The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Center is hosting a free genealogy conference from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 29 at the Hilo Stake, 1373 Kilauea Ave.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History Center is hosting a free genealogy conference from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 29 at the Hilo Stake, 1373 Kilauea Ave.
This year’s theme is “It Runs In The Family.” Be inspired, learn of possibilities, further your quest in genealogy work and the importance of legacy.
The conference is open to the public and a light lunch will be provided. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Keynote speakers for the conference are Randy and Cecilia Day, area and temple family history consultants. There also will be a special display titled “History of the LDS Church in Hawaii” by Gail Kaapuni.
The following is the list of workshops and presenters:
• Deep Thinking: Keahi Benito.
• Hawaiian Stories: Darcy Perez.
• Family History Gifts: Cecilia Day.
• Journals: Muncie Pea.
• Talk Story: Lynette Valdez and Gail Kaapuni.
• OHA Online Data Base Resource: Kamuela Bannister.
• Learn & Chat with Ancestry.com: Specialist via computer Skype.
• The Gifts of a Hiapo (Chosen): Leona Toler.
• Become an Indexer and Index Challenge: Katrina Hunter and Susan Teets.
• Blogging and Vlogging in the 21st Century: Jacelyn Auna.
• Saving Photos and Documents on Family Search/Family Search Overview: Patrick and Wanda Cardines.
• Hands On — Begin Your Research Today: Randy Day and consultants.
To guarantee a class seat, early registration is suggested by visiting the Family History Center at 1373 Kilauea Ave. For online pre-registration, visit hilofhc.wixsite.com/index.