{"id":97841,"date":"2024-02-27T09:27:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T14:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.genealogybank.com\/?p=97841"},"modified":"2024-02-27T09:28:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T14:28:13","slug":"have-fun-with-us-at-rootstech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/have-fun-with-us-at-rootstech.html","title":{"rendered":"Have Fun with Us at RootsTech!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s almost here, the gathering genealogists eagerly anticipate: the annual RootsTech conference, the biggest genealogical event of the year, happening in Salt Lake City, Utah, from this Thursday, February 29th, until Saturday, March 2nd.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GenealogyBank of course will be there, staffing booth #1307.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re attending RootsTech in person or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familysearch.org\/en\/rootstech\/expohall\/genealogybank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a>, come pay us a visit. We\u2019re ready to have fun \u2013 and also do some genealogy work with you, answering questions and providing search tips. Ask us how we can help you find your ancestor!<\/p>\n<p>We will have in-booth presentations (see schedule below). We will also have a fun photo booth and we will be giving away a free membership as well as several books. And we have a special membership offer good only during the conference (details below).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/genealogybank-0227-2024-rootstech.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-97845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/genealogybank-0227-2024-rootstech.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration: GenealogyBank at RootsTech 2024\" width=\"459\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/genealogybank-0227-2024-rootstech.jpg 459w, https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/genealogybank-0227-2024-rootstech-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/genealogybank-0227-2024-rootstech-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Melony Young, our Director of Consumer Support, said: \u201cWe are excited to be at RootsTech this year because the theme is so closely related to our site. The theme for 2024 is \u2018Your Story Is Worth Remembering.\u2019 Since GenealogyBank.com is a premier resource for telling your family\u2019s stories, we are happy to participate and present this year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>GenealogyBank Presentations Schedule (all times are Mountain Time)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Thursday, Feb. 29<\/u><\/p>\n<p>9:05\u00a0\u00a0 Advanced Search Tips<br \/>\n10:35 Adding Color to Your Family Tree<br \/>\n2:35\u00a0\u00a0 Tips on How to Read Old Handwriting<\/p>\n<p><u>Friday, March 1<\/u><\/p>\n<p>9:05\u00a0\u00a0 Searching Newspapers<br \/>\n10:35 Adding Color to Your Family Tree<br \/>\n2:35\u00a0\u00a0 Tips on How to Read Old Handwriting<\/p>\n<p><u>Saturday, March 2<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Saturday is the family day. We will not be formally presenting on Saturday, as the day is free-flowing and interactive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two Featured Presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>GenealogyBank will make two featured presentations during RootsTech, both by Melony:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, February 29th at 3:00 pm, on the World Heritage Stage: \u201cNative American Research Tips\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, March 1st at 3:00 pm, in Ballroom A: \u201cResearching Newspaper Obituaries\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_97851\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97851\" style=\"width: 636px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/photo-0227-2024-melony-young.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/photo-0227-2024-melony-young.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Melony Young, GenealogyBank\u2019s Director of Consumer Support.\" width=\"636\" height=\"723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/photo-0227-2024-melony-young.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/photo-0227-2024-melony-young-264x300.jpg 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-97851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Melony Young, GenealogyBank\u2019s Director of Consumer Support.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>About Our Featured Speaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Melony Young is a seasoned Customer Support Director and Corporate Trainer, and has played a crucial role in developing and training teams at companies like American Express, The American Red Cross, Wayfair, and currently, GenealogyBank.com. Melony has also been known to \u201cdabble\u201d in acting and voiceover work.<\/p>\n<p>Melony developed a love and respect for genealogy work through her grandmother Arlene\u2019s lifelong passion of family history and research, and continues this legacy through an ongoing project with her children and grandson to capture and document life events and memories. Family history research and DNA even helped her connect with a half-brother.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drawings for Give-Aways<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will be having drawings during RootsTech to give away a free membership as well as several books.<\/p>\n<p><u>Book Prizes<\/u><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading Early American Handwriting (2)<\/li>\n<li>The Researcher\u2019s Guide to American Genealogy<\/li>\n<li>Researching Scots-Irish Ancestors<\/li>\n<li>Tracing Your Irish Ancestors<\/li>\n<li>New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy<\/li>\n<li>How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records<\/li>\n<li>Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy<\/li>\n<li>The Story of Yorktown Told by the Men Who Were There<\/li>\n<li>Discover Your Ancestors Using Land Records<\/li>\n<li>Victory or Death: Military Decisions That Changed the Course of the American Revolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>GenealogyBank Promotional Offer for RootsTech<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We have a fantastic RootsTech promotional offer with a free ebook:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/rootstech\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-97855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/genealogybank-0227-2024-rootstech-special-offer.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration: GenealogyBank's special offer for RootsTech 2024\" width=\"862\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/genealogybank-0227-2024-rootstech-special-offer.jpg 862w, https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/genealogybank-0227-2024-rootstech-special-offer-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/genealogybank-0227-2024-rootstech-special-offer-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>During the RootsTech conference, you can save 60% on an annual GenealogyBank membership, just $48.95 (regularly $121.90), plus receive a free ebook, <em>Newspapers Give Us the Rest of the Story<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>You can order by phone, 866-641-3297, or by clicking the \u201cJoin Now &amp; Save\u201d orange button.<\/p>\n<p>This special offer ends March 4 at midnight EST.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Register for Free for the RootsTech Online Conference!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can enjoy RootsTech 2024 in person or by joining online. It only takes 10 seconds to join online, and you will get access Feb 29-Mar 2 to hundreds of class sessions, the expo hall, awesome keynote addresses and other unique experiences to help you discover more about your story: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familysearch.org\/campaign\/rootstechregistration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.familysearch.org\/campaign\/rootstechregistration<\/a><\/p>\n<p>RootsTech runs Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 29th \u2013 March 2nd). Classes start at 8:00 am each day (keep in mind that RootsTech, being in Salt Lake City, Utah, is on Mountain time). On-Demand sessions are available all day. The Expo Hall opens at 9:00 am (yes, there is also a virtual Expo Hall).<\/p>\n<p>GenealogyBank.com is a premier resource for telling your family stories and an invaluable way to begin or enhance your family research. With over 330 years of historical records and newspapers, you are sure to uncover names and stories you\u2019ve never known. With the help of our exclusive content, more than 296 million obituaries and over 15,000 U.S. newspapers, your family story can be brought to life through new discoveries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A description of the genealogy presentations, fun photo booth, and give-aways GenealogyBank will be offering at RootsTech Feb. 29-March 2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":97735,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12717],"tags":[1661,1655,58751],"class_list":["post-97841","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-genealogy-conferences-activities","tag-genealogybank-2","tag-rootstech","tag-rootstech-2024"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/photo-0202-2016-featured-graphic-genealogy-conferences.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97841","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97841"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97841\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97859,"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97841\/revisions\/97859"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97735"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.genealogybank.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}