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*Librarians' Track: Opening: ''Best of Times--For Genealogists &amp; Their Librarians'' by Curt Witcher.&nbsp;''Give 'em What They Want: Collection Development and Partnerships'' by Sue Kaufman,&nbsp;&nbsp;''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 &amp; Their Librarians'' by Curt Witcher.&nbsp;''Give 'em What They Want: Collection Development and Partnerships'' by Sue Kaufman,&nbsp;&nbsp;''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 &amp; 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&nbsp;<br>
*Genealogical Society Leadership Sessions. ''Products, Prospects and Publicity: Marketing Your Society for Success'' by Susan Ball, ''Put Your Society Publications &amp; 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&nbsp;<br>  
*FamilySearch Track Free (pre-registration requested): Two identical presentions morning and afternood by Travis and Elizabeth Morris.&nbsp; <br>
*FamilySearch Track Free (pre-registration requested): Two identical presentions morning and afternood by Travis and Elizabeth Morris.&nbsp; <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'' &amp; ''Probate ''by Teri Flack;''Records: Ensuring Preservation and Access'' by Teri Flack; ''Behind Bars:&nbsp;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'' &amp; ''Probate ''by Teri Flack;''Records: Ensuring Preservation and Access'' by Teri Flack; ''Behind Bars:&nbsp;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''&nbsp;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''&nbsp;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).&nbsp;<br>
*''Getting Started Experience'' by the Dallas Genealogical Society Team. Free (pre-registration requested).&nbsp;<br>  
*''FamilySearch'' Track by Travis and Elizabeth Morris. Pre-registration requeted.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  
*''FamilySearch'' Track by Travis and Elizabeth Morris. Pre-registration requeted.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  
*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&nbsp;  ==
== Exhibitors&nbsp;  ==


*FamilySearch - Fort Worth Family History Center = Gold Sponsor
*Dallas Genealogical Society = Silver Sponsor  
*Dallas Genealogical Society = Silver Sponsor  
*Texas General Land Office =&nbsp;Silver Sponsor  
*Texas General Land Office =&nbsp;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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*&nbsp;. . . 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&nbsp;  ==
== Attendees&nbsp;  ==
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