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Let Your Light Shine!
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, Ancestry.com, RootsMagic, Legacy Family Tree, Generation Maps, Ohana Software, and Ancestral Quest.
What:
St. George, Utah Family History Expo 2010
Where:
The Dixie Convention Center
1835 Convention Center Drive
St. George, Utah 84790
When:
Friday February 26th, 2010. 8 AM to 6 PM
Saturday February 27th, 2010. 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
Early-registration: $65.00 (ends February 1st, 2010)
At the Door: $75.00 for both days, $40.00 for a single day, or $12.00 per class
Register right now online and receive immediate access to all class syllabi! 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!)
- Goody Bag stuffed full of coupons, discount offers, information and free trials
- Opportunity to have a FREE research consultation with a professional researcher at the Family History Expos Ask-the-Pros booth (be sure to bring your research questions and sign up at the booth)
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.
Keynote Address
On the opening day of every event, the public is invited to participate in our Family History Expos keynote address. There's no charge to listen to and learn from our prestigious keynote speakers.
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
Banquet Sponsored by:
Circlemending
and Family History Expos, Inc.
 
Let Your Light Shine on the Wonderful Wizard of Blogs!
Friday evening doors open at 6:15 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. in the Garden Room at the Dixie Center.
Come enjoy music, fine food, and family history education.
…this Family History Expo Banquet will be entertaining and fun.
Jean Wilcox Hibben of Circlemending.org and her husband Butch are as entertaining as they are educational. The two will combine the “Wizard of Blogs (oops, that’s Oz)” theme and the Expo’s “Let Your Light Shine” theme for a wonderful combination of music and information.
Jean Hibben plays many instruments including the guitar, banjo, concertina, and mandolin. Her husband, “Uncle Butch” accompanies her on the saw (yes, we said the saw). The two will perform their renditions of “Gonna Let My Little Light Shine,” “Over the Rainbow,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Blogs,” “If I Only Had a Brain,” and more!
You will hear from a panel of blogging experts who can teach you how to make the most of Internet social networking for family history research.
Special Gifts for Family History Expo Banquet Attendees include:
Circlemending will give a $5 discount coupon off one CD to all who attend the banquet.
A canvas tote bag to each banquet attendee!
A Let Your Light Shine memory token
and more
Purchase your tickets today. Bring a friend to dinner they do not have to be registered to enjoy the evening. Cost: only $28.50 per person
Dinner Entree includes:
Bread and Butter Preset on Tables
House Salad with Basil Strawberry Vinaigrette
Chicken Piccata with Chef Cut Vegetables, Orzo Pasta & Caper, Roasted Tomato Cream Sauce
Chocolate Cake with Bavarian Cream and Fresh Berries
A program suitable for all ages.
Limited Seating Reserve banquet ticket now!
Visit our Banquet Sponsor online at Circlemending.org
| | | << Back to Top | | | SUPPORTED BY:
MAJOR SPONSORS:
KEY SPONSORS:
BASIC SPONSORS:
BANQUET SPONSORS:
| | | << Back to Top | | | | 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. |
| | | | OUR BANQUET ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDES: | Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CG
 | Board-Certified genealogist, President of the Corona Genealogical Society and the Southern California Chapter of APG. Jean has a doctorate in folklore and MA in speech communication. She is a national speaker and staff trainer for the Corona California Family History Center. Web site: www.circlemending.org. |
| Gena Philibert Ortega
 | Genealogy Community Director for FamilyLink. Gena is the newsletter editor for WorldVitalRecords and manages GenealogyWise. She holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Religion. Her writings can also be found on her blog, Gena’s Genealogy. She is the author of the book, Cemeteries of the Eastern Sierra. |
| | | | BLOGGERS OF HONOR FOR THIS EVENT ARE: | A.C. Ivory
 | Was born and raised in Utah. A.C. gained his love for genealogy and family history while serving an LDS mission in Calgary, Canada. He enjoys helping and teaching people how to locate their ancestors. A.C. is attending the Salt Lake Community College seeking a degree in Computer Information Systems.
Links:
Find My Ancestor Blog
Twitter
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| Ancestry Insider
 | Included among Family Tree Magazine’s “101 Best Web Sites of 2008,” 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.
Links:
The Ancestry Insider Blog, Twitter |
| 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.
Links:
Arlene H. Eakle's Genealogy Blog, Twitter
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| Denise Levenick
 | When she isn't blogging for The Family Curator, Denise slips on a hat and veil and may be found writing classic tales of romance and suspense as Miss Penelope Dreadful for the Shades of the Departed online photography magazine. She’s author of The Blogger’s Almanac, Seasonal Ideas for Blog Posts.
Links:
Family Curator Blog, Twitter,
Penelope Dreadful Blog, Twitter
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| Gena Philibert Ortega
| Genealogy Community Director for FamilyLink. Gena is the newsletter editor for WorldVitalRecords and manages GenealogyWise. She holds a Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and Religion. Her writings can also be found on her blog, Gena’s Genealogy. She is the author of the book, Cemeteries of the Eastern Sierra.
Links:
Gena's Genealogy Blog,
Twitter,
WorldVitalRecords.com Blog, WVR Twitter |
| Holly T. Hansen, President of Family History Expos
 | 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.
Links:
Family History Expos Genealogy Blog, Twitter |
| Jean Wilcox Hibben, PhD, MA, CG
| Board-Certified genealogist, President of the Corona Genealogical Society and the Southern California Chapter of APG. Jean has a doctorate in folklore and MA in speech communication. She is a national speaker and staff trainer for the Corona California Family History Center. Web site: www.circlemending.org.
Links:
Circlemending Blog
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| Michael Brophy
 | Researcher, columnist, and lecturer in Boston, serving on the Massachusetts Genealogical Council and in the New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. In addition to a BBA and an MBA, Michael completed advanced coursework at the Institute of Genealogy and Historic Research at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. |
| Michael John Neill
 | Maintains a research blog at www.rootdig.com and writes Casefile Clues, a weekly column at www.casefileclues.com. Experienced courthouse, archives, and library researcher, Michael John has written over 1,000 genealogy how-to columns and lectures nationally on a wide variety of research topics. He has researched his own family more than three decades.
Links:
Casefile Clues Blog,
RootDig Blog,
Twitter |
| 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. Renee is the founder of Creative Text Resources, and teaches business writing courses throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Links:
Above the Trees Blog, Twitter |
| | << Back to Top | | | Lodging Recommendations:
Comfort Suites1239 South MainSt. George, UT 847702 Queens $70.00 + 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 18, 2010 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 website
Crystal Inn St. George1450 South Hilton DriveSt. George, UT 847701 King or 2 Queens Single/Double Occupancy $70.00 + Tax Triple/Quad Occupancy $77.00 + 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 (800) 662-2525.
Click here to visit the Crystal Inn Web site
La Quinta Inn & Suites St. George91 East 2680 SouthSt. George, UT 84790
Suites $79.00 + Tax
Includes:
* Complimentary full hot breakfast (eggs, biscuit, gravy, waffles, sausage, etc.)
* Complimentary high-speed Internet access, both wireless and wired
* Guest rooms, including spacious suites with separate living areas
Reservations accepted right up to checkin. To receive our special rate ask for the "Family History Expo" rate. Call (435) 674-2664.
Click here to visit the La Quinta Inn & Suites website
Best Western Abbey Inn1129 South BluffSt. George, UT 847701 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 January 25, 2010 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 website
Wingate by Wyndham144 W. Brigham Rd.St. George, UT 84790King 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 12, 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
Hilton Garden Inn St. George1731 Convention Center DriveSt. George, UT 84790
King $79.00 + Tax
2 Queen $89 + Tax
Includes:
* Free wireless internet and 24 hour business center
* 2 free full cook to order breakfasts with each room night at the Great American Grill
* Adjacent to the Dixie Convention Center
Reservations must be made before February 15, 2010 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 website
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 | Vendor Booths
Family History Expos reserves the right to refuse booth space at their discretion.
| | | << Back to Top | | | ST. GEORGE FAMILY HISTORY EXPO 2010
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:
Let Your Light Shine!
Exhibit 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 Opportunites
We offer multiple opportunities for you to share your brand with our attendees.
Please take time to click on the following link to find what opportunities are available to you.
Also note the specific deadlines for these opportunites by clicking on the product details.
Click here to view opportunities.
Set up and Take down time:
The Exhibit Hall will be available for set up on Thursday, February 25th 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 26th ~ Grand Opening ~ 9:00 AM Closes at 6:00 PM sharp.
Saturday, February 27th ~ 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 19, 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.
Our contact is Cindy Curtis, she can be reached at (435) 986-6625 or by email at CindyC@dixiecenter.com.
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 is included in your Booth Fees for this event so you will not need to
do anything additional we have you covered.
Concessions:
There is a nice Concessions Booth located inside the exhibit hall.
Class Room Admission:
Exhitibors wishing to atten classes need to be registered. Please call the Family History Expos.com office
for special pricing. (801) 829-3295.
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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)
- 5 day Family History Library Research Retreat in Salt Lake City with Professional Assistance
FamilySearch
- Duffel Bag and Blanket with the FamilySearch Logo
Legacy Family Tree - (Value $300)
- Acer Netbook PC with Legacy Family Tree Deluxe software included
Your Love Remembered - (Value $599.00)
FamilyLink - (Value $99.95)
- World Subscription to World Vital Records
Ancestry.com - (Value $300)
- Ancestry World Deluxe Membership
Ancestry.com - (Value $300)
- Ancestry World Deluxe Membership
RootsMagic - (Value $150)
Gift includes one each of the following:
- RootsMagic Software Package
- Personal Historian Software Package
- Family Atlas Software Package
- Family Reunion Software Package
- RootsMagic Book
- RootsMagic Bag
- RootsMagic Name Badge Holder
- RootsMagic Flash Drive
Ohana Software - (Value over $225)
Gift includes one each of the following:
- Hawaiian Gift and software package Includes:
- FamilyInsight CD
- Ordinance Tracker
- Crash Course in Family History Book
- Charting Companion for FamilySearch- downloadable
- Heritage Collector Bonus Package
- Heritage Collector Suite 5.3
- Digital Family History Guidebook in PDF format
- Storybook Module
- GPS Maps
- How to tutorial : Easier Scanning Interactive Tutorial and Using Sound Interactive Tutorial
- Additional Hawaiian goodies
Generation Maps - (Value $50.00)
Genline - (Value $100.00)
- 3-month Genline subscription with the book, Your Swedish Roots
DNA Consultants - (Value $300.00)
- DNA Fingerprint Plus -- comprehensive autosomal genetic ancestry analysis, including test, map and report
DNA Consultants - (Value $120.00)
- Premium Male DNA Report Only for those who have their Y-DNA test results
DNA Consultants - (Value $120.00)
- Premium Female DNA Report Only for those who have their mtDNA test results
General Door Prizes Donated by our Vendors and Local Businesses:
RootsMagic
- RootsMagic Genealogy Software (Value $29.95)
FamilySearch
- Two Gig Flash Drive with the FamilySearch Logo
FamilySearch
- Slimline Clock with the FamilySearch Logo
RootsMagic
- Personal Historian Software (Value $29.95)
RootsMagic
- Family Atlas Software (Value $29.95)
RootsMagic
- Family Reunion Organizer Software (Value $29.95)
Generation Maps
- Decorative Genealogy Chart (you fill in the blanks)
Generation Maps
- Decorative Genealogy Chart (you fill in the blanks)
Ohana Software
Legacy Family Tree
- Legacy Family Tree Deluxe software with beginner's training video and printed user's guide (Value $39.95)
Legacy Family Tree
- Legacy Family Tree Deluxe software with beginner's training video and printed user's guide (Value $39.95)
Ancestral Quest
- Ancestral Quest 12.1 Software Package (Value $34.95)
Ancestral Quest
- Ancestral Quest 12.1 Software Package (Value $34.95)
Genealogy Gems Podcast
- Annual Genealogy Gems Podcast Premium Membership (Value
$29.95)
LifeStory Productions
- Digital Family History Guidebook
LifeStory Productions
- Easier Scanning DVD and Interactive Tutorial
Ancestry.com
- Official Guide to Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com
- Official Guide to Rootsweb
Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com
AGES-online
- 50 AGES-online annual standard subscription (value $59.95 each)
Your Love Remembered
- Friday Gift Basket (Godiva, Toffee, olives, crackers, cookies, etc)
Your Love Remembered
- Saturday Gift Massage Mat with heater
DNA Consultants - (Value $55.00)
- Book signed by co-author Dr. Donald N. Yates of DNA Consultants -- When Scotland Was Jewish: DNA Evidence, Archeology, Analysis of Migrations, and Public and Family Records Show Twelfth Century Semitic Roots
VIP Gift Bags:
Each Gift Bag some fun goodies and a gift from our Sponsors:
Family History Expos
FamilySearch
- Photo Magnet Clip with the FamilySearch Logo
Generation Maps
- Chocolate Bar with Discount Coupon for Chart Printing (Must be ordered at Expo)
Legacy Family Tree
Ohana Software
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