-------- Original Message -------- Subject: FHIG - retooling, Tuesday June 26 Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:06:42 -0400 From: Ruth Lufkin <RLufkin@bernards.org> To: Ruth Lufkin <RLufkin@bernards.org> Dear FHIG Friends, I feel a little like an infomercial speaking about the program this month -- First, a fascinating case study by Leroy (and I hear there'll be a special recognition, too) . . . and there's MORE -- Reasons to attend conferences, with Pam . . . but wait, there's still MORE -- Dick discusses DNA, the hot topic in genealogy today! I've had the privilege of seeing some of the material in preparation. Leroy and Pam and Dick are going to be fascinating and informative. no wonder you all like genealogy so much! If you can't make it this time, OR if you can - there's July's meeting to look forward to. On Tuesday July 24 I will be doing a Show and Tell on the latest genealogy resources, free for you at your Library. I'm sure to have some great ideas from this conference. Well . . . infomercial over. See you soon! Ruth Ruth Lufkin Supervising Reference Librarian Bernards Township Library 32 South Maple Avenue Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Ph. 908.204.3031 ext.4 FAX 908.766.1618 email rlufkin@bernards.org <mailto:rlufkin@bernards.org> ===================================================================== Bernards Township Library Family History Interest Group June 2007 Meeting Your Genealogy Toolkit: § *Finding Descendants of Chief Cavanaugh: A Case Study* Leroy May recounts a “searching forward” process to find relatives who are living, but unknown to you. § *Broaden Your Horizons: Get Yourself to a Conference!* Pam Pearson highlights advantages of gathering ideas at national, regional, or local conferences.** § *Advances in DNA Research: “The Latest” from the NGS Conference* Fresh from the 2007 annual meeting of the National Genealogical Society, Dick O’Malley shares what he learned about this cutting edge topic. Develop genealogical skills and learn to enhance your own research efforts as you share an interesting and educational evening with these three experienced genealogists, all active FHIG participants. ** The /Family History Interest Group/, which is sponsored by the /Bernards Township Library/, provides opportunities for those interested in family history and genealogy to share information and experiences, and be more successful in their search. No prior experience in tracing genealogical roots is necessary. All are welcome at these FREE programs. The /Interest Group/ meets the 4th Tuesday of each month.