Wow, what a fun time we had in Cheyenne last weekend!
We left Croydon around 10:00 AM Thursday morning and had a delightful drive to Cheyenne. We managed to make it through the high winds pulling our trailer. Rounding the bend to see Cheyenne in the distance about 6:00 PM. At that moment we knew the meaning of “Magic City of the Plains.”
There before our eyes we saw rays of the sun breaking through the clouds shining down on Cheyenne. It was a truly beautiful site and we knew our Jamboree was going to be a good one!
Friday morning we had 250 excited people buzzing around the conference getting registered, finalizing vendors booths, and guiding visitors through the maze at the Hitching Post Inn.
Saturday evening everyone was smiling after the smorgasbord of more than 60 classes to choose from, over 100 door prizes to win (all donated by vendors and local Cheyenne businesses). Grand prize drawings awarded were:a 4 night stay at the Crystal Inn in Salt Lake City, 1 World Deluxe Subscription from Ancestry.com and One Week at the Family History Library with My Ancestors Found professionals at our upcoming Research Retreat.
Grace Barbour went into shock when she realized her Entry Card was selected for the Research Retreat in Salt Lake City Nov 13-18, 2006! We thought we might have to dial 911. But she recovered enough to come pick up her certificate and show it to admiring friends and attendees.
This was a really fun event and it was interesting to meet attendees from Wyoming as well as, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Utah, and Connecticut!
We all enjoyed getting to know DearMYRTLE and Beau Sharbrough a little better.
If you were there, THANKS for coming, if not we hope to see you at our next event!
Comment by Connie Olson
2 26. October 2006, 4:10 pm o'clock |
Hi Holly and Company ~ Thanks for all the work you did for the Cheyenne Jamboree Weekend. What a great time to learn, share and upgrade the wonderful world of family history genealogy. Each presenter, each exhibitor, and each volunteer made me feel so welcome. Such clever ideas for drawings which increased the excitement until the very last minute. Enjoyed it all. So nice to meet and visit with all of you. Sincerely, Connie Flynn Olson - Lincoln, NE
Comment by Kim
1 24. October 2006, 6:56 pm o'clock |
Have you heard of “Pirates of the Pedigree”? The Cheyenne Jamboree was the first to catch a glimpse of this entertaining introduction to family history. Watch for the sequels in the near future at the My Ancestors Found events.
Special Thanks to Jennifer Johnson, who was behind the scenes in planning and preparing for the Jamboree. Jenni we appreciate you!