NERGC 2023: MISSING BRANCHES ARE NOT THE END OF THE LINE

FINAL REMINDER: the NERGC 2019 proposal deadline is TODAY, March 10, 2018 at 11:59 p.m.

The NERGC 2019 proposal deadline is extended to March 10, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. Enjoy RootsTech!

he deadline to submit lecture proposals for NERGC 2019 in Manchester, New Hampshire is 1 March 2018 at 12:00 p.m. Join featured speakers Blaine T. Bettinger, Cyndi Ingle, and Thomas W. Jones at NERGC 2019! To submit a proposal, go to http://www.nergc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2019_Call_for_Papers_WordDoc_FinalNov17V1.pdf Thank you to those of you who have already submitted your proposals!

NERGC 2019 E-zine #1 is now available to view at http://www.nergc.org/…/uplo…/2018/02/NERGC-2019-E-zine-1.pdf. Among other features, it introduces our three key speakers and four Conference chairs.

Hear ye! Hear ye! The Call for Papers has been open for a few weeks. But the important detail is the DEADLINE is 01 March 2018. That's only a couple of weeks away! This is important especially if you'll be heading to RootsTech! Go here: http://bit.ly/CALL_FOR_PAPERS_2019 Then here: http://bit.ly/SUBMISSION_PORTAL_2019

The twelfth 2017 New England Regional Genealogical Conference E-zine is now available at http://www.nergc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/NERGC-2017-E-zine-12.pdf. It includes important traffic and parking updates and information about our Mobil Event Guide, how you can be a conference volunteer, and much, much more. This is the last E-zine scheduled prior to the 2017 conference being held 26-29 April 2017 in Springfield, Massachusetts. All back issues may be found at http://www.nergc.org/e-zines/.

Genealogy and family history research continues to trend with the public, presenting an opportunity for historical societies and libraries. Librarians and Local Historians Day at the 2017 New England Regional Genealogical Conference in Springfield will feature Bob (Robert) Anderson, The Great Migration Study, as luncheon speaker. Curt Witcher of the Allen County Public Library will detail how genealogy can attract interest and funding for both groups. Rhonda Clark and Nicole Wedemeyer Miller’s book, Fostering Family History Services, includes ideas for how partnerships between the two communities of practice can benefit both. Rhonda will share their findings in person. Curt’s second presentation highlights cost-effective public domain resources for genealogical reference that don’t require a budget. Panelist Rachel Onuf, the roving archivist for Massachusetts, will talk about this Massachusetts program. Register at www.nergc.org: $40 for the day, 26 April 2017. Luncheon sponsored by Pr...