Family Tree Maker 2019 users, and users of the new, soon-to-be-released, Family Tree Maker 2024, will benefit the most. But if you are using earlier versions of FTM or just want to see how genealogy software works, you will likely enjoy the group, too.
The start time is 6:00 PM, but the ZOOM meeting will open at 5:45 PM for extra chatting time. If you can, join early.
ZOOM is required to participate, but the FREE account is all you need. Sign-up for an account at: https://zoom.us/. BGS Registration for the group is required to receive the Zoom link.
Other sessions are planned at the same time on the 3rd Tuesday on these dates: November 19th, January 21st, March 18th, and May 20th.
FTM Companion Guide
The group will use the FTM Companion Guide as a study guide. No additional purchase is necessary to access it. Here's how to find it:
1st – Open the Help Menu by clicking Help on the Toolbar at the top of any screen.
2nd – Click the FTM Companion Guide... PDF opens in your browser. Use the Guide online or download the PDF to access it anytime.
HINT:Notice other Menu items in Help.
Meet Sue!
Your FTM Host
Sue has been using FTM since v3 was released in 1996 by Brøderbund.
She is excited to see the new features in the 2024 version, once it is released.
Sue is a member of the BGS Leadership Council and she has been researching her family and herhusband's family for about 35 years.
An experienced ZOOM host, Sue has facilitated hundreds of ZOOM meetings.
NOTE: You can join the group anytime or just attend when you can.
Handy FTM Tips & Tricks
Know some FTM tricks? Write them down and share them with the group! We'll learn from you, and we're planning to post many of the tips here.
