Gee, perhaps we could rent a bus and go down as a group or we could take the train????? Jana The Federation of Genealogical Societies & The California State Genealogical Alliance Invite you to A Golden of Diversity to be held at the Ontario Convention Center In Ontario, California 7-10 August 2002 The 2002 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference will be hosted by the California State Genealogical Alliance This 2002 Conference will celebrate the ethnic diversity of this country since its foundation. Nowhere is this multicultural environment more apparent than in California, the venue of this conference. Lectures and activities will emphasize all the many cultures in our society today and how they influence the work of today's genealogists. The 2002 FGS Conference in Ontario offers many valuable lectures for every genealogist! A variety of lectures for the beginning, intermediate, and advanced researcher Back to Basic Track Society Management Seminar Family History Center Track Board for Certification of Genealogists Track APG Professional Management Conference Ontario Convention Center The conference will be held at the new Ontario Convention Center. It is directly adjacent to the Ontario International Airport, which is serviced by most major airlines. Three major freeways provide easy access to the conference. Public transportation (Metrolink) is also available to Ontario from the surrounding counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino. Conference hotels and numerous restaurants close to the Convention Center provide a wide selection of accommodations and dining options for conference visitors. What Does Ontario Offer You? Ontario, California is nestled near the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, adjacent to a wide variety of cultural sites. Libraries with large genealogical holding are located within easy commute from the Convention Center, as are colleges, historical site, shopping centers, and restaurants. The National Archives and Records Administration Pacific Region facility (Laguna Niggled), is located in nearby Orange County. The Los Angeles Public Library is also situated within easy driving distance from Ontario. For lighter entertainment, take time to visit Disneyland, Knott's berry Farm, and Sea World! These fun vacation spots are all accessible by car. Palm Springs and San Diego - with its famous Zoo and Wild Animal Park - are also located nearby. A wealth of activities abound for conference attendees and their families! Sports fans can enjoy golfing, tennis, and watching Class-A minor league baseball in adjacent Rancho Cucamonga. Extend your visit to do further research and enjoy some of the many entertainment sites unique to this area of California! Join us to … Listen to and Learn from lectures on a variety of topics. Choose from over 150 lectures and over 60 presenters. Meet, Network, and Collaborate with other genealogists. Why not meet your "online" research friends at this picturesque California site/ Browse and Shop in our vendor area. Aisle after aisle of genealogical software, books, and services. Discover and Expand your family tree. Find out what genealogical societies can do for you. Enjoy the multitude of attractions, historic sites, and research facilities that California provides. Detailed information on the FGS/CSGA 2002 Conference in Ontario, CA and accommodations will be available in early 2002. Contact the FGS office to <A HREF="http://fgs.org/fgs-mailinglist.htm"> request a registration booklet</A> in the mail For additional information contact: California State Genealogical Alliance PO Box 311 Danville, CA 94526-0311 <A HREF="http://www.csga.com/"> www.csga.com</A>. Federation of Genealogical Societies PO Box 200940 Austin, TX 78720-0940 Phone: 888-FGS-1500 <A HREF="http://www.fgs.org/">www.fgs.org</A> Office Email: <A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A>