CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: DONNA HOLT SIEMIATKOSKI AWARD

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE
NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL GENEALOGICAL CONSORTIUM, INC.
DONNA HOLT SIEMIATKOSKI AWARD

Deadline for nominations for the 2008 Award: Friday, January 23, 2009

This award, consisting a free registration for one NERGC conference, one banquet, and a recognition certificate read at that banquet, is given to an individual who has provided outstanding volunteer service to the New England Regional Genealogical Consortium, Inc. or its member societies (as defined in the NERGC bylaws), over and above the job to which they were elected or appointed to do. The service might include (but need not necessarily be limited to) outstanding leadership, completing a special project or demonstrating expertise in accomplishing a goal, raising standards of excellence, or influencing for the better the field of genealogy on behalf of a qualifying genealogical society. The nomination may be for service and/or achievements during the previous calendar year or for achievements over a number of years leading up to and including the previous calendar year.

Nominations must be made by someone other than the person being nominated. They may be submitted by one or more:
Delegates from or Presidents of NERGC member societies
Officers or members of the Board of Directors of the New England Regional Genealogical Conference.
Nominations should include:
· The full name of the nominee
· A short vitae on the nominee
· The name of the organization for which outstanding volunteer services were performed
· A descriptive one page essay describing the qualifying services to NERGC or the member society and to the field of genealogy as a whole.

Send nominations for the 2008 Award by Friday, January 23, 2009 to:

Richard C. Roberts, Board Member NERGC, 596 Gurleyville Road, Storrs, CT 06268-1408

JOIN THE NERGC EXCITEMENT ON FaceBook

Are you attending NERGC? Thinking about attending NERGC? Join the pre-conference excitement on FaceBook. To find the NERGC event listing type ‘NERGC’ into the FaceBook search box. That will bring you to a page full of photos from past conferences and a list of people who want to let you know they are attending. You can add yourself as well. Get to know other attendees and write on the NERGC ‘wall’. Want to register for NERGC? There is a link on the FaceBook page that will take you to the NERGC site for registration information. Don’t miss out – join the excitement on FaceBook today! To access the features listed previously you must be a registered user of FaceBook (www.FaceBook.com). Registration on FaceBook is free.

RESERVE YOUR NERGC 2009 HOTEL ROOM ASAP!

Our Conference hotel, The Radisson Hotel Manchester is now more than ¾ full, and it’s only November. Don’t be disappointed by missing out on the camaraderie and atmosphere of being with your fellow genealogists at the Conference hotel as many NERGC attendees were in Hartford in 2007 and Portland in 2005. Make your hotel reservation now!

When making reservations online, be sure to enter the group code below to get the special NERGC rate. If making reservations via telephone, please call Radisson Reservations at the telephone number below and indicate to the representative that you are with the New England Regional Genealogical Conference.

The Radisson Hotel Manchester
Telephone: 603-206-4109
Toll Free: 1-800-333-3333
Fax: 603-206-4206
Rate: $127+ single/double/triple/quad
Check-in: after 3:00 P.M.
Check-out: by 11:00 A.M.
Hotel website: www.radisson.com/manchesternh
Group Code: NERGC

NERGC 2009 Librarians and Teachers Day

The New England Regional Genealogical Consortium, Inc. (NERGC) hosts its tenth genealogical conference — Discovering Family Treasures -- April 22-26, 2009 at the Radisson Hotel Manchester and adjoining Expo Center of New Hampshire, 700 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire. NERGC 2009 will help bring together genealogists and family historians from a variety of backgrounds. Whether you are just beginning the search for your family, are already an advanced researcher, or perhaps even a professional genealogist, the NERGC 2009 conference will provide you with an ideal opportunity to advance your knowledge and research skills.

As part of the conference, NERGC 2009 is pleased to offer a special program for librarians and teachers. The event will be held on Thursday, 23 April 2009, at the Radisson Hotel Manchester. Attendees will hear several excellent speakers who will help to enhance their knowledge of genealogical resources and applications. All librarians and teachers who work with family history patrons or genealogy-related research materials will benefit from this special event. The cost is $35.00 per person and includes lunch compliments of ProQuest.

For additional information about the conference and Librarians and Teachers Day, to see the full Conference Registration Brochure in PDF format, and to register online, visit the NERGC Web page, www.NERGC.org.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR NERGC 2009

The full Conference Registration Brochure is now available in PDF format on the NERGC Web page, http://www.nergc.org/.

Print out or bookmark the brochure and start planning your conference experience today. Half the fun of planning for the conference is choosing the programs that you’ll attend. Read the biographies of the conference speakers to gain insight into their experience. Ready your questions for the experts - those presenting programs or those available at the Ancestor Road Show. Early preparation will make this a truly enjoyable experience.

Then, either

Fill out the Registration Form on page 12 of the brochure and mail it with your check to the address at the bottom of the form

or

Use our new Online Registration service. You’ll be guided through five screens to register for the conference. (Please use a separate registration for each person attending the conference. If you have a companion who wishes to join you for meals only, you will be able to order additional meals within your registration.)

If you prefer, you can still obtain and use a traditional printed Conference Registration Brochure. Brochures have been distributed to Participating Societies and to many local libraries, museums, senior centers.

NERGC 2009 Registration Brochure is Now Online

The 2009 New England Regional Genealogical Conference Registration Brochure is now available online! Download the 12-page PDF file here. Back issues of the E-zine are also available to view on the NERGC Web page.

Reserve a Spot at the NERGC 2009 Society Fair

Attention Genealogical, Historical, and Family Societies: Don’t miss a great opportunity to tell your story. Take part in the 2009 Society Fair on Thursday April 23, 2009 from 5 to 7 PM. You will be able to meet and interact with many like-minded participants who have registered for the 2009 NERGC Conference. A table, chairs and signage will be provided for each participating society, and the cost is FREE!! While merchandise sales are not permitted, participants may distribute and display literature and other information. What a great place to gain a few new members! Participation is already off to a good start, so take steps right now to reserve your table by contacting Ralph Wadleigh at whplar@comcast.net.

Discover Exhibit Hall Treasures

NERGC offers unopposed exhibitor times at the Grand Opening as well as on Friday and Saturday, so attendees are able to visit the Exhibit Hall at their leisure without having to miss any lectures. The Exhibit Hall will also be open to the public during the normal exhibiting hours. From booksellers to local genealogical societies, exhibitors will all be there anxious to talk to you and help in any way they can.

Many of the exhibitors will also be participating in a "Treasure Chest" promotion. All attendees will receive a coupon that they can deposit at the exhibitor's booth. They will then be eligible to receive a promotional gift from that exhibitor when the drawings are completed.

The Manchester conference will have a total of 73 booth spaces for exhibitors, but they’re going fast. If you, or your society, would like to have a booth, contact David Mishkin, photos@maine.com, or Tom Wilber, twilber140@msn.com, for an information package..

See you in Manchester,
David and Tom

Librarians and Teachers Day

NERGC 2009 is pleased to offer a special program for librarians and teachers. The event will be held on Thursday, 23 April 2009, at the Radisson Hotel Manchester. Attendees will hear several excellent speakers who will help to enhance their knowledge of genealogical resources and applications. All librarians and teachers who work with family history patrons or genealogy-related research materials will benefit from this special event. The cost is $35.00 per person and includes lunch compliments of ProQuest.

Hotel Information for NERGC 2009

The Tenth New England Regional Genealogical Conference is being held at the Radisson Hotel Manchester and adjoining Expo Center of New Hampshire. Parking is available for both the convention center attendees and hotel guests at a discounted rate. The facilities are located approximately six miles from the Manchester Airport and approximately 60 miles from Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts.

Hotel & Convention Center
The Radisson Hotel Manchester and Expo Center are located at 700 Elm Street, Manchester, New Hampshire.
Telephone: 603-206-4109
Toll Free: 1-800-333-3333
Fax: 603-206-4206
Rate: $127+ single/double/triple/quad
Check-in: after 3:00 P.M.
Check-out: by 11:00 A.M.
Hotel website: www.radisson.com/manchesternh
Group Code: NERGC

When making reservations online, be sure to enter the group code above to get the special NERGC rate. For making reservations via telephone, please call Radisson Reservations at the above telephone number and indicate to the representative that you are with the New England Regional Genealogical Conference.

Located in downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, close to entertainment and tax-free shopping the Radisson Hotel Manchester offers warm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere. They are a full-service hotel offering room service, business services, and complimentary airport transportation. New England Regional Genealogical Conference

Registration Information for NERGC 2009

The Registration Brochure for Discovering Family Treasures, NERGC 2009 is going to print at the end of this week, and online registration options will be announced very soon. Watch for additional registration information, including the full registration brochure, coming soon to the NERGC Web page, http://www.nergc.org/, and check the conference Blog at http://nergc2009.blogspot.com/ for developing information.

About the Program

Program Co-Chairs Barbara Mathews and Christine Sweet-Hart have an exciting program planned. Some 54 speakers, led by featured speakers James Hansen, FASG; Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG; and Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak will provide 80 lecture sessions devoted to a wide range of topics in tracks devoted to Finding Genealogical Treasure; Recording Your Family History for Future Generations; Migration, Immigration, and Naturalization; New England Research; French Canadian Research; and more, There will also be a First-Timers Session, special interest groups, and optional workshops.

Discovering Family Treasures

Discovering Family Treasures, to be held April 22-26, 2009 at the Expo Center of New Hampshire and Radisson Hotel in Manchester is the tenth New England Regional Genealogical Conference and will build on NERGC’s tradition of excellence in providing genealogical lectures, seminars and workshops; the Ancestors Road Show; a Society Fair; and banquets and luncheons for new and established genealogists alike at minimal cost.

In keeping with the Conference theme, National speakers James L. Hansen, F.A.S.G; Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, GLC; and Megan S. Smolenyak and over 40 other speakers will help genealogists unlock “family treasures” though sessions covering: General genealogical skills and techniques; Family history writing and publishing; Forensic genealogy;Ethnic genealogy of all types, including French-Canadian, Acadian, and Native American; Treasures found in regional or local repositories and libraries; Techniques for finding and utilizing specific record sources (such as religious, civil, cemetery, military, newspapers, city directories, etc.) and the treasures they contain; Accessing resources using technology; research strategies; research pathways; and online resources; Finding and preserving family treasures of all types.

In addition to the wealth of knowledge shared by expert genealogists, there will be opportunities to discover additional treasures in the Exhibit Hall -- and meeting hundreds of other attendees at the Conference who share your love for genealogy may be one of the greatest rewards of all!

Welcome

Join us April 22-26, 2009, in Manchester, New Hampshire for the 10th New England Regional Genealogical Conference!

For more updates and news, visit http://www.nergc.org/2009/