REMINDER -- NERGC 2015 EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 28

The New England Regional Genealogical Conference (NERGC) is just around the corner, 15-18 April at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI. The conference will include more than 90 lectures by speakers including Judy G. Russell, "The Legal Genealogist"; Lisa Louise Cooke of the Genealogy Gems Podcast; and Genealogy Roadshow host Joshua Taylor, as well as Librarians and Teachers Day, Tech Day, Ancestors Roadshow, Special Interest Groups, workshops, and a bonus track of presentations in the Exhibit Hall. DFAW's Genealogist, Edwin Strickland, will be presenting Session F-224, "Westmoreland: Connecticut's Lost County" and DFAW's President, Richard Roberts will be presenting Session S-306, "Genealogical Resources and Services at the Connecticut State Library". Why pay full price? Save 20% by registering now! NERGC Early Bird registration deadline is this Saturday, February 28th. To register online or download the Program Brochure, go to www.nergc.org. See you in Providence!

FEBRUARY 2015 MAILINGS HAVE GONE OUT

Our February First Class mailing with the registration form for our March 14 program and meeting, information on how YOU can help at our booth in the NERGC Exhibit Hall April 16-18, and dues reminder (if applicable) went out last Thursday, February 5. The Winter 2015 (February) issue of the Newsletter was mailed today. It includes reminders about our March 14 meeting and the upcoming New England Regional Genealogical Conference, a genealogical article about the founders of the Loomis Chaffee School, and more. Not a member? E-mail dfaw1633@yahoo.com and ask for membership information.

HELP MAKE THE DFAW MEMBER-GET-A-MEMBER CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS

Back on October 1, 2014 we rolled out the Member-Get-A-Member Campaign. Many thanks to those of you who have referred new members, requested a packet to “gift” a membership to a family member, or offered to distribute and share information with others to help us meet our goal. The time is right. Interest in genealogy and access to information about lineage is at an all time high. And, the number of descendants of the Founders exponentially grows with each generation added. You are in a good position to help us spread the word about the benefits of DFAW! Who better to “grow” the organization than YOU who experience the benefits and have a stake in DFAW’s health and vitality. PLEASE FIND A WAY TO HELP MAKE THIS CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS WITH YOUR PARTICIPATION Request your Member-Get-A-Member-Campaign Packet today by Email: DFAW1633@yahoo.com