GENTECH 2002 The Conference for Genealogy and Technology Family History at the Speed of Light Boston, Massachusetts 25-26 January 2002 Dozens of exhibitors from across the United States and United Kingdon will fill Exhibit Hall B in the Hynes Convention Center. Would you like to test genealogy software? View the latest CDs? Ask a question? This is your opportunity to learn what's new. The vendor area will be open to the public, but you won't want to miss the conference speaker programs, so make sure you look at the early Registration Discount which expires 31 December 2001 at http://gentech.org/ Registration Fees Before 31 Dec After 31 Dec Librarians' Day (includes luncheon and reception) $75.00 $85.00 Two-day Registration $125.00 $150.00 One-day Registration $75.00 $85.00 Boston is hosting the GENTECH national conference in January at the Hynes Convention Center, where family history researchers from all over the world meet to address technology issues relating to genetics, the internet, computer and hardware tools. Boston has long been a Hub of Genealogy, Technology, and History. It is of particular note that many developments in recent years have led to a convergence of these disciplines. These issues are especially important to the millions of new family history researchers who have been introduced to genealogy through the internet and are now interested in both the traditional scholarly methodologies and the new scientific opportunities afforded by genetics. Several longitudinal medical studies based on genealogy research may now be expanded with genetics technology. This also has a long term potential for reducing health care costs by providing family history in a way that would make testing and treatment for diseases a more efficient and effective process. Read the newsletters and sign up for the weekly updates at www.gentech.org/gt02news - the December 21 issue lists all vendors and locations in case you just want to drop in for a few hours. Hope to see you in Boston for GENTECH! Sharon Sergeant Program Director, Massachusetts Genealogy Council http://www.genealogyfair.com GENTECH summary ======================================================================</ Register now for GENTECH 2002 in Boston! 25-26 January 2002 Here are just a few reasons you should attend-- Conveniently located in downtown Boston, the Hynes Convention Center is a quick and convenient shuttle ride from the airport and train stations. Travel arrangements may be booked through Association Travel Concepts 1-800-458-9383 www.assntravel.com Boston hotels are making a once in a lifetime hotel rate available to GENTECH attendees. Just $119.00 per night! See Additional Accommodations info at http://gentech.org/ Host society, NEHGS will be open for conference attendees on Sunday, January 27th from 10-5 and is open until 9pm on Thursday night. <www.NewEnglandAncestors.org> The Massachusetts Historical Society is just a few blocks away <http://masshist.org/> Nearby Boston Public Library is open evenings until 9:00 Monday through Thursday. <www.BPL.org> Dr. Bryan Sykes, author of the critically acclaimed Seven Daughters of Eve will be the banquet speaker. It is a presentation you won�t want to miss. For more information on the program and to sign up for an e-newsletter see www.gentech.org There are LOTS more reasons for attending GENTECH! Family History at the Speed of Light - GENTECH is THE conference for technology and genealogy. Genetics Sessions We are very fortunate this year to have an outstanding group of presenters on the subject of the interactions of genetics and genealogy. Exhibit Hall Exhibitors from across the United States and United Kingdon will fill Exhibit Hall B in the Hynes Convention Center. Boston -- The Hub of Genealogy, Technology, and History! Special trips to Old Sturbridge Village, Symphony Hall, Samuel Adams Brewery, New England Historic Genealogical Society Library, Boston by Sea Tour, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Archives, Literary Trail of Greater Boston, Salem MA - Peabody-Essex Museum, Phillips Library, and the House of the Seven Gables, Innovation Odyssey Tour -- a moving drama about Boston break-throughs that changed the world! ... and more ... Tech Session, Thursday Evening - Error Rates and Data Entry Standards - Brian Donovan GENTECH Banquet, Friday Evening - The Tsar and I - Dr. Bryan Sykes Librarians' Day Thursday, 24 January 2002 What You Can Do When Your IT Person Isn't Looking: Computer Tactics for the Genealogy Librarian - Chad Leinaweaver Automated Databases: Judging Subscription Websites for Value - Mary Ellen Grogan Box Lunch (included in Registration Fee) The Ideal Library Website for the Genealogical Researcher - Cyndi Howells Going Beyond Researching Online in Family History - Alice Eichholz What Do You Do? A forum for sharing genealogical stories from the trenches - informal forum Reception, Massachusetts Historical Society Friday Program 25 January 2002 Plenary Session Collecting Data from the Internet: What Do You Trust? - Liz Kelley Kerstens NGS on the Web - Russ Henderson XML Authoring - Robert Charles Anderson Molecular Genealogy: Welding the World Together Link by Link - Scott Woodward Mapping Software for Genealogists - Pamela B. Porter I Found It Online: Separating Fact from Fiction - Rhonda McClure Using FamilySearch.org - Alan Mann Electronic Publishing for Irish Records: The Story So Far - Brian Donovan The A-B-C's of Mr.Jefferson's Y - Joan Mitchell Geographic Information System (GIS) and Genealogy - Jake Gehring Mysteries of the Soundex - Tony Burroughs NEHGS Luncheon Genealogical Treasures Waiting For Us - Henry B. Hoff The Great URL Hunt - Cyndi Howells History in the Electronic Age: Digital Projects at the Massachusetts Historical Society - Fabiszewski, Lawson, Heywood Before You Publish: What Every Genealogist Needs to Know About Copyright - Sharon Carmack Surnames, Genes, and Genealogy - Bryan Sykes Platting a New England Town: The Case of Concord, Mass - Brian Donahue Following Up: Turning Internet Databases into Real Sources - Birdie Monk Holsclaw NEHGS Online: Finding Your Family Electronically - Michael J. Leclerc Designing a Publication - Pamela B. Porter Using Genetic Technology to Assess Genealogical Lineages - Thomas Roderick Web Mapping Research Tools - Ed McNierney Integrating Off- and On-line Sources: Case Studies - Michael Neill Building a Community Website: Boston FamilyHistory.com - Maureen Taylor Book, CD or Web? Which Medium Fits Which Publication - D. Brenton Simons Panel Discussion on Genetics and Genealogy - Joan Mitchell, Thomas Roderick, Bryan Sykes, Scott Woodward Searching the Internet: A Locality Approach - Alan Mann Saturday Program 26 January 2002 The Internet: A Virtual Canvas for Your Ancestry - Rhonda McClure Tables, Charts, & Spreadsheets - Patricia Law Hatcher The Future of the Past: Is Technology Answering our SOS Beacons? - Curt Witcher Tips for Scanning Documents onto CDs - John Wilbanks Family History in a Connected Community - Alice Eichholz Evaluating Web Resources - Sandra Clunies Word Processing Tricks for Genealogists - Pamela Boyer Porter Digital Cameras -- Uses and Limitations - Richard Wilson Strategies for the Generation and Interpretation of Molecular Genealogical Data - Scott Woodward GENTECH Luncheon - What a Tangled Web We Weave - Cyndi Howells More Than Names on the 'Net: Building a Context Online - Amy J. Crow Organizing and Time Management - Liz Kelley Kerstens A Tour of the Genealogical Data Model - John Wilbanks Improving the Quality of Genealogical Documents - Tony Burroughs Evaluating New Features in Genealogy Programs - Richard Wilson How to Cite Your Internet Sources - Cyndi Howells Essential Software Utilities for Genealogists - Rhonda McClure What We Love/Hate About the Internet - Sharon Carmack, Maureen Taylor (OCR) Optical Character Recognition: State of the Art - Jake Gehring Power Tools -- The Power Is in You, Not the Tool - Patricia Law Hatcher Credible Clues from the Incredible Internet - Leslie Corn Using it All! Tools for Macintosh Users - Donna Moughty In the Palm of Your Hand: Using Palm Pilot Computers for Genealogy - Tony Burroughs Data Transfer Tools and Protocols - Bob Velke How to Create Your Own Genealogy CD Disks - Dick Eastman Give yourself a holiday present with a discount and register before December 31 - see http://gentech.org for the complete detailed program, speakers and registration info. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com