Azores
Genealogical
Conference &
Research Trip
Finding your ancestors
is only one click away!
Family History Library hours
Mondays (8 am – 5 pm);
Tuesday — Friday (8 am – 9 pm);
Saturday ( 9 am– 5 pm).
A basic library orientation runs on the hour, daily. Visit www.familysearch.org for more information.
Conference check-in
8:00 – 8:45 am
Conference check-in (Salt Lake Plaza hotel lobby – for those who did not arrive by Monday).
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Census and City Directories
1:30 – 2:30 am
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: Cheri Mello
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Getting Started in Genealogy
and Software Review
9:00 – 9:45 am
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: Cheri Mello
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“Reading” Portuguese Records
2:45 - 3:45 pm
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: João Ventura
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U.S. Vital Records
10:00 – 10:45 am
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: Cheri Mello
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Navigating the CITCEM - GHP
(formerly NEPS) Site
4:00 – 5:00 pm
(FHL Main Floor Computer Lab)
Speakers: Rosemarie, Cheri, and João
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Overview of Portuguese Vitals
11:00 – 12:00 pm
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: Rosemarie Capodicci
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Dinner
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Vending machines in the FHL are available and there are many restaurants within walking distance.
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Lunch
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Vending machines in the FHL are available and there are many restaurants within walking distance.
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Guided & one-on-one research
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Cheri, João, & Rosemarie will be stationed at the tables outside the International and U.S. Census floors.
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CCA Web Site
2:00 – 4:00 pm
(FHL 2nd Floor Computers Rm 296)
Speakers: Rosemarie, Cheri, and João
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Overview of Portuguese Vitals
10:00 – 11:00 am
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: João Ventura
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Preparing for a Research Trip to
the Azores
4:15 – 5:00 pm
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: Cheri Mello
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“Reading” Portuguese Records 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: Rosemarie Capodicci
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Dinner
5:00 – 6:30 pm
Vending machines in the FHL are available and there are many restaurants within walking distance.
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Lunch
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Vending machines in the FHL are available and there are many restaurants within walking distance.
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Guided & one-on-one research
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Cheri, João, and Rosemarie will be stationed at the tables outside the International and U.S. Census floors.
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Getting the Most Out of Your FTDNA Pages
10:00 – 10:45 am
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: Cheri Mello
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“Diario de Noticias”
Newspaper Database
10:15 – 11:15 am
(FHL-Floor-2 Lab–Rm 296)
Speaker: Rosemarie Capodicci
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Third Party Tools for DNA
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: Cheri Mello
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Remainder of the day is for guided and one-on-one research.
All lectures are in the Salt Lake Plaza in the Salt Lake Room unless otherwise noted.
Third Party Tools for DNA
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Salt Lake Room, Salt Lake Plaza
Speaker: Cheri Mello
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Roommates
For those traveling alone would like to share a room with someone, please indicate this on the conference registration pdf located on the registration web-page.
Optional Cafeteria Employee Lunch Pass
The FHL has a break room with vending machines where sandwiches and microwaveable meals can be purchased. In addition, JB’s Family Restaurant is located in the Salt Lake Plaza hotel, as well as many nearby restaurants within walking distance. Our group has also been offered a pass to the FHL Employee Cafeteria across the street. It is a full service cafeteria offering a variety of hot and cold foods. This pass allows entrance to the Employee Cafeteria only and has no discounts associated with it. You will be given this lunch pass in your registration packet.
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