The Illinois State Genealogical Society is sponsoring the 9th annual Genealogical Institute of Mid America in Springfield, Illinois, July 2003. This 4-day intensive institute is held on the campus of the University of Illinois-Springfield with four separate tracks taught by nationally known lecturers. Build your research skills, network with other genealogists, and learn about genealogy for four straight days. There's a lot of learning and sharing and the evening dinners are absolutely excellent! There's more information at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/announcement.html PLEASE feel free to pass this notice to any other lists you are on.