Meetings & Events
Gatherings of the members of the Devonport Branch and friends or visitors are usually held on a monthly basis.
They may be held at our Branch Library in Latrobe or at other places as determined by the committee. Please check here frequently for news of what is coming up or contact the Secretary for further details.
The format of the events may vary but generally we have a short meeting followed by research and information sessions.
Guest speakers provide us with helpful and entertaining information covering many aspects of genealogy.
If you have any suggestions for speakers or events, please contact the secretary or any committee member.
TFHS Inc. Awards
At the TFHS Inc. annual meeting held in Ross on June 19th, three of our hard-working volunteers received recognition for their valuable service to our organsiation when they were presented with these awards.
Rosie Marshall, Helen Anderson
and Glenice Brauman were nominated by Devonport Branch members as being worthy recipients of an award which is designed to recognise the efforts of our volunteers. Rosie and Helen were on hand to personally receive their certificates from our patron Alison Alexander during the annual meeting at Ross.
Pictured at right are Rosie and Helen.
About the Legacy Users Group
The group started with a need by some members to explore the various options available in this popular Family Tree program, with a view to better present the results of their family history research.
The first presentation "Tips & Tricks" using Legacy was conducted by Dale Smith in September 2009 in our Library at Latrobe, with a follow up session in November. It was decided by the committee to hold regular bi-monthly Legacy User Group meetings with the next one scheduled for 25th February, 2010.
There is also an option available to members should they prefer to have 1 on 1 training on the normal library days of Tuesday or Friday - this can be arranged. The sessions are generally based on question and answers and discussions on updated features as they become available.
Events for 2010
January
Annual Summer BBQ
Held at our library 28th January 6.00 pm start
February
Training Session for Publications
Held at our library Wed 27th Jan 10.30am
"Tips & Tricks using Legacy" with Dale Smith
held at our library Thu 25th Feb 10.30 start
Anyone interested in using a software program to record their family tree should come along.
Members free and non-members $5
March
Heritage Scrapbooking
Held at our library Sat 13th Mar 10.30- 3.00pm
with Sue-Ellen McCreghan.
Come along and enjoy turning your family history research into something your family will treasure.
Introduction to Ancestry.com
To be held at our library
Thu 25th March 10.30 start
BYO Lunch 
Join with others to learn about our newest addition to online services offered at the library.
April
Beginners Course
To be held at our library Sat 24th April 10.30am - 3.00pm
We are conducting a basic course for those who are beginning their family history. There will be a cost to this course of $25 and this includes lunch. If you intend coming please reply by 17 April on 6426 7334 or place your name on the list in our library as numbers will be limited. "This event was cancelled due to low numbers expressing interest".
Annual Meeting
Held at our library Thu 29th April 10.30am
followed by lunch at the library
"New office bearers to be advised shortly".
May
Legacy User Group information event
Thursday 27th May at 10.30am - 12.30pm in our library.
Bring your lunch and come along to this workshop. Members free and non-members $5
June
Annual meeting - TFHS Inc. State
Saturday 19th June in Ross.
If you would like to travel with others please email or call the secretary now.
You will also need to register for this event. Please support our Family History Group by attending this one day event.
Ancestry.com workshop
Thursday 24th June at 10.30am in our library.
This is a chance to use the website and get help with your search strategies from the library volunteers.
July
Scrapbooking fun come along and make yourself a scrapbook on Saturday 24th July at 10.30am in our library.
Register now - $25 members and $30 non-members. BYO Lunch
Christmas in July Dinner
Celebrate a chilly "Christmas in July" with friends at the Lucas Hotel in Latrobe, on Thursday 29th July.
Book early and bring partners.
Past events held in 2009
January - BBQ
Thanks to all who attended our first event of the year in the park behind our branch library. It was a well attended BBQ featuring a "Who Do You Think You Are" presentation on Mr Philip McKenzie, Principal of Latrobe High School.
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FEBRUARY
Uncover Your Past
Come and learn practical skills on how to uncover your past.
At this event we were represented by Jim who gave a presentation on "Unlocking your Family History". He encouraged all those attending to become actively involved in family history by joining a society and urged everyone to visit our Latrobe branch library.
MARCH
Saturday 7th March
UKI Special Interest Group
our Library 10am-12 noon.
Thursday March 26th
A daytime gathering held.
BYO lunch and then enjoy the afternoon beginning at 1.00pm.
APRIL
The Annual General Meeting held on THURSDAY 30TH APRIL in our Branch Library at Latrobe, 7pm start..
All positions were declared vacant.
MAY
A special morning tea was held for all our hard working volunteers on May 27th.
JUNE
Thu 25th June
A daytime gathering was held at our branch library, beginning 11am.
Soup and sandwich lunch available for $5.
JULY
To celebrate Latrobe's Winter Chocolate Festival, our library will be open on July 12th.
Mid Winter Dinner at Lucas Hotel in Latrobe 6.30 pm start on 30th July.
AUGUST
Thursday August 27th
An event at Home Hill in Devonport at 1.30pm.
Special guest speaker Wayne Smith, Author and ABC presenter on "Tassie Place Names".
$5 admission with afternoon tea included.
SEPTEMBER
Sept 24th Day time meeting 11am start
at our Library in Latrobe 
"Tips & Tricks using Legacy" with Dale Smith
Followed by lunch.
Anyone interested in using a software program to record their family tree should come along.
OCTOBER
Oct 7th at 10am - Special meeting
at our Library in Latrobe
This meeting has been called to consider changes/recommendations to the Rules and By Laws of the Tasmanian Family History Society Inc.
Members please come along to have your say! More information available from the Secretary.
Oct 29th Day time meeting 11am start
at our Library in Latrobe
Display of members books and scrapbooking ideas
Followed by lunch.
Come along and see what has been achieved by our members and talk to them about how you may be able to publish your family history too!
NOVEMBER
Nov 11th
Legacy Users Group 
1.30 pm start at our Library, come along to Tips & Tricks workshop
Nov 14th
Bus trip to Westbury
A small group travelled to Westbury for an exciting day of tours.
DECEMBER
Christmas Dinner
Villarette Gardens on Friday 11 December at a cost of between $31-$33 dollars.
No gift required. RSVP to be 4 December.
Library Holiday closure
We will be closing at 3pm on Friday December 18 and reopening on 5th January 2010.