Episode 3 ~ Meet Barry J. Ewell of Riverton, Utah

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

 

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Barry J. Ewell, who will be presenting at the upcoming Mesa Arizona Family History Expo, to be held 14-15 November 2008 at the Mesa Convention Center. This year's theme is  "CyberExchange 101: Learn the tech to search your roots". Barry resides in Riverton, Utah. He is a Senior Marketing Manager for IBM. He graduated from BYU in Communications in 1981. He is a writer and researcher with extensive genealogical experience in field research, oral and written histories, using the web, computer and digital resources. Mentor of genealogists of beginning and intermediate levels. Genealogical research interests include Eastern U.S., United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Germany, and Russia.

BARRY'S CLASSES

TITLE: If Sherlock Holmes were a Genealogist
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner-Experienced
DESCRIPTION: Learn the secrets used by Sherlock Holmes and become a first rate genealogist - investigator, researcher, problem-solver, and mystery buster. We will explore the main steps used by Sherlock to solve mysteries which include: 1. Observation 2. Analysis 3. Search 4. Imagination.

TITLE: Digital Photography for the Genealogist
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner-Experienced
DESCRIPTION: Turn the digital camera into one of your most valued genealogical research tools. Effectively acquire records and preserve documents. Cut your reproduction costs by a minimum of 50%, achieve 3 times more with your available time. Also learn how to preserve, catalog, and file images for easy access.

TITLE: How to Effectively Conduct Genealogy Research on the Internet
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner-Experienced
DESCRIPTION: Are you frustrated with searching the internet and not being able to find information about your family? During this presentation expect to learn how to conduct Google search that help you find more of your family from across the internet in obscure websites to frequently visited databases and collections that hold the knowledge and clues to finding your family.

REGISTRATION
The link to register online to attend the 2-day 2008 Mesa Arizona Family History Expo is located at MyAncestorsFound.com.

Classes
Pre-registration (through 1 Nov 2008) is $75 for the classes. Late registration is $90. At-the-door registration is $50 per day. You will receive a registration packet, name tag, CD syllabus, and a goody bag. Please pick these up when you check in at the event.  For those wishing to receive their syllabus as a printed book there is an additional cost of $24.95 plus shipping. Books will not ship until after the event. For your convenience we will have them available to pick up at the Expo if you like.

Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall is open to the public at no cost.

See you in Mesa!
Myrt     :)
DearMYRTLE,
Your friend in genealogy.

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