Bringing the Expo to You!
Bloggers of Honor
We have lined up a very talented team of bloggers who will extend the Expo experience for those attending and for you who may not have the opportunity to join us in person. With more than 100 classes, there is so much going on you just cannot see it all!
For those of you new to blogging, a blog is a type of Web site. The word blog is a contraction of the term Web log. It is a chronological publication of personal thoughts, kind of like an online journal. Blogs may also contain Web links and graphics that will expand the view and understanding of a subject for the reader. A blog is frequently updated and intended for public viewing.
Our bloggers will also be using Twitter. Twitter is a short message service that allows users to send short text messages of up to 140 characters in length from their cell phones and laptop computers. (Of course you can use it from your desktop computer at home too!)
You can expect to read several tweets a day coming live from the Expo followed up by blog entries that take a little more time to compose.
We look forward to hearing what you think about this innovative way to share the Expo experience. Please be sure to give us some feedback!
Family History Expos will be tweeting live from the expo follow us @FHExpos.
While you can follow people individually on Twitter you can also search on the expo hashtag #FHX09-SLC (a Twitter account is not required to search). Simply go to http://search.twitter.com and search for #FHX09-SLC
We invite all attendees to use Twitter to communicate highlights of the Expo activities, share photos, and link to blog posts. We invite non-attendees to make comments and ask questions via Twitter, someone will respond (be sure to include the above mentioned hashtag so we will see your comments).
Everyone is invited to stop by the Blogger Bistro and Twitter Café to ask questions, use one of our work stations to blog or tweet, you can also follow what is happening "live" on a 32" big-screen TV (located in exhibit hall).
Our 'Blogger of Honor' team includes:
Holly T. Hansen, President Family History Expos, & Blogger
A lifelong resident of Croydon, Utah, Holly has been a family history educator for more than 15 years. Although she sponsors elaborate events, she also enjoys helping people one-on-one as they learn how to make technology work for them. Author, lecturer, and editor, Holly devotes time every day to education. She publishes the Family History Expos Genealogy Blog and can be followed on Twitter @FHExpos.
Anastasia Tyler, Exhibitor-Ancestry.com & Blogger
Genealogy research manager on the conferences and PR team at Ancestry.com. During four years with the company, she has worked in the publications department (associate editor of Ancestry Magazine and an editor on newsletters and book projects, including the third edition of The Source). Earned a BA in English from BYU. Anastasia blogs at Ancestry.com Blog.
The Ancestry Insider, Speaker & Blogger
Included among Family Tree Magazine’s “101 Best Web Sites of 2008 and 2009,” the Ancestry Insider is a nationally recognized blogger. He covers the two largest Internet sources—FamilySearch and Ancestry.com—and has recently worked for both organizations. Those who attend his conference classes are among the few nationwide who know his secret identity. Read the Ancestry Insider Blog here, and follow him on Twitter @AncestryInsider.
Arlene H. Eakle, Speaker, Exhibitor-The Genealogical Institure, & Blogger
President and founder of The Genealogical Institute, Inc., Dr. Eakle is a professional genealogist with more than 30 years’ experience in research, consulting, lecturing, and writing. An expert in tracing families from New York, Southern U.S., British Isles, Switzerland, and parts of Germany, she claims a 96% success rate. Arlene's blogs include Arlene H. Eakle's Genealogy Blog, Tennessee Genealogy, Virginia Genealogy, Kentucky Genealogy and can be followed on Twitter @arleneeakle.
Gena Philibert Ortega, Exhibitor-FamilyLink & Blogger
Genealogy Community Communications Director for FamilyLink and Manager of GenealogyWise, Gena has written over 100 articles in the GenWeekly newsletter, contributes to her blog, Gena's Genealogy, and has authored Putting the Pieces Together and Cemeteries of the Eastern Sierra. She is Vice-President of the Southern California Chapter of APG and a Regional Director of the California State Genealogical Alliance. Gena blogs at Gena's Genealogy and World Vital Records. Gena can be followed on Twitter @genaortega and @WVRNewsletter.
Jean Wilcox Hibben, Speaker, Exhibitor-Circlemending, & Blogger
Jean Wilcox Hibben of Riverside County, California, is a Board-Certified genealogist, with a doctorate in folklore and MA in speech communication. President of the Corona Genealogical Society and the Southern Calif. Chapter of the Assoc. of Professional Genealogists, Jean is a national speaker, staff trainer for the Corona, Calif. Family History Center, and secretary of the Genealogical Speakers Guild. Jean's blog is Circlemending: Where music and ancestry meet.
Lee Drew, Blogger
Lee Drew's 55+ years of genealogy experience led him to pioneer the concept of international cousins research teams using digital and video communications via the Web. An article about this approach appeared in March 2007 (read at http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,256631,00.html?sPage=fnc/scitech/humanbody). In addition, he writes several family history blogs and manages personal genealogy Web Sites. Lee has family history blogs at FamHist and Lineage Keeper. He can be followed on Twitter @lineagekeeper.
Lisa Alzo, Speaker & Blogger
Lisa Alzo grew up in Duquesne, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Ithaca, New York. Lisa is the author of seven books and numerous magazine articles. She teaches classes for GenClass.com and the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. Lisa has presented at numerous national and international conferences, genealogical, and historical societies.. Read Lisa's blog at The Accidental Genealogist and she can be followed on Twitter @lisaalzo.
Lisa Louise Cooke, Speaker, Exhibitor-Genealogy Gems Podcast, & Blogger
Lisa Louise Cooke is the host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast and the Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast, audio and video genealogy shows, and The Family Tree Magazine Podcast. She is the author of Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies, and has been featured in Ancestry and Family Tree Magazines. You will find Lisa blogging at Genealogy Gems News and can be followed on Twitter @LisaCooke.
Renee Huskey, Exhibitor-PhotoLoom & Blogger
Renee Huskey - The official "Wearer of Many Hats" at Photoloom LLC, Renee is committed to preserving the images and stories that transform genealogy into family history. With almost two decades of professional writing and editing experience, she has a large publishing portfolio. She is the founder of Creative Text Resources, and teaches business writing courses throughout the Pacific Northwest. You will find Renee Huskey blogging at the PhotoLoom Blog and can be followed on Twitter @PhotoLoom.
Renee Zamora, Blogger
Renee Zamora is currently secretary for the Utah Valley PAF Users Group and a Family History Consultant at the Alpine Family History Center, Renee writes often about the LDS family history scene in Renee's Genealogy Blog. She began researching at age 15, mainly in Warren and Washington Counties, New York. Her dream gift is a well-documented photograph. You will find Renee Zamora blogging at Renee's Genealogy Blog and can be followed on Twitter @rzamor1.
Holly T. Hansen: Blog, Twitter
Anastasia Tyler: Blog
The Ancestry Insider: Blog, Twitter
Arlene H. Eakle: Blog, Twitter
Gena Philibert Ortega: Blog, WVR Blog, Twitter, and WVR Twitter.
Jean Wilcox Hibben: Blog
Lee R. Drew: FamHist Blog and Lineage Keeper Blog, Twitter
Lisa Alzo: Blog, Twitter
Lisa Louise Cooke: Blog, Twitter
Renee Huskey: Blog, Twitter
Renee Zamora: Blog, Twitter
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