Why Should I Attend a Genealogy Conference?

Are you wondering whether you should attend a genealogy conference?

Here are some thoughts that were posted around the web:

Goodharted Thoughts: Looking Forward to April! Michael talks about how the 2009 NERGC conference impacted him and how he's looking forward to 2011.

The Journey Takers Blog: Register Now for NERGC. Leslie Huber provides six reasons why, if she could only attend one conference, she would pick NERGC.

Marian's Roots & Rambles: Why I attended My First Genealogy Conference. Marian talks about the benefits of attending her first genealogy conference.

Photo Caption: Leslie Albrecht Huber, author of The Journey Takers Blog

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Oh, the places you'll go....

Oh the places you'll go Now that you know Some new paths to explore And you've learned lots more To help you search your roots So be on your way And with no further delay We bid you farewell Please remember to tell Everyone about NERGC 2013 Manchester See you April 17-21, 2013 for the Twelfth New England Regional Genealogical Conference! Your NERGC Hospitality team

NERGC SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Special Interest Groups will be held on Thursday, April 16 th , from 7:45 to 9 p.m. They offer participants an informal opportunity to get together with others with similar interests to discuss ideas for genealogy research on a particular topic. Room locations will be posted at the Conference. The SIGS are: Rhode Island Research: Looking for Rhode Island ancestors? What records can be found, and where will you find them? We'll discuss the standard sources and some which are more obscure. Come with your questions. Hosted by Helen Smith. DNA Research: Genetic genealogy is the use of DNA as it relates to family history. DNA is one of the most powerful tools available to modern genealogists. Join us for a discussion about available tests, testing companies, and how personal genomics can help you advance your family history when your paper trail runs out. Hosted by Jennifer Zinck and Blaine Bettinger. Genealogy Blogging: What is a genealogy blog? Do you read gen...

NERGC VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

In order to put on this conference for such a reasonable rate, we need the help of many volunteers. Below is a list of current openings. If you are interested in volunteering or you are bringing a spouse or friend along for the ride who may be able to volunteer, this is a great way to help. All volunteers get raffle tickets for our volunteer raffle. In 2011 this exclusive raffle had many great items. If you can help, please contact Volunteer Chair Christine Bard at bardc@comcast.netwith either the day or time or if for an intro or door monitor task the session number. Please also include the name of any participating societies you are a member of and would like to give your hours to. Wednesday Registration newly added slots – 1 volunteers 3:00 – 5:00 Hospitality – 2 volunteers 3:00 – 7:00 Thursday Registration – 21 volunteers 9:00 – 11:00 Registration – 2-3 volunteers 11:00 – 6:00 Hospitality – 2-3 volunteers 9:00 – 7:00 Intro’s – 1 volunteer - : T-111, T-114, T-115, T-119 ...

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