What's in Your Attic and What to Do About It.

This Thursday I get to present a Virtual Chapter meeting for the Utah Genealogical Association with my Dad.  We've given this presentation at RootsTech and at the BYU Family History Conference and I really enjoy presenting this one because it is something that we all deal with.  How do we work together to deal with all the stuff we've inherited?

Here is the description:

Great Grandfather was a wonderful genealogist, but even with the best plan, three generations later some of his treasures are now hard for family members to find.  This Father and Daughter team wants to do better.  What is the best plan for digitizing and archiving the items in their family history boxes?  Where do they find the time and resources to implement that plan?  Where do we put the most important items so that all of the family can find them?  How do they make sure that all future generations have access to the stories, artifacts and pictures that bring recent and current generations to life?  

And here are the bios:

Don A Carpenter has a PhD in higher education administration from the University of Utah and B.A. and M.A. degrees from BYU.  He retired as Associate Commissioner for the Utah System of Higher Education (State Board of Regents).  He also served as Assistant Dean at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.  Don was president of the National Council of State Directors of Community Colleges, president of the National Association of State Approving Agencies, and  president of the  Jordan (Utah) School Board.  He currently serves as a volunteer collecting histories at the LDS Church History Library.

Janet Carpenter Hovorka received a B.A. in History and a Master's in Library and Information Science from BYU.  She and her husband Kim own Family ChartMasters the official printers for most of the genealogy software and database companies and GenealogyDOTcoach, a new online service that helps family history enthusiasts connect to professionals to get the specific help they need.  Janet is also the author of the Zap The Grandma Gap book and workbooks to help people connect with their family by connecting them to their family history.  Janet shares her passion for the nutrition family history brings to the soul on her two blogs and has written for numerous genealogy publications. She is a past President of the Utah Genealogical Association and teaches library science, business and genealogy courses at Salt Lake Community College.  


You can register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7882703811691568897

The UGA Virtual Chapter meets online on the third Thursday evening of each month, except December.  Free to the public, you can register for the live presentation by clicking on the link above or go to virtual.ugagenealogy.org.  You will receive an email confirmation and link to access the meeting when it starts.  Archived videos of these presentation are available to UGA members on the website.  If you would like to join the UGA. only $35 per year, go to ugagenealogy.org and select the option "Join UGA!"

Happy Holidays from Family ChartMasters

At Family ChartMasters, this is our favorite time of the year, because we get to help so many of you create beautiful meaningful gifts for your loved ones.  As we reflect on the years we have shared with our loyal clients, we are so thankful for all of the amazing people, and all of their amazing ancestors that we've been able to work with.  We are privileged to help you share your family memories and make sure they are always remembered. 

Thank you for letting us be a part of your holidays.  Love, The Family ChartMasters Family.

All New Gift Certificate Format--Just In Time For The Holidays

We have re-designed our gift certificates to be more explanatory, and just more beautiful.  Take a look: 

Order Here for Regular Gift Certificates

When you order, the gift certificate will be sent immediately to your email address and you can print and gift it right away.  They are designed to fold into thirds and fit inside an envelope, but you can roll them and put a ribbon around them, or just give them as they are.

We have $25 and $50 gift certificates for custom charts (above) and also DNA chart certificates good for each type of paper/pdf.   They are easy to redeem and last for one year. 

Order Here for DNA Charts

Sometimes we have clients who want to give a genealogy chart, but it is challenging to know what the recipient would like in design, size etc.  And sometimes it is hard to get the genealogy information you need but still retain an element of surprise.  Voila--we've designed these certificates just for those occasions.  You can share a meaningful gift, and still be able to accommodate the recipients desires. 

And best of all, the DNA gift certificates and the regular chart certificates are 25% off this week only.  Order Here for Regular Charts and Order Here for DNA Charts.  Just in time for giving.  No code necessary--the system fills it in for you automatically.  It is the perfect time to pick up a discount if you know you will be printing charts yourself in the coming year.  Or it is a thoughtful instant gift for a loved one.  Either way, we'll look forward to printing you the perfect chart to display your family history. 

More Holiday Sales

Two Sales Going On Now: 

Gifts and Resources to Help You Teach Your Family About Their Family History.

 

25% Off User Designed Charts  Upload Your File Now

Submit your own design for printing. We take files you have created with RootsMagic, Family Tree Maker, Legacy, TMG, Ancestral Quest, design programs, PDFs and more. You can choose from seven different paper qualities ranging from draft to archival for printing. Just send your file through our free consultation page, and use the code "HOLIDAYSAVINGS" during checkout.

 

30% Off DNA Chart Prints 

Order One Now 

   

It only takes 5 minutes to create your own personalized 20x24 Family History DNA chart. A great gift for someone who has taken a DNA test for you.  Just enter your ethnicity estimates, choose from the three beautiful styles, upload an optional picture, and then order your chart. Just use the code "HAPPYHOLIDAYS" during checkout.

 

We're working hard to make sure you have everything you need to share your family history and inspire your family this holiday season.  Please email or give us a call at 801-872-4278 if you have any questions.  We love helping you honor your heritage and share it with those you love.

Who could you impress with a family history chart?

There are lots of people you could impress with a family history chart.  Neighbors, friends, family.. A beautiful chart is a genealogist's best communication tool. 

We're working hard to make sure you have everything you need to share your family history and inspire your family this holiday season.  Please email or give us a call at 801-872-4278 if you have any questions.  We love helping you honor your heritage and share it with those you love.   

And don't forget,  

Dec 5th--Four days left to avoid extra fees. 

Deadline for Decorative charts shipped in the United States

• Dec 13th Working charts (no preview) shipped in the United States
• Dec 16th 
  User-Designed charts (no preview) shipped in the United States

We're happy to work on charts for you after these dates, but there will be a $45 rush fee added and there may be expedited shipping charges.  Last year we had to turn away several last minute clients as the holidays got closer because we couldn't finish their charts even with the additional rush order.  We'd hate to do that with your chart.  Get started today by submitting your family information for a Free Consultation.   

Holiday Sales

We have a whole bunch of awesome holiday sales coming your way with deeper discounts than we've ever done before.  And some new products that are sure to help you create gifts and resources that will help you teach your family about their family history. They're all listed at familychartmasters.com/thanksgiving but you can see them here as well.

On Sale November 18–27

50% Off Family Gathering Idea Book
20 pages of Family Gathering ideas from our Family Reunion books. Never before sold separately. $20 value! All the best ideas to make family history fun playing together as a family.

50% Off All Zap the Grandma Gap Ebooks
Every book in the series, including the main textbook, the workbook and all 8 of the children's activity books. Even the complete Family Reunion books are on sale at ½ price. Tons of fun activities for the holidays to help your family learn about their history.

Both of these are available at https://zapthegrandmagap.com/orderpg.html

 

On Sale November 24–27 (Our deepest discounts for 2017!)

All new Gift Certificates

50% Off DNA Chart Gift Certificates
Help your friends and family show off the results of their DNA test in a beautiful way. Gift Certificates arrive instantly in your email ready to print and give. Perhaps you don't have easy access to their DNA test results, or you just want an easy and meaningful gift for a family member who has helped you with your research by taking a DNA test.

40% Off DNA Chart and Testing Kit Bundle
The .pdf Gift Certificate good for the cost of an Artist's Grade Canvas print arrives instantly to your email, and the Ancestry.com DNA kit is shipped to the shipping address you provide. Send in the DNA kit, and about 6 weeks later when you have your results, you can order your chart at familychartmasters.com/dna. Give the gift of a Canvas Ethnicity chart and a testing kit for not much more than the test alone.

Both of these are available at https://familychartmasters.com/dnagc 

No worries if you are spending time with your family this weekend.  We want you to be able to focus on them and make lots of great memories.  So these sales last all weekend.  No promo code necessary.  And keep your eyes peeled for more great sales coming in November.  Lots of great things to share with your family.