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:*'''Finding a Relative to Take to the Temple.''' Learn how to do original research with tips on using search functions to find and document new people on ancestor or descendant lines.
*'''Finding a Relative to Take to the Temple.''' Learn how to do original research with tips on using search functions to find and document new people on ancestor or descendant lines.


:*'''FamilySearch Get Involved.''' An overview of Quick Name Review, Full Name Review, and Verify Places.  The overview will include the why and how to these applications work. It also includes a demonstration and hands-on training.
*'''FamilySearch Overview.''' Learn how to navigate in FamilySearch website.  We will focus an overview of some of the main tabs: Family Tree (Tree - Fan Chart and the Person page); our Partner Sites such as Ancestry and how to get accounts; and a brief mention of Memories and Getting Involved.


:*'''Prep for Trek.''' A presentation on how to identify a pioneer ancestor, locate the pioneer company the ancestor was in, and then find information about them, including how to identify family members requiring temple ordinances. Creating a 9-generation fan chart is also demonstrated.
*'''Adding Memories to the Gallery.''' Learn how to add pictures, stories and documents to your FamilySearch Gallery.  Learn how to share these memories with others. Learn how to repair photos and documents and how to colorize photos.


:*'''Connect/Belong Using Mobile Devices.''' Focused on helping members take advantage of all the new features of doing family history on mobile devices.
*''''Family History is Fun!''' Learn how about some of the exciting apps available on the website that will entice and excite young people to learn more about their ancestors through fun, interactive games and programs on the computer.


:*'''Family History is Fun!''' Designed as an overview of the exciting new apps available on the website that will entice and excite young people to learn more about their ancestors through fun, interactive games and programs on the computer.
*'''Connect-Belong Mobile Phone Apps.''' Learn how to take advantage of all the features of doing family history on mobile devices.


:*'''Group Visit without a Presentation. '''You will be guided to a reserved area in our center to spend your time using our computers and printers.
*'''Prep for Trek.''' Learn how to identify a pioneer ancestor, locate the pioneer company the ancestor was in, and then find information about them, including how to identify family members requiring temple ordinances. Creating a 7 or 9-generation fan chart is also demonstrated.
 
*'''Get Involved (Part of Indexing).''' Learn how about the different ways you can contribute to helping with indexed records.  An overview of Quick Name Review, Full Name Review, and Verify Places will be given. The overview will include the why and how to these applications work. It also includes a demonstration and hands-on training.
 
*'''Virtual Pedigree.''' Learn how to use Virtual Pedigree created by BYU.  It is a great tool that enables a user to very quickly find low hanging fruit such as their vital records for direct-line and in-direct line aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Virtual Pedigree is a FamilySearch compatible solution. This means they retrieve your family tree directly from FamilySearch.org.  When you find a problem in your tree you can go directly to FamilySearch.org to fix it. Virtual Pedigree allows you to intuitively navigate your tree without ever loading a new page.  You can actually see your entire tree within minutes!
 
*'''Group Visit without a Presentation. '''You will be guided to a reserved area in our center to spend your time using our computers and printers.


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