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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:

  • Using the internet for research

  • Organizing your findings

  • DNA testing

  • Documenting your research

  • A member talks about an overseas trip to meet relatives

  • How to write family stories

  • 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,  April 25th & May 9th 

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, April 25th & May 2nd          

                                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​

                           Joyce Espinosa, Facilitator​

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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

                             Byron Maynes, 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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Federal Census Highlights 

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)

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USEFUL LINKS

Research forms

  • 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

  • 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

k.m.clay75@gmail.com

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Rhonda Johnson

Treasurer/Membership

rhonda@rhondajohnson.com

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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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Click here for:

Membership Application pdf

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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Useful Documents
Books to Loan
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