Sat, 20 June 2009 
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Welcome to Episode 45 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your guest host Lisa Louise Cooke of The Genealogy Gems Podcast, a Key Sponsor of Family History Expos.
GUEST INFORMATION: Laura Best, CEO of EchoRoad, producing family history and genealogy products. The author of five books on preserving family memories and historic effects, Laura is a popular speaker at BYU’s Education Week and Genealogy conference. She enjoys working with the Boy Scouts and hospice patients bringing an appreciation of heritage.
CLASSES: Laura’s classes at the Wyoming Family History Expo 2009
Genealogy for the First Time July 17, 2009 1:30 p.m. Diamond Room (Beginner) Learn the basics of genealogical research and the collection of family history information. Through a well-illustrated PowerPoint presentation, see how to find and gather pertinent genealogical information and use forms such as Pedigree charts, Family group sheets, and Research logs. Learn how to use the researching cycle including setting goals, choosing and locating sources, transferring information, citing sources, copying and filing findings, and evaluating findings.
Genealogy Online for the First Time July 18, 2009 2:30 p.m. Geneva Room (Beginner) This well-illustrated PowerPoint presentation discusses the basics of genealogical research and the collection of family history information found on the Internet. From search engines, Family Search, and Google searches to Cyndi’s List, the National Archives, the Social Security death index and census records online, one can check for online vital records, find other family members online working on the same lines, locate immigration and naturalization records, use online guides to international genealogy sites, find census and vital records in country of origin, and even dig deeper for military records.
View the Wyoming Class Schedule
Online paid pre-registration gives you access to the class handouts (syllabus) via the class schedule. Pre-registration cost is $75.00. At the door registration is $85.00.
EXHIBITS: The Exhibit Hall is open to the public at no cost. Come and check out the latest technology, books, software, and services. You will enjoy speaking with our exhibitors, trying out new software hands on before you purchase, you can even bring a digital file of your family history database and have wall charts printed while you wait. There is a lot of action in our Exhibit Hall come prepared to make purchases, ask questions, and have fun!
Registered attendees will have opportunities to win prizes, attend classes each hour, and schedule free 20 minute consultations with professional genealogists. So, be sure to bring your research questions with you. It’s Fun and it’s that EASY!
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