CALDWELL----The Idaho Genealogical Society will kickoff their annual statewide conference and meeting Saturday, May 18th at the Caldwell Public Library. Canyon County Family Scanners are hosting this year's IGS Conference. Family Scanners along with the local chapter of DAR are providing their genealogy collection for individual research in the Idaho Room of the library. The conference begins at 10 o'clock with registration and signing up for afternoon workshops. Rick Ardinger, Executive Director for the Idaho Humanities Council, will give an overview of IHC funding and programs. Linda Morton-Keithley, Administrator for the Idaho State Historical Society Library and Archives, will preview what's new at ISHS and projections on the new building. A catered luncheon is scheduled for 12:15 PM. "Historical Quilts of Idaho" will be the keynote address at the IGS Conference. Sharon Harleman Tandy, published author and designer, will discuss the pioneer craft with a slide presentation and display many of Idaho's finest quilts. Tandy is a native of the Pacific Northwest and Idaho for 24 years. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boise State University in 1986 and a Master's degree in Quilt and Textile History in 1998. The Boise native is a member of the Idaho Humanities Council Speakers Bureau and has addressed audiences throughout the United States. Participants are encouraged to bring their own quilts for helping in the dating process. Tandy's presentation is made possible with funds from the Idaho Humanities Council and the Boise Cascade Corporation. Concurrent workshops will run throughout the afternoon until 4 PM. Topics are as follows: Adoption records-Presenter, Lois Wight, Searchfinders of Idaho; Model Program-Mobilizing Student Researchers for Genealogical and Historical Research-Presenter, Kay Stauff, Warren E. McCain Middle School Librarian, Payette, Idaho; Naturalization Records-Presenter, Glenda Longstreet, Deputy Clerk for the U.S. Courts; What's new at the ISHS Library and Archives-Presenters, Rod House, Archivist; Phyllis Lyons and Steve Barrett, Library Assistants; Creating a genealogical work area in your local library or history museum-a panel of presenters throughout the state. The Idaho Room at the Caldwell Public Library will house a DAR booth for service programs, eligibility and the application process. Juvanne Clezie Martin, owner of the Research Network and Idaho Connections, will demonstrate the Idaho Death Index CD (1911-1950) and answer queries on various Internet sites. Advanced registration for the IGS Conference is $15.00 for IGS members and $20.00 for non-members. Registration is available at the door, but lunch cannot be guaranteed for late registration. Registrants may send their name, address, and telephone number to the Idaho Genealogical Society, PO Box 1854, Boise, Idaho 83701-1854. [http://www.lili.org/idahogenealogy]