Vancouver Washington FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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*'''Saturday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00p m
*'''Saturday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00p m


== '''Holiday Schedule''' ==
== '''Holiday Schedule 2017''' ==
* '''In 2017, we will be closed in observance of the following holidays:'''<br>Summer Vacation (July 24 - August 7)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            FHC Annual Picnic (August 12)<br>Labor Day (September 1 - September 5)<br>General Conference (September 30 - October 2)<br>Thanksgiving (November 19 - November 27)<br>Christmas/New Year's (December 19, 2017 - January 1, 2018)
* '''Closed in observance of the following holidays:'''<br>Summer Vacation (July 24 - August 7)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            FHC Annual Picnic (August 12)<br>Labor Day (September 1 - September 5)<br>General Conference (September 30 - October 2)<br>Thanksgiving (November 19 - November 27)<br>Christmas/New Year's (December 19, 2017 - January 1, 2018)


= '''All Classes are free!''' =
= '''All Classes are free!''' =
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Coming soon
Coming soon


=== <u>Using the Consultant Planner</u> ===
= '''Center Resources''' =
This class is for High Priest Group Leaders and Ward Consultants.
 
Monday, September 18, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
 
'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''  '''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
 
=== '''<u>Handouts from class</u>''' ===
Coming soon
 
=== FH Guide - Project 1 - Goals 12, 13, & 14 ===
This class is for Temple and Family History Consultants.
 
Learn more about charts, apps, and changing account settings.
 
Thursday, September 28, 2017,  6:30pm - 8:00pm
 
'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''  '''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
 
=== '''<u>Handouts from class</u>''' ===
Coming soon
 
== Staff Training Meetings  ==
 
We hold Training Meetings for all Temple and Family History Consultants the 2nd Thursday of every month (6:30 - 8:00 pm) in the Family History Center.&nbsp; The exception is in July, August, and December.&nbsp; 
 
In 2017, dates of staff meeting are as follows:&nbsp; January 12; February 16; March 9; April 13; May 11; June 8,  July (no staff meeting); August 12 (Saturday - our annual picnic from 5:00 - 6:30 pm ); September 14; October
 
12; November 9; and December (no staff meeting).&nbsp;
== Center Resources  ==
 
==== Collections  ====


=== '''Collections''' ===
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.  
:*We have a large number of microfilm containing images of Washington birth and death Certificates, plus much more.
:*We have a large number of microfilm containing images of Washington birth and death Certificates, plus much more.
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*1 Flatbed scanner<br>
*1 Flatbed scanner<br>


== Center Services  ==
= '''Center Services''' =
 
=== Staff Research Specialties ===
 
= '''Resources in the Local Area'''  =
* Clark County Genealogical Society''':'''  http://www.ccgs-wa.org/
 
* Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources''':'''  http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy


==== Staff Research Specialties ====
= '''Links''' =
* RootsTech 2017 Links: https://www.rootstech.org/rootstech-2017


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* RootsTech 2016 Video Archivehttps://www.rootstech.org/videos
== Resources in the Local Area  ==
'''Clark County Genealogical Society:''' http://www.ccgs-wa.org/


'''Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources:'''  http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy
= '''Volunteer at the Center'''  =
* If you are interested in being a consultant in our center, please send us an email: [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net] 
* Typically, consultants volunteer between 3 - 4 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.


== Links ==
== '''Staff Training''' ==
'''RootsTech 2017 Links:'''  https://www.rootstech.org/rootstech-2017
* 2nd Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
* In 2017, dates of staff meeting are as follows:&nbsp; January 12; February 16; March 9; April 13; May 11; June 8, July (no staff meeting); August 12 (Saturday - our annual picnic from 5:00 - 6:30 pm ); September 14; October  12; November 9; and December (no staff meeting).&nbsp;


'''RootsTech 2016 Video Archive:'''  https://www.rootstech.org/videos
== '''High Priest Group Leader over Temple and Family History Training''' ==
* 3rd Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm (as needed) please check here often
* Consultant planner, user name and helper number, discussion of other thoughts
* September 21
'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''   


== Volunteer at the Center ==
'''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
 
==== '''<u>Handouts from class</u>''' ====
Coming soon
 
=== FH Guide - Project 1 - Goals 12, 13, & 14 ===
This class is for Temple and Family History Consultants.
 
Learn more about charts, apps, and changing account settings.
 
Thursday, September 28, 2017,  6:30pm - 8:00pm
 
'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''  '''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
 
==== '''<u>Handouts from class</u>''' ====
 
==== Coming soon ====
 
== Staff Training Meetings ==


If you are interested in being a consultant in our center, please send us an email: [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]  Typically, consultants volunteer between 3 - 4 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.<br>
We hold Training Meetings for all Temple and Family History Consultants the 2nd Thursday of every month (6:30 - 8:00 pm) in the Family History Center.&nbsp; The exception is in July, August, and December.&nbsp;
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