This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2VB.2ACE/524 Message Board Post: The Gallia County OGS Chapter is sponsoring a genealogical event “Gene Fest 2005”. This will be held on Saturday, June 4, at the Gallia County Historical/Genealogical Society building at 412 Second Avenue in Gallipolis, Ohio , from 10am to 4pm. We are hoping to make this an annual event. Representatives from the lineage societies, DAR, SUV, SAR, and DUV will be in attendance to assist anyone who might be interested in becoming a member. Members of the Gallia County OGS Chapter will be available to help anyone in filling out their applications for First Families, Civil War Families and the New Settlers and Builders . This will be a great opportunity to use the facilities and do some research with help from the volunteers. We will be holding workshops during the day on enhancing your research skills. Lunch will be served by the society for a donation of $5. Turkey or ham sandwiches , salad, chips , home made cookies and ice tea, lemonade and coffee. The Bossard Memorial Library in conjunction with “Gene Fest 2005” will be sponsoring an old fashion “Lock -in” after regular hours, from 6pm-9 pm. The genealogical staff will present a short seminar on using the cyber search for ancestors with Genealogy.com, Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest. There will also be time to do research and use the library’s public computers to hone your new skills. If you have any questions I will be more than happy to address them. Email me at [email protected] Or call the society at 740-446-7200. Cheryl Thomas Enyart GeneFest 2005 Chairperson Gallia County OGS Chapter 412 Second Avenue Gallipolis,Ohio 45631 740-446-7200 www.gchags.com [email protected]