MEETINGS & PROGRAMS

Our meetings are on the second Friday of each month,
October through May. Meetings begin at 1:00 pm in Moss Hall, Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive. Doors open at 12:30 pm. Guests are welcome, please sign-in when you arrive. Please note new day and time in 2026.

GSCC Meeting and Program Schedule

Please note that our meetings will be held on the second Friday of the month Oct-May at 1:00 pm.
Guests are welcome at our meetings.

Our meetings resume on Friday, October 9, 2026 through May 14, 2027 at 1:00 pm.
The library is open and we welcome you to visit the genealogy room at the Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave. for help from our volunteers.
Check the schedule for days and time.
https://thegscc.org/volunteer-help/ 

UPCOMING MONTHLY MEETINGS

Friday, October 9, 2026, at 1:00 pm
Program: “Check Out” Some Public Library Genealogy Collections”
Presenters: Tammy Jones and Marie Overman

Friday, *November 6, 2026, at 1:00 pm
Program: 2026 A Newspaper Odyssey: Using AI to guide the mission.
Presenter: Vrinda Albrecht
* Please note: The meeting date has been
changed to Friday, November 6, 2026.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS

ANCESTRY/ FAMILY TREE MAKER SIG
Date: Meets 3rd Tuesday of month Oct – May
Time: 1:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Naples Regional Library, Rees Room, 650 Central Ave. & by Zoom *
*Next meeting: Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. by ZOOM ONLY.
If you wish to be added to the membership list, send a
request to:Vrinda Albrecht. thegscc.ancestrysig@gmail.com

WRITER’S SIG
Date: Meets 3rd Wednesday of month Sep – May
Next meeting: Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Small Meeting Room, Naples Regional Library,
650 Central Ave.
Contact Rae Ann Burton at thegsccwritingsig@gmail.com
Join their Facebook group at:
Collier County Genealogy Writer’s SIG

Jewish Genealogy SIG 
JGSIG Facebook group is maintained by Arthur Sissman and includes the following topics: info/articles/video of general genealogy interest, all topics DNA, and, of course,
Jewish genealogy. The FB JGSIG is open to the public.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/hellojewishgen
Arthur leads Workshops and Clinics on AI, which he has been using since 2023. If you have an interest in learning more about AI, contact Arthur genresearch13@yahoo.com.

EVENTS, SEMINARS AND CLASSES

Genealogy Room

The Genealogy Room at the Collier County Public Library, Naples Regional Branch, 650 Central Avenue, is open on a LIMITED schedule. Our volunteers are on duty Monday – Thursday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. to provide assistance with the genealogy collection and computer databases. If patrons need help when volunteers or staff are unavailable, please contact Marie Overman, President of the Genealogical Society of Collier County, at tomoverman@hotmail.com for help and she will make arrangements to meet with patrons. Be sure to put “Genealogy Help” in the subject line. Visit the Volunteer Help page for the current schedule. https://thegscc.org/volunteer-help

LEE COUNTY EVENTS

Courthouse Research Techniques
Speaker: Speaker: Bryan L. Mulcahy – Reference -Genealogy Librarian – Fort Myers Regional Library
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 -11:30 am
Location: –Virtual Program Via Microsoft Teams
Registration link below:
https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/online-courthouse-research-148719

Synopsis: When researching family history, making use of court records will eventually become a necessity. Since most genealogical research is organized along county boundaries, researchers must educate themselves in knowing what records are available at American county courthouses. This is especially true with reference to utilizing land/tax, probate, and vital records, which, in the opinion of many experts, are the three most important types of records for genealogical research in courthouse records. This seminar will discuss the most useful strategies necessary for research success.

If you encounter any problems registering for either program feel free to email Bryan Mulcahy at bmulcahy@leegov.com. I’ll be happy to register you and send the confirmation. Feel free to contact me with any questions.