Megan Smolenyak SmolenyakThe Hemet-San Jacinto Genealogical Society
and the
City of Hemet Proudly Presents

       Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak
                       Speaking on:

Jump-Starting Your Eastern European Research                                   Trace Your Roots with DNA
Reverse Genealogy: Techniques for Finding Your Loved Ones             Remembering Our Ancestry

Saturday, February 16, 2008
9:30 am until 3:30 pm
Hemet Public Library--Upper Floor
 300 E. Latham Ave.
 Hemet, Calif. 92543
(951) 765-2372        

                           WHO IS MEGAN SMOLENYAK SMOLENYAK??

Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak (yes, that’s her real name), is the author of Honoring Our Ancestors: Inspiring Stories of the Quest for Our Roots, In Search of Our Ancestors: 101 Inspiring Stories of Serendipity and Connection in Rediscovering Our Family History, and They Came to America: Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors. Megan is honored to serve as Chief Family Historian and North American spokesperson for Ancestry.com, the largest genealogical company in the world. She is co-founder of Roots Television, a popular online channel of genealogy and historical programming. Megan corrected history by revealing the true story of the first immigrant through Ellis Island. This story was featured on the front page of the New York Times.

Megan also made news when she discovered a startling connection when requested by the New York Daily News to research the roots of Rev. Al Sharpton. She learned that Rev. Al Sharpton’s great-grandfather had been owned by relatives of Strom Thurmond. She traveled with Rev. Sharpton to Edgefield, South Carolina to see first-hand the plantation and slave quarters(still standing) where his family had lived and the slave cemetery where some of his family is likely buried.

Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree, her latest book (co-authored with Ann Turner, M.D.), has been featured in Newsweek, The New York Times, and in The Book of the Month Club. If your interested in learning more about the fascinating topic of genetic genealogy, you won’t want to miss Megan’s visit to Hemet where she will discuss this topic. As lead researcher for the PBS Ancestors series, she delved into over 5,000 genealogical stories and developed much of the
content for the companion website. Since 2000, Megan has also been consultant with the U.S. Army’s Repatriation project to trace families of servicemen killed or MIA in Korea, WWII and Vietnam. She has supported this and more than 75 other genealogical initiatives through her Honoring Our Ancestors Grants Program.

Megan has appeared on Good Morning America, the Today Show, CNN, Ancestors and a number of local television and radio shows and has spoken at the National Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies and other groups in over 21 states, England, Canada and Mexico. Recipient of the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors awards, Megan writes articles for Ancestry, Ancestry Daily News, Family Chronicle, FamilyTree Magazine, Genealogical Computing, Heritage Quest, Everton’s Family History and APG Quarterly. She is a former board member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. (APG). Because Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak sold out all seats at the Southern California Genealogical Conference and at other society seminars, we strongly urge you to send in your reservations early!

Why not make your stay in Hemet a relaxing one. The Society has made arrangements for those who would like to come early and be refreshed the morning of the seminar to stay at Hemet's finest lodging......the Best Western Inn of Hemet at 2625 W. Florida Avenue. When calling, mention the Seminar and get your room at $99.00 for 2 people. This will include a free complimentary breakfast for 2 at Denny' s Restaurant right next door to the Inn. Hemet's Best Western can be reached at  (951) 925-6605.

Please register me for the February 16, 2008 seminar and workshop conducted by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak. A catered luncheon is included in the registration fee. Each lunch consists of croissant sandwich, salads, a vegetable garnish, fruit, dessert and drink. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Books, DVDs, CDs, and genealogical materials will be sold. This speaker is so popular we encourage you to get your registration in as soon as possible. We have a limited number of seats available.  Read more about this outstanding speaker at  http://www.honoringourancestors.com & http://www.genetealogy.com

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Please make checks payable to HSJGS and mail to , P. O. Box 2516 Hemet, Ca. 92546
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY: 8 FEBRUARY 2008 TO GET THE LUNCH
REGISTRATIONS WILL ALSO BE TAKEN AT THE DOOR BUT NO LUNCH IS INCLUDED!