On the same website I found the following information. It is worth checking our for other conferences in other areas as well. Unfortunatly I did not see any slated for Oregon. October 17-18, Arkansas, Little Rock:  The Arkansas Genealogical Society announces its Fall Seminar, featuring Cyndi Howells. More information can be obtained by visiting the Web site <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~args/seminar.htm"> http://www.rootsweb.com/~args/seminar.htm</A>.