Brigham City Utah Family History Center/Classes

Saturday, October 12, 2013
Location: Brigham City Famiy History Center, 531 N 100 W, Brigham City

Come as a family and enjoy activities for children, youth, and adults.

8:30 – 9:20 Keynote Speaker, Norm Albiston and Dedication of Center by President Robert Davis

1st Session – 9:30 am – 10:20 am Involving Youth in Family History – the Time is Now  -  Eleanor Jensen Solving Problems in Family Tree  -  Barry Evans Preserving Memories through Oral History  -  Michael Palmer Genealogy Merit Badge

2nd Session – 10:30 am – 11:20 am Strengthening Families through Generational Stories -  Eleanor Jensen Solving Problems in Family Tree  -  Barry Evans Digitizing Family Photos   -  Michael Palmer Genealogy Merit Badge

3rd Session – 11:30 am – 12:20 pm Beginning Family History -  Linda Peterson Preserving Memories through Oral History  -  Michael Palmer Genealogy’s NOT Just for Grandmas – How YOU can start your family history TODAY  -  Lisa Moncur Genealogy Merit Badge

Ongoing activities – 9:30 am – 1:00 pm


 * Research help - Sign up for a free 25-minute appointment with Boyd Nielsen, an accredited genealogist, to get help with a specific research problem. Look for the sign-up sheet at the welcome table in the main foyer.
 * Children’s activities - Crafts, story time, games, and more in the Cultural Hall. We request children be accompanied by a parent.
 * Family photos - Pose for a fun photo with your family
 * Center Open House - Come by and see the resources available at the Center
 * Videos - Relax a few moments while watching inspirational and informative videos
 * Refreshments - Enjoy a cookie break!

Class Descriptions Involving Youth in Family History from Research to the Temple - Eleanor C. Jensen  In this class you will discover the joy of Family History using Family Tree to research, record, add &amp; clear names, and be ready to perform baptisms for your own ancestors. Understand why Elder Bednar said, “You have been prepared for this day and to build up the kingdom of God. You are here upon the earth now to assist in this glorious work.” This class is for youth, beginners, Family History Consultants, and anyone desiring to help others learn the simplicity of Family History and Family Tree.

Solving Problems in Family Tree – Barry Evans This class will help you help you learn how to fix problems in FamilySearch Family Tree.

Preserving Memories Through Oral History – Michael Palmer This class teaches how to prepare for and create a video history of family events Sharing family memories through oral histories is an excellent way to connect generations

Genealogy Merit Badge Exploring your roots—where your family name came from, why your family lives where it does, what your parents and grandparents did for fun when they were your age—can be fascinating. This class will help you work on several of the requirements for the merit badge.

Strengthening Families through Generational Stories – Eleanor C. Jensen In this class, you will learn how to recognize, find, write, and organize your family stories into a book, making your family stories readily available for guidance and inspiration. A family story that teaches a lesson becomes a guiding beacon for your family while binding roots and branches together

Digitizing Family Photos – Michael Palmer This class teaches the basics of scanning family photos. It covers file formats, photo editing, organization and storage of digital photos.

Beginning Family History – Linda Peterson Do you want to get started with your family history but don’t know where to begin? This class is for you. You will learn the basics of how to get started and what to do next.

Genealogy’s NOT Just for Grandmas How YOU can start your family history TODAY – Lisa Moncur This FUN class is for youth and will show how they can participate NOW in family history.

Monthly Class Schedule
'''All classes are held in the Training Room of the Family History Center. Please register in advance by calling the Brigham City Family History Center at 723-5995.'''

Thursday Nov 7 - 6:00 pm - Family Tree Questions and Answers, taught by Barry Evans This class provides answers to questions about Family Tree. Brother Evans is a missionary for FamilySearch and has the answers to solve problems in Family Tree. Come with questions and learn more about Family Tree.

Tuesday Nov 12 - 10:00 am - Legacy Sources, taught by Anita Olsen This class teaches how to use the software program, "Legacy" in recording your sources. Question and answers will also be given about this software program.

Thursday Nov 14 - 2:00 pm - Internet Research Class, taught by Linda Peterson This class teaches how to use different sites on the internet to find information for genealogy and some basic research skills in helping find names for the temple.

Thursday Nov 14 - 6:00 pm - Drop Box, taught by Anita Olsen This class provides instruction on using "Drop Box", a program to store, share and retrieve information. Learn how to use "Drop Box" for sharing your family information, photos and stories and for your personal use.

Monday Nov 18 - 10:00 am - Family Tree Intermediate, taught by Annette Sheperd This class teaches how to reserve ordinances for the temple, editing information and relationships on our family tree. Merging and sourcing are also taught.

Tuesday Nov 19 - 6:00 pm - Internet Research Class, taught by Linda Peterson This class teaches how to use different sites on the internet to find information for genealogy and some basic research skills in helping find names for the temple.

Wednesday Nov 20 - 6:00 pm - Family Tree Photos &amp; Stories, taught by Joyce Palmer This class teaches how to upload photos and stories to Family Tree. Participants should bring photos and stories stored on a removable drive to practice using these features of Family Tree.

Monday Dec 2 - 10:00 am - Family Tree Photos &amp; Stories, taught by Joyce Palmer This class teaches how to upload photos and stories to Family Tree. Participants should bring photos and stories stored on a removable drive to practice using these features of Family Tree.

Wednesday Dec 4 - 6:00 pm - Preserving Family Stories through Oral History, taught by Michael Palmer One of the services provided by the center is recording family stories on DVD. In this class you will learn how to prepare for your recording session at the center. Preserving and sharing family memories is a priceless gift for generations.

Thursday Dec 5 - 6:00 pm - Family Tree Questions and Answers, taught by Barry Evans This class provides answers to questions about Family Tree. Brother Evans is a missionary and team leader for FamilySearch and has the answers to solve problems in Family Tree. Come with questions and learn more about Family Tree. Please call the Brigham City Family History Center at 435-723-5995 to register for the class you wish to attend.

Staff Training Meeting
Thursday, October 17 at 6:00 pm