Volume 5 Issue 10 The Mason Log Mason County Genealogical Society  Thursday, June 3rd  5:00 p.m.  151 E. Community Club Rd., Shelton  Membership Dues to: Charlotte Martin  Singles: $15.00 yearly Couples: $20.00 yearly The News That Was 2 DearMYRTLE 2 Map to Grant School— for our next meeting 3 Forest Festival Booth Schedules 3 Coast Guard? Merchant Seaman?- Records 4 Inside this issue: I‟m in the process of planning a research trip to “Sand Point”. For those who don‟t know about Sand Point, it is the local National Association of Records and Archives. It is located on Sand Point. In preparing for this visit, I decided which day I will be there. Second I pinpointed what informa- tion I was going to search for. I checked out their holdings via their web- site. After reading them, I was unsure if they had actual records or at least micro-fiche of what I wanted to obtain. I emailed my questions of—will they indeed be open on my chosen date of visiting and their stated hours. Second, did they have what I was looking for, since I was still un- clear after reading their collections material. I also wanted to know if they would and/or could accommodate a laptop computer, and digital camera. I also asked if there would be anything further that I would need to bring or know for mak- ing the most of my visit. I received a response within a couple of days. They do not have the par- ticular documents that I wish to see, but they in- formed me of how to find them. I was assured that I could use my laptop and „non-flashing‟ digital cam- era in the research sec- tion. I was also reminded to bring photo ID, and a follow up request to please let them know what they were to pull as they do not pull records on the day of my visit. By doing all this prep work, I will be making the most of my visit, and hopefully finding new information on my family. This is a great way to prepare and make the most of your visit. If you do not have access to email, or the establish- ment you wish to visit doesn‟t. You will want to leave enough time to write, and receive a re- sponse, or call during their hours of business. You can always go to the local library and ask the reference librarian for assistance in finding the mailing address and phone numbers you need. Planning a ResearchTrip June 2010 Forest Festival—June 5th Remember to help with the booth on June 5th. We have a two hour slot from 1:30—3:30 open. If you haven't already signed up for a time, or can maybe stay a little longer, and come a little earlier to help cover this time please let me know. I haven’t heard anything from Heritage Quest Re- search Library, so at this time they will not be shar- ing our booth with us. I hope that this will be a very successful endeavor. We have the possibility to have a booth at the Fair in July and another at Oyster- fest the first full weekend of October. Be thinking how you can assist with these upcoming events. June Meeting Potluck Dinner at the historic Grant School followed by Stan Graham dis- cussing digital photos and ar- chiving them on your computer Have a great Summer! , OCR Text: Volume 5 Issue 10 The Mason Log Mason County Genealogical Society  Thursday, June 3rd  5:00 p.m.  151 E. Community Club Rd., Shelton  Membership Dues to: Charlotte Martin  Singles: $15.00 yearly Couples: $20.00 yearly The News That Was 2 DearMYRTLE 2 Map to Grant School— for our next meeting 3 Forest Festival Booth Schedules 3 Coast Guard? Merchant Seaman?- Records 4 Inside this issue: I‟m in the process of planning a research trip to “Sand Point”. For those who don‟t know about Sand Point, it is the local National Association of Records and Archives. It is located on Sand Point. In preparing for this visit, I decided which day I will be there. Second I pinpointed what informa- tion I was going to search for. I checked out their holdings via their web- site. After reading them, I was unsure if they had actual records or at least micro-fiche of what I wanted to obtain. I emailed my questions of—will they indeed be open on my chosen date of visiting and their stated hours. Second, did they have what I was looking for, since I was still un- clear after reading their collections material. I also wanted to know if they would and/or could accommodate a laptop computer, and digital camera. I also asked if there would be anything further that I would need to bring or know for mak- ing the most of my visit. I received a response within a couple of days. They do not have the par- ticular documents that I wish to see, but they in- formed me of how to find them. I was assured that I could use my laptop and „non-flashing‟ digital cam- era in the research sec- tion. I was also reminded to bring photo ID, and a follow up request to please let them know what they were to pull as they do not pull records on the day of my visit. By doing all this prep work, I will be making the most of my visit, and hopefully finding new information on my family. This is a great way to prepare and make the most of your visit. If you do not have access to email, or the establish- ment you wish to visit doesn‟t. You will want to leave enough time to write, and receive a re- sponse, or call during their hours of business. You can always go to the local library and ask the reference librarian for assistance in finding the mailing address and phone numbers you need. Planning a ResearchTrip June 2010 Forest Festival—June 5th Remember to help with the booth on June 5th. We have a two hour slot from 1:30—3:30 open. If you haven't already signed up for a time, or can maybe stay a little longer, and come a little earlier to help cover this time please let me know. I haven’t heard anything from Heritage Quest Re- search Library, so at this time they will not be shar- ing our booth with us. I hope that this will be a very successful endeavor. We have the possibility to have a booth at the Fair in July and another at Oyster- fest the first full weekend of October. Be thinking how you can assist with these upcoming events. June Meeting Potluck Dinner at the historic Grant School followed by Stan Graham dis- cussing digital photos and ar- chiving them on your computer Have a great Summer! , Mason County Genealogical Society,Mason Logs,Mason Logs,2010,June+2010.pdf,June+2010.pdf Page 1, June+2010.pdf Page 1