Welcome to Episode 36 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Bruce Buzbee from www.RootsMagic.com 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". RootsMagic is also a sponsor of the Expo.

Bruce is the founder and president of RootsMagic, Inc., and the author of RootsMagic Genealogy software. He has been writing genealogy software for over 15 years, having originally written the very popular Family Origins genealogy software. He is also the webmaster of Family-Reunion.com, the world's most popular family reunion planning site, as well as the author of Family Reunion Organizer software.

BRUCE'S CLASSES

TITLE: RootsMagic 4: Putting the Fun in New FamilySearch (presented 1 time of Friday and 1 time on Saturday)
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: Come learn how RootsMagic 4 works to share family history data with new FamilySearch.

TITLE: What's New in RootsMagic 4
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Experienced
DESCRIPTION: Come learn about all the new features available with RootsMagic 4 family history data management software.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 35 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Katie Gale  from www.FamilySearchIndexing.org 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".

Katie is publications editor for FamilySearch Indexing. Katie also teaches indexing classes at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Family History and specializes in Scandinavian research.

KATIE'S CLASSES

TITLE: FamilySearch Indexing: The Funnest Work You've Ever Done
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: Indexes created at your fingertips! Be part of an international initiative to index the world’s largest collection of genealogical records. This class will give you indexing background and basics to help you understand where to begin, how to help, and what we can achieve.

TITLE: FamilySearch Indexing for Power Users
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Experienced
DESCRIPTION: Once you have encountered the basics of indexing, this class is for you. We will be discussing a variety of ways to increase your indexing experience from program tips, tools, and more.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 34 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Lisa Louise Cook,  from www.GenealogyGems.tv 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".

Lisa is the host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, an audio and video genealogy show, and The Family Tree Magazine Podcast . She is the author of Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies, and has been featured in Ancestry and Family Tree magazines

LISA'S CLASSES

TITLE: Google – A Goldmine of Genealogy Gems I
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: You’re a dedicated researcher, but chances are you’re working too hard! Discover innovative ways to work smarter and find more research golden nuggets than you ever thought possible with the power of Google. We will cover setting up your Google Account and iGoogle page, adding gadgets, adding genealogy podcasts & blogs, themes and organization, and gadget customization.

TITLE: Google – A Goldmine of Genealogy Gems II
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: Work smarter, faster and more innovatively than ever before! We’re taking Google’s free features to the next research level to uncover even more genealogy gems. We will cover Gmail, The Google Toolbar, Google Site Search, Google Video, and one of Google’s newest tools: Grand Central.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 33 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Tim Cross, of www.FamilySearch.org 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".

Tim is Product Manager for the new FamilySearch for 4 years. Prior to working for the Church, Tim worked in the computer industry for PriceWaterhouse, Booz, Allen, & Hamilton, and Novell. Tim is currently responsible for the Family Tree portion of the new FamilySearch.

TIM'S CLASSES

TITLE: New.FamilySearch.org and Its Family Tree
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: After years of development, sneak peaks and active speculation, the new FamilySearch has started to roll out worldwide. The rollout will take many months as new software is placed in every temple worldwide and the LDS Church members in that temple district are given access to it. This presentation is designed to give you an understanding of what the new FamilySearch is, and what it is intended to do. It will present principles and best practices, and show you how to use the program at a fundamental level.

TITLE: FamilySearch Record Search
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: Record Search is a quick and easy way to search millions of historical records for clues about your ancestors. Come see an overview of Record Search.

TITLE: FamilySearch Family Tree: Looking Toward the Future
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: FamilySearch Labs showcases new family history technologies that aren't ready for prime time. Come see how you can be part of defining the future of FamilySearch.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 32 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Diane Haddad, of www.FamilyTreeMagazine.com a sponsor of 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".
 

• 101 Best Websites (annual)
• Blogs
• State Guides
• Podcast
• Research Tool Kit (includes free genealogy forms)

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 31 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Suzanne Russo Adams, of www.Ancestry.com, who will present 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".

Suzanne is an Accredited Genealogist specializing in Italian research. She is a Brigham Young University graduate. Suzanne is currently Professional Services Desk Manager for Ancestry.com. Suzanne is pursuing a Master’s degree in European History from BYU. She is the author of Finding Your Italian Ancestors to be published by Ancestry Publishing in 2008.

SUZANNE'S CLASSES

TITLE: What's New at Ancestry
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginners
DESCRIPTION: Come find out what is new on Ancestry.com including new content and product enhancements.

TITLE:  Searching at Ancestry.com
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: This session will focus on the Ancestry’s new search interface and technology and how to most effectively use the search functions on the site.

TITLE: Ancestry.com Trees
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: This session will focus on how to get the most out of your Ancestry.com subscription using Ancestry online trees and personal and community features.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Geoff Rasmussen of www.LegacyFamilyTree.com, who will present 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".

Geoff is the author of 11 genealogy training videos, 2 books and the Genealogy Daily Calendar. He graduated from Brigham Young University in Family History and has served as director and vice-president of the Utah Genealogical Association. He is a developer of the Legacy Family Tree genealogy software program.

GEOFF'S CLASSES

TITLE: Research Guidance: FamilySearch, GenSmarts, and Legacy
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginners
DESCRIPTION: Come learn about Research Guidance: FamilySearch, GenSmarts, and Legacy

TITLE:  Free Wall Charting Software
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: Come Learn about Free wall charting software.

TITLE: Legacy Family Tree 7.0: an Overview
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: Come learn about Legacy Family Tree 7.0.

TITLE:  Adding Sources is Easy with the new SourceWriter
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: Learn to add sources to your research with Legacy 7.0 and the new SourceWriter.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 29 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Janet Hovorka, MLS, the Chart Chick from Generation Maps, who will present 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".

Janet received a B.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies and a Master's degree in Library Science from Brigham Young University. She accepted teaching and library positions at BYU and Salt Lake Community College before having her three wonderful children. She and her husband Kim Hovorka own Generation Maps, an online genealogy chart printing service. She writes the Chart Chick blog (www.chartchick.com) and has recently started competing in triathlons.

JANET'S CLASSES

TITLE: Computer File Management for Genealogists
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: This class explores how files are stored by genealogy programs and how to keep everything where you can find it. We’ll discuss how to save things in various formats and how to share the information you want to. We will also cover backup systems and how they work.

TITLE:  How Charting Can Further Research
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: This presentation will include an overview of various charts and what each can teach you. We will also discuss how timelines and maps can further research.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 28 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Michael Brubaker, who will present 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".

Michael is currently an archivist, and genealogist, at the Atlanta History Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been working in Genealogy for nearly 30 years. His current research involves using city directories and county records he is working to identify the undocumented residents of Atlanta and Fulton County, Georgia.

MICHAEL'S CLASSES

TITLE: Conducting Oral History for Family History Research
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: We are all instructed to begin our Genealogy by speaking to our oldest living relatives. But what information should we seek in these conversations? What do we do with this information once we have it? These questions, and more, will be addressed in a straight forward discussion about procedures and techniques for collecting and using oral histories.

TITLE:  Beyond the Obituary: Using Newspapers in Family History Research
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: Moving beyond obituaries and death announcements, this program will focus on the various bits of information available in newspaper columns. We will look at samples of gossip columns, news reports, and legal notices as sources of information for Family History research.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Jonathan Walker from www.mexicanfhr.com, who will present 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".

Jonathan resides in Logan, Utah. He served an LDS mission in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He learned the Spanish language and learned to love the people of Mexico. Jonathan has over 15 years of genealogical research experience doing his own research and helping others.

JONATHAN'S CLASSES

TITLE:  Tracing Your Hispanic or Mexican Ancestry
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: This class will cover research strategies, record types, and research helps. For tracing your Hispanic or Mexican Ancestors, in Latin America.

TITLE:  Helping Hispanic Researchers in your Family History Center
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner
DESCRIPTION: This class will focus on how to help Hispanics get started on their research, this class is ideal for Family History Center workers and ward consultants, who are looking for ways to help Hispanics to get started on their family history.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 26 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Annaleise Dearinger from www.Familysearch.org, who will present 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".

Has had the blessing of combining her love of computers and of genealogy into a 'job' since 1999, when she came to work for the Family History Department. She is presently part of the Digital Books team. Annaleise's other passions include ASL (American Sign Language), and her two daughters.

ANNALEISE'S CLASS

TITLE:  Using the Pedigree Resource File
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: The Pedigree Resource File is a lineage-linked database that contains 200 million names that have been submitted to Familysearch. This course will cover recent changes to the Pedigree Resource File, how to find your ancestors in it, and how to share your data.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 25 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Marlo Schuldt, from Heritage Collector, who will present 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".

Marlo is President of LifeStory Productions, Inc. an Orem, Utah based company that develops family history software and provides assistance to individuals desiring to gather, prepare, print and share family history. He received BS and MS degrees from Brigham Young University, is married and is the father of five children and 8 grandchildren. He recently received a patent on the Heritage Collector Software.

MARLO'S CLASS

TITLE: Easier Scanning For Great Results
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: Good scans form the basis of many family history projects. Learn how to get the best possible scans while saving time by doing it right the first time. Demonstrations will teach you simple tips and tricks to achieve dramatic results. No rocket science. This will be fun and interesting. Questions welcome.

TITLE: A Family Geocache – Exploring, Traveling and Making Your Own
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: Help your children, grandchildren and future generations discover their heritage and history by traveling to forgotten places, ancestral homes, gravesites, the old farm, where you grew up and more. Learn about Google Earth, GPS and how to get coordinates without buying a GPS. Learn to use your car’s navigation system to take you to personal family history sites.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 24 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is David Graham, from Ancestry.com, a presenter and sponsor 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".

David is Senior Product Manager for the World Archives Project at The Generations Network (Ancestry.com), where he has worked for over 10 years. He earned his BA and MBA at Brigham Young University. He’s especially passionate about what people collaborating together can do for family history.

DAVID'S CLASS

TITLE: Saving the World's History One Record at a Time: World Archives Project
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All
DESCRIPTION: The stories that make up this worlds history have been captured on fragile paper. These records are often all that’s left of ancestors’ lives. Sadly, many of the world’s historical records are disappearing faster than we can archive them on our own. Ancestry.com introduces the Ancestry World Archives Project. In this class you will learn more about this exciting project, our tools and the team.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 23 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Janene Morgan, Executive Mother Hen at FHExpos.com, the creators of 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".

Janene has been working on her own genealogy, helping others with theirs, and teaching classes since her college days. She received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University. She is a past president of the Ogden Region Chapter of the Utah Genealogical Association (UGA).

JANENE'S CLASSES

TITLE: Ready Set G.O. (Get Organized)
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginners
DESCRIPTION: Getting organized can be fun and this presentation is full of hints and tips for beginners to take advantage of.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 22 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Tom Underhill, from Creative Continuum, a presenter 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".

Tom is a publisher at Creative Continuum, a book design and publishing company specializing in high-quality, short-run books. During the last several years, Tom and his company produced more than 375 family history heirloom books, printed more than 9.5 million pages and scanned more than 10,000 photographs.

• professional book design
• full-color short-run publishing
• intriguing layout and typesetting
• Large-As-Life™ Books with panaramic or extra tall full-color pages
• high quality printing on archival paper
• publishing services for your family history project

TOM'S CLASSES

TITLE: 10 Things to do with Your Digital Camera
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginners
DESCRIPTION: Digital cameras don't work quite the same way as film, and understanding the differences ensures you can capture precious moments. This class goes beyond the point-and-shoot basics and extends to research techniques you can use from the genealogical library to the graveyard. Among other topics, attendees will learn methods to use a camera in place of a scanner, capture microfilm images, and maximize graveyard photography.

TITLE: The iPod and the Genealogist
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: As the divide between old and new continues to widen, many of us wonder if we can connect with the next generation. How many of us truly understand the iPod Generation? Can we ever find something in common with them? The answer is an astounding "Yes!" This class teaches ways to integrate family history into the next generations, and methods to integrate the next generation into genealogy.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 21 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Jean Wilcox Hibben, Ph. D., a presenter 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".

A native of the Chicago area, Jean Wilcox Hibben has a PhD in folklore and MA degree in Speech Communication. A national speaker and former college professor, Jean is a Board-Certified genealogist. She is Staff Trainer for the Corona, CA Family History Center and President of the Corona Genealogical Society.

Jean is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and her website is www.CircleMending.org

JEAN'S CLASSES

TITLE: This is not Your Grandma’s Genealogy: Making the Move from Paper to Electronic Record Keeping
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels of non-computer users; beginning genealogists
DESCRIPTION: The computer age can be intimidating to those who have been keeping their genealogical records on paper. This presentation gives some tips to those who have not yet been convinced that modern technology has a viable place in the field of family history. The topics cover the advantages and disadvantages of computer over paper but do not detail all the “hows” of operating a computer.

TITLE: Genealogy on Wheels: Doing Family History Research in an RV
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: Enhance on-site research: try "RVing." Advantages and disadvantages of different types of RVs, along with the cautions and considerations (for before and during the trip), as well as ways to incorporate technology while on the road will be discussed.

TITLE: County Web sites: An Overlooked Resource
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: A large amount of helpful information can be found on websites maintained by volunteers; one type of these is the county site – supplying information of interest to genealogical researchers. Learn how to locate such sites, the different types of information available, how to navigate the sites, etc.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Kimberly Savage, vice president of Family History Expos, the developer of 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". 

• Schedule
• Presenters
• Lodging
• Map
• Sponsors
• Exhibitors
• Notable Speakers
• Win door prizes
• Sign up today!

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Ken Aubuchon, CEO from www.ages-online.com, a sponsor of 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".

• Demo link
• Free Trial Membership

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is John Vilburn , from www.ohanasoftware.com, 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".

John Vilburn is the founder and owner of Ohana Software. He is the developer of PAF Insight and FamilyInsight. John graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in computer science and has been working in the software development field for over 25 years. He has been developing genealogy software for the last 5 years and loves every minute of it. He loves family history and enjoys sharing the excitement of genealogy with others.

JOHN'S CLASSES

TITLE: FamilyInsight and new FamilySearch (presented 2 times on Friday, and 2 times on Saturday)
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: This class we will discuss and demonstrate how to ready your file for New FamilySearch. Then how to synchronize your PAF or GEDCOM file with new FamilySearch. This will be a two way synchronization where you can match your records with records found in new FamilySearch and add new information to your file as well as add new information or people from your file to new FamilySearch. While you are synchronizing you can also merge duplicate records in New FamilySearch using FamilyInsight.

The Uncombine mode of FamilyInsight will also be demonstrated – showing how to easily separate records that have been combined in error.

GetMyAncestors, the free program from Ohana Software, will also be demonstrated briefly. This program allows users to download family files from New.FamilySearch and make a PAF file. This is especially useful for those beginning that do not have their file on their personal computer and desire to have a file of their own. Available for Mac or PC.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Arlene H. Eakle, Ph. D. , from the Genealogical Institute. You'll find her on the web at www.arleneeakle.com . She will 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".

Arlene is president and founder of The Genealogical Institute, Inc. Dr. Eakle is a professional genealogist with more than 30 years experience in research, consulting, lecturing, and as an author. She is an expert in tracing families from New York, Southern U.S., British Isles, Switzerland, and parts of Germany. She claims a 96% success rate.

ARLENE'S CLASSES

TITLE: Early Virginia Research: The Jurisdictional Challenge
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Experienced - Advanced
DESCRIPTION: Virginia has unique jurisdictions that create records on specific segments of the population. These records often survive when the courthouse burns. So major record loss does not stop your pedigree. The records for these jurisdictions have been unavailable until recently—you will be searching sources not yet examined by other researchers, increasing your chances of finding your difficult-to-find Virginia ancestors.

TITLE: Why Property Records Are Important in Tracing Hard-to-Find Ancestors
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Experienced - Advanced
DESCRIPTION: Property records in America form a complete record system. As well as a complex record system. This session examines the property system in the United States along with the legal background of the records produced. Then each record type is discussed in detail: how to read the records, how to fit the property records together to prove father-son and grandmother- granddaughter relationships. Also discussed: at what age can a person buy, sell, and inherit.

TITLE: Evaluating Genealogical Evidence or, How do I know my records are accurate?
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Experienced - Advanced
DESCRIPTION: Collecting, compiling, matching evidence correctly so that your records are both documented and proven. Also discussed: resolving discrepancies, "slips of the tongue" evidence, family traditions, and how to by-pass record source failure--burned courthouses, "Lost' records. Special analysis tools will be demonstrated.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Duff Wilson, from www.FamilyTreeMaker.com, 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".

Duff is a Sr. User Interface Designer for Ancestry's Family Tree Maker, has 18 years of software design and development experience. His interfaces have won national awards for usability and innovation. Duff is an avid genealogist and, in his design work coordinates closely with countless other genealogists, ranging from novice to expert

DUFF'S CLASS

TITLE: Family Tree Maker 2009
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: (Ancestry's genealogy management software). This class gives an introduction to the new 2009 version of Family Tree Maker and includes the following topics: getting started, customizing the interface, adding information about your ancestors, working with places, adding pictures and other media, documenting your sources, creating printed output, and searching Ancestry.com and the Web from Family Tree Maker.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Darlene Odenwalder, from Ancestry.com's DNA, 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".

Darlene has been studying and conducting genealogical research for over 20 years. Darlene teaches local entry and intermediate genealogy classes. She currently is the DNA project coordinator for DNA Ancestry prior to Ancestry she was a Genetic Genealogist for Relative. She currently travels and lectures on Genetic Genealogy. Find out more about Darlene's classes by going to: http://fhexpos.com/events/presenter.php?sid=136&eid=43

DARLENE'S CLASSES

TITLE: DNA Ancestry (this class is presented twice!)
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: DNA Ancestry is a natural extension of Ancestry.com’s mission to connect families across distance and time. It’s a place for some to embark on their family history journey and a place for others to find new leads where they once faced brick walls, learn how to use DNA in your arsenal of tools to connect your family lines.  See: http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Michael Booth, from www.RootsMagic.com, 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".

Michael is vice-president of development for RootsMagic, Inc. He is an accomplished trainer, having given hands-on, entertaining presentations to thousands. With over 25 years of computer programming experience, Micheal's latest creation is "Personal Historian" -- unique software to help you organize and write personal and family histories. The developer of other genealogy software programs such as "GIPSI", "AncestorEntry", "AncestorMatch", and the "The Leicester Project."

MIKE'S CLASSES

TITLE: Personal Historian: Bringing Life to Your Life Stories
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: A class demonstrating the basic use of Personal Historian for beginners. It will cover setting up a project, importing your genealogy, and writing the personal history using Personal Historian. This class is a demonstration of Personal Historian. See: www.PersonalHistorian.com

TITLE: Mapping Your Family History with Family Atlas
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: Learn how to easily create and publish family maps using Family Atlas Software. Create stunning maps which pinpoint important events in your family history, show migration patterns, and assist in your research. See: www.FamilyAtlas.com

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Merrill White, from www.FamilySearch.org, 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".

Merrill was born and raised in Sparks, Nevada. Graduate of Brigham Young University with a BA in history and music minor. He has lectured at the AAHGS National Conference, BYU Computerized & Genealogy and Family History Conferences, and many local conferences regarding various genealogical practices and software. Merrill has worked in the LDS Family and Church History Department for eight years.

MERRILL'S CLASSES

TITLE: FamilySearch Consultant Training (Part 1) Helping Family History Happen
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: Understanding your calling and role as a Family History Consultant and how help fulfill the 3 fold mission of the Church. Handouts for The Consultant Page is here:

http://www.lds.org/pa/display/0,17884,7312-1,00.html

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Jim Greene, from www.FamilySearch.org, 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".

Jim Greene has over 25 years experience in the computer industry, having worked both at IBM and Novell before coming to FamilySearch.org five years ago to work as a Product Manager on the new FamilySearch. Jim has been responsible for researching, gathering and communicating user requirements for the design of the new FamilySearch. Jim currently is the product manager over the research Wiki and the Family History Library.

JIM'S CLASSES

TITLE: The FamilySearch Wiki: What is it and why do I care?
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: Inevitably, even in the cleanest family trees, an end-of-line brick wall will appear. There will be many clues left by prior generations that will point to a likely place to look, and a general time frame. But how do you find out what sources of information exist? Which sources are the best for this time and place? Where do you go to find them? In the past these simple questions could have spelled the difference between going on with personal family history research, or giving up in despair. The FamilySearch Wiki is designed to facilitate attacks on the end-of-line brick walls. It forms a community where the most up-to-date information is always available. Don’t worry what a Wiki is; just remember the FamilySearch Wiki is the first place to go when you want to go beyond the end of lines. See: https://wiki.familysearch.org

• See the brand new PART A- WALES wiki entry mentioned during the podcast.

TITLE: FamilySearch Labs: What they are and Why you need to know
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: Have you ever said: “I wonder what they were thinking when they made this program work that way?” OR: “I could have helped them if they would have only asked, how can they find out my ideas?” FamilySearch Labs is the answer to those questions and much more. It is where YOU can help make better products. This presentation will explain what it is, the theory behind it, and excite you so much that you will bookmark the site and visit it regularly. See:

• Labs http://labs.FamilySearch.org
• Pilot http://pilot.FamilySearch.org

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Laura Best, from EchoRoad, 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".

Laura is CEO of EchoRoad, producing family history and genealogy products. The author of 5 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 to heritage.

LAURA'S CLASS

TITLE: Preserving, Storing and Displaying Family Documents and Heirlooms without Harming Them
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: From photos and marriage certificates to wedding dresses and military uniforms, the cherished possessions left from past generations should be cared for and protected for the next generation. Using the techniques suggested by the Smithsonian Institute and the National Archives we will discuss ways to preserve important family items. We will also show how to display these items in your home decor without compromising the integrity of the items.

Hospice Scrapbooks

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Billy Edgington, from Indian Scout Books www.indianscoutbooks.com 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".

Billy has been doing genealogy for over 40 years, and is a well-regarded Native American researcher. She attended one year at San Jose. Three years at Antioch College. BA in History from University of California, Irvine 1975. She is co-author of Vital Information from the Guion Miller Roll, a descriptive index to the Miller Roll Applications. Author of African Cherokee Connections a compilation of African applicants to the Miller Roll who claimed Cherokee ancestry.

BILLY'S CLASS

TITLE: Homesteads and Donation Claims: Not just land transactions
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: Government Land Programs. Finding the records. Using the BLM and other websites, the FHL catalog and Maps.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

This interview includes both English and Spanish language segments.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Devin Ashby, from www.FamilySearch.org 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".

Devin Ashby is Project Coordinator for FamilySearch Indexing and has been involved in family history research for several years. In 2004 Devin received Bachelor degrees in History and Spanish and the following year earned a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University.

DEVIN'S CLASS

TITLE: FamilySearch Indexing: Spanish-language Records
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: Come and see the numerous indexing projects that are now available in the Spanish language, including the 1930 Mexican Census, the 1869 Argentina Census, as well as records from Spain, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Web tutorials, guides, and free registration are all you need to get started with Spanish online indexing.

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

(c) 2008 FHExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Scott Huskey, from www.Photoloom.com 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".

Founder and president of Photoloom LLC. A pioneer in the micro-computer field, Scott is a long-time family historian and serves as a Family History Consultant. Scott currently leads the development team for Family Photoloom, a web-based digital archive management service that seamlessly integrates photos, stories, documents, and genealogy.

SCOTT'S CLASS

TITLE: Making the Photo-Genealogy Connection
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All levels
DESCRIPTION: Come learn the best way to organize family photos and integrate images into your family history. This presentation explores how Family Photoloom’s unique “photo-centric” approach to family history will enrich your story and help you get other family members excited about family history. Learn how to instantly cross-link family images to genealogy and include important non-traditional relationships (i.e., foster children, birth- and step-family members, best friends, even pets) in your family history.

Easy-to-Use Face-tagging & Image-linking Tools

Extended Genealogy & Relationship Indexing

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

(c) 2008 FamilyHistoryExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Steve Anderson, from FamilySearch.org 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".

Steve directs the marketing efforts for FamilySearch, which offers genealogy and family history services provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people access the resources through www.FamilySearch.org, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, or over 4,500 worldwide Family History Centers. Along with Steve’s international business and marketing experience, he’s an adjunct professor at the University of Phoenix.

STEVE'S CLASS

TITLE: FamilySearch: What's New and What's Coming
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginning
DESCRIPTION: FamilySearch is the largest provider of family history resources and records in the world with extensive information from over 100 countries freely available to the public. Recent developments promise a flood of new indexes, records, and resources will soon be available. Focus will be on how to use these vast resources and how to get more involved.

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

(c) 2008 FamilyHistoryExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Betsy Frith Gottsponer, MLS 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". Born a 3rd generation Yuma native, Ms. Gottsponer holds BA, MA, and MLS degrees. She currently works at Gila Vista Jr. High School as a professional librarian. She has taught genealogy courses at AWC for 25 years. She serves on boards of local and state genealogical societies.

BETSY'S CLASSES

TITLE: In the Beginning -- Just Getting Started
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner
DESCRIPTION: Questions, questions, questions. Where do I begin? How do I start? What if I only know my own name? Here are some answers: look at home first, see what has already been done, learn about where your people lived and worked, and be sure to document everything.

TITLE: Recognizing Errors -- This Doesn't Make Sense
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner-Experienced
DESCRIPTION: You finally find the document you have been looking for, but something looks wrong. He can't have died before he was born. She can't have married after she died. What's going on here? Error are more common than we wish in the documents we are using to prove our family tree.

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

(c) 2008 FamilyHistoryExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Family History Expos Genealogy Podcast series, with your host DearMYRTLE.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Gaylon Findlay 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". President of Incline Software, Gaylon has created genealogy software for 14 years. He gave an earlier version of Ancestral Quest to the LDS Church to create the Windows versions of PAF 4 and 5. Gaylon served an LDS mission in Finland, graduated from BYU, and spent 13 years as a computer consultant in the San Francisco bay area.

GAYLON'S CLASSES

TITLE: Synchronizing PAF 5 data with New FamilySearch using Ancestral Quest
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner-Advanced
DESCRIPTION: Learn how to connect, link, synchronize and supplement your PAF 5 data with data from New FamilySearch, and visa versa. PAF 5 was derived from Ancestral Quest, so PAF 5 users will feel right at home using AQ to be the bridge between their local data and the massive database on New FamilySearch. Guidelines will be given for preparing names for Temple Submission on New FamilySearch.

TITLE: Ancestral Quest 12. Features Beyond PAF 5
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner-Advanced
DESCRIPTION: So you're used to PAF, and would like additional features. Learn some of the additional features in Ancestral Quest that can help you organize and maintain your PAF data. You'll learn how to use AQ to supplement PAF 5, or to replace it. We'll explore improved ways to record Sources, Research Items, New FamilySearch data, and more.

LINKS WE MENTION

• Give Ancestral Quest 12 a try. Download
• AncestralQuest Tutorial
• Ancestral Quest Version 12 features
• Jewish features of Ancestral Quest
• LDS Users
• PAF Users

REMEMBER, Gaylon offers to demonstrate Ancestral Quest at the Mesa Family History Expo using your existing genealogy database if you bring a copy of it on a flash drive.

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

(c) 2008 FamilyHistoryExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Gordon D. Booth, Ph.D. 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".

GORDON'S CLASS

TITLE: Getting Acquainted with English Family History
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner
DESCRIPTION: This class will focus on the elements of English culture, history and industry--as they affect Family History research. Important information sources will be covered as well as their general availability. The dates of historic events will be discussed, explaining how they affect the types of records that were kept. Key dates will be highlighted along with explanations of how they point to likely (and available) sources of family history details

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.

(c) 2008 FamilyHistoryExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

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.

(c) 2008 FamilyHistoryExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

Myrt's guest for the podcast is Sue Clark 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". Sue has been researching family history for over 30 years. She's written two books about different branches of her family and is working on a third. Sue and her husband indexed a cemetery in PA. She has spoken on various genealogy topics to her Family History Society of Arizona chapter.

SUE'S CLASS

TITLE: Ellis Island and the Immigrant Experience

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner-Experienced

DESCRIPTION: Come learn how our immigrant ancestors saw and experienced Ellis Island, with photos and a step-by-step tour through the admittance process. On-line and print sources for records (passenger lists and ship's photos) will be featured, including those from Castle Garden, the processing station in operation before Ellis Island.

• Ellis Island (search the database)
• Add a name to the Wall of Honor
• Can you pass the Ellis Island Citizenship Test?

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.

(c) 2008 FamilyHistoryExpos.com - All Rights Reserved. Music for this podcast was composed by Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.

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

Holly T. Hansen, president of www.FamilyHistoryExpos.com (formerly MyAncestorsFound.com) joins Myrt to discuss the upcoming Mesa Arizona Family History Expo, to be held 14-15 November 2008 at the Mesa Convention Center. This year's theme "CyberExchange 101: Learn the tech to search your roots" will be presented by keynote speaker Don R. Anderson, Senior Vice President at FamilySearch.

CLASSES
The Mesa Family History Expo offers ten classes each hour featuring top-notch regional and national genealogy instructors. FamilySearch will sponsor 2 tracks of classes each hour, and Ancestry.com is sponsoring 1 track of classes each hour. Attendees may choose from special classes for beginners to advanced classes including topics for both US and non-US ancestry. Other classes include tips on locating lesser known archives and records groups. Click to view the class line-up and listing of presenters. Over the next few weeks Ol' Myrt will interview some 44 of the presenters and vendors to get the inside scoop about what they'll be discussing at the Expo.

EXHIBITS
Try out new software before you decide to buy, pick up a couple of the latest genealogy books, and spend time with website database managers see how their websites will help with your research challenges.

BANQUET
Aside from time to attend classes, visit the exhibit hall, talk with vendors, and network with other family historian, each Expo features a fun-filled Friday evening dinner and guest speaker. This event is no exception. Beau Scharbrough, Footnote.com's Vice President of Content will get the ball rolling with his presentation "Genealogy, Music and Cyber Space: Bringing it all together". In conjunction with sponsoring the banquet, Footnote is offering free access to their website to all banquet attendees. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin using the website, look at scanned images of original documents from the (US) National Archives, and set up story pages with spotlights for the records that mention your ancestor. (Myrt is busy spotlighting some 243 pages from the Published Pennsylvania Archives that mention her French & Indian War veteran (Johannes) Conrad Weiser.)

SPONSORS
The following sponsors help make this special Mesa Family History Expo event possible.

Major Sponsors

MEDIA SPONSORS

MAJOR SPONSORS:

KEY SPONSORS:

BASIC SPONSORS

Banquet Sponsor

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.

Banquet  
The Friday evening (6:30 PM) banquet, sponsored by the Footnote.com, features a musical journey with Beau Sharbrough. Bring your partner and a friend to dinner -- they do not have to be registered for classes to enjoy the evening.

• House salad

• Chicken Provencal (Pan Seared Breast of Chicken topped with a Blend of Olive Oil, Fresh Roma Tomatoes & Basil, Served with Penne Pasta & Calamata Olives)

• Assorted breads and butter

• Dessert

• $33, pre-registration required

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

(c) 2008 Family History Expos.com - All Rights Reserved. Podcast theme music provided by composer Jeff Savage of Savage-Multimedia, jsavage71175@yahoo.com.