The following is a copy of the post I did on Facebook this morning.
This morning I read this comment by one of our newest members of this group. Glen T. Roberts wrote, " I'm looking forward to learning how to train, encourage, and help my consultants."
This is a common desire of people in charge of training Family History Consultants and of Family History Centers workers all over the world. When we visited Wales we found a Family History Center. We talked with a Director struggling to get training and help for herself, her one volunteer helper and her patrons. We found the same exact need in a small Family History Center in eastern Washington. I have seen the same thing right here in our own town as well. These needs are the rule rather than the exception.
Most people would have a greater desire to do this work if they only had an idea that help is available right on the Family History Guide. The people that know about the Family History Guide and use it as a teaching tool for their groups and patrons will see a big change. Success for those people who thought they couldn't do their family history! The trainers do not have to reinvent the wheel over and over again individually anymore. That is why we work so hard to get this word out to everyone. It reminds me of the instructions when boarding an airplane. First put your oxygen mask on yourself, then help others.
The Family History Guide gives us the tools we need to make that possible. I am so happy that Glen has found The Family History Guide. Thank you, Glen, for commenting and sharing your thoughts. Comments really help us moving forward as a group. That is how we can help each other help others!
We want this for everyone who wants to learn and teach. That is why we'd like to encourage you all to VOTE for the Family History Guide in the 2018 Rootstech Innovation Showcase. The DEADLINE to cast your vote is October 15, 2017.
Bob has created a new page for nominating and voting that I am including, just incase you missed it. I am going to go over and vote for The Family History Guide right now. The recognition that the Family History Guide will get from our votes will push the work forward more rapidly worldwide.
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