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WELCOME TO THE SPRINGFIELD 2011 E-ZINE<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Welcome to the twelfth New England Regional Genealogical Conference 2011 E-zine, the final issue prior to the Conference! Please share it with your friends and associates-and anyone else you feel may be interested in attending the Conference. Missing back issues? Go to <\/b><\/span>https:\/\/www.nergc.org\/NERGC2011\/ezine.html<\/a>. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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With less than a week to go, over 770 are now registered for the Conference! <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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This edition of the E-zine features<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> last-minute updates and reminders.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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REGISTRATION REMINDERS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7         <\/span><\/span><\/span>As previously publicized, no refunds are available after 25 March 2011<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7         <\/span><\/span><\/span>You may still sign up for meals, but the hotel cannot guarantee that particular food options are still available this close to the conference. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7         <\/span><\/span><\/span>If you don’t have time for the entire Conference, single day registrations<\/b> are available at $90 per day. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7         <\/span><\/span><\/span>To register for the conference, see our brochure (NERGC2011 Home<\/a> ) and our online registration site https:\/\/www.regonline.com\/nergc<\/a> .<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Questions?  <\/span><\/span>Contact Mary Choppa, Registration Chair, at mchoppa@myfairpoint.net<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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PROGRAM UPDATES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Two Special Activities are fully booked: the research trip to the Berkshire Athenaeum (w-101) and the orientation program at the Springfield History Library (T-101). <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7         <\/span><\/span><\/span>The Griffiths Valuation Workshop (T-104) is fully booked.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7         <\/span><\/span><\/span>You can still visit National Archives and Records Administration, Pittsfield, with us on Wednesday, 6 April ($30 fee for transportation). Or, take a tour of Springfield Cemetery (Wednesday, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., free). Registration is required for these activities, even the free ones. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Cemetery Workshop S-308 will be held in the Sheraton’s King George Suite, not in an actual cemetery. (The workshop was designed to be able to be presented inside, and this is what would have been done in the event of inclement weather.) If you’re already registered for the workshop and wish to withdraw because it is being held inside, you may do so without penalty. If you were thinking of registering but had reservations because it was going to be held outdoors, it’s not too late to add it. The session will include a PowerPoint presentation, many show-and-tells and perhaps even a small repair on a child’s gravestone.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00b7         <\/span><\/span><\/span>Laura<\/span> Prescott will present “Treasures Within the Ivory Tower: Finding Family in Academic Archives,” Session F-204, on resources that are available at New England academic archives. Laura’s biography can be found in the Registration Brochure and at NERGC2011\/speakers<\/a>. She replaces Robert S. Cox, who has had to cancel his appearance at the Conference.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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WHAT’S HAPPENING: WHERE AND WHEN<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Exploring New Paths to Your Roots is being held in two hotels across the street from one another. Here’s an update on some of the events. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Conference Registration\/Check-in<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> takes place on the Sheraton’s Second Level Foyer<\/b> on Wednesday 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.; Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Friday 7:15 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; and Saturday 7:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Hospitality, Queries, Volunteers, and Evaluation tables<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> will be near the Registration Booths on the Sheraton’s Second Level Foyer.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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W-101 Berkshire Athenaeum Research Trip<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
W-102 Silvio O. Conte National Records Center Research Trip<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
The two groups will ride in one bus. Meet in the Sheraton lobby (first floor) in the vicinity of the front desk. The bus will be parked right outside. The bus departs for Pittsfield at 9:00 a.m. and returns to the Sheraton at 6:00 p.m. Lunch is on your own. If you’ll be visiting the Berkshire Athenaeum, you’ll be right in the heart of downtown Pittsfield, where there are many options to buy a lunch. If you’re visiting the National Archives, you can bring your own lunch or, after your arrival, there will be an opportunity for you to order something to be delivered.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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W-103 11:00 a.m. Springfield Cemetery Tour #1<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
W-104 2:00 p.m. Springfield Cemetery Tour #2<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Please plan on providing your own transportation to the cemetery.  A map handout with directions to the cemetery and the path of the tour within the cemetery will be available at the Sheraton’s front desk (First Level).  <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Librarians’ and Teachers’ Day<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> (LTD) <\/b>– Meet Thursday, April 7, at the Marriott’s Springfield West room. Check-in runs from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m., with the first session starting at 9:30 a.m.  <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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T-101 Springfield History Library & Archives Orientation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>, Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Meet in the Sheraton lobby (first floor) in the vicinity of the hotel’s front desk at 9:00 a.m. to walk with a group or you can walk, drive or carpool on your own. Please note that the History Library is 2-3 blocks from the hotels but is up a hill.  <\/span><\/span>If you drive, free parking is available in the lots on Edwards Street, next to the history museum. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Those registered for these special events will receive additional information soon via e-mail.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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For locations of many other conference activities and lecture sessions, see the daily schedule sheets via links at the Conference home page<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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HIGH SPEED INTERNET AT THE HOTELS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Springfield<\/span> Marriott:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
High Speed Internet is included in the room rate for the NERGC block. Be sure to mention your need for Internet access in your room through the NERGC package when you check in. The desk agents should then inform you that Internet is free and how to log on. However, due to the nature of the Marriott’s software, you may be asked when signing on if you accept the fee of $12.95 per night, and you will need to say yes in order to log in. The Marriott management has assured us that the fee will be removed from your bill during the night.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place<\/span>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Internet access in hotel rooms in the NERGC guest block will be complimentary for the duration of your stay. Be sure to mention your need for Internet access in your room through the NERGC package when you check in.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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There is also no charge to vendors for High Speed Internet in the Exhibit Hall. Exhibitors will receive the login information as part of their check-in process.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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SIGN UP NOW FOR THE ANCESTORS ROAD SHOW<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Don’t miss taking advantage of the Ancestors Road Show where experienced genealogists can help you with <\/span><\/span>new ideas for advancing your research or solving that difficult problem. The Road Show will be held Friday and Saturday April 8 & 9 from 8:45-11:45 A.M. and 1:45-4:30 P.M. <\/span><\/span>in the Kilkenny & Waterford Rooms, Level 3, of the Sheraton Hotel (across the foyer from the Exhibit Hall).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Appointments can be made online now. Go to the NERGC Web site<\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>(NERGC2011<\/a>)<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>and click on the “Ancestors Road Show” link at the left. Decide the time and\/or consultant that fits your needs, click on the picture and fill out the form. You will receive a confirmation of your appointment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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During the conference appointments can be made <\/span><\/span><\/span>Thursday night at the New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (NEAPG) booth #7 in the Exhibit Hall from 6-7:30 p.m. or during the day Friday and Saturday at the Road Show venue. <\/span><\/span>Currently 60 of the 143 slots are still available. However, at NERGC 2009 the Road Show was fully booked by Saturday.  Don’t be disappointed-sign up now! <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Some consultants are already fully booked.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>If you have trouble registering, try another consultant or contact shellee@shelleemorehead.com<\/a> .<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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TOPICS FOR TABLE DISCUSSIONS AT SATURDAY LUNCHEON<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Attendees: think about what you’d like to talk about over lunch on Saturday. Members of the Association of Professional Genealogists, New England Chapter, will be at each table at Saturday’s luncheon to guide a focused discussion. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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You must be registered for the luncheon in order to attend, but there is no registration for or guaranteed seating at specific tables. Seating at each table is first-come, first-served as those signed up for the luncheon enter the Ballroom.<\/i><\/b> As you enter, locate a table with a topic that appeals to you. If that table is already full, please pick a different table. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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To assist you in considering your first choice and have alternate table options in mind, the topics and moderators are listed below. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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