The Tri-City Genealogical Society and Washington State Genealogical Society present: "TRAILS & HEIRS OF OUR ANCESTORS" featuring KAREN CLIFFORD, AG Author, College Instructor, Lecturer, Board Member of FGS and ICAP, CEO of Genealogy Research Associates, and former Director of the Monterey LDS Family History Center Friday, September 19, 2003 - Bonus Evening Red Lion Hotel, Richland, Washington 7:00 PM -- 7:15 PM: Opening of conference 7:15 PM -- 8:30 PM: Karen Clifford: “The Genealogical Research Cycle: An Optimistic and Pessimistic Viewpoint” 8:30 PM -- 10:00 PM: WSGS Annual Meeting Saturday, September 20, 2003 - Main Conference PNNL/Batelle Auditorium, Richland, Washington 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM Karen Clifford presents: Session 1: “Western Migration in the 1800s” Session 2: “Developing an Effective Research Plan” Session 3: “Utilizing Your Computer Programs to the Fullest” Session 4: “Resources Available Locally, Online and Nationally” WSGS presents society management topics: Alternate Session 1: “Encouraging Volunteers” Alternate Session 3: “Research Services and other Fund Raisers” Conference fees (includes handouts and box lunch): $25.00 per person for TCGS Members $30.00 per person for non-TCGS Members $30.00 per person at the door (handouts & box lunch not guaranteed) Room Rates at Red Lion Hotel, Richland: (Rates available until at least September 2, 2003) Single room or double with 2 queen beds: $72.00 + tax Call Red Lion Hotel at (509) 946-7611, ask for Jamaica Todd, and ask for Genealogical Society Conference rates. Registration form may be downloaded from TCGS website at: http://www.cbvcp.com/tcgs/ or write to: TCGS PO Box 1410 Richland, WA 99352-1410 Additional information by email from: SocietyInfo@aol.com Bob Witherspoon President, Washington State Genealogical Society (360) 734-9835 rgwspoon@aol.com