Federation of Genealogical Societies of Genealogical Societies Annual Conference September 7-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah Contact: Sue Kaufman—National Publicity Chair kaufmansusan@att.net 260-312-6621 The Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Utah Genealogical Association announce the 2005 genealogical conference “Reminders of the Past, Visions for the Future,” September 7-10, 2005 held in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Salt Palace Convention Center. This 4-day conference offers family history researchers of all skill levels the opportunity to attend a major genealogical learning experience with nearby research opportunities at of one of the best known genealogical research collections in the world, the Family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Mormons. Attend lectures by major professionals in the genealogical education field including Ann Carter Fleming, Linda Geiger, Tom Jones, Kay Haviland Freilich, Pamela Boyer Porter, Elissa Scalise Powell, Elizabeth Shown Mills, Michael John Neill, Paula Stuart Warren, and Curt Witcher. Many more will be sharing their specialized knowledge and research experience. The Family History Library will offer extended research hours during conference days that give offers conference attendees an opportunity to apply new found knowledge immediately. The Family History Library is sponsoring lectures on effective use of their collection. Brigham Young University staff members will present lectures on immigration and the Board for Certification of Genealogists is sponsoring lectures on becoming a professional genealogists. These events combined with more than over 100 learning opportunities promise for an educational opportunity not to be missed. The Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown has a block of rooms reserved for the conference (for more information: 801-531-0800 or 800-228-9290 www.marriott.com/SLCUT). Please mention the conference when registering. The Marriott is located directly across from the Salt Palace Convention Center and a short walk from the Family History Library. Make plans to attend this major event of the genealogical conference season. For a registration brochure www.fgs.org, 1-888-FGS-1500 or Federation of Genealogical Societies, P.O. Box 200940, Austin, TX 78720-0940