Uniting Generations

2008 Yearly Family History Conference

Saturday November 1, 2008, 8 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

3900 S Fairhall Avenue, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sponsored by the Sioux Falls South Dakota Stake Of

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

What to Expect

• A wide range of seminar topics designed for beginning to experienced researchers.
• 90-minute seminar sessions.
• Three seminar topics to chose from for each session.
• Question and answer period at the end of each session.
• Seminar syllabus available at a modest cost. (Please order a syllabus when you pre-register so we know how many copies to print)

Classes/Conference Schedule

8:00-8:15am
Registration at the Door & pre-registration Check-In

8:15-8:30am
Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:30-9:50am - - - Session 1

A. Internet 101

Presenter: Jodi Sides

An introduction to using the internet to find your ancestors! We will explore using message boards, finding documents on-line, searching other researchers' family trees, and many other internet resources to help your tree grow.

B. Writing and Publishing Your Family History

Presenter: Janelle Whitlock

A range of ideas will be presented on how to publish your family history.

C. Cemetery Records On-Line

Presenter: Jacqueline Klaver

Cemetary records often hold the key to finding our ancestors. Options will be explored for finding your anceestors using on-line cemetery records.

10:00-11:20am - - - Session 2

A. Using Advanced Features of PAF

Presenter: David Bair

Learn how to enter resources, notes, and photos into PAF. Learn how to set up PAF to print your family tree in book format.

B. Researching South Dakota Land Records

Presenter: Virginia Hanson (South Dakota Archives)

Land records can provide important information in finding your ancestors and learning more about their lives. Learn what is available at the Souoth Dakota Archives.

C. Enlivening your Family History by Scrapbooking

Presenter: Amy Miller and Marge Robertson

Learn scrapbooking techniques that will make you proud of your ancestors and the work you did in finding them.

11:30-12:20pm Lunch Break
A sandwich/salad buffet will be served to those who have pre-registered ($6.00 pre-paid by pre-registration) for the conference. Feel free to bring a sack lunch or visit neighboring eateries during lunch time if you have not made prior arrangements.

12:30-1:50pm - - - Session 3

A. A Beginners Guide to On-Line Scottish Research

Presenter: Scott Bowen

Learn what resources are available to help you find your Scottish ancestors.

B. Preparing to go to the Family History Library, SLC

Presenter: Glenda Hecht

Things you can do to make your trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake more successful.

C. Googling as a Family History Research Tool

Presenter: Perry Hanavan

Google provides a wealth of research tools for the family history researcher. This session will demonstrate free on-line research tools including Google Search, Google Maps, Google Images, Google News, Google Archives, Google Docs, Google Toolbars, Google Alerts, Google Gmail and many other helpful free tools for family history researchers.

2:00-3:20pm - - - Session 4

A. Internet Resources for Norwegian Research

Presenter: Rick Meyer

Numerous internet sites are opening up every day to help in finding your Norwegian ancestors. Internet sites such as the Digitalarkivet and other popular research websites will be explored with an emphasis on how they can help in your search for your ancestors.

B. Researching Native American Records

Presenters: Joy Tibbitts and Pat Walker

On-Line research sites for finding your Native American ancestors.

C. Family History Catalog On-Line

Presenter: Eddie Sullivan

The Family History Library Catalog describes the records available at the Family History Library. Recently, there has been a new effort to make many of these holdings of the library available on-line. Learn what is available and how to access this wealth of information.

Registration

To sign up for the Family History Conference, click on the registration form, print it out, complete it, and mail it to:

Dianne Nelson
4504 S. Lewis
Sioux Falls, SD 57103



Viewing the form requires Adobe Reader, available for free download by clicking below.

Location

To get to the Family History Conference from I-29:

1) Take Exit 77
2) Go West on 41st Street for nearly 1 mile
3) Turn left (South) on Fairhall Avenue, and continue for roughly 0.3 miles. The meetinghouse will be the large building on the left, at 3900 S Fairhall Ave. Drive around back for ample parking.

For a map, click here.

Alternatively, click here for a more detailed map and driving directions.

Additional Information

If you need additional information, please feel free to contact Dianne Nelson:

Phone: (605) 334-3072
Email: dlnelson3@sio.midco.net

Note: There is no charge for conference classes. A sandwich/salad buffet is available for $6.00 (pre-paid only), or you may provide your own lunch during the break.