Texas State Genealogical Society 2012 Conference: Difference between revisions

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Planned Tracks:  
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*Librarians' Track managed by Sue Kaufman. Opening remarks from Curt Witcher. Presentations by Bill Buckner and others.<br>  
*Librarians' Track managed by Sue Kaufman. Opening remarks from Curt Witcher. Presentations by Bill Buckner and others.<br>
*Genealogical Society Leadership Sessions managed by Sandra Crowley. Marketing by Susan Ball, Societies Online by Tony Hanson, Technology future by Randy Whited, closed by Curt Witcher&nbsp;<br>  
*Genealogical Society Leadership Sessions managed by Sandra Crowley. Marketing by Susan Ball, Societies Online by Tony Hanson, Technology future by Randy Whited, closed by Curt Witcher&nbsp;<br>
*FamilySearch Track Free (pre registration requested) TBA&nbsp;<br>  
*FamilySearch Track Free (pre registration requested) TBA&nbsp;<br>
*Public Expo Thursday evening 5 - 9 pm Wait . . . Wait . . . Gee, we can't yet tell you who the celebrity is. Stay tuned, you'll love this.<br>
*Public Expo Thursday evening 5 - 9 pm Wait . . . Wait . . . Gee, we can't yet tell you who the celebrity is. Stay tuned, you'll love this.<br>


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*Methodology Track: ''Basic Texas'' by Teri Flack; ''Removing Research Stumbling Blocks: Strategies for Success'' by Karen Matheson;&nbsp;''Abstracts vs Originals'' by Kelvin Meyers;&nbsp;''Reminiscences'' by Lloyd Bockstruck  
*Methodology Track: ''Basic Texas'' by Teri Flack; ''Removing Research Stumbling Blocks: Strategies for Success'' by Karen Matheson;&nbsp;''Abstracts vs Originals'' by Kelvin Meyers;&nbsp;''Reminiscences'' by Lloyd Bockstruck  
*Resources Track: ''Texas Rangers'' by Kelvin Meyers; ''Texas GLO'' by Jim Harkins; ''RPAC'' &amp; ''Probate'' both by Teri Flack; ''Behind Bars:&nbsp;Finding Your Ancestors in Prison Records'' by Karen Matheson; ''Get the Scoop! Using Newspapers in Family History Research ''by Karen Matheson<br>  
*Resources Track: ''Texas Rangers'' by Kelvin Meyers; ''Texas GLO'' by Jim Harkins; ''RPAC'' &amp; ''Probate'' both by Teri Flack; ''Behind Bars:&nbsp;Finding Your Ancestors in Prison Records'' by Karen Matheson; ''Get the Scoop! Using Newspapers in Family History Research ''by Karen Matheson<br>
*Ethnic Focus: ''Immigrant Ancestors ''by Karen Metheson; ''Who’s in YOUR Genes? A 5 step guide to jump starting your African American (or ANY) Family Research''&nbsp;by Anna Burroughs; ''Hispanic'' by Janet Khashab<br>  
*Ethnic Focus: ''Immigrant Ancestors ''by Karen Metheson; ''Who’s in YOUR Genes? A 5 step guide to jump starting your African American (or ANY) Family Research''&nbsp;by Anna Burroughs; ''Hispanic'' by Janet Khashab<br>
*''Getting Started Experience'' by the Dallas Genealogical Society Team. Free (pre-registration requested).&nbsp;<br>  
*''Getting Started Experience'' by the Dallas Genealogical Society Team. Free (pre-registration requested).&nbsp;<br>
*''FamilySearch'' Track by TBA &nbsp; &nbsp;  
*''FamilySearch'' Track by TBA &nbsp; &nbsp;  
*Friday Night Banquet - Speaker: Lloyd Bockstruck&nbsp;<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&nbsp;<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&nbsp;  ==
== Exhibitors&nbsp;  ==


*Dallas Genealogical Society = Silver Sponsor
*Dallas Genealogical Society = Silver Sponsor  
*Texas General Land Office =&nbsp;Silver Sponsor  
*Texas General Land Office =&nbsp;Silver Sponsor  
*Texas Cemetery Restoration, LLC =&nbsp;Bronze Sponsor  
*Texas Cemetery Restoration, LLC =&nbsp;Bronze Sponsor  
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*Lone Star Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists  
*Lone Star Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists  
*&nbsp;. . . and more coming!
*&nbsp;. . . and more coming!
== Door Prizes ==
*Ancestry
*FamilyTree DNA
*Lifemarker
*National Institute of Genealogical Studies
*. . . and many more!
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== Attendees&nbsp;  ==
== Attendees&nbsp;  ==
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