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Utah Genealogical Association '''Mission Statement'''<br>The [http://ugagenealogy.org/index.php Utah Genealogical Association] provides genealogical information, sources and education through personal instruction and published media on state, national and international family history topics, while promoting high standards and ethical practices.  
Utah Genealogical Association '''Mission Statement'''<br>
The Utah Genealogical Association provides genealogical information, sources and education through personal instruction and published media on state, national and international family history topics, while promoting high standards and ethical practices.


The '''Utah Genealogical Association''' is interested in worldwide genealogical research methodology, sponsoring week-long courses annually at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). Pioneer certificates are issued to anyone proving pioneer heritage in Utah.  
The '''Utah Genealogical Association''' is interested in worldwide genealogical research methodology. They issue pioneer certificates for anyone proving pioneer heritage in Utah and publish ''The Crossroads'' quarterly.  


=== Benefits  ===
=== Benefits  ===


There are several advantages of membership in the Association, including:
**
 
*Discounts for:
**[http://ugagenealogy.blogspot.com/2011/01/salt-lake-institute-of-genealogy-future.html Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy]
**Semi-Annual UGA Family History Conferences
**Chapter Activities and Events
*Crossroads Magazine: UGA's Quarterly magazine with articles relating to Genealogy and related subjects
*Access to:
**Virtual Chapter Meetings: These are online instructional meetings held the third Thursday of each month. Most are members only.
**Educational Projects supported and organized by Barry Ewell with three levels of expertise: Gold, Silver and Bronze
**Data such as rare marriage records from 1851-1884 in Utah and deeper details about the First Families of Utah.
*UGA Conference Planner: Guides UGA members through setting up a conference, seminar or fair (upcoming)
*Speakers Bureau: A list of presenters reviewed and approved through UGA for classes and meetings with contact information (upcoming)


=== History of the society  ===
=== History of the society  ===
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=== Society Projects  ===
=== Society Projects  ===


*Utah Indexing Projects in cooperation with FamilySearch: Births, Marriages, Death and Burial Records
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*[[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject Utah|WikiProject Utah]]: Finding Internet and local Utah resources for Family History and related research and methods.
*First Families of Utah: Recognizing and documenting prominent early Utah families


==== Current Projects  ====
==== Current Projects  ====
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==== FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions  ====
==== FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions  ====


*[[Utah Genealogy|Utah]] and the county pages.
*[[Utah]] and the county pages.


==== Past Projects  ====
==== Past Projects  ====
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=== Publications  ===
=== Publications  ===


*''UGA Crossroads'' quarterly publication ([[Utah Periodicals]] gives further publication details.)
*''The Crossroads'' quarterly publication ([[Utah Periodicals]] gives further publication details.)


=== Newsletters  ===
=== Newsletters  ===
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Revision as of 10:33, 24 May 2011

Utah Genealogical Association
Utah GA Logo.jpg
Established 1971
Contact Info
Address UGA
PO Box 1144
Salt Lake City, UT 84110
Telephone (801) 259-4172
Website www.infouga.org
Society Officers
President Janet Hovorka
Vice-President Christy Fillerup
Sue Maxwell
eMail Info@infouga.org
Last updated: Nov 3, 2025

Utah Genealogical Association Mission Statement
The Utah Genealogical Association provides genealogical information, sources and education through personal instruction and published media on state, national and international family history topics, while promoting high standards and ethical practices.

The Utah Genealogical Association is interested in worldwide genealogical research methodology. They issue pioneer certificates for anyone proving pioneer heritage in Utah and publish The Crossroads quarterly.

Benefits[edit | edit source]

History of the society[edit | edit source]

Society Officers[edit | edit source]

Society Projects[edit | edit source]

Current Projects[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions[edit | edit source]

  • Utah and the county pages.

Past Projects[edit | edit source]

Publications[edit | edit source]

  • The Crossroads quarterly publication (Utah Periodicals gives further publication details.)

Newsletters[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

Events[edit | edit source]

Society Meetings[edit | edit source]

Workshops[edit | edit source]

Board Meetings[edit | edit source]

Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]

Q. What are the directions to the society?
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Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
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