Hartford 2007 e-zine #8
WHY ATTEND NEW ENGLAND CONNECTIONS 2007?
MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS TODAY!
JOIN THE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
EXHIBIT HALL APPROACHING A SELLOUT
SYLLABUS QUERIES COLUMN
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
PUBLICIZING THE CONFERENCE
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY FAIR
ABOUT THIS EZINE
WHY ATTEND NEW ENGLAND CONNECTIONS 2007?
In previous ezines, we’ve mentioned the opportunity to “CONNECT” to ancestors who immigrated to and migrated out of New England, the wealth of information available in New England archives, libraries and historical societies, specific types of source records, and advances in genealogical technology.
We’ve stressed the Conference’s very affordable price – just $99.00 for Conference Registration until the 15 January 2007 Early Bird cutoff.
Now, here are some additional reasons to attend. NERGC 2007 will be a multi-track Conference. In each time slot for the two and a half days of the Conference you will have the opportunity to choose from five different lectures or workshops. The tracks are organized around these themes:
- Ethnic Genealogy
- Federal Records at the National Archives
- Genealogical Techniques
- New England Research Records and Sources
- Skills and Methodology (How to manage your research and findings)
- Technology (The Internet and lots more!)
- Writing and Documents
The full program is available online at the Conference website (www.nergc.org
In future issues we will tell you more about the features of the Conference and the benefits of attending. But you don’t need to wait! To see the entire program and get your registration form, go to http://www.nergc.org/2007/program2007.htm.
Start planning your conference experience today. Read the biographies of the conference speakers to gain insight into their backgrounds and expertise. Choose the programs that you’d like to attend. Early preparation will make this a truly enjoyable experience.
MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS TODAY!
The Hartford Marriott Downtown is still accepting room reservations relating to the Conference. But don’t delay! At our last Conference in Portland, Maine, many were disappointed when the Conference hotel sold out early and they had to find rooms in off-site hotels. Half the fun of the conference is being at the center of the activities. To avoid disappointment, make your reservations either on-line or by telephone today!
Hartford Marriott Downtown
200 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT 06103-2807
Phone: 1-860-249-8000
Fax: 1-860-249-8181
Toll-free reservations: 1-866-373-9806
Hotel Web site: http://www.hartfordmarriott.com
The conference room rate is $125.00 single/double per night.
Check-in time: 4:00 P.M.
Check-out time: 11:00 A.M.
Group code: NGCNGCA
Please remember that when making reservations on-line to be sure to enter the Group Code above to get the special NERGC rate. When making reservations via phone, call Marriott Reservations at 1-866-373-9806 and ask to make reservations for the New England Regional Genealogical Conference.
JOIN THE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
The enthusiasm continues to grow for these informal mini-gatherings which will be held on the first night of the Conference -- Thursday at 7:30 pm -- on a wide range of topics. These get-togethers provide a great opportunity to meet conference participants and speakers with similar interests.
If you want to learn more about DNA research and how it can help you in your family research then “DNA Research and Developments” hosted by Melinde Lutz Sanborn is the research group for you. Did you ever wonder how to maximize the wealth of resources at the National Archives? Join Federal Records at NARA hosted by Walter Hickey. If Scottish heritage is one of your special interests, join the group on Scottish Research hosted by Diane Rapaport, “Scottish Genealogy” columnist for The Highlander magazine. Find out more about these – and the other Special Interest Groups already scheduled at http://www.nergc.org/2007/specialinterestgroups.htm
And if you can help with any of the Special Interest Groups that have formed thus far, or if you would like to organize an additional group, please contact Allison Ryall at allison@allisonryall.com.
EXHIBIT HALL APPROACHING A SELLOUT
Jim Holmes and Maureen Murphy report: “We’re down to just four booths!” Only four full booths (10 x 10 feet) are still available. Vendors, don’t let the opportunity to show your wares to hundreds of interested researchers and genealogists pass you by. Imagine, hundreds of people looking for new and exciting products to enhance their research experience. Don’t miss the opportunity to sell to these enthusiastic conference attendees. You will be happy that you joined us. To see a floor plan of the Exhibit Hall, go to: http://www.nergc.org/2007/exhibits.htm. For more information or to reserve remaining booth space, contact Jim Holmes, jimholms@cs.com or Maureen Murphy, MMAUREEN39@aol.com.
Remember, the Exhibit Hall will open to conference registrants and other shoppers (the general public) at 6:00 Thursday evening and there will be "unopposed exhibitor times" throughout the conference between lectures and meals for everyone to browse.
SYLLABUS QUERIES COLUMN
Janet Wallace, our Query Column Chair, reminds everyone that the deadline for submitting queries for the Conference syllabus is 31 January 2007. This is a great way to reach others who may be researching the same names you are, and you don’t need to attend the Conference to submit queries. For proper entry format, prices and payment procedure, please visit the NERGC web site: http://www.nergc.org/2007/program/page3.htm
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you going to be in Hartford April 26-29, 2007 for the Ninth New England Regional Genealogical Conference? I'll be there, as will Pam Roberts, co-chair of Volunteers for NERGC 2007. Want to help make this the best NERGC conference to date? Volunteer to help. Conferences such as this can not be successful without the valuable help of volunteers.
We are providing this information as a preliminary overview of some of the volunteer opportunities that are available. In order to volunteer you do not need to be registered for the conference. Without being registered you can not attend any sessions, but you can meet some wonderful people and know that you have helped people make New England CONNECTions.
If you are a member of a participating society, please contact your president or NERGC delegate to see who is coordinating volunteers for your society. Once your "society volunteer coordinator" contacts us, we will be developing the list of assignments (mostly first come, first served). Well before the conference, we will send confirmation and information to help you accomplish your assignment. Remember, each society has guaranteed to provide a minimum number of volunteer hours; however, we hope you will consider volunteering when ever you can. If your society has chosen not to participate in this conference, we still welcome your assistance as a volunteer.
Watch future E-Zines for more details regarding the following volunteer opportunities:
- Registration assistance
- Hospitality assistance
- Volunteer table assistance
- Session facilitators (We need many volunteers for this very important task.)
- Banquet ticket monitors
- AV/Signage assistance
- Society Fair helpers
- Special Events helpers
- Other
We will be in touch with you before the conference to supply information about the facility and to confirm your volunteer times and tasks. If you have specific suggestions about how volunteers can be utilized to make this an even better conference, just let us know.
Please contact your "society volunteer coordinator" or one of us to volunteer:
Pam Roberts: pamela.roberts@uconn.edu Tel. (860) 429-8751
596 Gurleyville Rd., Storrs, CT 06268-1408
Cheryl Willis Patten: cwpatten@localnet.com Tel. (207) 634-2156
1161 East Pond Road, Smithfield, ME 04978
You're really a part of a conference when you volunteer. Come join us. See you in Hartford!
PUBLICIZING THE CONFERENCE
With ads for the Conference placed in major genealogical magazines, we are beginning the next major publicity effort -- the mailing (and e-mailing) of flyers and conference information to professional genealogists, genealogical societies, libraries, archives and other repositories in New England, New York, New Jersey and Eastern Canada.
YOU CAN HELP! We need to be sure that all the societies and repositories mentioned above, plus all LDS Family History Centers in our area will have ample supplies of Conference posters, “post card” notices, and Registration Brochures. Can you help make sure this happens at the places and societies in your area? We can supply you with all the materials you can use. If you can help, just email KSB832@cs.com and include “NERGC Publicity” in the subject line.
AND: Can you help us gain a wider circulation for this Conference E-zine by emailing it to all members of your Society and to any others who you think will be interested in the Conference?
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY FAIR
We are rerunning this call for all those wishing to participate in the Society Fair to fill out their application form and send it to Nancy Pexa.
Dear Society, Library, or Organization:
We invite you to participate in the Society Fair to be held Thursday evening, April 26, 2007, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Society Fair is offered free of charge to Societies, libraries and organizations. It is your opportunity to promote your group. You may display brochures, publications, membership information, research facilities, and services. You are not permitted to sell items but you may take orders.
Please review information regarding the conference by visiting our website, NERGC.org, visiting our blog at http://nergchartford2007.blogspot.com, and subscribing to our Conference e-zine. You are welcome to include conference material in your newsletter.
To participate in the Society Fair, please print out, complete and return the form below by November 1, 2006. Space for the Society Fair is limited. Tables are assigned in order of receipt of your request. We provide you with a table, chair, and signage. Your confirmation will include further instructions, timeline, and directions.
We hope you will join us and look forward to hearing from you soon.
Society Fair – Ninth New England Regional Genealogical Conference – April 26, 2007 –
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Connecticut Convention Center.
_____ Yes, we agree to participate.
_____ No, we do not wish to participate.
Society Name__________________________________________________________________
Contact Person_________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zipcode + 4
Email___________________________________ Phone_______________________________
Please return this form to:
Nancy M. Pexa, Society Fair Chairman
8 Monroe Lane,
Avon, CT 06001-4524
nanpexa@sbcglobal.net
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