Join us for "A Golden Prospect" National Genealogical Society Conference in the States Sacramento Convention Center 19-22 May 2004 * * * The conference website is now online. * * * * * * Visit www.ngsgenealogy.org and click on the SACRAMENTO logo. * * * The National Genealogical Society's Conference in the States is coming to SACRAMENTO in May! If you've never before attended a National Genealogical Society (NGS) conference, you may be a bit confused by all the classes, activities and registration options. Or maybe you're wondering why genealogists from all over the country travel to this extraordinary event each year. Chuck Knuthson, Pamela Dallas and Barbara Leak, all members of the local planning committee for the upcoming NGS Conference, aim to answer your questions. During the next several weeks, they will be visiting local genealogical society meetings in northern California to offer tips and advice for attending the NGS Conference in SACRAMENTO. Find out what this genealogy extravaganza is really all about. Discover ways to participate, even on a limited budget. Learn how to decide which classes and activities you mustn't miss. You are invited to visit any of the following meetings where Chuck, Pam or Barb will be appearing. (Yes, we know that a few of these dates are already past, but we wanted to list the names of all the participating societies.): "Genealogy Extravaganza in Our Own Backyard: Tips for Attending the NGS Conference" Thurs, Jan 15, 1:00 pm Mission Oaks Genealogy Club Mission Oaks Comm Ctr, 4701 Gibbons Dr, Carmichael Speaker: Pamela Dallas Tues, Jan 27, 1:00 pm Sacramento German Genealogy Society St Mark's Church, Lusk Dr at St Mark's Way, Sacramento Speaker: Barbara Leak Tues, Feb 3, 7:00 pm Sloughhouse Area Genealogical Society Murieta Village Clubhouse, Rancho Murieta Speaker: Chuck Knuthson Wed, Feb 4, 1:00 pm Sun City Roseville Genealogical Society Timber Creek Lodge, 7050 Del Webb Blvd, Roseville Speaker: Barbara Leak Sat, Feb 7, 11:00 am Solano County Genealogical Society Fairfield Sr Ctr, 1200 Civic Center Dr, Fairfield Speaker: Barbara Leak Tues, Feb 10, 1:00 pm Roseville Genealogical Society Maidu Comm Ctr, 1550 Maidu Dr, Roseville Speaker: Chuck Knuthson Wed, Feb 11, 6:30 pm Root Cellar, Sacramento Genealogical Society Citrus Hts Elem School, 7085 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights Speaker: Pamela Dallas Thurs, Feb 12, 3:00 pm Paradise Genealogical Society Paradise Ridge Sr Ctr, 877 Nunneley Rd, Paradise Speaker: Pamela Dallas Sun, Feb 15, 10:00 am Jewish Genealogical Society of Sacramento Albert Einstein Res Ctr, 1935 Wright St, Sacramento Speaker: Chuck Knuthson Mon, Feb 16, 6:30 pm Sun City Lincoln Hills Genealogy Group Orchard Creek Lodge, Orchard Creek Ln, Lincoln Speaker: Pamela Dallas Tues, Feb 17, 1:00 pm Roots & Golddust Genealogical Society LDS Church, 3275 Cedar Ravine Rd, Placerville Speaker: Barbara Leak Wed, Feb 18, 1:00 pm Genealogical Association of Sacramento Belle Coolidge Library, 5600 So Land Park Dr, Sacramento Speaker: Barbara Leak Tues, Feb 24, 9:30 am Grass Roots Genealogy Group LDS Church, 615 Hollow Way, Nevada City Speaker: Barbara Leak Thurs, Feb 26, 7:00 pm Placer County Genealogical Society Auburn Library, 350 Nevada St, Auburn Speaker: Chuck Knuthson Thus, Mar 4, 7:00 pm Elk Grove's Generations location to be announced, Elk Grove Speaker: Barbara Leak Tues, Mar 9, 6:30 pm Nevada County Genealogical Society Nevada Co Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City Speaker: Pamela Dallas Sat, Mar 13, all day Family History Day at the State Archives Calif. State Archives, 1020 O St, Sacramento Speakers: Barbara Leak (morning) & Pamela Dallas (afternoon) Barbara Leak Publicity Chair "A Golden Prospect" National Genealogical Society Conference in the States Sacramento Convention Center 19-22 May 2004