The following is an announcement from the Association of Professional Genealogists:
Only a few days left to get the early registration discount!Here's your chance to network with other professionals and hear from some of the best known genealogists in the business -- on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004 in the Austin Convention Center. The PMC is being held in conjunction with Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and Texas State Genealogical Society's 2004 Conference from Sept. 8-11, where attendees will celebrate APG's 25th anniversary.
The PMC helps beginning to veteran professional genealogists, librarians, researchers, teachers, writers and others in family history to balance a variety of skills necessary to run a successful business.Conference registration and program details are found at the APG Web site, www.apgen.org/conferences/index.html. The professional conference fee includes a separate syllabus, continental breakfast and networking luncheon.
Six in-depth PMC lecturers will cover these topics: "Just a Few Ways to Get the Ink on the Paper" (presented by Craig R. Scott, CGRS); "Effective Communications in the Age of Technology" (Michael J. Leclerc); "Quality, Time, and Completion: Developing a Research Plan" (two parts) (J. Mark Lowe, CG); "College and Adult Education Level Teaching" (John W. Konvalinka, CGRS, CGL), and "Applying the Genealogical Proof Standard in Difficult Situations: Client Research with Unexpected Results" (Helen F. M. Leary, CG).
Established 25 years ago in Utah, APG is the leading worldwide professional organization of genealogists and related professionals devoted to supporting high standards in the field. The group now has 21 chapters and more than 1,400 members in all populated continents and is based in Westminster, Colorado, near Denver.
For more information on the PMC visit the APG Conference site: www.apgen.org/conferences/index.html or call 303-422-9371
To register for the Conference go to the FGS Conference website: www.fgs.org/2004conf/conf-order.asp
Any questions? Please contact Eileen Polakoff eileenpolakoff@worldnet.att.net or John Konvalinka john@konvalinka.com.
