Sunday, February 22, 2009

REMINDER: EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28

A reminder that the NERGC "Early Bird" deadline is almost here. To qualify for the “Early Bird” Full Conference rate of $110, your registration must be received or postmarked by February 28, 2009. After that, the price goes up to $135. The Conference Registration Brochure is available in PDF format on the NERGC Web page, or take advantage of our Online Registration service. Don’t delay! Visit http://www.nergc.org/ and register today!

DISSEMINATING GENEALOGICAL INFORMATION

NERGC planners are pleased to announce the availability of display tables for Genealogical and Historical society brochures from across the nation. We wish to fulfill one of our missions to disseminate genealogical information. If you have material (membership brochures, product sales info, or meeting and event calendars for the next year or two) that is appropriate for handouts at this conference, please follow the shipping instructions below:

Send to: NERGC 2009/Pauline Cusson
c/o ACGS
P.O. Box 6478
Manchester, NH 03108-6478

All material must be received in Manchester by April 20th and not before April 1, 2009.

SOMETHING NEW: THE NERGC SILENT AUCTION

NERGC 2009 will hold a 50/50 Silent Auction on Friday, April 24 and on Saturday, April 25 in the Expo Center during our conference. Owners of the items or services to be auctioned will receive 50% of the winning bid, with the remaining 50% going to NERGC.

Items or services should have a genealogical connection - for instance, a block of hours of genealogical research or analysis; genealogical books or cds (check your duplicates!); memberships in your genealogical organization; registrations to your next conference; pins from past conferences, etc.

The minimum retail value of each offering or combination of items must be $10. A full description of rules will appear in an upcoming E-zine. Take this opportunity to support NERGC and clear some shelf space or flex some research muscle! Only NERGC registered attendees can put things in the silent auction, but bidding will be possible in person and online for everyone who applies (free) for a bidding number.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

RHODE ISLAND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY BUS TRIP TO NERGC

The Rhode Island Genealogical Society is arranging for a bus to make a one day trip to Manchester. It will be Saturday, April 25th, leaving from Warwick early in the morning and returning the same day. The cost is $22.00. Each person will be responsible for the one day admission fee, and all meals. Anyone interested may contact Helen Smith at AAA in Wakefield, RI; 401-789-3000 or E-mail: hhsctc@aol.com

RIGS has encouraged full participation for all members who can. However, due to work, lack of funds, or time other constraints, the bus permits members to experience the NERGC Conference with minimum driving expense and an opportunity to take part, if even for only one day. RIGS will also be having a booth in the Exhibit Hall, and those attending are encouraged to visit the exhibits and take part in any of the activities on that day.

Friday, February 13, 2009

LIBRARIANS AND TEACHERS DAY AT NERGC 2009

There will be a Librarians and Teachers Day on Thursday, April 23, at the New England Regional Genealogical Conference in Manchester, NH. The flyer for this special day is now available on the NERGC 2009 home page at http://www.nergc.org/2009. We invite you to download a copy to post in your libraries, distribute to other librarians and teachers, and encourage you to spread the word by sending the link to others.

There is a nominal charge for the day, and a reduced rate for the remainder of the conference if you register before February 28. Lunch is provided, courtesy of ProQuest. More information is available at http://www.nergc.org/2009/libteachday.htm.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

REGISTER TODAY FOR NERGC 2009

A reminder that the NERGC "Early Bird" deadline is only two weeks away. To qualify for the “Early Bird” Full Conference rate of $110, your registration must be received or postmarked by February 28, 2009. After that, the price goes up to $135. The Conference Registration Brochure is available in PDF format on the NERGC Web page, or take advantage of our Online Registration service. Don’t delay! Visit http://www.nergc.org/ and register today!