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Dear
Friends:
For
the 18th consecutive year, we will be taking a group of
Jewish genealogists on a research trip to the Family History Library in
Salt Lake City. Previous trips were immense successes. People were able
to spend a week of concentrated research on their family histories with
our guidance and assistance. It was not only a successful genealogical
trip but a pleasant social experience.
This
year we again
offer the opportunity to do research under the guidance of two
world-renowned Jewish genealogists who have been doing research at the
Family History Library for more than 25 years. Join us. You will enrich
your genealogy and make new friends.
Gary Mokotoff and
Eileen Polakoff
SUMMARY
OF TRIP
The trip package
includes:
- Seven
nights
accommodations at the three-diamond Salt
Lake Plaza Hotel,
located adjacent to the Family History Library. The hotel is wi-fi
ready at no additional cost, so bring your laptop.
- Access
to Gary
Mokotoff and Eileen Polakoff at the Library (except Sunday) from 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day for on-site assistance and personal
consultations. The suggestions and guidance offered to others in the
past have made possible breakthroughs which would not have happened
otherwise
- Specially
arranged three-hour class on evening (Thursday) of arrival introducing
you to the facilities and resources of the Family History Library
- Optional
workshop the next morning for those who want to familiarize themselves
with or review access to resources such as naturalization records,
passenger arrival records, vital statistic records, etc
- Lectures
on Sunday and Monday night when the Library is closed
- Mid-week
informal group discussion of progress and problem-solving session
- Sunday
group
brunch for camaraderie and discussion of successes (and failures)
- Attendance
at the Sunday morning performance of the Mormon Tabernacle
Choir
- Daily
signup sheet to have dinner with other attendees
NOT INCLUDED
The research trip
package price does
not include: airfare or personal expenses such as tips, meals,
beverages or telephone.
WHAT'S
SO SPECIAL ABOUT THIS TRIP?
More than just a
"Trip Package", this
carefully planned genealogical adventure includes pre-trip literature,
individual research consultations, and knowledgeable professional
genealogists to guide you. All experience levels will benefit.
Beginners, as well as intermediate and advanced researchers, will gain
expertise in the use of a wide variety of resources and research
strategies. You will accomplish much more when you can immerse yourself
in research for a week, away from phones, work and everyday
interruptions. The companionship of other genealogists makes this
experience enjoyable as well as beneficial.
Our first meeting as a group will take place on Thursday, October 14
at 5:30 pm and the last "official" meeting of the group will end on
Wednesday evening, October 20, at 5:00 pm. Make
whatever travel arrangements you need when appropriate. If you would
like to arrange for extra days, before or after the group week, please
let us know. Some individuals find it beneficial to arrive a day early
to acclimate themselves to the altitude in Salt Lake and be ready to go
on Thursday evening. If you are interested in this let us know and we
will arrange the group rate for the extra night(s) and add it to your
total due.
ABOUT THE FAMILY
HISTORY LIBRARY
The
largest genealogical library in
the world is an enjoyable, comfortable place to do research. More than
2.5 million rolls of microfilmed records and 250,000 books are
available
for your research. There are hundreds of microfilm readers, and each
floor has machines for copying microfilm, microfiche and paper.
Each floor has computer stations with access to the Internet. Jump on
to JewishGen, check your e-mail or access certain fee-for-service sites
at no cost. Detailed information about the library will be provided
to each
registrant before the trip. You might have hesitated to venture there
on your own, but with the guidance you will receive on a trip like
this, you can enjoy using the Library's many rich resources.
On your first evening
in Salt Lake
City, you will be trained in how to use the Family Search computer
system, especially the Locality Catalog which is the catalog of the
holdings of the Family History Library. You will use the catalog to
search by town, state/province and country. It will tell you what
subjects exist for the locality (for example, Jewish, Immigration and
Emigration, Census, Civil Registration, Vital Records, etc.).
Library
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday-Saturday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
THE FAMILY HISTORY
LIBRARY CANDY STORE
- Computer
access to certain subscription genealogical services
- Vital
records
(birth, marriage and death) from almost every state for the 19th and
20th century
- Complete
set
of available Passenger arrival records for Ellis Island and most other
ports
- Canadian
border crossing records
- Citizenship
records or indexes for many courts throughout the U.S.
- All
federal
censuses from 1790-1930 and many state censuses
- Jewish
vital
records from Poland, Germany, Hungary, Latvia and Lithuania
- Civil
vital
records from all European countries
- Hamburg
emigration indexes and lists
- Migration
from the Russian Empire: 1875-1889 and Germans to America:
1850-1870 indexes
- City
directories for hundreds of cities in the U.S., Canada and other
countries
- World
War I
Draft Registrations on microfilm--38 million cards
- Many
World War II "Old Men" draft registration cards
- Massive
amounts of records for major cities in the U.S. (New York, Chicago, for
example) and finding aids that describe these records collections
- More
than
250,000 books in their library in open stacks
- Worldwide
map
collection plus name-change gazetteers
- Plus
unlimited
number of consultations with Gary and Eileen at the Library daily from
9-5 to work out research strategies.
COST
SUMMARY
$795 person, double occupancy for seven
days.
$1025 single occupancy for seven days (or
occupied
with non-registrant).
All prices include
12.5% hotel tax.
EXTRA DAYS: We can arrange
extra days before or
after the trip at a special discount rate. Please ask us for additional
information.
PAYMENT
SCHEDULE: To hold
your place, please send a check payable to "Gary Mokotoff" in the
amount of $25.00 to: Gary Mokotoff, SLC Genealogy Research Trip, 155 N.
Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ 07621. The balance is due 60 days
before the start of the trip.
RESEARCH
TRIP LIMITS:
Trip
package price is based on a minimum registration of 20 people. If less
than 20 people register, the trip will be canceled 45 days before its
start and deposits will be refunded. (We have never canceled since the
program has been offered.) Registration is offered on a first
come, first served basis. A maximum of 40
registrations will be accepted, so register
now to reserve a space.
CANCELLATION
POLICY: If you cancel
your reservation for the trip before August 1, all monies received will
be returned. If you cancel your reservation between August 1 -
September 1, you will receive a return of all your monies less a
$25.00 administrative fee. If you cancel your
reservation
after September 15, you will receive a return of all your monies less a
$100.00 administrative fee, less any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by
the trip sponsors. Out-of-pocket expenses can occur (but are not
limited to) for the following reasons. If you requested and were
assigned a roommate, if we can not find a replacement, you will have to
pay for 50% of the room cost for seven days (about $350). If you cancel
after the start of the trip and the hotel charges us room nights for
holding your reservation, this amount will be deducted.
ROOMMATE
POLICY: If you
request a roommate, the trip sponsors will make every effort to try to
find you a compatible person, but there is no guarantee. If a roommate
cannot be found by September 15, you will have the option of canceling
with a full refund or agreeing to continue with the trip at the single
person rate. If after September 15 a roommate is found, the rate will
revert back to the double occupancy rate and excess money will be
refunded.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you
have any questions, please contact us by garymokotoff@avotaynu.com
e-mail or call Gary Mokotoff or
Eileen Polakoff between 9:30am-4:30pm ET at 201-387-7200 or in the
evening at
201-767-1299 (Gary) or 212-787-4371 (Eileen), or fax 201-387-2855.
SALT LAKE CITY TRIP
RESERVATION FORM
Reserve now. To register, copy and mail this form to:
Gary
Mokotoff
Salt Lake City Genealogy Trip
155 N. Washington Ave
Bergenfield NJ 07621
Name(s) ____________________________________
Address ____________________________________
City _______________________________________
State/Zip __________________________________
Phone: Day _________________________________
Phone: Evening _____________________________
E-mail: ____________________________________
[ ] Request private room at the single occupancy rate.
[ ] Plan to room at the double occupancy rate.<
[ ] I do not have a specific roommate, but would prefer
double
occupancy if a roommate is available.
Room choice: [ ] Smoking [ ] Non-smoking
Enclosed is a deposit of $25 per registrant, with check or money order
payable to "Gary Mokotoff."
Signature ___________________________________
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