BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@ccgstexas.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20140827T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20140830T173000 DTSTAMP:20140408T132224Z URL:https://www.ccgstexas.org/events/federation-genealogical-societies-con ference-gone-texas/ SUMMARY:Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference: Gone to Texas - He nry B. Gonzalez Convention Center - 27 Aug 14 08:00 DESCRIPTION:The Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference is coming t o San Antonio\, Texas\, August 27-30\, 2014! With over 160 sessions\, ther e will be something for all levels of \;genealogists and family histor ians -- beginner to advanced. Plus\, there will be a huge exhibit hall\, l uncheons\, special activities\, and local research opportunities.\n\nThe F GS conference is unique compared to other national conferences because the y dedicate one whole day to society management along with having programmi ng for librarians and researchers. TSGS is proud to be a local co-host of this event along with the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society. Below is all the important information you'll need to know.\n\nResearcher s: \;\n\nIf you are a genealogy and family historian of any skill leve l looking to improve your research skills\, learn about new technologies\, and network with other researchers who "get" your genealogy obsession\, t hen days Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday will be what you're looking for. \n\n\n For more information\, to check out the sessions\, and to register\ , please visit the FGS 2014 Conference Program Page. \;\n Early-bird d iscount is available if you register by July 1st.\n\nSocieties:\n\n\n Wedn esday is Society Focus Day with plenty of sessions and workshops to help y ou grow and effectively manage your society. Take a look at the offerings for societies at the FGS 2014 Conference \;website.\n Societies who ar e members of FGS can also have a table in Society Showcase in the Exhibit Hall \;to promote your society with brochures and sample publications (these can be staffed or unstaffed and the fee is $30)\; \;societies c an also sponsor a table at the Wednesday luncheon\; \;and even rent a booth in the exhibit hall (if a society has something to sell). Go to the FGS 2014 Conference Website for more information for these Society Showcas e opportunities.\n Also\, download the FGS 2014 Conference Registration Pr ess Release and promote the information at your meetings &\; \;even ts\, or \;send out to your members via email or your own monthly newsl etter.\n You can also view\, download\, or save to your computer \;the PDF version of the beautiful FGS 2014 Conference Brochure. (Black and whi te flyers and logos are coming soon for promotion and we will send links f or those to societies and \;District Reps via email.)\n\nLibraries:\n\ n\n Tuesday afternoon is sponsored by ProQuest and is dedicated to you and what matters to you the most -- genealogy and libraries. For more informa tion\, please visit the FGS 2014 Librarian's Day page.\n Also\, please fee l free to download the FGS 2014 Conference Press Release \;and \;m ake copies to \;pass out at your library or to post in your library to help get the word out.\n You can also view\, download\, or save to your c omputer the PDF version of the beautiful FGS 2014 Conference Brochure. (Bl ack and white flyers and logos are coming soon for promotion and we will s end links for \;those to you via email.)\n\nSpecial Activities:\n\n\n Luncheons - When you register you will have an opportunity to add-on lunch eons. These tend to fill up quickly so don't wait too long to decide.\n Ev ening at the Institute of Texan Cultures - Wednesday evening.\n A Night in Old San Antonio \;- Friday evening at La Villita.\n Sponsored Tour to Panna Maria\n\nOther\n\n\n The FGS 2014 Conference Hotel is the Marriott Riverwalk Hotel. Click here for more information.\n Volunteers are needed for the FGS Conference so click here for more details on where you can hel p out. Partial reimbursement on your registration fee is offered.\n Volunt eers are needed for the \;TSGS Booth in the Exhibit Hall. We will  \;be sending more information in another email to give you the opportunity to \;sign-up.\n FGS has an app that includes the FGS Conference so do wnload it today for your iOS or Android devices.\n\n\nThe FGS 2014 Confere nce in San Antonio is a wonderful opportunity to attend a national confere nce\, learn from popular speakers\, and to make new genealogy friends (or visit with those you haven't seen in a while).\n\nClick for FGS 2014 Regis tration Information CATEGORIES:Meeting LOCATION:Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center\, 200 East Market Street\, San Antonio\, Texas\, 78205\, United States GEO:29.4216822;-98.48555809999999 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=200 East Market Street\, Sa n Antonio\, Texas\, 78205\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Henr y B. 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