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March 17, 2019

Rootstech 2019 ~ Lots of Learners, Teachers & Consultants Sought Help

As various stats were collected after RootsTech 2019, it became apparent that The Family History Guide had some very successful experiences there. We had three wonderful presentations. Two were given by Bob Taylor, CEO of the Family History Guide, entitled “The “Family History Guide: Accelerating Your Learning and Research”. The two classes attracted 1350 attendees. It is estimated that a significant number of them...

March 10, 2019

Attending Rootstech 2019 Was Unforgettable

I am still feeling the exhilaration of Rootstech, after my return home on Tuesday. The atmosphere is just electrifying there in Salt Lake City’s Salt Palace. It is a pure joy to be among people who have a desire to do their family history. In doing so, we can gather tangible evidence of our ancestors and preserve and treasure it. Often it...

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March 4, 2019

RootsTech 2019 Recap: Beyond Words

Now that RootsTech 2019 has concluded, it almost seems like it went by in a flash—but what a flash that was! By all accounts it was our most successful RootsTech ever, in terms of number of people reached and the feedback we got from them. And the new tower and monitor display at our booth were a hit with the...

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February 24, 2019

RootsTech 2019: It’s This Week!

RootsTech 2019 is fast approaching, and The Family History Guide has been very busy preparing for the event. Here’s a recap of who’s doing what for The Family History Guide at the event: Bob Ives is handling the logistical operations for The Family History Guide at RootsTech. Bob Taylor is updating the website and preparing for two presentations, on Thursday...

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February 17, 2019

Spread The Guide

We at The Family History Guide Association are looking forward to RootsTech 2019! One of the most enjoyable experiences is watching the “light bulbs” go on with people as they watch a demo or listen to a presentation of The Family History Guide. It never gets old. Besides enjoying and using The Family History Guide, what do you do next,...

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February 10, 2019

The GPS of Family History ~The Family History Guide

This week I read a wonderful article about, Dr. Gladys West, one of the top 100 Women mentioned by the BBC, as one of the most important contributors to science in our times. Dr. West was inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall Of Fame in 2018. Dr. West, now in her 80s, is a noted mathematician and early contributor...

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February 10, 2019

The Family History Guide Booth at RootsTech 2019

This year at RootsTech we are raising the bar—again—with our booth in the Exhibit Hall. We are booth #217, located just behind the new Coaches Corner and diagonally across from the FamilySearch booth. Below is a partial map with our location circled in blue. You can see the full map of the Exhibit Hall here. Booth Layout and Features...

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February 4, 2019

RootsTech Presentations from The Family History Guide

It’s hard to believe that RootsTech 2019 is less than three weeks away! The Family History Guide will be busier than ever, with a presentation session on Thursday, Feb. 28 and two sessions on Saturday, Mar. 2 (Discovery Day at Roots Tech). Here’s a brief look at the sessions, from the information featured on the RootsTech Schedule page: The Family...

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December 10, 2018

The Family History Guide Will Team Up with FamilySearch at RootsTech 2019!

We are excited to announce that The Family History Guide and FamilySearch are collaborating for a presentation at RootsTech 2019! Scott and I will join Mike Sandberg at 8 am on Saturday, March 2nd to share ideas, tools (some hot off the press!), and inspiration to help families discover their ancestors, gather their stories and information, and make connections. Mike (Senior Product...

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November 12, 2018

The Family History Guide Presentations at RootsTech

RootsTech, the biggest genealogy and family history conference in the world, has announced its schedule for 2019. The Family History Guide Association is pleased to announce that it will be presenting two identical sessions at different times at the conference. Here are the details: “The Family History Guide: Accelerating Your Learning and Research” – RT1119 Thursday, Feb. 28 – 3...