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Texas State Genealogical Society 2012 Conference (view source)
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*Librarians' Track: Opening: ''Best of Times--For Genealogists & Their Librarians'' by Curt Witcher. ''Give 'em What They Want: Collection Development and Partnerships'' by Sue Kaufman, ''With the Ancestrally Challenged - Providing Service to Family History Researchers'' by Bill Buckner, and ''Dallas Public Library Genealogy Collection'' by Sharon Martin.<br> | *Librarians' Track: Opening: ''Best of Times--For Genealogists & Their Librarians'' by Curt Witcher. ''Give 'em What They Want: Collection Development and Partnerships'' by Sue Kaufman, ''With the Ancestrally Challenged - Providing Service to Family History Researchers'' by Bill Buckner, and ''Dallas Public Library Genealogy Collection'' by Sharon Martin.<br> | ||
*Genealogical Society Leadership Sessions. ''Products, Prospects and Publicity: Marketing Your Society for Success'' by Susan Ball, ''Put Your Society Publications & Records Online'' by Tony Hanson, ''Blogs, Journals and Forums: How to Share Your Research Online'' by Randy Whited and ''Becoming the Outstanding Leader Your Society Needs'' by Curt Witcher <br> | *Genealogical Society Leadership Sessions. ''Products, Prospects and Publicity: Marketing Your Society for Success'' by Susan Ball, ''Put Your Society Publications & Records Online'' by Tony Hanson, ''Blogs, Journals and Forums: How to Share Your Research Online'' by Randy Whited and ''Becoming the Outstanding Leader Your Society Needs'' by Curt Witcher <br> | ||
*FamilySearch Track Free (pre-registration requested): Two identical presentions morning and afternood by Travis and Elizabeth Morris. <br> | *FamilySearch Track Free (pre-registration requested): Two identical presentions morning and afternood by Travis and Elizabeth Morris. <br> | ||
*Public Expo Thursday evening 5 - 9 pm Wait . . . Wait . . . Gee, we can't yet tell you who the celebrity is. Free to all. Stay tuned, you'll love this. Dozens of exhibitors and special learning experiences. <br> | *Public Expo Thursday evening 5 - 9 pm Wait . . . Wait . . . Gee, we can't yet tell you who the celebrity is. Free to all. Stay tuned, you'll love this. Dozens of exhibitors and special learning experiences. <br> | ||
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*Methodology Track: ''Gone To Texas'' by Teri Flack; ''Removing Research Stumbling Blocks: Strategies for Success'' by Karen Matheson; ''Get the Scoop! Using Newspapers'' ''in Family History Research'' by Matheson, ''Abstract versus Original, Do I need both?'' by Kelvin Meyers; and ''A Lifetime of Genealogy'' by Lloyd Bockstruck. | *Methodology Track: ''Gone To Texas'' by Teri Flack; ''Removing Research Stumbling Blocks: Strategies for Success'' by Karen Matheson; ''Get the Scoop! Using Newspapers'' ''in Family History Research'' by Matheson, ''Abstract versus Original, Do I need both?'' by Kelvin Meyers; and ''A Lifetime of Genealogy'' by Lloyd Bockstruck. | ||
*Resources Track: ''My Ancestor the Texas Ranger, Proving his Service'' by Kelvin Meyers; ''Genealogical Resources in the Texas General Land Office'' by Jim Harkins; ''Gone to Texas: Fundamentals of Texas researchRPAC'' & ''Probate ''by Teri Flack;''Records: Ensuring Preservation and Access'' by Teri Flack; ''Behind Bars: Finding Your Ancestors in Prison Records'' by Karen Matheson.<br> | *Resources Track: ''My Ancestor the Texas Ranger, Proving his Service'' by Kelvin Meyers; ''Genealogical Resources in the Texas General Land Office'' by Jim Harkins; ''Gone to Texas: Fundamentals of Texas researchRPAC'' & ''Probate ''by Teri Flack;''Records: Ensuring Preservation and Access'' by Teri Flack; ''Behind Bars: Finding Your Ancestors in Prison Records'' by Karen Matheson.<br> | ||
*Ethnic Focus: ''Finding Frieda and Fritz: Identifying Immigrant Origins Ancestors ''by Karen Metheson; ''Who’s in YOUR Genes? A 5 step guide to jump starting your African American (or ANY) Family Research'' by Anna Burroughs; ''Hispanic Genealogical Research -The Basics'' by Janet Khashab; ''Native American Resources at the SW Branch of NARA'' by Aaron Holt.<br> | *Ethnic Focus: ''Finding Frieda and Fritz: Identifying Immigrant Origins Ancestors ''by Karen Metheson; ''Who’s in YOUR Genes? A 5 step guide to jump starting your African American (or ANY) Family Research'' by Anna Burroughs; ''Hispanic Genealogical Research -The Basics'' by Janet Khashab; ''Native American Resources at the SW Branch of NARA'' by Aaron Holt.<br> | ||
*Technology Track: ''Photo Scanning, Saving and Sharing'' by Randy Whited; ''Going Nuclear: DNA Discoveries to Trace All Lines of Descent ''by Debbie Parker Wayne; ''Journals and Forums: How to Share Your Research OnlineBlogs'' by Randy Whited; Portal to Texas History by Carlisle and ''Keep Your Feet On the Ground and Your Data In the Cloud'' by Randy Whited. <br> | *Technology Track: ''Photo Scanning, Saving and Sharing'' by Randy Whited; ''Going Nuclear: DNA Discoveries to Trace All Lines of Descent ''by Debbie Parker Wayne; ''Journals and Forums: How to Share Your Research OnlineBlogs'' by Randy Whited; Portal to Texas History by Carlisle and ''Keep Your Feet On the Ground and Your Data In the Cloud'' by Randy Whited. <br> | ||
*''Getting Started Experience'' by the Dallas Genealogical Society Team. Free (pre-registration requested). <br> | *''Getting Started Experience'' by the Dallas Genealogical Society Team. Free (pre-registration requested). <br> | ||
*''FamilySearch'' Track by Travis and Elizabeth Morris. Pre-registration requeted. | *''FamilySearch'' Track by Travis and Elizabeth Morris. Pre-registration requeted. | ||
*Friday Night Banquet - Speaker: Lloyd Bockstruck "''A Black Chicken Lays White Eggs''"<br>Join us for an evening fun and conversation as we hold our traditional Friday night awards banquet, but this year served with a twist! | *Friday Night Banquet - Speaker: Lloyd Bockstruck "''A Black Chicken Lays White Eggs''"<br>Join us for an evening fun and conversation as we hold our traditional Friday night awards banquet, but this year served with a twist! | ||
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== Exhibitors == | == Exhibitors == | ||
*FamilySearch - Fort Worth Family History Center = Gold Sponsor | |||
*Dallas Genealogical Society = Silver Sponsor | *Dallas Genealogical Society = Silver Sponsor | ||
*Texas General Land Office = Silver Sponsor | *Texas General Land Office = Silver Sponsor | ||
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*Lone Star Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists | *Lone Star Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists | ||
*The Barefoot Reader | *The Barefoot Reader | ||
*Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society <br> | *Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society <br> | ||
*Friends of Clayton Library | *Friends of Clayton Library | ||
*Abstracting the Past | *Abstracting the Past | ||
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* . . . and more coming! | * . . . and more coming! | ||
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== Door Prizes == | == Door Prizes == | ||
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*FamilyTree DNA | *FamilyTree DNA | ||
*Lifemarker | *Lifemarker | ||
*A free on-line genealogy class by National Institute of Genealogical Studies in every Welcome Bag! | *A free on-line genealogy class by National Institute of Genealogical Studies in every Welcome Bag! | ||
*. . . and many more! | *. . . and many more! | ||
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== Attendees == | == Attendees == | ||