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RootsTech was Just the Right Medicine
As a genealogy and family history event planner I don’t always get to attend the classes and take notes at our Expos because I’m so busy with administrative responsibilities. It was a real pleasure to attend classes every hour, to meet and greet friends and bloggers in the exhibit hall. The days flew by so fast it is amazing. This was just the shot in the arm I needed as we are planning our next events. We got the scoop on what is new with FamilySearch and we can bring that to you via our Expos. One of my favorite classes was an Un-Conferencing session with Gordon Clarke moderating a panel discussion. The panel consisted of programmers from RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, Ancestral Quest, and AncestorSync. The talked about Desktop Genealogy and/or Online … Read entire article »
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Are You Attending RootsTech in Person or Virtually?
This evening official RootsTech bloggers will descend on Salt Lake City, we are all excited to learn and share all that we can with you. If you are attending RootsTech it is a sure bet you will not be able to attend every class on your wish list. But you can depend on others attending classes to be blogging, tweeting, and talking about their experiences via social media too. For those of you who are not … Read entire article »
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RootsTech 2013
I’m looking forward to RootsTech 2013, one of my favorite parts of any event is the exhibits. This year RootsTech has increased the size of their Exhibit Hall by 40%. You will find me spending a lot of time in the exhibits, his is where we learn about all the latest tech products straight from the companies providing them. I can’t wait to see what is new to me this year. If you bring an old family book or picture you can get it scanned for free and receive a disk to take home too. The Family History Library is offering a mini lab where you can get expert assistance right during the event. Again, this year the Exhibit Hall will offer a Demo Theater where you can view and learn about … Read entire article »
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RootsTech on the Horizon
As an Official Blogger for RootsTech, I get to share news with you before it’s made public. Here’s some news about the Thursday morning (Mar. 21) keynote speakers. I’ve actually had the chance to meet all three and look forward to hearing from them at the event. DENNIS C. BRIMHALL Dennis Brimhall is currently the President and CEO of FamilySearch International. FamilySearch International is a worldwide organization helping individuals find, preserve, catalogue, and search genealogical information. I first met Dennis Brimhall at RootsTech but have had opportunity to communicate with him on various projects. SYD LIEBERMAN Syd is a nationally acclaimed storyteller, an author, and an award-winning teacher. Many of his best-loved stories deal with growing up in Chicago and raising a family in Evanston, Illinois. Syd is also known for his original historical … Read entire article »
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Georgia Archives still threatened with cutbacks
Gov. Nathan Deal and Secretary of State Brian Kemp announced today that the state will restore $125,000 to Kemp’s budget to keep the Georgia State Archives open to Georgians for the remainder of the budget year. However the extra funding only provides for Georgia State Archives to be open to the public through June 30 of next year. On July 1,  the Georgia Archives will be transferred to University System of Georgia, pending approval of the move by the General Assembly. This transfer will include appropriations required for operation and assets of the Georgia Archives. Additional staff will be provided by USG at that time. Deal and Kemp intend to find efficiencies by consolidating the Archives under the University System of Georgia, just … Read entire article »
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Pre-Expo Historic Tour Originating in Kearney, NE
If you are a registered attendee, speaker or vendor at the Midwest Expo 2012 in Kearney we want to extend the following experience to you. For a real pioneer adventure please join us for the pre-expo tour, September 6th, with Ronnie O’Brien as we discover the old California and Mormon Trails. We will also learn about Native American traditions for the area. We will not be traveling by horse back or in a covered wagon, our motor coach will be air conditioned and full of interesting tid-bits from our guide. Be sure to bring your Nebraska trails questions and don’t be late. To register for the pre-event tour click here. A full day of entertaining education and hands on the trail experience with lunch included all for a mere $59.00 … Read entire article »
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Come with us on the Kearney to Grand Island Historic Tour
Central Nebraska has several historic pioneer overland trails some of which date back to prehistoric times and the Native Americans in the area. On 6 September, 2012 I will be going on a guided tour of the trails between Kearney and Grand Island, Nebraska. The tour is sponsored by Family History Expos and there is still time and room available for you to register and join us on the tour. The … Read entire article »
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Create a Family History Calendar
Weekly Webinar We want to thank everyone who has signed up and plans to attend this series of webinars on Heritage Collector Suite. Eveyone is welcome to join there is always something of value even if you miss one week. Create a Family Calendar with Heritage Collector This week we will be sharing some great tips and ideas about creating a family history calendar. We’d love to have you attend our free webinar on Tuesday, June 5th at 7:00 pm MST. Click on the following link to reserve your place at the webinar. http://heritagecollector.com/Webinar/FHEwebinars.htm We will also be offering some discounts and links to free graphics at the webinar. Here are the basics of the class: Use your own photos and graphics Add birth dates with photos Create beautiful calendar tops Personalize the calendar for your family Learn … Read entire article »
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Speaker at Colorado Family History Expo Recieves Award
Ruby Coleman, blogger for the You Go Genealogy Girls and Nebraska Roots and Ramblings, has been selected as Nebraska Genealogist of the Year by the Nebraska State Genealogical Society. She will be a speaker at the upcoming Colorado Family History Expo to be held on June 01, 2012 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm and June 02, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs, 2886 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, … Read entire article »
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St. George Family History Expo 2012 Begins
Join us for the 8th Annual St. George Family History Expo to be held at the Dixie Center, 1835 Convention Center Dr., St. George, Utah – 84790. The Expo begins on Thursday Feb. 23rd with a historic tour of the St. George area with Glenn Rawson and Dennis Lyman as our tour guides. The keynote address will be given by Susan Easton Black, a professor of Church History and Doctrine … Read entire article »
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