>From TCGHS March 2003 E-newsletter, a publication of the Tazewell County Genealogical & Historical Society - ISGS Announces 9th Annual Genealogical Institute Of Mid America [I've talked to several folks who have attended GIMA in the past and they all highly recommend it. If you ever wanted to sleep, breath, and dream about genealogy for a solid week, this is a great opportunity. Students come from all over the U.S. and Canada to attend this Institute - Mike] July 7-10, 2003 - Springfield, Illinois - University Of Illinois Springfield Campus The Genealogical Institute of Mid America (GIMA) is a four-day intensive educational experience. Students choose one of four courses to attend for the 4 days. Instructors are nationally known lecturers who have spoken at local, state and national genealogical conferences. Courses are taught in a relaxed atmosphere. Be a part of a Midwest tradition, where genealogical instruction is presented in a relaxed atmosphere, a small informal setting where camaraderie among attendees and instructors make for a unique educational experience. Housing will be available at the UIS campus. Registration includes attendance in one course, course materials, lunch and dinner. Housing is additional. Sessions will also be offered in the evening, included in registration. There is an additional, separate registration; computer course offered July 11, 2003 taught by Michael J. Neill. Course information Michael J. Neill: COURSE I Course I is not really for intended for those completely new to genealogy --we've had longtime researchers in this class. We assume you have a working knowledge of most of the records discussed in our sessions and have used most of them before. Throughout the Part I sessions, the promise and pitfall of each record type is discussed. Sandra H. Luebking: COURSE II Course II is recommended for anyone who has mastered basic genealogical record-keeping skills and terminology; is reasonably familiar with common 20th century U.S. local and county sources; can properly abstract and cite a simple will, deed, or census entry; and has worked a minimum of 15 hours each in a genealogical library collection, a family history library or center, and a county courthouse. While the focus is hands on research, Internet discussion will be included and the top sites for advanced research will be identified. Lloyd D. Bockstruck: EASTERN SOURCES This course will include research sources and techniques covering the Eastern Seaboard; Arrival and Beyond the Tidewater; the New England Colonies: Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay and New Haven, Connecticut River Valley, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont; The Middle Colonies: New York, Pennsylvania, new Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland; The Virginias, The Carolinas, Ohio River Valley; and Tennessee after the Revolutionary War. Paul Milner BRITISH ISLES RESEARCH Encompassing the whole of Great Britain, including Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England, this course will cover each geographic location in a detailed "tour" of their research sources. Included will be immigration from those areas to North America. Friday, July 11, 20003 Genealogical Research Computer Class Plans are being made for an all day computer class with Michael J. Neill. This will be a separate registration. For Further Information To be added to the mailing list, please send your mailing address to Susan Kaufman-Tavenner GIMA Chairperson kaufmansusan@juno.com Please put GIMA in the subject line. Information can also be found at the ISGS web site www.rootsweb.com/~ilsgs/index.html or write: ISGS-GIMA03, PO Box 10195, Springfield, IL 62791-0195