Genealogy Royalty and the Autograph Book
I think there is several things I’m going to be remembered for by those at RootsTech. I was the short Aussie who always wore a hat (well it was cold), and I went everywhere with my Autograph book, yep, I was there to meet those in the genealogy scene … or as I call them “genealogy royalty”. By that I mean meeting those people who’ve written books you’ve read, written articles in the genie mags, you read their blog, or you converse with them on social media scene (Facebook, Twitter or Google +) … hence “genealogy royalty”.
So before heading off to Salt Lake City I decided that rather than just take pics of everyone I could, I wanted a bit more of a memento, so I got an autograph book. Yes it seems old-fashioned, but hey, there’s nothing wrong with that, and it was a very useful in making me meet people. And as a bonus I now have a wonderful record of those that I met and my time in Salt Lake City because of it. 😉
Three days was nowhere near long enough to meet everyone (in my defence there was close to 7ooo people there), I did manage to get quite a few, so would like to thank each and everyone of them here.
“Life is short, do genealogy first!”
Geoff Rasmussen, Legacy Family Tree
“Pay attention to the picture clues”
Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective
With each person who signed it writing their name, together with where they were from, and sometimes a message – this book not only gives me great memories, but is now one of my treasured books.
And trust me, whenever I make it back to RootsTech (and, yes I will), the first thing I’ll be packing will be my little autograph book. There’s so many more people who I didn’t get to meet, and then there’s all of those who I did meet who I will need to recatch up with again.
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Sometimes you just can’t beat a book..
That was a fabulous idea, Alona. I think a few other people will be copying you at future conferences.
A great idea Alona! Yes old-fashioned but you’re the one with the momentoes! Clever thinking.