Genealogy Society Holds Annual Conference Chicago - If you have been postponng your good intentions to begin your family genealogy, another opportunity exists for you, whether you are a beginner or more experienced, to get the best professional help. The Polish Genealogical Society of America(PGSA) will present its 29th Annual Conference³Bridges to the Past² September 28, 29 and 30, 2007 at the Schaumburg Marriott Hotel, 50 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, Illinois. This year¹s theme addresses all levels of research and the knowledge to preserve your successes for future generations using the latest technology. The featured speaker will be Stephen Morse, well known to genealogists as the creator of the ³One Step² guide to easy searches of the Ellis Island database, among many other databases.He will present an introduction to his databases, the U.S. census and Deep Linkng. Other topics presented will include the basics of genetics and DNA studies, genetic diseases; findng your village,gazeteers,vital records, Repatriation and Resettlement of Ethnic Poles; using Photoshop elements and Acrobat Reader and Haller¹s Polish Army in France. Speakers will be Dr. Malgorzata Nowaczyk, a geneticist from Toronto, Matthew Bielawa, Chita Hunter, a software trainer and consultant to major graphic design agencies, Dr. Paul Valasek and Dirk Wales, author of the children¹s book about heroes of the American Revolution, Thaddeus Kosciusko and Casimir Pulaski. Conference fees sre $110 for three days; or $30 for Friday and Sunday only or $80 for Saturday and Sunday only; lunch is included on Saturday. There is a 10% discount for early registration by August 1. Registration may be sent to Joy Mortell, 106 McWaine Lane, Cary, NC 27513. For further information please visit the website at www.pgsa.org or phone 312-915-5927 or e-mail pgsamerica@aol.com. ###