One of the sessions at the NGS conference at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh to be held May 28-31 is quite popular but has a room limit, so they will add a repeat session. This is a very unique opportunity to get the information directly from the author of the Abstracting chapter in "Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians." Its popularity may also stem from the fact that it is being underwritten by the BCG Education Fund which means there is no additional charge for the workshop as there are with others. Below is an announcement from the President of the sponsoring organization, the Board for Certification of Genealogists. -- Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS Participating Societies Chairperson for NGS 2003 Interest in the “Abstracting Records for Accuracy and Success” Workshop sponsored by the BCG Education Fund has been overwhelming. As of last week, almost 100 conference registrants indicated an interest in attending the session. The lecture room, though, will only hold 50, since it is set up in a classroom style to allow for the hands-on work. Not wanting to disappoint those interested in this important research skill, Mary McCampbell Bell, CLS, CGL, has agreed to repeat the workshop. The scheduled session will still be held on Friday morning from 8 am to noon. The additional session is set for Saturday at the same time. As a courtesy to both the instructor and other attendees, everyone should plan on devoting the entire morning to this session. Room assignments will be included in the conference brochure that is part of registration materials. For other last minute details and information, be sure to check at the BCG Booth, #306, in the Exhibit Hall. To those of you who know individuals not on this list with an interest in the Workshop, please pass along this information to them. Knowing about the additional session may help them plan their conference time in advance. And to all of you, the trustees of the BCG Education Fund hope to see you during the conference. Kay Haviland Freilich, CG, CGL Trustee, Board for Certification of Genealogists Education Fund President, Board for Certification of Genealogists CG, CGRS and CGL are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, used under license by those who have passed BCG's rigorous examination process. ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!