Hartford 2007 e-zine #3

What's a NERGC?
'CONNECT' Through the Society Fair
'CONNECT' in the Exhibit Hall
'CONNECT' Through Syllabus Advertising
Help us 'CONNECT'
About this e-zine

Welcome to the third NEW ENGLAND CONNECTions 2007 e-zine! Between now and April 2007, we're providing the genealogical community with updates on the ninth New England Regional Genealogical Conference through periodic e-zines like this one. Please share them with your friends, associates, and anyone else you feel may be interested in attending the Conference.

WHAT'S A NERGC?

Since its first conference held in Sturbridge, Massachusetts back in September 1992, "NERGC" has been a consortium of genealogical societies operating as a non-profit educational organization to put on a New England Regional Genealogical Conference. Now, it's official. With revised bylaws in place and work toward incorporation well under way, "NERGC" is officially becoming the "New England Regional Genealogical Consortium" as well as the "New England Regional Genealogical Conference" it puts on every two years. Societies interested in joining NERGC or participating in future conferences should contact President Otis Wyatt at OCWyatt@aol.com.

THE NERGC HOOKED ME!

Following a recent Conference, one first-time participant wrote:

" For years I have half-heartedly assisted my diehard genealogical [spouse] with family history. I've listened attentively, smiled and supported their work, but never felt this passion." But at the NERGC Conference, "Each speaker I encountered shared generously. Every hallway discussion created more questions, each answer opened doors for a lifetime of inquiry of 'sleuthing.' I got hooked."

"Among the participants were young adults who spoke of their grandparents' stories, octogenarians who spoke of their great-grandparents' stories, a melting pot of persons with differing ethnic backgrounds speaking the same language. They spoke not just a language of resources (BMD's, the NEHGS, the NARA, and the FHL's to name a few), but also a language of living. A language filled with relationships and environments, sorrows, challenges and joys. There were stories of family across continents and timelines, and accounts of striking mill workers and willing soldiers, of birth, life, sickness and death. I got hooked."

"Since the Conference, I've read one of those 'how to" books. I've been to the exciting web addresses found in the conference resources. I'm looking forward to the next NERGC Conference. I got hooked!"

YOU'LL GET HOOKED TOO!

Whether you're a beginning genealogist, or have pursued family history for years, you'll find something to "hook" you April 26-29, 2007, in Hartford, at

NEW ENGLAND CONNECTions 2007
featuring outstanding speakers including
Patricia Law Hatcher, Cyndi Howells, and Henry Z "Hank" Jones
... exciting National and Regional exhibitors ... and the best facilities,
the Hartford Marriott Downtown
and the Connecticut Convention Center,
to ever hold the Conference.

With an impressive program and with new events being planned, interest is building fast, so start making your plans now! Remember to register early (the $99 'early bird" rate for the entire conference ends January 15, 2007).

"CONNECT" THROUGH THE SOCIETY FAIR

One of the more popular features of our recent Conferences has been our Society Fair. There, any non-profit genealogical, historical, hereditary, or patriotic society; library; or similar organization can display brochures, newsletters, publications, information on membership, research facilities and services, plus any informative material that directly relates to their organization or repository.

For NEW ENGLAND CONNECTions 2007, the Society Fair will run from 5:00-7:00 on Thursday, April 27, 2007. Space, free of charge, is now being offered. Organizations that apply will be accepted on a space-available basis. They will not be able to sell items (to do that, rent a booth in the Exhibit Hall), but may take orders for such. Past Society Fairs have been a great success, and even at this early date, we have heard from some groups that have not had a presence at prior Conferences. Interested organizations should email Karen Larsen at klarsen@nehgs.org or Nancy Pexa at Whatsmylineage@aol.com.

"CONNECT" IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

The Exhibit Hall will be an exciting place to be during the Conference. It will be open to the public Thursday, April 26 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. and Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 from 8:20 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and there are unopposed exhibitor times for everyone to browse between lectures and meals.  Booths (most 10 x 10 feet) are now available.  For particulars, or to reserve space for your company or society, contact Jim Holmes at JimHolms@cs.com or Maureen Murphy at Mmaureen39@aol.com.

"CONNECT" THROUGH SYLLABUS ADVERTISING