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Have a question about NERGC costs? Here are the prices for the 2013 Conference Registration and Special Activities. For more complete information, go to www.NERGC.org and click on "Program Brochure". CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Full Registration (all three days) Early Bird fee if postmarked by 28 February 2013 $110.00 Postmarked after 28 February 2013 $135.00 Single Day Registration ($90 per day) Single day registration increases to $100 per day if postmarked after 28 February 2013. Syllabus on CD included with registration fee. Printed Syllabus $15.00 LIBRARIANS AND TEACHERS DAY - Wednesday, 17 April See page four of the brochure for details. Librarians and Teachers Day Registration $40.00 TECH DAY - Wednesday, 17 April See page five of the brochure for details. Tech Day $40.00 SPECIAL CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES Wednesday, 17 April Lowell, Massachusetts Museum Tours $35.00 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Open to all. Additional fee is required. Friday, 19 April - Friday Luncheon Chi...

Are YOU already registered for NERGC 2013 but wonder how your hearing, visual, or physical mobility needs might impact your conference experience? Were YOU thinking of registering but wondered what accommodations might be available to help you participate fully in the conference? Are YOU wishing you could attend but are not sure how you would manage? Though our conference site and hotel were chosen to meet the diverse needs of our genealogical community, there are still challenges. Dr. Pam Roberts, a physical therapist, advocate, community accessibility consultant, and genealogist, has offered to consult gratis with those who may have questions about the physical layout, anticipated audio-visual set up, distances and potential barriers to full access and participation at our conference and hotel facilities. Pam invites you to be in touch with her directly to discuss your questions and needs. It is best to contact her prior to the conference by email at drpamNERGC@charter.net or call ...

NERGC’s fourth Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day will be held on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 at the Radisson Hotel Manchester in conjunction with the Twelfth New England Regional Genealogical Conference. The day will be devoted to showing attendees how genealogy can enhance curricula, attract new patrons, and highlight collections. Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day provides the opportunity for professionals to learn how genealogy can serve them in their dual roles as curators of their unique collections and as ambassadors of genealogy resources for their schools and libraries. All librarians and teachers who work with family history patrons or genealogy-related research materials will benefit from this special event. Sessions include Getting Patrons Started in Genealogy by Christine Sharbrough, MSLIS, CG; Creating Digital Collections for Genealogists by D. Joshua Taylor; ProQuest Information and Learning by William Forsyth; Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors by Lisa Alzo; and What Genealogists Wis...

Just 100 days until NERGC 2013. Are you registered? Early Bird registration ends February 28. For information about the Conference and a link to online registration, go to www.NERGC.org.

Over 20 genealogical, historical and family societies have already registered for the 2013 Society Fair and there is room for only a few more tables. If your group is mulling over this great chance to take part, don’t wait any longer! The event will be held on Thursday 18 April 2013 from 5 to 7 PM in the Radisson Hotel Exhibition Hall immediately before the Exhibit Hall opens. A cash bar will be located nearby. There is no charge to your organization to participate. Your group will have a skirted 6’ x 2’ table and two chairs. We will supply signage. You are free to display your wares and take orders for publications and memberships. You will have a good crowd to show off your organization. Groups wishing to sell items on a commercial level must purchase an Exhibit Hall booth and not use the Society Fair. Reserve your space by sending an email to Ralph Wadleigh at whplar@comcast.net.

Interested in exhibiting at NERGC 2013? Exhibit Hall space is going fast, and only six booths are still available. Don't miss the chance to spotlight your business or organization before over 800 enthusiastic genealogists! Each booth includes one full conference registration. Print out the Exhibitors Application Form, Exhibitor's Agreement, Floor plan, and Directory of Exhibitors at http://www.nergc.org/Exhibitors.html and reserve your booth(s) today. Questions? Send an e-mail to Exhibits Co-Chair Dick Roberts at rroberts1861@charter.net.

The Registration Brochure for NERGC 2013, Woven in History, is out. The website, www.nergc.org should be updated shortly with the registration brochure and registration information. Keep checking back.