Recently we have posted a few blog articles about our pass-along cards for The Family History Guide, including the do-it-yourself printing, the Come, Follow Me Companion printable cards, and language translations for the cards. These are all available on the Media page of The Family History Guide.

So that brings up a logical question: what are some effective ways to use the pass-along cards? Here are a few ideas that may be helpful:

• Family history centers (FHCs)—These are great places to introduce pass-along cards. Some FHCs provide them near the entrance, and some include them in a designated literature area. Others put a card next to each computer, to help guests learn about The Family History Guide as they work.
• Church meetings—A number of stakes and wards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been sharing them in meetinghouses, for stake conferences, etc. The cards are non-denominational, so they can be used in any church settings.
• Libraries—Pass-along cards can be shared with people attending classes at public or genealogy libraries, or at family history centers. This can be helpful for just about any family history topic taught, as The Family History Guide will likely have useful information for attendees to follow up with, after the class.
• In the moment—Carrying a few pass-along cards in your wallet, purse, briefcase or car can help you capitalize on “in-the-moment” conversations and opportunities. For example, I recently visited San Francisco, and rather than rent a car to get around the city, we used Uber on several occasions. One of the drivers was originally from Algeria, educated in southern France, and studying at the University of California in Berkeley. He asked what I did for work, and of course I explained a bit about The Family History Guide and gave him a pass-along card. He was quite excited to check it out and mentioned that his wife was also very interested in finding her ancestors.

How have you used the pass-along cards for The Family History Guide, or what plans do you have? We would love to hear your ideas and share them, as well as any interesting stories and experiences you have had with them.