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Registered participants may view the syllabus instantly on the SCHEDULE page. The blue button above is to purchase a printed copy of the syllabus that will be shipped to the event center, where you may pick it up, or to your home after the event is over.

Get ready for the time of your life!

Family History Expos are fun, exciting, amazing opportunities to learn about the techniques and technology available to trace your roots. You will be so enlightened here you'll want to come back again and again.

Family History Expos has become a beacon of light for those trying to find their way through the sea of information in which their deepest family roots are buried. Every event is another lighthouse strategically placed to guide you through this journey.

Who:
Brought to you by Family History Expos.com and sponsors:
FamilySearch, Family Tree Magazine, RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, Generation Maps, Genealogy Gems Podcast, Ohana Software, and LifeStory Productions.

What:
California Family History Expo

Where:
Redding Convention Center
747 Auditorium Drive
Redding, California 96001
Ample free parking

When:
Friday October 16th, 2009. 8 AM to 6 PM
Saturday October 17th, 2009. 8 AM to 6 PM
At the door registration begins at: 7 AM Friday & 7:30 AM Saturday

Cost:
Exhibit Hall: Open free to the public
Keynote Address: Open free to the public
Classes and Workshops:
Pre-Registration: $65
At the Door: $75 for both days or $40 for a single day

Register right now online and receive immediate access to all class syllabi on the SCHEDULE page.! Note: Online class syllabi are available only to those who register online.

Your paid registration includes:

Printed Event Program
Name Tag
CD syllabus (to print your syllabus in advance, register online now and get immediate access!) (Note: Family History Expos will print your syllabus for an additional $25.00. Printed syllabi will be shipped to the conference center for you to pick up or to your mailing address after the event is over. Purchaser pays shipping. To purchase your syllabus in book format, click on the button below.)
Goody Bag stuffed full of coupons, discount offers, information and free trials
FREE research consultation with a professional researcher at the Family History Expos Ask-the-Pros booth. E-mail expos@FHExpos.com to set up an appointment (you may also bring your research questions and sign up at the booth for available times)
Access to concessions and tables available for lunch

Definition:
Syllabus An outline or a summary of the main points of a text, lecture, or course of study. Plural Syllabi or Syllabuses

Exhibit Hall
Imagine, a room full of exhibitors with amazing products and services all designed to make your family history research faster, easier, more productive and fun. Here you will find hundreds of people just like you who share your passion for family history. Network and learn.The public is invited to visit our exhibitors absolutely free.

Presenter Bios
Professional genealogists, technological experts and seasoned family historians will shed light on the newest and most successful techniques and technology to assist you in your family history research. Please join us.

Classes and Workshops
Get the most out of our Family History Expos by registering at a minimal cost for our family history and genealogy workshops. These classes and workshops are taught by and facilitated by experienced, successful researchers who have the best and easiest ways to:

Research family history
Document family history
Share family history

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SHOW SPONSORS:

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KEY SPONSORS:

BASIC SPONSORS:

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OUR AMAZING KEYNOTE SPEAKER IS:

Bernie Gracy

Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for a Fortune 500 company. But for the last 10 years, he has also been an avid field genealogist. Bernie has a BS and MS in Computer Science, an MS in E-Commerce, and writes a blog on Location-Based Genealogy at historicaltownmaps.com/wordpress.

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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 60 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 (a Twitter account is not required to search). Simply go to http://search.twitter.com and search for #FHX09

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.

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.

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.

Leland K. Meitzler, Exhibitor-Family Roots Publishing & Blogger
Leland K. Meitzler - Founder of Heritage Quest in 1985, Managing Editor of "Heritage Quest Magazine" until 2006, & Managing Editor of "Everton's Genealogical Helper 2006-2009." Leland writes a daily blog at GenealogyBlog.com and runs Family Roots Publishing Co. He is a popular tour conductor and entertaining lecturer, having given over 2,000 genealogical lectures. You will find Leland blogging at the GenealogyBlog and can be followed on Twitter @Lmeitzler.

Holly T. Hansen: Blog, Twitter

Arlene H. Eakle: Blog, Twitter

Lisa Louise Cooke: Blog, Twitter

Leland K. Meitzler: Blog, Twitter

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Lodging Recommendations:

REDDING TRAVELODGE
540 North Market St.
Redding, California, 96003

Deluxe Single Queen Room $60.00 + Tax
Deluxe Double Queen Room $70.00 + Tax
Spacious Double Queen Kitchenette $80.00 + Tax
Includes:

Free WIFI

Free sit-down breakfast or "Breakfast-to-Go Bag

Refrigerator & microwave

Heated out door pool, spa, and fitness center

Plus approximately 25 additional value added "no cost" amenties

Reservations must be made before October 10, 2009 to guarantee our special rate.
When making your room reservations mention "SEO RATE & the Family History Expo" to receive our special rate.
Hotel Reservation Desk Phone Number: (800)243-1106
Click here to visit the Travelodge Web site

BAYMONT INN & SUITES
2600 Larkspur Lane
Redding, California 96002

King Room $79.00 + Tax
2 Double Bed Room $79.00 + Tax
Includes:

Complimentary expanded continental breakfast is included

Free wireless high speed internet

Fridge provided in most rooms

Indoor heated pool and hot tub

Exercise room

Reservations must be made before September 24, 2009 to guarantee our special rate.
When making your room reservations mention "Family History Expo" to receive our special rate.
Hotel Reservation Desk Phone Number: (530)722-9100
Click here to visit the Baymont Inn & Suites Web site

RED LION HOTEL
1830 Hilltop Drive
Redding, California 96002

One Queen Bed (1-2 person) $89.00 + Tax
Two Queen Beds (2 people) $99.00 + Tax
One King Bed (1-2 person) $99.00 + Tax
Includes:

Complimentary breakfast for up to two people

Complimentary Parking

Swimming pool, whirlpool/spa

On-site fitness center

High speed Internet

Reservations must be made before October 10, 2009 to guarantee our special rate.
When making your room reservations mention "Family History Expo" to receive our special rate.
Hotel Reservation Desk Phone Number: (530)221-8700
Click here to visit the Red Lion Hotel Web site

COMFORT INN
850 Mistletoe Lane
Redding, California 96002

Single King Room $90.00 + Tax
Double King Room $90.00 + Tax
Double Queen Room $90.00 + Tax
Includes:

Free high speed internet

Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast

Refrigerator with feezer & microwave

Outdoor pool, spa, and fitness center

Hanicap rooms available upon request

Reservations must be made before September 14th to guarantee our special rate.
When making your room reservations mention "Family History Expo" to receive our special rate.
Hotel Reservation Desk Phone Number: (530)221-4472
Click here to visit the Comfort Inn Web site

HAMPTON INN & SUITES
2160 Larkspur Lane
Redding, California 96002

King Room $99.00 + Tax
1 Double Bed Room $99.00 + Tax
Includes:

Free 'On the House' hot breakfast

Enhanced high speed Internet

Refridgerator and microwave

Business Center

37" flat panel TV

Reservations must be made before October 2, 2009 to guarantee our special rate.
When making your room reservations mention "Family History Expo" to receive our special rate.
Hotel Reservation Desk Phone Number: (530)224-1001
Click here to visit the Hampton Inn & Suites Web site

OXFORD INNS & SUITES
1967 Hilltop Drive
Redding, California 96002

Executive Queen Suite $99.00 + Tax
2 Double Bed Suite $99.00 + Tax
Includes:

Complimentary country breakfast buffet

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages Monday through Saturday

Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer & 2 televisions, in room

Heated pool, jacuzzi and poolside patio

Free wireless Internet

Easy access to Redding Convention Center

Business Center

On-site fitness center

Reservations must be made before September 15, 2009 to guarantee our special rate.
When making your room reservations mention "Family History Expo" to receive our special rate.
Hotel Reservation Desk Phone Number: (800)870-7848 or (530)221-0100
Click here to visit the Oxford Inns & Suites Web site

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Exhibit Hall

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

Booth: 01		Family History Expos
Booth: 02		Family History Expos
Booth: 11		Legacy Family Tree
Booth: 13 (8x10)		Legacy Family Tree
Booth: 14		OhanaSoftware
Booth: 15		Family History Expos
Booth: 16		Prize Drawings
Booth: 17		The Genealogy Gems Podcast
Booth: 18		LifeStory Productions
Booth: 19		Redding Cemetery
Booth: 20		Family Roots Publishing Co.
Booth: 21		FamilySearch
Booth: 22		Family Roots Publishing Co.
Booth: 23		FamilySearch
Booth: 24		Family Roots Publishing Co.
Booth: 25		FamilySearch
Booth: 26		DMT Publishing
Booth: 27		OhanaSoftware
Booth: 28		Shasta Genealogical Society
Booth: 29		Prize Drawings
Booth: 30		Ask-the-pros at Family History Expos
Booth: 31		ArchivaLife
Booth: 32		Creative Continuum
Booth: 33		Redding Convention & Visitors Bureau
Booth: 34	$195.00
Booth: 35		Scentsy Wickless Candles
Booth: 36	$195.00
Booth: 37		EasyFamilyHistory.com
Booth: 38		AncestralHunt.com
Booth: 39		The Genealogical Institute
Booth: 40		RootsMagic
Booth: 41		The Genealogical Institute
Booth: 42		RootsMagic
Booth: 43		Ask-the-pros at Family History Expos
Booth: 44		Blogger Bistro & Twitter Cafe
Booth: 46		Concessions by Paulson's Catering
Booth: 48		Concessions by Paulson's Catering
Booth: 50		Concessions by Paulson's Catering
Booth: 54		Generation Maps
Booth: 55		RootsMagic
Booth: 56 (8x10)		Generation Maps
Booth: Advertising Only		MyHeritage

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CALIFORNIA FAMILY HISTORY EXPO 2009
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

We invite you and your company to come experience the fun and success of participating in a Family History Expo.

Family History Expos events have proven their success with higher attendance and more enthusiastic attendees than ever before. We take pride in the integrity of our event! We are confident that our Expos are something your company will wants to be involved with. Mark your calendars now and sign up today to reserve your space at one or all of our upcoming Expos!

Event Perks:

1. Unlike most major conventions the Family History Expos Exhibit Hall is FREE to the public. To you, our loyal vendor, that means more sales and business all day long. There is a full 30 minute break between classes to allow ample time for our attendees to visit with you, ask questions, and purchase your products and services
2. Enjoy incredible event success due to an overpowering marketing campaign in newspapers, magazines, direct mailings, online, local television, and radio stations
3. Sponsorship opportunities include participation in promotional blogs, podcasts, interviews, and newsletter highlights
4. Advertising opportunities at show, in syllabus, and before the event begins will help attendees prepare to meet you before they even arrive
5. Ample FREE parking makes it easy and desirable for locals to attend this event

Details that make Family History Expos Events Unique:

1. Focus on exhibit hall & vendor products and services
2. Professional class presentations
3. Exhibit hall free to the public
4. Registration price affordable to attendees
5. CD syllabus included with cost of registration
6. Numerous door prizes introducing our vendors while captivating attendees
7. Intense nationwide marketing campaign
8. Unique layout and prize drawing area allows all vendors to be seen as each patron walks through the exhibit hall
9. Personal attention given to every attendee, vendor, speaker, and the media
10. Sponsorship and advertising involvement at all levels
11. Professional event enticing to beginning, experienced, and advanced researchers

Agreement, Rules & Regulations:

Click here to download Vendor Booth Agreement & Exhibitor Rules and Regulations

Event Theme:

Learn the Tech to Trace Your Roots!

Exhibit Hall Location:

Redding Convention Center
747 Auditorium Drive
Redding, California 96001
(530)225-4130 Redding Convention Center
To view location and maps click here.
The Exhibit Hall is most easily accessible from the front of the building.

Set up and Take down time:

The Exhibit Hall will be available for set up on Thursday, October 15th from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again on Friday morning, October 16th 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, October 16th ~ Grand Opening ~ 9:00 AM Closes at 6:00 PM sharp.
Saturday, October 17th ~ 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', unless otherwise indicated and will include Two 3' High Black & Grey Draped Side Panels, One 8' High Black & Grey Drape, one 8' white plastic top with terracotta skirted Table, Two Chairs, and one Wastebasket.

Decorating and Power Services:

Power is included with booth fee. Additional tables or decorating needs are provided by the Redding Convention Center.

Internet and Telephone Services:

AT&T WIFI available for $7.95 per day, per computer. Telephone lines are an additional $100.00 per line.

Lodging Information:

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

Tax & License Information:

The Tax rate is ~ 8.250%.
Exhibitors are responsible for collecting and paying all California State Tax which is due and payable to the State of California from the sale of goods at the Expo. Exhibitors may not sell any items at the California Family History Expo without a valid California Seller's Permit. An application form can be obtained from the California State Board of Equalization to download the instructions and form click here. Payment is due to the State within 10 days of the end of the event.

Concessions:

There Concessions located inside the Convention Center for your convenience.

Class Room Admission:

Exhitibors wishing to attend classes need to be registered. Please call the Family History Expos.com office for special pricing after the early registration ends. (801) 829-3295.

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Win Door Prizes!

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 Prize Gifts:

Family History Expos.com - (Value $399)