Smithfield South Stake Family Discovery Day

Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 1-4pm at the Stake Center

This is YOUR Day! Has finding family in your tree got you stumped? Maybe you're new to family history, or you're not sure what to do next. Well, that’s just what Family Discovery Day is for!  Join us on Saturday, April 23rd from 1-4pm at the stake center.  This is YOUR day to learn, ask questions and be inspired!  This is the day to begin your journey back in time to find and discover your ancestors.  They are a part of you and you are a part of them.   Please join us for a wonderful, uplifting and edifying day . . .  IT'S YOUR DAY!  We can't wait to see you! Some additional details: Finding Names When Your Tree Is Full.  For those with several generations already in the tree, finding new family names can be a challenge. You've only just begun! Find the missing fruit in your family tree by exploring descendant lines. —Kevin & Christine Branch. Family History for Beginners. Feel a special connection with your family as you start to look beyond the names, dates and places and discover the real people in your family tree. Make it about hearts first, then the charts. —Dennis Watkins Fixing Duplicates and Relationships. Learn the basics of merging duplicate records and also how to edit family relationships when records are linked incorrectly. —Tim Patty Navigating the Family Tree. An introduction to FamilySearch.org. Learn to explore your family lines using alternate views; update information for ancestors; add new names; evaluate hints; add sources; and other helpful tasks. —Tyler Dawes and Madison Sickler Finding Records with FamilySearch Partners. Introduction to Ancestry, FindMyPast, and MyHeritage. These powerful tools, available to LDS members, provide additional options for finding your ancestors. —Alisa Davenport Hands-on Demos: Preserving Memories. Upload photos, stories and documents and work with the new Memories Gallery. Apps Gallery. Useful tools that help you find, connect, organize and explore your family. Helpful Hints. Tips and tricks on a variety of topics, and valuable resources that are available. Indexing Lab. Current indexers as well as those wanting to learn are encouraged to participate in this indexing event. Training will be provided for beginners. Laptops are needed. Workshop and Help Lab. Bring your electronics along and work on your own family tree. This is a fun way to dedicate some time to family history and work alongside family and friends.  Mix and match class time with the lab, or just spend time in the lab. Personalized assistance is available as needed. Children's Activities. Careful planning and preparation has gone into selecting structured activities for children under twelve. Family history is for the entire family and this is an opportunity to introduce children to the doctrine and images of family history with age-appropriate activities.   Smithfield South Stake Family Discovery Day Saturday, April 23rd 1:00 - 4:00pm Discover the promised blessings that await all who make temple and family history work a part of their lives . . .  IT'S YOUR DAY!  Come join us! Refreshments provided! Be sure to bring your laptop or mobile device. For questions, contact a member of the Family Discovery Day committee: Suzanne Boring, Alisa Davenport, Tyler Dawes, Sheryln Doyle, Sandi Hayden, Brenda Low, Steve Mackley, Bryant McKay, Madison Sickler, Cheryl Swenson, Diane Demars, Ron Demars, Ryan Stott

Smithfield South Stake Family Discovery Day · 451 South 250 East · Smithfield, UT 84335 · USA