Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) Begins!

Last night I checked in at the Radisson Hotel in Salt Lake City, dropped my luggage in my room, and headed to the SLIG check in.  Christy Fillerup, Director, has done a fantastic job pulling this institute together.  The check in went so seamless, everyone that had arrived had picked up their materials within the first 25 minutes! 

After I picked up my name badge and course materials, I headed to the refreshment table.  Let’s just say I was happy. 

I found the table with my course label, sat down and met my fellow classmates.  I’m registered for Thomas W. Jones’ course, Advanced Genealogical Methods.

I also spotted lots of friends from past conferences, institutes, and Facebook.  It’s great to catch up with everyone. 

I quickly discovered I forgot to pack several necessary items:  my business cards, BCG pin, power strip, and eye shadow.  Ouch.   I phoned Bruce and asked if he planned on coming up to SLC sometime and would he bring me these things.

He agreed but said I owe him big time. 

I’ll try to post at the end of each day a synopsis of my classes.