Call for Papers<\/span><\/p>\n

12th New England Regional Genealogical Conference<\/b>
17-21 April 2013<\/b>
Radisson Hotel Conference Center,<\/b>
Manchester, NH<\/b><\/p>\n

NERGC 2013 presentation proposals are now being welcomed before 1 March 2012.<\/p>\n

In keeping with our Conference theme, \u201cWoven in History: The Fabric of New England,\u201d successful lecture, workshop, and poster session proposals will address:<\/p>\n

\u2022 New research methodologies and strategies, including technology and techniques;
\u2022 Our ethnic fabric \u2013 all ethnicities welcomed;
\u2022 Finding that thread of truth \u2013 proving or disproving family lore;
\u2022 Immigration and emigration patterns;
\u2022 New uses of sources (such as religious, civil, cemetery, military, and newspapers);
\u2022 They came to work: work ethics, culture, language, patronymic legacy;
\u2022 Finds in New England\u2019s repositories (archives, libraries, historical societies);
\u2022 Successful research trip planning;
\u2022 Librarian and Teacher Day topics: (Wednesday only) educational and resource-
centered presentations suitable for educators and librarians
\u2022 Technology Day topics: (Wednesday only) modern technology, internet, social media,
high tech solutions;
\u2022 Family history writing and publishing \u2013 turning your fabric into a tapestry.<\/p>\n

Preference will be given to topics related to our theme. NERGC encourages proposals for 2-3 hour interactive workshops, especially on advanced research topics. Lecture sessions are one hour, including questions and answers. Poster sessions will be up Thursday through Saturday with one twenty-minute scheduled presentation each day [Correction: \u201cPoster sessions will be up Friday and Saturday.  Presenters will be required to do several scheduled presentations throughout the two days.\u201d]<\/span> Lecturers must provide camera-ready syllabus material by 1 December 2012. Workshop and poster session presenters must provide interactive materials for their attendees at the conference.<\/p>\n

Presenters may submit any number of proposals. Each participating NERGC society must propose and support one presenter (who needn\u2019t be a member of that society) for one presentation; sponsored presenter proposals must be sent to and approved by the program chair. Honoraria for sponsored presenters are determined by sponsoring societies. Non-sponsored presenters receive $225 per presentation plus a $25 bonus for submitting their syllabus materials on-time. All presenters receive a complimentary conference registration. NERGC does not cover travel, hotel, or per diem expenses.<\/p>\n

Please include the following information with each one-page proposal. Submissions failing to contain the following information or to follow guidelines may not be considered:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Title of lecture, workshop, or poster session
\u2022 Brief but comprehensive outline or abstract connecting to Conference theme
\u2022 Short lecture summary (30 words or less) for Conference brochure
\u2022 Audience level: beginner, intermediate, advanced
\u2022 Audio\/visual requirements
\u2022 Speaker\u2019s full name, address, email, and telephone number
\u2022 Society or organization sponsorship (if applicable)
\u2022 Brief speaker biography (50 words or less) for Conference brochure
\u2022 Resum\u00e9 of previous lecture experience<\/p>\n

Mail or email submissions to the Program Chair on or before 1 March 2012:<\/p>\n