1-on-1 with Cheri Hudson Passey: Special Guest- Jenn Allen, Director of Events for FamilySearch

One of the best things about being an Ambassador at RootsTech is the chance to interview leaders in the industry.  RootsTech London was no exception. Watch as fellow ambassadors and I ask Jen Allen how she feels the conference was going and the plans for the future. Yes, that gruff, scratchy voice asking her questions is mine! Lost my voice on the plane heading to England and it still hasn't come all the way back!

Thanks, Jen!

Jen Allen
RootsTech London 2019

For more about RootsTech and  Jen Allen check out the Roads to RootsTech 2020 Series on YouTube!

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RootsTech London 2019: Inspiration, Education and Association-A Look Back

Three weeks ago I flew home from London after attending the first-ever RootsTech London.
After months of planning and anticipation, my trip was over.

Was it worth the time and money? 
After so many years of attending RootsTech in Salt Lake City did it compare?
Did I feel it was a success?
Would I make an attempt to go again if it was held in London or another city in Europe?

Yes! Yes, to all of the above!

Donny Osmond Keynote

   

Nick Barratt, Interview after Keynote

Kadeena Cox-Keynote

Ambassador Interview with Dan Snow after Keynote

    London Keynotes didn't fail in their task. Steve Rockwood,  Nick Barratt,  Dan Snow, Kadenna Cox, and Donny Osmond all did just that. Their personal stories helped to motivate and encourage each of us.  

Didn't get a chance to watch? You can see the Keynotes and General Sessions here. 

A wide variety of classes were also held during the three-day conference.
Some of these were recorded and can be watched here.

Learning from Nick Barratt

I particularly enjoyed listening to Nick Barratt teach a class on "Tracing Your Ancestral Home". His tips and strategies were for England but could be used in any location.


An exciting part of RootsTech has always been the Expo Hall and it didn't disappoint in London!

There were some familiar big-name companies and some exhibitors not so familiar to those of us outside of the United States. It made exploring the various booths even more fun!

GeneaBloggers at RootsTech London 2019

One of the best things about going to conferences is meeting up with old friends and making new ones. RootsTech London was no exception. Click to view the video below of many of the people who made this a great experience! 

Congratulations to all who had a hand in planning and seeing this conference come to fruition! Let's hope there will another in the future!

Did you attend RootsTech London?
I would love to hear about your experiences!

Interested in attending a RootsTech Conference?
RootsTech 2020 is coming up in February in Salt Lake City!
Click here for more information!

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Celebration Sunday~Genealogy Happy Dance!

You know the dance. You know you've done it. The one every researcher does after finding something new. The one where you want to jump up and down and shout to everyone around that you found the document, contacted a cousin who has the family Bible, made a DNA connection or found a whole new branch to your tree. The one that is met with glazed stares and eye rolls.
                                                          Celebration Sunday is a place to share your discoveries. 
This is a weekly series to enable everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
Share by scrolling down and adding your story to the comments section or you may also put a link to a blog post telling about what had you dancing this week.

My Happy Dance Moment for this week: 

Actually, my happy dance moment for the past several weeks was the opportunity to attend RootsTech London!

People ask me how my trip was and all I can say is "magical"!

From attending the inaugural conference in London,  talking to Donny (yes, he held my hand for a few brief moments, lol), visiting all the tourist sights in London and Paris to visiting two homes in Ipswich and Woodbridge where I lived while my dad was serving at the American Air Force Base nearby it was a dream trip!

It's been a week since I returned and with it came a cold and jetlag so I have been slow in getting posts about my experiences out. 

Hopefully, I will start reporting on RootsTech London next week and start getting everyone excited about RootsTech 2020 in Salt Lake!

Did you attend RootsTech London?

What was your favorite part?

What had you doing the Happy Dance this week?

                                                                               

                                                                                              Share your discovery!

                                                                                  
                                                                                         Let the dancing commence!

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Looking forward to reading about your Happy Dance moment!

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Off to RootsTech London!

For almost a year we have been hearing about and planning for RootsTech London and now the time is almost here! In just a few short days the Excell London will be full of genealogists and family historians who are there to build their skills, meet new friends and reunite with others.

My journey begins tomorrow as I travel from South Carolina to London. To say I am excited is an understatement. This will not be the first time I have been in England. I lived there for 41/2 years as the daughter of a US AirForce Flight Engineer. But, it's been a long time and to be truthful, as an adolescent I didn't appreciate the history and culture of my home at the time.


My favorite memories are feeling connections at historical sites, some of which I hope to make a family connection to someday,  eating Flake Bars and Malteezers and many other English candies. Drinking Orange Squash is a memory that comes back many times as does Fish and Chips. Speaking of chips, they are french fries you know, chips are called Crisps and the English have the best varieties of flavors of any place I have ever been!
I loved riding the big red double-decker buses back and forth to friend's houses and the train from time to time to London. Frequent visits to local stores to purchase said candy and drinks, plus the latest records and magazines that featured Donny and his brothers The Osmonds and other popular pop stars of the time.  On the TV we watched "Top of the Pops" and American TV shows like the Waltons and the Donny and Marie Show. We also laughed at the antics of "Basil Brush" and knew mom would be watching "Coronation Street".
  
So, as I prepare to leave for London, I think back to all the memories and am anxious to relive some of those. My best friend I met while we were stationed there will be meeting at Heathrow. Our plan is to relive some of those fun times we had together. We'll take a train to Ipswich and ride the double-decker down to Woodbridge Town.  Perhaps the homes we lived in are still there the way we think of them. We will have some Fish and Chips, Orange Squash and at least a Flake or two. We may turn on the TV and look for some old episodes of Coronation Street for old time's sake.


Shenanigans in England form 1972-1976

So, as I prepare to leave for London, I think back to all the memories and am anxious to relive some of those. My best friend I met while we were stationed there will be meeting me at Heathrow.
Our plan is to relive some of those fun times we had together. We'll take a train to Ipswich and ride the double-decker down to Woodbridge Town.  Perhaps the homes we lived in are still there the way we think of them. We will have some Fish and Chips, Orange Squash and at least a Flake or two. 
We may turn on the TV and look for some old episodes of Coronation Street for old time's sake.



RootsTech London is an opportunity for me to enjoy being around and learning from other genealogists but is also a way to go back in time for a few days to when we were teenagers and remember the stories of us. Friends who are still best friends today.


Still want to register for RootsTechLondon?
It's not too late- click on this link to get your pass!

There will be a Livestream available so you can watch the Keynote Speakers and some of the classes each day. To sign up click here.

A Premium Virtual Pass is also being offered. 
To pay for and order your Virtual Pass click here.

Recently announced is the Free Acess to the Expo Hall for those not attending the whole conference.
Go to the RootsTech Registration Page and sign up to just be able to explore the expo hall. With an amazing number of vendors displaying all things genealogy, this offer can't be beat!

And if you have downloaded the RootstTech London app yet, there's still time to do it and get organized to make the best of this amazing conference. Click here for IOS or Android Downloads.

For those of you who will be attending RootsTech London, please drop by the media hub in the Expo Hall and say hello! Would love to see you again or meet you for the first time!
I've been practicing my selfie skills! lol!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Helping you climb your family tree,

Celebration Sunday-Genealogy Happy Dance!

You know the dance. You know you've done it. The one every researcher does after finding something new. The one where you want to jump up and down and shout to everyone around that you found the document, contacted a cousin who has the family Bible, made a DNA connection or found a whole new branch to your tree. The one that is met with glazed stares and eye rolls.
                                                          Celebration Sunday is a place to share your discoveries. 
This is a weekly series to enable everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
Share by scrolling down and adding your story to the comments section or you may also put a link to a blog post telling about what had you dancing this week.

My Happy Dance Moment for this week: 

Ambassador interviews opened up a few days ago for the keynote speakers for RootsTech London.

My goal? To be able to get a spot for each of them and in particular my fav Donny Osmond!

I had to get up at 2am my time to catch the opening of the signups at 7am England time!

And? Yep! Happy Dance! I get to interview Donny! Woot!

Can't wait! 

What had you doing the Happy Dance this week?

                                                                               

                                                                                              Share your discovery!

                                                                                  
                                                                                         Let the dancing commence!

Share the fun! Click below to tweet this post! 

Looking forward to reading about your Happy Dance moment!

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Helping you climb your family tree,

Celebration Sunday~Genealogy Happy Dance!

You know the dance. You know you've done it. The one every researcher does after finding something new. The one where you want to jump up and down and shout to everyone around that you found the document, contacted a cousin who has the family Bible, made a DNA connection or found a whole new branch to your tree. The one that is met with glazed stares and eye rolls.
                                                          Celebration Sunday is a place to share your discoveries. 
This is a weekly series to enable everyone to tell about their Genealogy Happy Dance moment. 
Share by scrolling down and adding your story to the comments section or you may also put a link to a blog post telling about what had you dancing this week.

My Happy Dance Moment for this week: 

Plane ticket for RootsTech London-Check

Accommodations booked-Check

Itinerary for site seeing-Check

Tickets to Harry Potter World-Check!!

It's getting real y'all!

Will I see you there?

What's your happy dance moment for this week?


  

                                                                               

                                                                                              Share your discovery!

                                                                                  
                                                                                         Let the dancing commence!

Share the fun! Click below to tweet this post! 

Looking forward to reading about your Happy Dance moment!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
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RootsTech London Free 3-Day Pass~And the Winner Is...

Thanks to everyone who entered my RootsTech London 3-Day Pass giveaway!
I wish more could win, but there could only be one lucky winner, and it's

Pauline Cass!

Pauline is from Queensland, Australia! 

Congratulations, Pauline! 

Please email me at Cheri@CarolinaGirlGenealogy.com so I can send you the information needed to register for your pass to RootsTech London.

Can't wait to see you there!



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Win a Free 3-Day Pass to RootsTech London!

RootsTech, the world's largest genealogy conference is coming to London!
For 3 days some of the best keynote speakers, classes and events will get you motivated, learning and connected to others who have a passion for family history!

One of the announced keynote speakers is singer Donny Osmond. Why Donny? Take a look at this short clip from his keynote during RootsTech 2015 in Salt Lake City!

As a RootsTech London Ambassador, it is my pleasure to be able to give away a free 3-Day Pass to this amazing event!


The RootsTech London 20193-day pass (£149 value)pass includes te following:
• Over 150 classes
• Keynote / General sessions
• Expo Hall
• Evening event

It does not include travel, meal or hotel expenses. 

Already bought your pass? No worries, your registration fee will be reimbursed!



How to Enter?

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Send me a message when you do and each will count as an entry!

The contest begins Tuesday, July 16, 2019, and runs through Saturday, July 20, 2019.
I will announce the winner here on the blog and the post will be shared on my social media platforms.
                                               
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Good luck!
Whether you are the lucky winner or not, I hope to see you at RootsTech London this October!