Genealogists of all skill levels and interests are invited to join the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Utah Genealogical Association in Salt Lake City, September 7-10, 2005, for “Reminders of the Past—Visions for the Future” conference. This is a unique opportunity to utilize all the newfound knowledge you acquire at the conference immediately at the Family History Library, the largest genealogical research library in the world.

The Utah Genealogical Association hosts the conference in Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace Convention Center. As a “destination” for genealogical researchers, you should plan your visit to beautiful Salt Lake City to encompass September 7-10, 2005. Conference rates at the conference hotel the Marriott Downtown Salt Lake City are offered throughout the week before and a few days after the conference.

Conference Program
Along with the many sessions that offer a wealth of knowledge, the 4 days of the conference will include lectures by some of your favorite educators such as Paula Stuart-Warren, Linda Geiger, Ann Carter Fleming, Tom Jones, Kay Haviland Freilich, Michael John Neill, Pamela Boyer Porter, Elissa Scalise Powell, Elizabeth Shown Mills, Claire Bettag, Beth Stahr, Barbara Matthews, Curt Witcher, plus many more. These sessions will cover research methodology, sources, computer topics, and other very exciting material. Check the registration brochure for all the session titles.

Extended Research Hours at the Family History Library
In addition to the full day attending lectures, luncheons, and exhibit browsing; the Family History Library will be open extended hours the evenings of the conference. Many of the lectures will reference sources available at the Library, and the FHL staff welcomes conference goers who want to utilize the world-renowned resources after of full day of learning. Having this ability to utilize the sources while the examples are fresh is added value of having a national conference in this great location.

Exhibit/Vendor Opportunities
In addition to the planned lectures, sponsored tracks, luncheons, dinners, the banquet, there is the vendor/exhibitor area. Walk through the exhibit and you will be able to peruse, browse, buy, look at, and learn from some of the best vendors, exhibitors and genealogical resource developers in the field. Presentations by the vendors are an exciting part of the hall. See the latest and greatest genealogy tools; watch as the latest genealogical technology is demonstrated.

The Exhibit/Vendor hall will be open from Thursday-Saturday during conference hours. Admission to the hall is free. The exhibitors include virtually all of the commercial firms and vendors.

Earlybird Registration Deadline
Register before July 26th at the discount rate of $159 and save $30.

For more information and registration brochure, please visit the FGS website (www.fgs.org), write, P.O. Box 200940, Austin, TX 78720-0940, or email the office at fgs-office@fgs.org for a registration brochure. (Send your mailing address.) The phone number for the FGS office is 1-888-FGS-1500.

The conference venue, the Salt Palace, the conference hotel, the Marriott Downtown and the Family History Library are all within a comfortable walking distance of each other in beautiful downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. You will not want to miss the event of the genealogical conference season.

Sue Kaufman
National Publicity Chair
FGS/UGA “Reminders of the Past--Visions for the Future”
September 7-10, 2005 Salt Lake City, Utah