June Newsletter

Our Summer Program isn't just for youth this year... 

All ages are welcome to come see how you can make a difference! 

Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 14 to August 10, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

Our youth consultants have been doing basic training to be able to assist others whom might come into the center this summer, be it youth or adults. The learning will continue throughout the summer and everyone is invited to come and learn with them.   Lessons will be held on each Wednesday and Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Topics will include: using FamilySearch, memories, timelines, attaching record hints and sources, using Goldie May; also learning new websites like Puzzilla, Tree Sweeper, BYU Technology Lab, Record Linking Lab, and more!  Something for everyone! 

Additionally, at 3:00 p.m. each Wednesday and Thursday, we will be introducing and working on some community projects.  We are continuing to expand our options to include multiple databases and interests including: censuses, cemeteries, obituaries, naturalization papers, WWII memorials, photo attachments, and other databases in FamilySearch specific to our Mini-Cassia area.  Many of these community projects can be worked on from home following the basic training.   Come check out our projects and help us document all those who have lived in our communities.  

Check out the calendar for June, July and August to see which lessons and community projects are being highlighted on specific days.  

Groups are welcome to make appointments during these afternoons as well- come and be a part of our learning for the day, or schedule at 4:00 for other options. 

What will you do to make a difference this summer?  In your life and in the lives of others, including those beyond the veil.  The blessings of family history work are abundant.  Check these out for more details.

BYU Study- Adolescents Developing Healthy Identity and Why It Matters

BYU Study- Family History Can Improve Psychological Well-being of Young Adults

The Promised Blessings of Temple and Family History- Version One

The Promised Blessings of Temple and Family History- Version Two

Center News

Closing on Fridays: We will not be open any longer on Fridays.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.  

 Night Classes - Family History Club: There is a group starting on Thursday evenings by Jonathan and Jenny Shurtliff called the Family History Club. They will start meeting on June 1st from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Each week they will have an instructor present a lesson, or occasionally have a "Bring your own questions" and the group will work through the questions together. Feel free to join the club and attend each week to learn from one another. Or watch for the topics and attend those classes of interest to you.

Spanish Consultants:  Each 4th Sunday from 3 pm to 6 pm, we have Spanish speaking consultants available to assist as needed or with Spanish record translations.  Everyone is welcome to come in for personal assistance with their family history research. 

Community Projects: In addition to focusing on these projects on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, there will a class on June 6 at 5 pm to give an overview of the projects with instructions on how to become a part of these great projects.  

Things to Check Out

5 Minute Finds- 5 Things to do with Every Record by Ancestry

Daguerreotype, Ambrotype and Tintype: Telling Them Apart by Maureen A. Taylor 

Family History- Easy, Difficult or Impossible?  by Bob Taylor at Family History Guide

Why the Pennsylvania Dutch Aren't Dutch by James M. Beidler 

Tutorial: Find Records at the UK National Archives Website by Richard Simon John Wills  

Family History for Life: Guilt Free Approaches to Gathering Israel- Roots Tech Video 

Prevent the Spread of These Common Genealogy Errors by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack

Everything You Want to Know about Navigating FamilySearch Family Tree by Kathryn Grant

Getting Help for your Family History Research by James Tanner- Family History Guide

Fixing Sticky Problems in FamilySearch Family Tree by Kathryn Grant

Be sure to check the calendar for all classes!

The Burley FamilySearch Center will be closed:

June 18th for Father's Day

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May Consultant Training- Ward Plans and Organization

Ward Plans are the basis for all Temple and Family History Work in our ward.  Here's a short 3 minute video from RootsTech which explains Ward Plans.

Elder Renlund's 2019 RootsTech instruction clarifying of leadership responsibilities in the ward.

Link to his comments complete with slides. 

From the Handbook of Instructions, see Section 25.2.6 for more details.

"Each ward should have a simple temple and family history plan. This plan helps ward members, including children and youth, participate in family history work and prepare to worship in the temple as often as their circumstances allow.
"The elders quorum and Relief Society presidents help the ward council develop the plan. The ward temple and family history leader also helps. In developing the plan, they:

• Consider available needs and resources.
• Identify actions to take during the year.
• Determine how to implement the plan and make assignments accordingly.

"Examples of what the plan might include are listed below:

• Help members build their family trees on FamilySearch.org or with the FamilySearch Tree app (see 25.4.2).
• Involve new and returning members, youth, and children in family history work.
• Help specific members prepare to receive temple ordinances.

"The bishop reviews and approves the plan. Members of the ward council take the lead in implementing it. They report on progress in ward council meetings. They also update the plan as needed."

Other practical tips.

• Ideally the Ward Council should develop the plan.  But the committee might do well to make suggestions of possible areas of focus. 
• Make sure the whole ward knows the plan, so everyone can participate in it.
• It would be helpful if there are specific tasks for the Ward consultants to accomplish.  
• Suggested to have meaningful measurable goals.  Not just generalities or abstract ideas.   More concrete and measurable to see the progress. 
• Think outside the normal genealogical box.   Not just research based or temple attendance.   What else strengthens family relationships and our eternal covenants and connections?
• Could include goals for specific age groups or organizational goals.
• Could include specific ward activities, sponsored and supported by organizations, to get the whole ward involved.   Some wards are doing family history linger longers.  Some are using the 5th Sunday lessons for family history ideas.  Some are doing ward activities.  Some have family history talks presented on a regular basic in their sacrament meetings.  
• Plans can be changed as needed throughout the year or at least have an annual review. 

Sample Ward Plans

Ward Organization

Top Ten Websites or Tips

What is a 2nd cousin twice removed?  Free Family Relationship Chart

Help us advertise your summer youth program.  Flyers available for your buildings.  Or download from our google drive. 

Piecing Together Your Ancestor's Life Using Newspapers- interview by Lisa Louise Cooke

Presenting the Family History Guide to Wards and Stakes - by the Family History Guide

Do you know BYU-I Pathways offers a Family History Research Certificate?  Check it out here. 

Information about the BYU-I Pathways certificate by presented by Family History Guide. 

Honoring Mothers and Women in Genealogy- videos done by FamilySearch or posted here on  RootsTech scroll down to see this section

April DNA Days presentations by FamilySearch on RootsTech scroll down to see this section

News Story- DNA Reunion Project is using DNA to reunite Holocaust survivors and families

Crossing the Border: Finding your Immigrant Ancestor by James Tanner