I have found this conference to be very helpful in the past, so I'm sharing it with the list for those who may be able to participate. Mary _____________ Irish Genealogical Society International and Anoka Community Education Present The 2006 Searching For Your Family History Genealogical Conference Saturday, September 30, 2006 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Conference Held at Northdale Middle School 11301 Dogwood Street NW Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55448 The conference is held for beginners, intermediate researchers for any ethnic group and Irish researchers of all levels. Twenty-five separate classes, an all day staffed computer lab, and knowledgeable vendors are scheduled. Come and join us and consider starting a friend in genealogy. Invite them to join you for the day. For more information: http://www.irishgenealogical.org/events/conference/genconf.html