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| Tammy Lough and Shannon Switzer Cherkowski |
What a wonderful fun-filled day that was! Tammy and I are still spinning! Thank you to all who came out to enjoy the day! It was sincerely our pleasure to host this, our first Genealogy in the Park day.
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| Learning Opportunities |
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| Networking & Sharing |
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Re-Connecting and Connecting with Genealogy Friends! |
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| Dave's presentation "Decoding the Dash" .....Alberta sources and evidence of a 'lifelong resident of Spokane'. |
Dave Obee ...our
presenter and vendor
www.cangenealogy.com www.daveobee.com
Provincial Archives of Alberta – smart phone stands, travellers bandaids, lighted magnifying glasses, paper http://culture.alberta.ca/paa/
Provincial Archives of Alberta – smart phone stands, travellers bandaids, lighted magnifying glasses, paper http://culture.alberta.ca/paa/
The Archives Store - http://culture.alberta.ca/paa/store/default.aspx
Alberta Genealogical Society - Claudine N.
Lou T. – providing audio equipment, set up and management
Chris - Park AV Rentals http://www.parkavrentals.com/
Todd - muffins and squares – his contact information is in the programme…… Book him soon….Christmas is coming!
Winn (Shannon's mom) - gluten free banana bread and orange loaf
John H. audio visual technical programmer
John A. projector contribution
Kristen B. (Shannon's daughter) video cam contribution
Denise D. Photography
Family Tree Trackers & Camrose Branch group members - registration, hall set up and take down
The Recents - Ted http://www.albertagenealogy-research.ca/
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a few comments from the feedback forms:
What did you like the most?
"the friendliest group of people"
What did you like the least:
{ One person changed this question to read "What did you likethe least even better: the talks and information....spell binding. Great food...."
Comments:
"Many thanks to Shannon and Tammy for organizing a TERRIFIC seminar with Dave Obee this past Saturday. He is a wonderful inspiration for rookies such as me" A.M.
"Congratulations to you & all who assisted (& baked) in the Genealogy in the Park conference.
Shannon's Research Services
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a few comments from the feedback forms:
What did you like the most?
"the friendliest group of people"
"everything"
"the whole thing was brilliant"
"information on sources we would not otherwise know about"
"location was excellent!"
"the peanut butter marshmallow bars - joke! - They are the 2nd best thing....Dave was the best part!"
What did you like the least:
"none of it"
"I didn't win a door prize"
"I ate too many sweets"
"Tables were a teensy bit close to the vendor tables...." "too squishy"
note from us: We were advised the hall held 120 seated at tables. (We had 83 people in the house) We will be getting a larger hall for our next event, and will ensure that people will be able to maneuver easily. ~ S & T
{ One person changed this question to read "What did you like
Comments:
"Really enjoyed the day, even though I did not win a door prize. Enjoyed my table mates. Drove 6.5 hours and was not disappointed."
"I'll watch for future sessions"
Wow! To bring a speaker of Dave's caliber to Sherwood Park! ( note from us: We know....right!?!?!?!? WOW!!. But seriously, Dave is the BEST! )
Comments received the week after:
"Many thanks to Shannon and Tammy for organizing a TERRIFIC seminar with Dave Obee this past Saturday. He is a wonderful inspiration for rookies such as me" A.M.
"Congratulations to you & all who assisted (& baked) in the Genealogy in the Park conference.
It was awesome – you all did a marvelous job!" R.S.
"I’m tired from a wonderful day and I just imagine that you
and Tammy are exhausted. You gals did a tremendous job right from the
planning, publicity, set up and right through the day too. Lots of learning,
lots of networking!" D.D.
"Put
your feet up and enjoy some quiet time knowing you and Tammy did an excellent
job." C.N.
I'm still smiling ...learned a lot and enjoyed meeting people. Thank you to both of you - very lucky to have had a chance to hear Dave Obee. T.A.
"You both did great last week, super impressed, super happy that I was a part of it".
~Dave Obee
I'm still smiling ...learned a lot and enjoyed meeting people. Thank you to both of you - very lucky to have had a chance to hear Dave Obee. T.A.
~Dave Obee
Summary of the
day:
75% return on feedback forms - thanks to all who took the time to complete them.
The appreciation showed to us has encouraged us to think about doing an event like this again!
Wishes granted, look for upcoming breaking news about our next Genealogy in the Park event.
The appreciation showed to us has encouraged us to think about doing an event like this again!
Wishes granted, look for upcoming breaking news about our next Genealogy in the Park event.
Shannon & Tammy
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