ROOTSTECH CONFERENCE

The weekend of February 10th - 12th was so worth the effort of going to the RootsTech Conference. It was a conference that brought genealogy buffs, family history consultants, Technology Users, and Technology Creaters together. The classes were many and varied. Because of my interest in genealogy and using the modern technology was the reason for my going to it. I learned more about: 1. Publishing my genealogy either on the internet or in a book; 2. RootsMagic Software Program for doing genealogy; 3. Using Google for genealogy research; 4. Creating a one-page website for genealogy; 5. Finding manuscript sources from the internet for genealogy research, and so much more. The "Night at the Clarke Planetarium" was a worthwhile event. There were shows to see in 3-d and food -- all of it free! I went to 2 shows: The Hubble 3 & The Black Holes. Late Night at the Family History Library with extended hours until Midnight. I had been saving up a pile of book references to look up & copied tons of material for only 5 cents a copy. It was well worth the time! They also had food! There were drawings for free software and technology tools everywhere, even at the Family History Library. Next Year the dates for the RootsTech Event will be held February 2-4th 2012. Be sure and mark this in your calendar to attend next year! Posted by Christy Larsen

RED LETTER DAY!

You might ask: Why is today a 'Red Letter Day'?  I am excited about a new adventure! 

I registered for and attended my first ICAPGen Mentoring Workshop in Provo on Tuesday, January 12th 2010.  These classes are held monthly and they are for people who are preparing to become Accredited Genealogists.  I would like to be ready to take the Preliminary Exam by the end of 2010.

I have had an interest in genealogy or family history ever since I was a young adult.  I listened in on conversations my father had with his mother about relations in a photo album that belonged to her. 

I am no stranger to either a Family History Center or Library.  I've been a patron of these repositories ever since I graduated from high school.  I am familiar with microfilm and microfiche, census records, family records, vital records, family bibles, and computer programs and software, etc.

I am serving most recently as a family history consultant to members of the congregation of my church in the area where I live.  I have also served as a family history consultant at the BYU Family History Center in recent years.  While living in another area, I served as a family history coordinator at the family history center, and held training classes for family history consultants.  When my family lived in Montrose Colorado, I served at the family history center as a family history librarian. 

In serving, I have met all kinds of people who have similar interests in family history or genealogy that I do.

I have selected the New England Region of the United States to concentrate my focus and do research.  I need to account for 1,000+ hours which includes, not only research, but family history classes, workshops, volunteering, serving others, writing histories and biographies, and much more.
Posted by Christy Larsen