ABOUT US
Have you always wanted to research your family history but didn't know where to start? Do you have a box of old family photos and don't know what to do with them? Do you want to pass down your family heritage to your children and grandchildren?
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The Festival Genealogy Club's mission is to provide an organized framework under which residents may engage in research and gain knowledge. Members have all levels of experience. Visit a club meeting as a guest or jump right in and join.
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Joining requires filling out a membership application including the annual dues (check only, please). A link to the online form is on this page. Please complete the online New Member Survey to help us get to know your experience. Membership forms can also be found in the Chartered Clubs binder at the Members Services Desk in the Sage Center.
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Examples of topics that we discuss:
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Using the internet for research
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Organizing your findings
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DNA testing
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Documenting your research
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A member talks about an overseas trip to meet relatives
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How to write family stories
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Comparison of genealogy software
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
"Writing About Family Members"
presented by Dr Duane Roen
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Sage Center, Celebration Hall
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Mentoring Workshop
Upcoming Workshops:
Friday, May 9th & 23rd
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Sage Center, Willow Room
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Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings​
Getting Started with Genealogy SIG Meeting
Friday, May 2nd
& Returning on: October 17, 2025
10:30 AM -12:30 PM
Sage Center, Willow Room​
Gayle Klein, Facilitator
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Family Tree Maker SIG Meeting
Thursday, April 17 & May 15, 2025
and every 3rd Thursday
1:00 -3:00 PM
Sage Center, Willow Room​​
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FamilySearch SIG Meeting
Friday, April 18 & May 16, 2025
and every 3rd Friday
1:00 -3:00 PM
Sage Center, Willow Room
Byron Maynes, Facilitator​
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Ancestor Stories SIG Meeting
Monday, April 28th
& Returning on: October 27, 2025
1:00 -3:00 PM
Sage Center, Willow Room
Kirsi Dahl, Facilitator
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See the CALENDAR Tab for Future Event Dates, Times and Location OR for an Overview of all regularly scheduled Meetings/Workshops - Click Here
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USEFUL DOCUMENTS
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Please note that all bold and underlined items are links which you may click on to view.
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Researching for Lineage Organizations
Researching Obituaries (sources and tips)
Online State Resources (from Family Tree Magazine)
Using FamilySearch.org (tips on how to perform searches)
USEFUL LINKS
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Contains links to free forms that can be used to organize your genealogy research, including family group sheets, research logs and pedigree chart
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Family History Research Wiki at www.familysearch.org
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Provides research strategies and resources.
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CLUB OFFICERS
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Byron Maynes
President
byronmaynes@gmail.com
TBD
Vice President
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Kathi Clay
Secretary
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Rhonda Johnson
Treasurer/Membership
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Steering Committee
Kirsi Dahl, Mark Lodi, Barb VanderSchaaf
Gayle Klein, Past President​
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Click here to view the By-Laws
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or see "Sign Up" tab above. Please complete the New Member Survey also.
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Click here to make comments or suggestions about website
REGULAR CLUB MEETINGS
We meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month October through May at 3:00 pm in Celebration Hall at the Sage Center
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MENTORING WORKSHOPS
2nd and 4th Friday of the month October through May, 1 - 4:00 pm in Willow Room
Once per month June - Sept (check calendar)
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)
These groups focus on a specific topic or tool. Ask for more information at a club meeting or workshop.
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CLUB MINUTES
All handouts and presentation materials can be found under the Members Only tab.​
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