your own lunch; bring a friend, and a story to share.

•Jan 19th, General Meeting, 2:15pm, at the SM Family History Center. Dean Klitgard will be speaking about SM history and KCOY TV.

• RootsTech 2023 (Mar 2nd - 4th) registration is open! You may register for virtual attendance for FREE or for in-person attendance for $98. You'll need a FamilySearch account; here's the link: https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/event/rt2023

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