Two years ago, I had planned to attend the Midwestern Roots Family History and Genealogy Conference in Indianapolis. But then I had a work conflict that meant I had to cancel. (I had to lead a team to unpack and organize a beloved client’s new home and the movers did not care about my schedule!) At that time, I was thrilled that several Organize Your Family History readers were planning to attend and hoped to meet them.
This year I hope to have no such conflicts. I have registered for the conference, which will be held July 15 and 16. It looks like a terrific conference. I’m especially glad to be able to go, since I made the tough decision not to attend the National Genealogical Society’s conference this year, which is being held this week in Ft. Lauderdale. It’s too close to my annual organizers’ conference and I didn’t want to be away from home that much this month. (That turned out to be a great decision as we subsequently decided to remodel our kitchen and demolition starts this week. I need to be home to share the misery with my husband.)
If you’re planning to go Midwestern Roots and would like get together for coffee or sit together at a session, let me know. (I promise not to pressure you to become my BFF.) Just leave a comment and I’ll contact you via email or just email me through the Contact form. I posted a similar note before I went to RootsTech for the first time and ended up starting a wonderful friendship with Lori Krause, who reads this blog.
I’m really excited about attending the conference and learning so much. Getting to meet a blog reader or two would be icing on the cake!
I’m sure you will have a great time! I’m going to the he Southern Illinois conference again this year in Aug and then the FGS conference in Springfield Illinois at the end of Aug. maybe next year I’ll check out this conference. Good luck with the remodel…..the mess will be worth it in the end.
Hi, Vickie! I’m sorry I’m going to be able to go to the Southern Illinois conference this year–it’s just a day before I leave for the NGS trip to the Allen County Public Library. I’ve really enjoyed spending time with you at that conference. Maybe in 2017!
I’m keeping my eye on the prize with the kitchen renovation. It’s really very exciting, if a little disruptive!
And that is true! It has turned into a wonderful friendship!
It’s a good thing I do read this blog, because I did not know about this conference. Certainly something I will look into. Thanks for the heads up.
Lastly, on the remodel note, I’m not wanting to do a full-on remodel (I don’t think), but I am looking around my house and think I am ready to update!
Lori, I meant to make sure you knew about the Midwestern Roots conference. Please let me know if you decide to attend!
I am not a remodeling type–we live in a 108-year-old house and I still enjoy our claw-footed tubs. But the update of this 80s kitchen was definitely overdue. Good luck with your updates!
I will be there and would love to get together.
Fantastic, Judi! I’ll send you an email with my contact info. We’ll make sure to connect.