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 14, 2024
"Why You Should Use Land & Property Records
and How to Find Them"
presented by Connie Sheets
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Sage Center, Celebration Hall
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Mentoring Workshop
2nd & 4th Friday of the Month
Friday, April 26th & May 10th 2024
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Sage Center, Willow Room
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Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings
Family Tree Maker SIG Meeting
Thursday, April 18, 2024
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Senita Center, Oak Creek Canyon Room
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FamilySearch SIG Meeting
Friday, April 19, 2024
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sage Center, Willow Room
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Ancestor Story SIG Meeting
Monday, April 22, 2024
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Sage Center, Mulberry-Sable Room
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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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Gayle Klein
President
gaylecarin@gmail.com
Byron Maynes
Vice President
June Gifford
Secretary
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Linda O'Hara
Treasurer/Membership
lsohara9@gmail.com
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Steering Committee
Kathi Clay, Paul Burrill,
Kirsi Dahl, Dave Komassa
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Thursday Tips
Janice Milan, 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.​
