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From: Sharon Sergeant <>
Subject: [PEI] Boston Jan 25-26 GENTECH 2002
Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 22:48:56 -0800 (PST)

GENTECH 2002
The Conference for Genealogy and Technology
Family History at the Speed of Light

Boston, Massachusetts
25-26 January 2002


Dozens of exhibitors from across the United States and United Kingdon
will fill Exhibit Hall B in the Hynes Convention Center. Would you like
to test genealogy software? View the latest CDs? Ask a question? This
is your opportunity to learn what's new. The vendor area will be open
to the public, but you won't want to miss the conference speaker
programs, so make sure you look at the early Registration Discount
which expires 31 December 2001 at http://gentech.org/

Registration Fees Before 31 Dec After 31 Dec
Librarians' Day
(includes luncheon and reception) $75.00 $85.00
Two-day Registration $125.00 $150.00
One-day Registration $75.00 $85.00



Boston is hosting the GENTECH national conference in January at the
Hynes Convention Center, where family history researchers from all over
the world meet to address technology issues relating to genetics, the
internet, computer and hardware tools.

Boston has long been a Hub of Genealogy, Technology, and History. It is
of particular note that many developments in recent years have led to a
convergence of these disciplines. These issues are especially important
to the millions of new family history researchers who have been
introduced to genealogy through the internet and are now interested in
both the traditional scholarly methodologies and the new scientific
opportunities afforded by genetics. Several longitudinal medical
studies based on genealogy research may now be expanded with genetics
technology. This also has a long term potential for reducing health
care costs by providing family history in a way that would make testing
and treatment for diseases a more efficient and effective process.

Read the newsletters and sign up for the weekly updates at
www.gentech.org/gt02news - the December 21 issue lists all vendors and
locations in case you just want to drop in for a few hours.

Hope to see you in Boston for GENTECH!


Sharon Sergeant
Program Director, Massachusetts Genealogy Council
http://www.genealogyfair.com

GENTECH summary
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Register now for GENTECH 2002 in Boston! 25-26 January 2002



Here are just a few reasons you should attend--



Conveniently located in downtown Boston, the Hynes Convention Center is
a quick and convenient shuttle ride from the airport and train
stations. Travel arrangements may be booked through Association Travel
Concepts 1-800-458-9383 www.assntravel.com Boston hotels are making a
once in a lifetime hotel rate available to GENTECH attendees. Just
$119.00 per night! See Additional Accommodations info at
http://gentech.org/


Host society, NEHGS will be open for conference attendees on Sunday,
January 27th from 10-5 and is open until 9pm on Thursday night.
<www.NewEnglandAncestors.org> The Massachusetts Historical Society is
just a few blocks away <http://masshist.org/>; Nearby Boston Public
Library is open evenings until 9:00 Monday through Thursday.
<www.BPL.org>



Dr. Bryan Sykes, author of the critically acclaimed Seven Daughters of
Eve will be the banquet speaker. It is a presentation you wont want to
miss. For more information on the program and to sign up for an
e-newsletter see www.gentech.org

There are LOTS more reasons for attending GENTECH!

Family History at the Speed of Light - GENTECH is THE conference for
technology and genealogy.


Genetics Sessions
We are very fortunate this year to have an outstanding group of
presenters on the subject of the interactions of genetics and
genealogy.

Exhibit Hall
Exhibitors from across the United States and United Kingdon will fill
Exhibit Hall B in the Hynes Convention Center.

Boston -- The Hub of Genealogy, Technology, and History!
Special trips to Old Sturbridge Village, Symphony Hall, Samuel Adams
Brewery, New England Historic Genealogical Society Library, Boston by
Sea Tour, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Archives, Literary Trail of
Greater Boston, Salem MA - Peabody-Essex Museum, Phillips Library, and
the House of the Seven Gables, Innovation Odyssey Tour -- a moving
drama about Boston break-throughs that changed the world! ... and more
...

Tech Session, Thursday Evening - Error Rates and Data Entry Standards -
Brian Donovan
GENTECH Banquet, Friday Evening - The Tsar and I - Dr. Bryan Sykes

Librarians' Day Thursday, 24 January 2002
What You Can Do When Your IT Person Isn't Looking: Computer
Tactics for the Genealogy Librarian - Chad Leinaweaver
Automated Databases: Judging Subscription Websites for Value -
Mary Ellen Grogan
Box Lunch (included in Registration Fee)
The Ideal Library Website for the Genealogical Researcher -
Cyndi Howells
Going Beyond Researching Online in Family History -
Alice Eichholz
What Do You Do? A forum for sharing genealogical stories from
the trenches - informal forum
Reception, Massachusetts Historical Society


Friday Program 25 January 2002
Plenary Session
Collecting Data from the Internet: What Do You Trust? -
Liz Kelley Kerstens
NGS on the Web - Russ Henderson
XML Authoring - Robert Charles Anderson
Molecular Genealogy: Welding the World Together Link by Link -
Scott Woodward
Mapping Software for Genealogists - Pamela B. Porter
I Found It Online: Separating Fact from Fiction - Rhonda McClure
Using FamilySearch.org - Alan Mann
Electronic Publishing for Irish Records: The Story So Far -
Brian Donovan
The A-B-C's of Mr.Jefferson's Y - Joan Mitchell
Geographic Information System (GIS) and Genealogy - Jake Gehring
Mysteries of the Soundex - Tony Burroughs

NEHGS Luncheon Genealogical Treasures Waiting For Us - Henry B.
Hoff

The Great URL Hunt - Cyndi Howells
History in the Electronic Age: Digital Projects at the Massachusetts
Historical Society - Fabiszewski, Lawson, Heywood
Before You Publish: What Every Genealogist Needs to Know About
Copyright - Sharon Carmack
Surnames, Genes, and Genealogy - Bryan Sykes
Platting a New England Town: The Case of Concord, Mass -
Brian Donahue
Following Up: Turning Internet Databases into Real Sources -
Birdie Monk Holsclaw
NEHGS Online: Finding Your Family Electronically - Michael J. Leclerc
Designing a Publication - Pamela B. Porter
Using Genetic Technology to Assess Genealogical Lineages -
Thomas Roderick
Web Mapping Research Tools - Ed McNierney
Integrating Off- and On-line Sources: Case Studies - Michael Neill
Building a Community Website: Boston FamilyHistory.com -
Maureen Taylor
Book, CD or Web? Which Medium Fits Which Publication -
D. Brenton Simons
Panel Discussion on Genetics and Genealogy -
Joan Mitchell, Thomas Roderick, Bryan Sykes, Scott Woodward
Searching the Internet: A Locality Approach - Alan Mann

Saturday Program 26 January 2002
The Internet: A Virtual Canvas for Your Ancestry - Rhonda McClure
Tables, Charts, & Spreadsheets - Patricia Law Hatcher
The Future of the Past: Is Technology Answering our SOS Beacons? -
Curt Witcher
Tips for Scanning Documents onto CDs - John Wilbanks
Family History in a Connected Community - Alice Eichholz
Evaluating Web Resources - Sandra Clunies
Word Processing Tricks for Genealogists - Pamela Boyer Porter

Digital Cameras -- Uses and Limitations - Richard Wilson
Strategies for the Generation and Interpretation of Molecular
Genealogical Data - Scott Woodward
GENTECH Luncheon - What a Tangled Web We Weave - Cyndi Howells
More Than Names on the 'Net: Building a Context Online - Amy J. Crow
Organizing and Time Management - Liz Kelley Kerstens
A Tour of the Genealogical Data Model - John Wilbanks
Improving the Quality of Genealogical Documents - Tony Burroughs

Evaluating New Features in Genealogy Programs - Richard Wilson
How to Cite Your Internet Sources - Cyndi Howells
Essential Software Utilities for Genealogists - Rhonda McClure
What We Love/Hate About the Internet - Sharon Carmack, Maureen Taylor

(OCR) Optical Character Recognition: State of the Art - Jake Gehring
Power Tools -- The Power Is in You, Not the Tool -
Patricia Law Hatcher
Credible Clues from the Incredible Internet - Leslie Corn
Using it All! Tools for Macintosh Users - Donna Moughty
In the Palm of Your Hand: Using Palm Pilot Computers for Genealogy -
Tony Burroughs
Data Transfer Tools and Protocols - Bob Velke
How to Create Your Own Genealogy CD Disks - Dick Eastman

Give yourself a holiday present with a discount and register before
December 31 - see http://gentech.org for the complete detailed program,
speakers and registration info.





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