We are really excited about this year's Workshop, including events related to the meeting. View the basics at http://www.scgen.org/ and feel free to contact the workshop registrar if you are interested in attending the workshop. Remember, you don't have to be a member of SCGS to attend and participate. Some of the recent news about this Summer's Workshop include: - People are cleaning the attics and bringing heirlooms to the "Treasures" session. This is open to the public and the experts will be at the table. Textiles, photos, currency -- you name it -- all sorts of great things will be assessed by experts and advice given on how to preserve them for the future. - The SC Archives is doing a special display on SC genealogy and history. As always, the partnership includes a chance to do research on Saturday during Workshop breaks. (And our breaks last more than 10 minutes.) - Genealogy volunteers will get an opportunity to hone their skills and see how to put on sessions that capture the interest of beginners and experienced family historians. Most of all, there will be ample time for everyone to see if they can find a cousin in the crowd or develop a working relationship with someone who has a common interest. Whether it's cemetery preservation or documenting the migration of families to/from SC, you'll find someone who thinks and feels just like you at this year's Workshop. Finally, SCGS added a few sessions that can help many local organizations develop partnerships for the future. The Roundtables are being organized that can help SCGS and others develop minority outreach programs or special events and activities. Hope to see you in Columbia. If you can't attend, give a loved one a registration and ask them to attend. After all, this is a great way to get family members interested and involved (and appreciative) of the work that clutters our basements and desks. (And we apologize if this is a duplicate notice arriving in your mailbox.) ReneeBB SCGS Volunteer