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Laura Best |
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P.O. Box 900324
Sandy, UT 84090
Business Phone: 801 942-7144
Email: Laura@EchoRoad.com
URL: www.EchoRoad.com
Contact between 9am to 6pm Mountain |
Speaking Conditions:
Classes are 60-minute, PowerPoint presentations.
I will supply laptop and backup programs.
I will require a power source, table and projection screen.
Honorarium, lodging & transportation
Audio taping is not allowed
No home housing, please
New lectures developed upon request
Laura’s books are available for purchase at her lectures
Will travel nationally and internationally
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Previous Engagements:
In the last few years, Laura Best has presented genealogy lectures at:
Brigham Young University Genealogy Conference, Provo UT (2007, 2010)
Red Hat Society of South Carolina, Charleston, SC (2008, 2010)
FamilyExpo Conferences: Sandy, St. George, Logan, and Ogden, UT; Cheyenne, WY; Denver, CO; Mesa, AZ.(Annually 2006-2010)
Utah County Libraries: Twelve library workshops (2008-2009)
Multi-Stake Genealogy Conferences (2007-2008) Sandy, UT; Seattle, WA
Barnes & Noble bookstores Featured Author Lectures:
Manhattan, NY; Denver, CO, Seattle, WA; Salt Lake City, UT (2007)
Brigham Young University Education Week, Provo, UT (2006)
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Specialties:
Historic Occupations
Maps and Gazettes
Scrapbooking
Family Life in Historic Events
Heirlooom Preservation
Researching in Cemeteries
U.S. Military Records
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Lectures:
A. Genealogy for the First Time
B. Genealogy Online for the First Time
C. Scrapbooking Your Family History
D. Researching Family in Historical Events
E. Scrapbooking Family in Historical Events
F. Using Historic Occupations in Genealogical Research
G. Scrapbooking Historic Occupations
H. I got stuck with all of Grandma’s stuff—what do I do with it?
I. Preserving, storing, and displaying family documents and heirlooms without harming them
J. Using Timelines and Historic Maps in Genealogy Research
K. Finding and Obtaining Information from Military Records
L. Finding Family Information and Clues in Cemeteries
M. Tracing the Genealogy of Women
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Bio:
Active in genealogy since 1969, Laura Best is a popular writer, lecturer, editor, and genealogist. As the CEO of EchoRoad, Laura develops products to assistant families in linking together their heritage and memories. With college degrees in both Journalism and Geography, Laura’s writings and articles have been published in dozens of magazines and periodicals promoting varied cultures, associations, and lifestyles.
Besides speaking at numerous adult conferences, Laura is a popular speaker for the youth. She works with Boy Scout’s obtaining their genealogy merit badge, and young women through her Belonging to Family program bringing an appreciation to youth for their heritage. Laura also works closely with retirement home residents and hospice patients to record their lives and experiences for their families through her Collecting my Thoughts series.
Laura has written or ghost-written over 100 books, five of which further genealogy understanding and techniques. Her book, Genealogy for the First Time, has been translated in 5 languages and can be found in stores and libraries throughout the world.
Laura is a member of:
National Genealogical Society (NGS)
Genealogical Speakers Guild (GSG)
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
Daughters of the Utah Pioneers (DUP)
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