Speaker Profile: Michael Melendez, Session S-404, “How to Get Kids Involved in Genealogy”

For too long, the general public has seen genealogy as something for “old” people. Recently as the genealogy community has undergone a technology revolution and heightened media recognition through television shows like “Who Do You Think You Are?” this notion has eroded. But still the question remains, how does a younger person become interested in genealogy? As a professional or amateur genealogist, how do I share my family history with my children and grandchildren without driving them away?

If these and other questions have ever occupied your mind, then you need to attend Michael Melendez’s lecture entitled, “How to Get Kids Involved in Genealogy.” Michael is a 22-year-old genealogist employed by Global Genealogists. He recently founded the Family History Detectives at Brigham Young University for young adults. Michael also has been directly involved with several Family History Kids’ Camps at the SCGS Jamboree in Burbank, CA, including the 2009 Kids’ Camp which had an attendance of over 80 kids between the ages of 8 and 15.

Michael’s lecture will teach you how to approach genealogy from a different perspective which will not only be more exciting for younger people, but for you as well. Learn about different creative projects you can undertake with youth along with fun supplemental websites. After attending this lecture, you will definitely believe that this hobby is definitely not just for retired people!

Speaker Profile: Michael Melendez, Session S-404, “How to Get Kids Involved in Genealogy”