1. Utah: Celebrating a Vital Statistics Centennial 1905 to 2005 Jeff Duncan, Director, Office of Vital Records and Statistics Utah Department of Health

2. 100 Years is a Milestone

3. History 1896—Utah becomes 45 th state 1905—Statewide registration of births and deaths 1910—Added to death registration area 1917—Added to birth registration area Original fee: $1.00

4. Planning a Celebration Volunteer Committee—15 members from Vital Records, Public Information Office Nine Meetings over one year Finalized plans for: –Open House –Displays –Public Relations –Statistics / History

5. The Big Day… March 9, 2005 One event became three: –Press Conference –Guest speakers/lunch –Open House

6. Press Conference

7. Special Guests

12. Media Coverage

13. Public Health Messages

15. Lessons Learned Start planning early Involve PIO staff if you want media coverage Invite the right guests

16. Old Utah Marriage License