Family History Expos ::

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Where:The Dixie Center; 1835 Convention Center Drive; St. George, Utah 84790

Cost:
Register at the door: $65.00.
One day at the door cost at the door is $50.00

Even though costs have risen we are not charging you more this year in honor of our 5th Year Anniversary!!

Expo Hours: 8 AM - 6 PM
Check-in and at the door registration begins at 7 AM on Friday Feb. 27, 2009.

Registration includes: packet, name tag, CD syllabus, and a goody bag. Please pick these up at the door.

For those wishing to receive their syllabus as a printed book there is an additional cost of $24.95 plus shipping. Books will not ship until after the event. For your convenience we will have them available to pick up at the Expo if you like. We will have several extras that will be sold on a first come first serve basis.

Banquet: Sponsored by GenealogyBank
The Tour with Tom Kemp
Friday evening at 6:30 PM in the Garden Room at the Dixie Center.

Special Gift for Family History Expo Banquet Attendees
Free, Unlimited Access to GenealogyBank.com for 7 Days

GenealogyBank is the largest online newspaper archive for family history research - providing you with first-hand accounts about your ancestors that simply can't be found in other sources.

This year, all attendees of the St. George banquet will receive free, unlimited access to GenealogyBank.com-over 3,700 newspapers and 253 million family history records from 1690 to today-an estimated 1 billion names found in:

Historical Newspapers (1690-1980, All 50 States)

Over 2,500 newspapers exactly as they originally appeared in print provide you with hometown news, obituaries, birth records, marriage notices and surprising facts about your ancestors.

Historical Books (1801-1900)

Hard-to-find family genealogies, local histories, funeral sermons, biographies and more.

Historical Documents (1789-1980)

Military records, casualty lists, Revolutionary and Civil War pensions, land grants and more.

America's Obituaries (1977-current)

More than 1,100 newspapers and over 29 million obituaries make this the most complete collection online.

Social Security Death Index (1937-current)

Death records including name, birth date, death date, last known residence. The most comprehensive SSDI site online.

Purchase your tickets at the door, while supplies last. Bring your partner or a friend to dinner they do not have to be registered to enjoy the evening. Cost: only $33.00 per person

Dinner Entree includes:
Wrangler Pot Roast - beef slowly roasted with onions, garden vegetables and red potatoes, pulled apart the old-fashioned way.
All entrees include a chef's seasonal vegetabel, home baked rolls, roasted red potatoes or steamed rice, salad, and dessert.

A program suitable for all ages.

Limited Seating Reserve banquet ticket at the door, while supplies last!

Visit GenealogyBank at www.GenealogyBank.com

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OUR AMAZING KEYNOTE SPEAKER IS:

Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.

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.

OUR BANQUET ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES:

Thomas Jay Kemp

Director of Genealogy Products at NewsBank. A well-known librarian and genealogist for more than 43 years, Kemp has authored more than two dozen books (most recently The International Vital Records Handbook, 5th ed., Genealogical Publishing, 2009) and hundreds of articles. He has also served in many international and national positions.

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Lodging Recommendations:

America's Best Value Inn

915 South Bluff Street

St. George, UT 84770

Single/Double Occupancy $59.95 + Tax

Includes:

* Deluxe Hotel Rooms with Two Queen Beds

* Extended Continental Breakfast with Fresh Fruit, Yougurt, and "Fresh Hot Waffle Bar"

* Free Scheduled Shuttle to and from the Dixie Center

* Deluxe Rooms include Microwave, Refridgerator, Hair Dryer, Wireless Internet and Express Checkout

To receive our special rate book your room before February 10, 2009 and ask for the "Family History Expo" rate. Call toll free (877) 688-8383.

Click here to visit the America's Best Value Inn Web site

Crystal Inn St. George

1450 South Hilton Drive

St. George, UT 84770

Single/Double Occupancy $70.00 + Tax

Includes:

* Deluxe Continental Breakfast with fresh, hot waffles

* High-speed Wireless Internet

* High-speed Internet Cafe

* Luxurious courtyard pool, hot tub, and wet sauna

* Newly installed fitness room

Reservatioins must be made prior to January 26, 2009 to receive our special rate. Please ask for the "Family History Expo" rate. Call toll free (877) 462.7978.
Click here to visit the Crystal Inn Web site

Wingate by Wyndham

144 W. Brigham Rd.

St. George, UT 84790

King Room $79.00 + Tax

2 Queens $79.00 + Tax

Includes:

* Complimentary high speed internet

* Complimentary hot breakfast buffet

* Refrigerator & microwave

* Delivery from 4 different restaurants

* Heated pool and fitness center

* Free local shuttle to and from the Dixie Center and around town

* 50% off coupon for return to Las Vegas on the St. George Shuttle

* Automated checkout

Reservations must be made before February 9, 2009 to guarantee our special rate. To receive our special rate ask for the "Family History Expo" rate.
Call (435) 673-9608
Click here to visit the Wingate Hotel Web site

Best Western Abbey Inn

1129 South Bluff

St. George, UT 84770

1 King $79.00 + Tax
2 Queens $79.00 + Tax

Includes:

* Free high speed internet

* Free full hot breakfast buffet

* Pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center

Reservations must be made before February 10, 2009 to guarantee our special rate. To receive our special rate ask for the "Family History Expo" rate. Call (888) 222-3946
Click here to visit the Abbey Inn Web site

Comfort Suites

1239 South Main

St. George, UT 84770

2 Queens $79.00 + Tax

Includes:

* Free high speed internet

* Deluxe full hot breakfast buffet

* Refrigerator & microwave

* Hot tub, pool and fitness center

Reservations must be made before February 23, 2009 to guarantee our special rate. To receive our special rate ask for the "Family History Expo" rate. Call (800) 245-8602
Click here to visit the Comfort Suites Web site

Hilton Garden Inn St. George

1731 Convention Center Drive

St. George, UT 84790

King Room $79.00 + Tax

2 Queens $89.00 + Tax

Reservations must be made before February 23, 2009 to guarantee our special rate. To receive our special rate ask for the "Family History Expo" rate. Call (435) 634-4100
Click here to visit the Hilton Garden Inn Web site

Holiday Inn Resort - St. George

850 South Bluff Street

St. George, UT 84770

King Room or 2 Queens $89.00 + Tax

Includes:

* Complimentary Continental Breakfast

* Indoor/outdoor swimming pool

* Free Highspeed wireless internet

* Complimentary Airport Shuttle (2 miles)

Reservations must be made before February 21st, 2009 to guarantee our special rate. To receive our special rate ask for the "Family History Expo" rate. Call (800) 457-9800
Click here to visit the Holiday Inn Web site

Fairfield Inn by Marriott, St. George

1660 South Convention Center Dr.

St. George, UT 84790

King or two doubles $89.00 + Tax

Includes:

* Free Wireless Internet

* Free Early Eats Breakfast, including Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches and self serve waffles

Marriott Rewards category: 3

AAA Diamonds: 3

Reservations must be made by February 12, 2009 in order to guarantee our special rate. To receive our special rate ask for the "Family History Expo" rate. Call (435) 673-6066.
Click here to visit the Fairfield Inn Web site

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Exhibit Hall

Vendor Booths
Family History Expos reserves the right to refuse booth space at their discretion.

Booth: 00A		RootsMagic
Booth: 00B		RootsMagic
Booth: 00C		RootsMagic
Booth: 00D		Footnote.com
Booth: 00E		World Vital Records
Booth: 00F		Keepsake PhotoArt
Booth: 101		The Genealogy Gems Podcast
Booth: 102		Family History Expos.com
Booth: 103		Family History Expos TV
Booth: 104		Incline Software
Booth: 105		Family History Expos TV
Booth: 106		Federation of Genealogical Societies
Booth: 107		Ask-the-pros at Family History Expos
Booth: 108		St. George Family History Training Center
Booth: 109		Heritage Makers
Booth: 111		AGES-online
Booth: 112		Ohana Software
Booth: 113		AGES-online
Booth: 114		Heritage Research
Booth: 115		Inch Worm Inc.
Booth: 116		BYU Broadcasting
Booth: 117		Daughters of the American Revolution
Booth: 118		Bluewater Publications
Booth: 119		Sunnyside Up
Booth: 121		I. C. Solutions
Booth: 122		Legacy Family Tree
Booth: 123		JAMB Tapes & Duplicating
Booth: 124		Senior Suites
Booth: 125		JAMB Tapes & Duplicating
Booth: 128		Say Cheese Productions
Booth: 201		Family History Expos.com
Booth: 202		FamilySearch
Booth: 203		Family History Expos.com
Booth: 204		FamilySearch
Booth: 205		Geni.com
Booth: 206		Photoloom LLC
Booth: 207		Salt Lake Plaza Hotel
Booth: 208		Genlighten.com
Booth: 211		Ohana Software
Booth: 212		Ancestry.com
Booth: 213		Family Pursuit
Booth: 214		Ancestry.com
Booth: 215		Family Pursuit
Booth: 216		In Search of Ancestors Tours
Booth: 217		Creative Continuum
Booth: 218		Especially from ME
Booth: 221		Legacy Family Tree
Booth: 222		EchoRoad, Inc
Booth: 223		Dustin L. Hinton
Booth: 224		Arizona Strip Interpretive Association
Booth: 227		Find My Past Ltd.
Booth: 228		LDSJournal.com
Booth: 301		Crystal Inn - Salt Lake City
Booth: 302		Generation Maps
Booth: 303		Circlemending
Booth: 304		Generation Maps
Booth: 305		The Family History Store
Booth: 306		Search & Research
Booth: 307		Crash Course in Family History
Booth: 308		Utah Water Specialists
Booth: 311		Ancestry.com
Booth: 312		FEEFHS
Booth: 313		Ancestry.com
Booth: 314		Pleiades Software Development, Inc.
Booth: 315		The Genealogical Institute
Booth: 316		Vonda's Quilt Frames
Booth: 317		The Genealogical Institute
Booth: 318		Johanna Lee Photography
Booth: 321		LifeStory Productions
Booth: 323		LDSscrap
Booth: 324		The Genealogy Shelf
Booth: 326		The Genealogy Shelf
Booth: 327		LDSJournal.com
Booth: 328		The Genealogy Shelf
Booth: 401		Brigham Young University Print Services
Booth: 402		Family History of Surnames
Booth: 403		DearMYRTLE
Booth: 404		Family History of Surnames
Booth: 405		Family Watch International
Booth: 406		Family History of Surnames
Booth: 407		Foot Solutions
Booth: 408		Family History of Surnames
Booth: 423		The Genealogy Shelf
Booth: 425		The Genealogy Shelf
Booth: 427		The Genealogy Shelf
Booth: Only Advertising		Wholly Genes.com
Booth: Only Advertising		Archive CD Books USA.com
Booth: Only Advertising		Specialty Arts and Services.com
Booth: Sponsor		Family Tree Magazine
Booth: Sponsor		KCSG

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ST. GEORGE FAMILY HISTORY EXPO 2009
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

Vendor Application:

We are excited that you want to participate in our St. George Family History Expo!

For more details on becoming an exhibitor Click here.

To reserve a booth please read and sign our Booth Agreement & Rules.

Event Theme:

Digging Roots: It's that easy!

Vendor Hall Location:

Dixie Convention Center
1835 Convention Center Drive
St. George, Utah 84790
(435)628-7003
DixieCenter.com
To view location and maps click here.
Exhibit Hall A ~ is accessible behind the building from the loading dock area.

Advertising Opportunities:

We are excited to let folks know about your company and expecially that you will be participating in our upcoming Family History Expo! You can increase your exposure by taking advantage of our many advertising opportunities. Click here for full advertising details.

Be sure to sign up for the Grand Prize Drawing Card, getting your business listed on this card is the surest way of having all attendees drop by your booth!

Set up and Take down time:

The Exhibit Hall will be available for set up on Thursday, February 26th from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again on Friday morning, February 27th from 7:00 AM to 8:45 AM.(If you need more time than this please let us know as there will be additional costs involved and you will be charged accordingly.
Please make sure all boxes are out of sight and that your booth is completely set up by 8:45 AM.

Take down Saturday 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Friday, February 27th ~ Grand Opening ~ 9:00 AM Closes at 6:00 PM sharp.
Saturday, February 28th ~ Exhibits open ~ 9:00 AM Closes after Grand Prize Drawings end (approximately 6:00 PM).
Exhibitors are expected to stay until the Grand Prize drawings have concluded.

Booth Space:

Booths are 10' X 10', and will include Two 3' High Black Draped Side Panels, One 8' High Black Drape, one 6' Black Draped Table, Two Chairs, and one Wastebasket.

For additional needs please refer to the Decorating Services Guide below. You must reserve services before Friday, February 20, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. to receive the discounted rate.

Decorating, Power, & Internet Services:

Provided by the Dixie Convention Center at an additional charge.
Click here to download The Decorating Services Gude, which explains all rates for additional decorations & utilities. If you have additional questions please contact the Dixie Center directly. Our contact is Cindy Curtis, she can be reached at (435) 986-6625.

Lodging Information:

We have negotiated special rates for you an reputable hotels. For additional details please Click Here for Hotel details.

Tax & License Information:

Utah State and St. George City Combined Tax rate is ~ 6.25%.
Tax forms will be included with your Exhibitor Welcome Packet.
Your Temporary Business License cost is $5.00 if purchased uner our Umbrella. We will collect this at the Expo.

Concessions:

There is a nice Concessions / Food Booth located inside the exhibit hall.
Open each day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Class Room Admission:

Exhitibor Badges do not include classroom admittance. Exhibitors wishing to attend classes need to be registered. Please call the Family History Expos.com office for special pricing.

We look forward to seeing you in St. George!

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Win Door Prizes!

Gift Give-aways

One of the more lively aspects of the EXPO is the prize drawings. Exhibitors, sponsors, and local merchants have donated gifts for the drawings. Watch this list grow!

Grand Prizes:

Family History Expos.com FHL Research Retreat (Value $399)
RootsMagic - 1 RootsMagic Software, 1 Personal Historian Software, 1 Family Atlas Software, 1 Family Reunion Software, 1 RootsMagic Book, 1 RootsMagic Bag, 1 RootsMagic Badge Holder (Value $150)
Ancestry.com - 1 World Deluxe Subscription (Value $299)
Ohana Software - 1 FamilyInsight Software and a Hawaiian Gift Basket (Value $135)
AGES-Online - 3 Baskets filled with Kansas goodies – like bbq sauce, meat rubs, chocolates – all produced in KC or Kansas. Plus they’ll include a flash drive, 2 mugs, an Evidence book, leather padfolio and a 1 year subscription to AGES-online family tree service (Value $200 + Each)
WorldVitalRecords / Familylink - 2 Annual World Collection Subscription + “Google Your Family Tree” book (Value $154.90)
In Search of Ancestors Tours - $500 off of the cost of two tours this summer with In Search of Ancestors Tours. We are offering a London week and a Scotland week. The $500 would be for two tours--either two people for one week or one person for two weeks. Otherwise, $250 for one person and one week. (Value $250-500)
Vonda's Quilt Frames - Vonda's Quilt Frame set (Value $349)

Donated Door Prizes:
1 RootsMagic Genealogy Software (Value $29.95) from RootsMagic
1 Personal Historian Software (Value $29.95) from RootsMagic
1 Family Atlas Software (Value $29.95) from RootsMagic
1 Family Reunion Software (Value $29.95) from RootsMagic
1 Copy of The Source Book (Value $63.95) from Ancestry.com
1 Copy of The Redbook (Value $39.96) from Ancestry.com
1 Gift Card (Value $50.00) from Generation Maps
1 Gift Card (Value $25.00) from Generation Maps
1 Copy of FamilyInsight Software (Value $35.00) from Ohana Software
10 Annual Subscriptions to AGES-Online from AGES-Online

CD Set including Songs of the Mormon Pioneers & Songs of the War of the Rebellion (Value $30.00) from Circlemending
CD Set including Songs of Appalachian Ancestors & Songs of Irish Immigrants (Value $30.00) from Circlemending
CD Set including Songs Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Deluxof Holidays Past & Songs of the California Gold Rush (Value $30.00) from Circlemending
1 Legacy Family Tree 7.0 Deluxe Genealogy Software (Value $39.95) from Legacy Family Tree
1 Family History Card Game (Value $29.95) from Especially from ME / Ancestry Games
2 Family Photoloom Premium Startup Kits. This kit includes a one-year subscription to a Premium Family Photoloom account, as well as a Startup Guide, and Tutorial Videos in DVD format (Value $39.00) from Photoloom
4 Annual Memberships to Footnote.com (Value $69.95) from Footnote.com
1 Basket containing a "Generations Project" t-shirt, pens, and other BYU broadcasting merchandise. (Value $50.00) from BYU Broadcasting
2 $50 Gift Certificates for the printing of a history book (Value $50.00) from Brigham Young University Print & Mail Production Center
1 Ancestral Quest 12.1 Software (Value $34.95) from Incline Software
6 Three Month Subscriptions to FindMyPast.com (Value $64.95) from Find My Past.com
1 Book Credit from Personal Publishing - Heritage Makers
10 Audio CD's of the St. George Family History Expo (Value $12.00 Each) from JAMB-Inc.
1 State Book from Family Tree Magazine
1 Book from Genlines

2 GenMerge Software (Value $36.00) from GenMerge
A signed copy of the book Genealogy Gems: Ultimate Research Strategies and a coupon for an annual Genealogy Gems Podcast Premium Membership (Value $45.00) from Genealogy Gems Podcast
1 Digital Family History Guidebook from LifeStory Productions
1 Easier Scanning DVD and Interactive Tutorial from LifeStory Productions

VIP Gift Give-aways:
100 FamilySearch Picture Frames from FamilySearch.org
100 copys of Finding Granddad's War Book (Value $19.95) from Ancestry.com

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