Americans' Fascination with Family History
is Rapidly Growing
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Proposals will be considered for
both new and ongoing programs for support
provided the program meets Marshall Field's Gives funding
guidelines.
"Marshall Field's Gives is a reflection of our brand and an opportunity to
make
a meaningful impact in our communities," said Frank Guzzetta, president
and chief executive officer
, Marshall Field's. Marshall Field's community giving program awards
grants to nonprofit organizations
that benefit children and youth in three
areas: education, arts and culture, and health and welfare
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Festival.
The Hotel Queen Mary is offering special festival hotel
packages.clans mark
Corporate headquarters for Market Strategies are located in Livonia, MI. and included a
census
proportionate representation of the U. For more information on MyFamily. Men of
Worth
will open with a very special concert Friday, February 18th; in the
Royal Theatre at 8:00 p.m.
Headliners at this year's Third Annual Plaidpalooza are Eric Rigler and
Bad Haggis who will present
a special concert along with the Los Angeles Scots
Pipe Band on Saturday, February 19th, at 8:00
p. For more information,
contact the Dart Shop at (714) 995-1993.society clans
And 25 percent of respondents
became interested
in family history after just searching for their surname online. More than
35
percent have used the Internet to learn about their family history and
almost a third (29 percent
) have created a family tree. It's the 12th Annual Queen Mary Scottish Festival and Games Set for
February 19th + 20th, 2005
Parades, Piping and Dancing Competitions
, Concerts, Highland Games, Scottish
Clans, Food, Spirits and More!
LONG BEACH, Calif.m.m. on Friday the
18th, featuring various expressions of "The Glenlivet,"
"Aberlur" and
"Abunad'h.queenmary.society clans
That's the outcome of a recent poll by Market
Strategies, Inc
.com, Inc. And still others are
enticed by the excitement of all they could discover (14 percent
).
Sample was provided by Survey Sampling, Inc. MyFamily's tools, content and community empower individuals
to find the people most important to them -- and discover and share their
unique family stories
.com and RootsWeb. The colorful weekend is set for February 19th and
20th, from 9:00 a.
Parking
is an additional charge. in the Queen's Salon.scottish history
Established in 1989, MSI goes above
and beyond in
delivering unparalleled insight, innovative tools and unique,
actionable solutions that positively
impact clients' ability to succeed.S. The study was conducted between
February 15 and February 23
, 2005.
MyFamily.com. MINNEAPOLIS, Marshall Field's invites local
nonprofit organizations
to submit grant proposals through its stores community
grant program.
Prices for the Scottish
Festival are $19 for adults, $17 for seniors and
$13 for children ages 5-11 with two-day tickets
at $25, $23 and $17,
respectively." Seating is limited and tickets can be purchased in advance by
visiting the Queen Mary web site at http://www.com.scottish clans
Results of the poll may be used in
print
or broadcast media, provided credit is given to Market Strategies and/or
MyFamily.
About
MyFamily. The MyFamily network includes MyFamily.com, Inc. Grant applications will be accepted March
1 through April 29,
2005, at Marshall Field's stores."
Marshall Field's believes that individuals
, families and communities rely
on the support of corporations to help foster a healthy and productive
society
through responsible giving. Information
and applications for Marshall Field's community
grant program are available at
any Marshall Field's store or by calling 612-375-2300.00 in advance
and $12.m.clans society
A Full 73 Percent of Americans are Intrigued by Their Family Roots
PROVO
, Utah, The popularity of family history is
officially on the rise., the Internet's most popular
and comprehensive family
history research and connection resource.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050609/LATH018
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(PHOTO: http://www.newscom. (MSI) is one of the largest national, full-service
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and syndicated research and strategic consulting firms with extensive
experience across multiple
industries.
The research for this study was conducted via a web-based methodology.com,
Ancestry
.com. Tickets are $10.
Also returning this year is the Queen Mary Classic Dart Tournament, with
$5,000 in cash prizes sponsored by the Dart Shop of Buena Park, Boddingtons
Fine Ale, Bass Ale
, and Stella Artois Belgium Beer.clan scottish
According to the poll, 73 percent
of Americans are interested in
discovering their family history.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050609/LATH018-b )
Questions and Ancestors
Is there royalty in my roots? When and where did these family traditions
begin? Who gave
me my red hair and freckles? People have all sorts of
questions about their family history -- and
many unique motivations to explore
it.marketstrategies.com, Genealogy. MyFamily also publishes Family
Tree Maker(R), the #1 selling family tree software, Ancestry Magazine,
Genealogical Computing
Magazine, over 50 book titles and numerous databases on
CD-ROM.myfamilyinc.Kilts Piping and Haggis
!
to 6:00 p. The
Queen Mary is located at the south end of the 710 Freeway, on the water in
Long
Beach, California.lineage cameron
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Digging Up Roots
Of those interested in discovering their family
roots, 66 percent said
they've discussed their family history with other family members.
About Marshall Field's Gives
Marshall Field's has a rich history of philanthropic giving to
nonprofit
organizations and civic causes through the company's umbrella giving program,
Marshall
Field's Gives. Building on a 150-year tradition, Marshall Field's
Gives supports causes in education
that inspire children to read and learn,
arts and cultural organizations that spark the imagination
, and health and
welfare programs that strengthen the lives of children and families. Admission includes
a Self-Guided Shipwalk Tour, the Ghosts + Legends of
the Queen Mary show and Treasures from the Queen
Mary Archive Exhibit. The Tournament is open to
all, and those that pre-register for two or more
events will receive
complimentary admission to the Scottish Festival.society genealogy
This figure
represents
a 13 percent increase over a similar Maritz Poll that was conducted
in 2000, in which 60 percent
of Americans said they were interested in
discovering their family history.
(PHOTO: http:
//www. Thirty-five percent have had their interest
piqued after attending a family reunion or family
event.
The Internet Makes It Easy
The Internet is fueling the growth of this popular
hobby because it
simplifies the process of finding information and connecting with individuals
who
share a common branch in their family tree.
"People are going to the Internet in record numbers
in order to find,
share and preserve their family history," said David Moon, chairman and chief
executive
officer of MyFamily. "With more than 4 billion records
online today and more becoming available
everyday, MyFamily is making it
easier for people to not only find their ancestors, but also discover
the
stories and details of their lives. That's what 30 percent of respondents claimed. For
more
information on MSI, visit http://www. Marshall
Field's makes grants to organizations with IRS 501
(c) (3) certification and to
units of local government.
Grant funding will be announced and
distributed in July 2005.m. New
this year will be the War Horse + Militaria Heritage Foundation
demonstrating
cavalry maneuvers depicting the Scots Greys of 1815 made famous at the "Battle
of
Waterloo.
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Market Strategies, Inc.com, Inc., The unmistakable sounds of
piping
will reign aboard the grand ocean liner during the 12th Annual Queen
Mary Scottish Festival.
Festivities for both days include: colorful parades each day at Noon with
massed pipe bands, clans
, and special celebrity guest Grand Marshals; Highland
Dancing Competitions and Country Dancing performances;
more than 60 Clan and
Association tables where visitors can explore their Scottish heritage;
Highland
Games with a full range of competitors and Sheep Herding
Demonstrations in the Queen Mary Events
Park, adjacent to the ship; a Pipe
Band Competition both days spotlighting some of the top bands
in North
America; and musical entertainment from Men of Worth and Alex Beaton."
Music and
Whisky will kick the festival off on Friday the 18th.queenmary.tree society
(MSI), a national, research and strategic
consulting firm and
MyFamily. Of the people surveyed, 65 percent said their interest is due to simply
hearing stories from relatives. Some want to create
a legacy to pass on to future generations
(15 percent). is the leading online network connecting families,
present and past.Marshall Field
's Announces Annual Community Grant Process
A special evening of whisky tasting will begin at 6
p.00 and will be sold at the door only. For
advance ticket sales information for the festival or
to make restaurant
reservations, please call (562) 435-3511 or visit http://www.ancestral cameron
com. Accuracy of
survey results is within +/-
1.com, Inc. Grants are renewable based upon an evaluation of
achieved
results, continuing need and available funds.society cameron
newscom.7% for overall measures for the poll.com., visit
http://www. Marshall Field's does
not fund grants for places of worship devoted solely to religious
instruction.
A 20% savings will apply to tickets purchased by February 1,
2004.00 at
the
door.
Tickets are $12.lineage society
Talking to a friend,
colleague or family member who was researching
their family history got the
ball rolling for 29 percent.com, Inc. Some have taken their
interest
even further -- 15 percent of respondents have traveled to an
ancestral hometown or country and 11
percent have written a personal or family
history.
Many Americans simply want to learn about
themselves and their family
heritage. daily aboard the majestic "Clyde Built"
ship.clans genealogy
"We
have a longstanding
tradition of giving in the communities we serve and we're committed to
carrying
on this legacy.organizations mark
A community sponsored library.
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