Saturday, March 25, 2017

Advertisement: NSGS Conference 2017

Readers beware,
This is basically a promotional post. I am the conference coordinator for NSGS.

Solve Family History Mysteries with
PBS Genealogy Roadshow’s D. Joshua Taylor

D. Joshua Taylor, president of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, will be the keynote speaker at the Nebraska State Genealogical Society (NSGS) conference April 28-29, 2017 at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel, Lincoln, NE. 
Nationally and internationally known, Mr. Taylor has been featured on the PBS TV multi-season series Genealogy Roadshow.  He is past president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
In addition to Mr. Taylor, the two-day event also includes additional speakers and sessions for genealogists, historians, librarians, and archivists.  
“I am pleased to announce Mr. Taylor as our speaker for this event.  The conference will honor both the 150th anniversary of Nebraska statehood and the 40th anniversary of the NSGS.  Participants will discover many new ideas, research strategies and trends they can apply to their family history research,” said Rosalee Swartz, NSGS president.
Conference Highlights
·         Conference Sessions: A wide variety of genealogy-related lectures for all experience levels. Attendees will be able to learn tips for researching their ancestors, using the internet, DNA, Nebraska resources and more. Pre and Post Conference research activities available.
·         Vendor Exhibits: Includes genealogical products and genealogical organizations.
·         Single Day (Friday or Saturday Only) Registration with Luncheon: NSGS Members $60, Nonmembers $70.
·         2-Day Conference with two luncheons: NSGS Member $109, Nonmember $119.
·         Friday Evening Banquet and Program: Featuring Dr. Sara Crook, chair Nebraska Sesquicentennial Commission “Celebrating Nebraska’s Sesquicentennial” $30.
About the Nebraska State Genealogical Society (NSGS)
The Nebraska State Genealogical Society (NSGS) was founded 40 years ago in 1977.  It represents members across Nebraska and the country. NSGS connects the state-wide genealogical community through resources, programs, on-line links, and its quarterly publication Ancestree and newsletter NewBrassKey.
Learn More about NSGS, the 2017 Spring Conference and Stay Connected
·         Visit the conference web page at http://nsgs.org/cpage.php?pt=14.
·         Questions contact NSGS conference coordinator at conference@nsgs.org or 402-764-2026.

·         Twitter: @NebrStGenealogy and Facebook group: Nebraska State Genealogical Society