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Announcing Fall into Family History Month Webinar: Saturday 30 September 2017!

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I’m pleased to announce that registration is open for a special Fall into Family History Webinar on Saturday, 30 September 2017. 


I will be teaming up with my friend and colleague, Denise Levenick aka The Family Curator, and we want to help you kick-off your next family history writing or photo project.

Yes, we know this is short notice, but Denise and I were talking last week about how we could combine our areas of expertise to encourage and inspire genealogists to share their family photographs and stories. Since October is Family History Month, we decided to seize the moment!

The online seminar will take place on Saturday 30, September 2017 starting at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time / 8:00 a.m. Pacific time. Cost is just $19.95. There will be two sessions, which will include Q&A and we will also draw for some fun prizes.

Session 1: Organizing Your Family History Writing Project 
with Lisa Alzo, will show you how to:

  • confront and conquer writer’s block
  • use storyboarding to organize your ideas
  • find and use pro writer’s tools for outlines, timelines, mind maps and more
  • generate and discover new ideas to bring your stories to life 


Session 2: Selecting and Preparing Images for Your Family History Project 
with Denise Levenick, will help you know:

  • what to look for when choosing snapshots and digital images
  • minimum requirements for image size and resolution
  • how to organize images for easy access and publication
  • the three photo edits every picture needs
  • how to convert file formats for your project 

Limited seats available. All paid registrants will receive links to watch the recordings and will receive the handouts, so if you can’t attend the live webinars on Saturday, you can still register and watch later on your own schedule.

Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, 29, September 2017.  Click here to register or learn more. 



If you are ready to jumpstart a project this October, then register TODAY for the Fall into Family History Month Saturday Seminar.


[Disclosure: The above post is an advertisement for a paid webinar I will be presenting]

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Update: Family HIstory Month Tasks

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During National Family History Month (October), I listed five ways I planned to celebrate it. Here is a summary of what I accomplished.


1. Sort out information I discovered and follow up on family stories I recorded during my trip to Slovakia this summer.

I noted three of my favorite stories: 1) My great-grandmother missed my grandfather so much when he left for America that she wanted another baby. Her son Andrej was born supposedly 20 years to the day from my grandfather’s birthday, January 1, although the birth was recorded January 2nd); 2) My grandmother and grandfather knew each other when they were growing up in Slovakia and my grandmother had a crush on my grandfather. They were married in 1915 after they both arrived in America at different times; 3) The tenacity of my great-grandfather and his brothers to ensure that they got the land they were promised by the feudal Lord. I am still digging for documents and other proof to validate various aspects of these stories.

2. Spend some time catching up with living relatives (via phone calls, visits, Skype).

I visited my aunt and uncle in Texas; I skype regularly with my cousin, Renata. I also connect with many of my cousins via Facebook.

3. Re-organize my family history files and binders.

I’ve started this project, but alas, it seems to be never ending.

4. Explore my great-grandfather’s stays in America (he was supposedly a so-called “bird of
passage” who came to America at least twice to earn money and return back home to
Slovakia). Search immigration, census, and other records for documentation.

Found passenger lists documenting at least two arrivals.

5. Work on a multimedia tribute (presentation) honoring my immigrant grandparents.

Finished this project and showed the presentation at the CGSI meeting 10/30/10.

I enjoyed Family History Month and hope to keep the momentum going so I can tackle more specific tasks in the coming months.

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Five Ways I’ll Celebrate Family History Month

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Today is the start of Family History Month. It started back in 2001 when Congress first passed a resolution, introduced by Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah. During October special events are held across the country to celebrate heritage and encourage people to research their roots. Hatch wrote: “By searching for our roots, we come closer together as a human family.”


I’ve decided to outline five ways I plan to celebrate Family History Month.

1. Sort out information I discovered and follow up on family stories I recorded during my trip to Slovakia this summer.

2. Spend some time catching up with living relatives (via phone calls, visits, Skype).

3. Re-organize my family history files and binders.

4. Explore my great-grandfather’s stays in America (he was supposedly a so-called “bird of
passage” who came to America at least twice to earn money and return back home to
Slovakia). Search immigration, census, and other records for documentation.

5. Work on a multimedia tribute (presentation) honoring my immigrant grandparents.

I hope to document my progress each week with some posts on this Blog.

I’d love to hear from other Bloggers: What will you be doing to celebrate Family History Month?

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