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    1. [GEN-EVENTS] The Florida State Genealogical Society Conference: It¹s Gonna Be Great in ¹08!
    2. George G Morgan
    3. The 32nd Annual Florida State Genealogical Society Conference promises to be the best ever. This year¹s conference will be held on November 14th and 15th at the beautiful Sheraton Orlando North in Maitland, Florida. The featured speaker is Jana Sloan Broglin, CGSM, a well-known genealogical writer, professional researcher, and speaker who will present four fascinating lectures. The event is being hosted by the Central Florida Genealogical Society. 8 Is Your Magic Number! The FSGS Conference ¹08 is going to be terrific and 8 is your magic number! * The two-day conference registration fee for FSGS Members is $88.00! (The non-Member fee is $98.00.) * The hotel room rate at the Sheraton is $88.00 per night! * 8 top-notch speakers in addition to Ms. Broglin will present a well-balanced program with something for every attendee in every session time slot! Our roster of speakers will be presenting a wealth of topics to help you learn new skills and expand your knowledge to improve your research. The speakers include: Ann Bergelt; Pamela J. Cooper; Amy Larner Giroux, CGSM, CGLSM; George G. Morgan; Donna M. Moughty; Mary P. Parker; Drew Smith, MLS; and C. Ann Staley, CGSM. Vendors are already clamoring for exhibit hall space to showcase their products and services. Genealogical, historical, and lineage societies will be there to share information and sell their books. Drawings will take place throughout the conference for great prizes too! The Florida Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) will once again host their hugely popular ³Ancestor Road Show² and will meet with you one-on-one to provide guidance and suggestions for your toughest research problems. The annual Gala Awards Banquet will be held on Friday evening, November 14th, to celebrate this year¹s successful applicants in the prestigious Florida Pioneer Descendants Certification Program. A host of cultural and entertainment attractions in the area and in nearby Orlando also make this conference weekend an ideal getaway for your family and friends. Why not take advantage of the great hotel rate and the location for great leisure fun? Mark your calendar now! You won¹t want to miss this year¹s conference. Visit the FSGS Web site at www.flsgs.org <http://www.flsgs.org/> to learn more and to print your registration form for what promises to be ³The Great ¹08 Conference²! And check back for more information that will be posted at the site. CG and CGL are Registered Service Marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists.

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