General Authority and Other Church Leader Speakers Announced for Free Family History Training, March 21-23, 2013

The following is from FamilySearch & RootsTech.

RootsTech, March 21-23, 2013. 

We are pleased to announce the full schedule of speakers for Saturday's family history training day, including General Authorities and other Church leaders. Additionally, an exciting family history event for youth and youth leader is now available.

Please help us spread the word by inviting your stake and ward leadership and especially youth and their leaders so they have the chance to participate in this exciting event as well. Free, simple registration is required and seating is limited. You may print or forward this email to share as an invitation.

All free training sessions will be held in at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. For full class descriptions and registration, please visit rootstech.org/FHcallings. 

Classes and Devotionals by General Authorities and Other Church Leaders on Saturday, March 23

SATURDAY	CLASS	ROOM	SPEAKER
9:45 a.m.	Special Family History Devotional	Hall 2	Elder Allan F. Packer of the Seventy
11:00 a.m.	The Role of Family History in the Work of Salvation	Hall 2	Elder Bradley D. Foster of the Seventy
12:40 p.m.	Priesthood Leaders: Family History as a Resource in the Work of Salvation	Hall 1	Elder Paul E. Koelliker of the Seventy
12:40 p.m.	Youth Leaders: Using Family History to Bless the Lives of Your Youth	155 C	Brother David L. Beck, Young Men General President
12:40 p.m.	Family History Consultant Training: Hearts then Charts	Hall 2	Shipley Munson, FamilySearch
1:45 p.m.	Family History Consultant Training: Secrets of Success	Hall 2	Jim Greene, FamilySearch

Youth Family History Classes and Devotional with Sister Dalton on Saturday, March 23.

In relation to Elder Bednar's talk on how youth should be involved in family history, Utah area youth are invited to participate in classes, activities, and a devotional with Sister Elaine S. Dalton, on Saturday, March 23. All classes and activities will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center, in conjunction with RootsTech. The devotional will be held at the Conference Center Theater, a short walk from the Salt Palace. For The Strength of Youth dress standards apply; no shorts please.  Youth, their parents, and leaders are invited to register to attend at rootstech.org/youth.

SATURDAY	CLASS	ROOM	SPEAKER
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.	Merit Badge and Personal Progress Booth	RootsTech Expo Hall	BSA and Personal Progress Booth Staff
3:00 p.m.	The Time is Now: How Youth Can Embrace the Invitation to do Family History	155 C	Ryan Sharp, EFY speaker
4:00 p.m.	Youth Panel Discussion	Hall 1	Featuring youth from around the country, viewed via an online connection
6:00 p.m.	Youth Devotional	Conference Center Theater	Sister Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women General President

Registration, Check-In, and Parking

If you haven't done so already, please register prior to attending the free family history training or youth classes. Registration allow us to anticipate the number of attendees and provide enough seating for everyone.

Please arrive early and check in at the RootsTech registration booth to receive your badge and materials. Your badge will give you access to the classes and devotional. You will not need a badge for access to the RootsTech Expo Hall.

We encourage you to consider carpooling or taking public transportation. For UTA schedules and rate information, visit rideuta.com. Parking is available at the Salt Palace and at various downtown parking lots close by. To find available parking options, please visit visitsaltlake.com/salt-palace-convention-center/attend-meetings/parking/

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@rootstech.org