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06 May 2016

Excellence in Genealogy Scholarship and Service Honored by National Genealogical Society Awards

Arlington, VA, 6 May 2016—The National Genealogical Society (NGS) held its annual banquet on Friday evening, 6 May, at the NGS 2016 Family History Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to present awards that acknowledge and honor genealogical scholarship and service. The banquet speaker, David E. Rencher, AG, CG^SM spoke on the topic “It Don’t Matter,” a lighthearted look at what really matters to genealogists. Each year, these awards are presented to organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to NGS programs or have performed outstanding work in the field of genealogy, history, biography, or heraldry.

National Genealogy Hall of Fame

Beginning in 1986, the National Genealogy Hall of Fame program, administered by the NGS, has honored outstanding genealogists whose achievements in the field of American genealogy have had a great impact on our field. Qualified nominations are solicited annually from genealogical organizations. Those nominated must have been deceased for at least five years and have been actively engaged in genealogy for a minimum of ten years. Their contributions to the field of genealogy in this country need to have been significant in a way that was unique, pioneering, or exemplary. Such contributions could have been as an author of books or articles that added significantly to the body of published works, served as a model of genealogical research or writing, or made source records more readily available. Nominees could also have been a teacher or lecturer, or contributed to the field through leadership in a genealogical organization or periodical.

Entries are judged by a panel of genealogists from various parts of the United States. This year, Marsha Hoffman Rising, whose nomination was made by the American Society of Genealogists; was elected to the National Genealogy Hall of Fame. The main body of her work consists of Opening the Ozarks: First Families in Southwest Missouri, 1835-1839, which traced the lives (from birth to death) of the first one thousand individuals who purchased federal land from the Springfield, Missouri Federal Land Office; The Family Tree Problem Solver: Tried and True Tactics for Tracing Elusive Ancestors; Descendants of Nathan Brown (1731-1779) of Newberry County, South Carolina, Preble County, Ohio, Coweta County Georgia and Warren County, Illinois,: A Presbyterian Family; Genealogical Data from Southwest Missouri Newspapers, 1850-1860; Genealogical Data from the Monmouth Atlas, Warren County, Illinois; Genealogical Gems from Early Missouri Deeds, 1815-1850; and Vermont Newspaper Abstracts, 1783-1816: Vermont Gazette, The Vermont Gazette, Epitome of the World, The World, The Green-Mountain Farmer.

In addition to her publications Rising published numerous articles in the National Genealogical Society’s Quarterly and The American Genealogist. She lectured at numerous NGS Conferences, the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conferences and served in numerous positions of the boards of both organizations.

NGS Fellowship

Fellowship in the National Genealogical Society recognizes a valued servant of the NGS. This year’s Fellow was presented to Julie Miller, CG of Bloomfield, CO and Claire Mire Bettag, CG of Washington, DC.

Miller served on the NGS Board from 2006 to 2014, as a director 2006 to 2010 and as vice president 2010 to 2014. She chaired the NGS conferences in 2010 in Salt Lake City, 2012 in Cincinnati, and currently serves as chair of the NGS conference committee.

Miller is a frequent speaker at the annual NGS conference and at state and regional conferences around the country. She has shared her knowledge with others with uncommon clarity and insight. A professional genealogist with more than thirty-five years of experience, she has been board-certified since 2005. NGS is pleased to recognize her high level of achievement and contribution to the Society by declaring her a Fellow of the National Genealogical Society.

Bettag served as vice president of NGS from 2000 to 2002, co-editor of the National Genealogical Society’ Quarterly from 2003 to 2005 and has served on the NGSQ editorial board for many years. She is the former director of the National Institute on Genealogical Research at the National Archives (now the Genealogical Institute on Federal Records). She has been board-certified since 1997.

Bettag has lectured at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, the National Genealogical Society Conference in the States, and other conferences around the United States. She was the mentor for the 2011 Professional Genealogy study group. NGS is pleased to recognize her high level of achievement and contribution to the Society by declaring her a Fellow of the National Genealogical Society.

Award of Merit

The Award of Merit is presented to an individual or non-profit genealogical or historical organization to recognize exceptional contributions to the field of genealogy over a period of five or more years, which has significantly aided research or increased interest in genealogy. The Award of Merit was presented to Janice Schultz, MLS of Dunedin, Florida.

Schultz began working as a librarian for the Genealogy and Local History Department of the Mid-Continent Public Library in 1987. At that time, the department shared a 6,000 square-foot space with the periodicals department at the North Independence Branch of the Mid-Continent system. By 1998 the Genealogy Department had expanded to a 12,000 square-foot wing of the North Independence Branch and was upgraded in status to a Branch. In August of 2001, she became manager of the Genealogy Branch.

Schultz realized that the library’s holdings were expanding and that the current facility would not be sufficient to contain the entire collection in one space. With the support of the director of the Mid-Continent system, she persuaded the library board to build a new facility to house the branch. In 2008, a 52,000 square-foot free-standing building was opened and the Genealogy Branch was renamed the Midwest Genealogy Center. The center has been honored by Family Tree Magazine, in 2010 it was described by the magazine as “one of 9 libraries to visit before you die.” She was elected chair of the History Section of the American Library Association, and at various times chaired the Local History Committee, the Genealogy Committee, and the Genealogy Pre-Conference Planning Committee. She was active in the Missouri State Genealogical Association, serving on the Board of Directors for ten years, including as President 2010 to 2014.

National Genealogical Society Quarterly’s Award for Excellence

The NGSQ Award for Excellence is presented for an outstanding article published in the NGSQ in the previous calendar year. For 2015, the editors have chosen Context and Comrades Illuminate a Silent Southerner: John Temple (1758-1838), Revolutionary War Pensioner by Rachal Mills Lennon, CG, of Cottontown, TN, published in the March 2015 issue of the NGSQ. This is the third time Lennon has received the NGSQ Award for Excellence.

Award for Excellence: Genealogical Methods and Sources

This year’s recipient of the Award for Excellence: Genealogical Methods and Sources was the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. The title of their entry was New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer. This award is for a specific, significant single contribution in the form of a book, an article, or a series of articles that discuss genealogical methods and sources, which serves to foster scholarship and/or advances or promotes excellence in genealogy. This 800+ page comprehensive resource for family history in New York State and its outstanding gazetteer serve as a model for all future state research guides.

Award for Excellence: Genealogy and Family History Book

This year’s recipient of the Award for Excellence: Genealogy and Family History Book was William B. Saxbe Jr. of Williamstown, Massachusetts. The title of his entry was Richard Bowen (1594?-1675), of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and His Descendants Volume 3--Generation 5. This award is for a specific, significant single contribution in the form of a family genealogy or family history book published in the past five years. Entries serve to foster scholarship and/or otherwise advance or promote excellence in genealogy.

Senior Rubincam Youth Award

Jane M. Wilkey of Dalton Gardens, ID, was the winner of this year’s Senior Rubincam Youth Award (for students in grades 10–12 or between the ages of 16 and 18). The title of her entry was Five Generation Genealogy of Jane Madison Wilkey. The Senior Rubincam Award was established in 1986 to honor Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the NGS and to the field of genealogy. The award encourages and recognizes our youth as the next generation of family historians.

Junior Rubincam Youth Award

Amelia Dogan of Philadelphia, PA, won this year’s Junior Rubincam Youth Award (for students in grades 7–9 or between the ages of 13 and 15). The title of her entry was Doreen Lee: A Lady with Mettle. The Junior Rubincam Award was established in 1986 to honor Milton Rubincam, CG, FASG, FNGS, for his many years of service to the National Genealogical Society and to the field of genealogy. The award encourages and recognizes our youth as the next generation of family historians.

Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society is dedicated to genealogical education, exemplary standards of research, and the preservation of genealogical records. The Arlington, Virginia, based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian, seeking excellence in publications, educational offerings, and guidance in research. It also offers many opportunities to interact with other genealogists.

Please visit the NGS Pressroom for further information.

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04 May 2016

National Genealogical Society Presents Awards Honoring Excellence in Newsletter Editorship and Service to NGS

Arlington, VA, 4 May 2016—The National Genealogical Society (NGS) honored excellence in the categories of newsletter editorship and service to the Society with the presentation of several awards at the Opening Session of the NGS 2016 Family History Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on 4 May 2016. The Opening Session keynote speaker, Connie Lester, PhD, spoke on the topic “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives” after which NGS President Jordan Jones presented the following awards.

Each year, the NGS Newsletter Competition recognizes the hard work, long hours, and creativity that editors devote to their newsletters. A panel of three judges reviews each newsletter on material interest, variety, organization, quality of writing and editing, readability, and attractiveness. This year’s categories and winners are:

Family Association Newsletter:

Winner: The Timen Stiddem Society Newsletter, the newsletter of the The Timen Stiddem Society, edited by Richard L. Steadham.

Honorable Mention: About Towne, the newsletter of the Towne Family Association, Inc., edited by Rae Russell Johnson.

County/Local Genealogical and/or Historical Society: for societies with less than 500 members:

Winner: GRIVA News & Notes, the newsletter of the Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia, edited by Sharon Barden Garber.

Honorable Mention: The Newsletter of the Irish Family History Forum, the newsletter of the Irish Family History Forum, edited by Patricia Mansfield Phelan.

Major Genealogical and/or Historical Society: for societies with more than 500 members:

Winner: The New York Researcher, the newsletter of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, edited by Susan R. Miller.

The President's Citation

The President's Citation is given in recognition of outstanding, continuing, or unusual contributions to the field of genealogy or the society. This year, the President’s Citation honors two individuals, Cyndi Ingle of Edgewood, WA, and Dick Eastman of Orlando, FL, who have given generously of their time and talents to benefit the genealogical community.

Since 1996, Cyndi Ingle has published and maintained Cyndi’s List, a free, categorized, and cross-referenced online listing of genealogical sites. Cyndi’s List quickly became an indispensable resource for genealogists worldwide.

In addition to running her website, Cyndi has also found time to volunteer. She served as a board member of the NGS for five years, and is involved in other genealogical societies, such as the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS), where she currently serves on the technology and awards committees. She has published three books, and is an internationally renowned speaker about genealogy and technology. Her generosity and dedication have greatly benefited the genealogical community.

Also in 1996, Dick Eastman launched the Eastman Online Genealogy Newsletter. EOGN covers genealogy news, as well as issues of technology, privacy, digital rights, and access as they relate to genealogy. A trailblazer in the use of technology, Dick was an early promoter of the use of online forums to advance genealogical research. Today more than 75,000 people read his newsletter and benefit from his reviews and tutorials.

Dick’s dedication to clear writing and independent opinion has made his periodical a sought-after source of information, commentary, and discussion for twenty years. Dick is also an internationally renowned speaker on the broad array of topics he covers in his newsletter.

NGS also recognized several individuals for their dedicated efforts in support of the NGS 2016 Family History Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Award of Honor

The Award of Honor was presented in recognition of dedication and sustained service in support of the conference. Recipient of the award was the Florida State Genealogical Society, Inc., Marlis Humphrey, president.

Certificates of Appreciation

Certificates of Appreciation were given to recognize the committee chairs who spent countless hours preparing for the conference. NGS is aware that there could be no conference if it were not for the volunteers’ efforts and commitment. So honored were Conference Chair, C. Ann Staley, CG; Conference Vice Co-Chairs, Amy Larner Giroux, PhD, CG, CGL and Margo Fariss Brewer; Local Host Committee Chair, David W. Dellinger, PhD; Librarians' Day Chair, Drew Smith, MLS; Registration Chair, John F. Laurent; Local Publicity Chair, Marlis Humphrey; Vendor Support Chair, Jean Foster Kelley, CG; Vendor Support Assistant Chair, Denise Manning; Volunteer Chair, Susan Luce; Volunteer Assistant Chair, Cheryl Shaughnessy; and Youth Camp Chair, Margo Fariss Brewer.

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NEW from NGS -- Research in Florida & Research in TX -- get a copy starting TODAY at the NGS Exhibit Booth #NGS2016GEN

New & Available NOW for purchase at NGS Conference

The attendees of this week’s NGS conference will find some exciting new Research in the States publications available for sale starting Wednesday.

Research in Florida

Created under the co-authorship of Ann Staley, CG^SM, CGL^SM, and Amy Giroux, PhD, CG, CGL, Research in Florida joins the NGS Research in the States series as its twenty-fourth volume. Boasting the earliest permanent white settlement in the United States, Florida’s early boundaries stretched along the Gulf coast to the Mississippi River. Sources and guides to records of its early history under the British, French, and Spanish governments, which are found in specialized collections or in the archives of those governments, are discussed. From the time of its establishment as a territory of the United States, Florida has suffered little record loss resulting in a rich array of records for the researcher. In addition to a discussion of general record groups, emphasis is placed on Special Archives publications detailing Florida’s military history including its Indian wars, which, along with school, tax, and voter records, provide focused sources for research. Sources for information on Florida’s Sunshine Law are also provided.

Authors Ann Staley and Amy Giroux will be signing copies of Research in Florida on Friday from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the NGS booth in the exhibit hall.

Research in Texas

Written by Kelvin L. Meyers, Research in Texas begins with a brief review of Texas’s rich history from early exploration and settlement to the Battle of the Alamo. It continues with an overview of the major research facilities including the well-known Texas State Library and Archives, the Dallas Public Library, and Houston’s Clayton as well as lesser known but equally important smaller collections. Resources for major research categories from atlases, maps, and gazetteers to women are also provided. Researchers will also find a discussion of differences in probate law under the Spanish and Mexican governments and the English common law adopted by the Republic of Texas, as well as topics specific to Texas including cattle brands and the Texas Rangers.

Author Kelvin Meyers will be signing copies of Research in Texas on Saturday from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the NGS booth in the exhibit hall.

During the run of the conference, the NGS booth will be stocking ALL of the Research in the States series of books.

Starting May 10th, the two newest Research in the States books -- Florida and Texas -- will be available for purchase online in the NGS Store.

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03 May 2016

The Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship

Arlington, VA, 3 May 2016— Drew Smith, MLS, is the 2016 recipient of the Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship. Smith, an Assistant Librarian in the Academic Services department of the University of South Florida Tampa Library, received his award and its $1,000 prize, which is underwritten by ProQuest, at the opening session of the National Genealogical Society (NGS) 2016 Family History Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The Filby Award is named for the late P. William Filby, former director of the Maryland Historical Society and author of many core genealogical reference tools that genealogists have relied on for decades. Created in 1999 by NGS, the award has been sponsored by ProQuest and Mr. William Forsyth since 2006.

Smith joined the University of South Florida Tampa Library and Information Science (now the School of Information) as an instructor and held that post to 2007. During that time, he taught undergraduate-level courses in library/Internet research skills and website design, and graduate-level courses in genealogical librarianship and indexing/abstracting. He is the founder and administrator of the GENEALIB mailing list, a service for librarians serving genealogists.

He has written articles on genealogy for Genealogical Computing, Digital Computing, and NGS NewsMagazine (now NGS Magazine) and currently writes Rootsmithing with Technology column for FORUM, published quarterly by the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS). In 2009, Genealogical Publishing Company published his first genealogy book, Social Networking for Genealogists. His second book, co-authored with George G. Morgan, is Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques, published in 2013 by McGraw-Hill.

Smith regularly speaks at conferences and meetings of national, state, and local genealogy societies, especially on topics linking genealogy and technology. Together with George G. Morgan, he has been the co-host of The Genealogy Guys Podcast, the longest-running regularly produced genealogy podcast in the world, since 2005. Smith presented “Genealogy Programming at Your Library” at this year’s NGS Conference Librarians’ Day.

Smith served nine years as the president of the Florida Genealogical Society of Tampa, two years as secretary of the Association of Professional Genealogists, five years as a Director of FGS, and is current chair of the Family History Information Standards Organization.

Please visit the NGS Pressroom for further information.

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COMING SOON from NGS -- Genetic Genealogy in Practice #NGS2016GEN

Coming Summer 2016!

The attendees of this week’s NGS conference will find some exciting news at check-in tomorrow. There will be a flyer in their bags to announce a new NGS book coming this summer.

Genetic Genealogy in Practice

This is a handbook family historians have been waiting for to give them practical, easy to understand information that they can apply to their personal genealogical research. This new book offers an up-to-date account for the testing and application of Y-DNA, X-DNA, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), and autosomal DNA (atDNA) to reach and support genealogical conclusions. Genetic Genealogy in Practice is the first genetic genealogy workbook and it was created in an educational format that allows hands-on practice and instantaneous feedback using the answer key. Each chapter includes exercises that involve the reader in applying the concepts presented to clarify their understanding of the material.

The book is authored by Blaine T. Bettinger, PhD, JD, and Debbie Parker Wayne, CG, CGL. Since 2007 Blaine has authored The Genetic Genealogist, a long-running blog dedicated to personal genetics. Debbie Parker Wayne is the author of the NGS Continuing Genealogical Studies: Genetic Genealogy, Autosomal DNA course.

Blaine and Debbie share a bit more insight with us about this highly anticipated workbook ...

No matter how clear DNA concepts seem as you hear a lecture, true knowledge only comes with practice in analyzing DNA test results and correlating the data with a family tree. Whether you attend a one hour lecture, an all-day seminar, or a week-long institute, there never seems to be enough time to cover everything and allow plenty of time for hands-on practice. When practicing on your own, it can be difficult to get feedback as to the validity of your conclusions.

Genetic Genealogy in Practice presents the biological underpinnings needed by genetic genealogists and the concepts used to analyze DNA test results for genealogical research. Typical genealogical questions are presented as exercises at the end of each chapter. An answer key provides immediate feedback to the reader as to whether he or she arrived at the expected conclusion and what concepts should have been considered while working the problem. Readers will then be able to apply the knowledge gained to their own family history to make better conclusions using DNA test results.

This book provides the most current understanding of using all types of DNA tests for genealogy beginning with the basics and moving into intermediate and advanced concepts. Genetic genealogy is a rapidly changing discipline, but the concepts and techniques presented here are those that will stand the test of time. An in-depth list of resources includes places where the reader can find step-by-step guides for transitory procedures that change frequently.

The researcher who is new to genetic genealogy may want to come back to the book and review more advanced concepts after gaining some experience with the basic techniques. DNA can seem complex to many of us, but this book will guide you and help build your knowledge level one step at a time.

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02 May 2016

Don't Miss a Session! Playback Now Recording 140+ Lectures & You Can Purchase These Online Now! #NGS2016GEN

Can’t make it to the NGS 2016 Family History Conference? Torn between two (or more) sessions happening at the same time? Just want to hear a lecture again?

Playback Now will record more than 140 lectures on a wide range of topics at the conference!

Explore topics such as:
- Across the Pond,
- African American Research,
- BCG Skillbuilding,
- British Isles,
- Cemeteries Research,
- Changing Places,
- Context in Research,
- Courthouse Research,
- DNA,
- Florida and Florida Military,
- Gulf Coast and Caribbean,
- Internet and technology,
- Jewish Research,
- Land Records,
- Methods for Success,
- Military Records,
- New York Research,
- Organizing and Planning,
- Resources and Repositories,
- Sharing Your Research Stories,
- Starting Off,
- State Research,
- Tips and Techniques, and
- Researching Women.

Purchase sessions a la carte, bundles of sessions, a subscription to the Live Stream sessions (live and you to listen or watch them as many times as you want for three months after the event!), or the entire conference (6 month, 12 month or the works access options).

Individual sessions start at $10 (audio only download) or are $13 (mailed CD).

If you're on-site in Fort Lauderdale, keep a note of sessions you've missed and stop by the Playback Now booth for information details and to order. Or purchase online.

Special pricing ends when the conference does!

View available sessions by presenter or topic here:http://www.playbackngs.com/2016-family-history-conference. You can also download a brochure of available topics here, http://www.playbackngs.com/media/files/7760-NGS_Interactive_GuideComplete1.pdf.

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NGS Exhibit Booth Events -- Don't Miss Out! #NGS2016GEN

It’s almost here! The NGS 2016 Family History Conference starts Wednesday (on-site registration starts Tuesday).

Besides the workshops, lectures, luncheons, banquet, and more, don’t forget to check out the Exhibit Hall.

There are many events scheduled by various vendors and the NGS Exhibit Hall booth will be quite busy!

In fact, you can meet me! On Wednesday, 4 May 2016, 3-4 p.m. there is a “Meet and Greet” scheduled with me. Please stop by the NGS booth. Tell me what you like or don’t like about Upfront with NGS, offer some suggestions, or just stop by and say “Hi.”

Can't make it to the booth, just "Friend" me via the conference mobile app. I am listed as Diane L. Richard

Here is a full list of NGS Exhibit Hall booth events (the schedule is as we go to press and do check the posted schedule in the exhibit hall in case of last minute changes) ...

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Wednesday, 4 May 2016

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Meet and Greet
Diane L. Richard, editor of UpFront with NGS

4:45 p.m.
NGS Daily Raffle Ticket Drawing*
PRIZE: Free conference registration to the NGS 2017 Family History Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Thursday, 5 May 2016

9:00 a.m. − 12 noon
Information Session
Pat Stamm, NGS Education Manager, answers your questions about NGS Online Courses

3:00 p.m. − 4:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Thomas W. Jones, author of Mastering Genealogical Proof, published by NGS

4:45 p.m.
NGS Daily Raffle Ticket Drawing*
PRIZE: Choice of one volume from the Research in the States series, published by NGS

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Friday, 6 May 2016

9:00 a.m. − 12 noon
Information Session
Pat Stamm, NGS Education Manager, answers your questions about NGS Online Courses

3:00 p.m. − 4:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Author of the latest release in Research in the States series, published by NGS—Ann Staley and Amy Giroux, Research in Florida; (Kelvin Meyers moved to Saturday)

4:45 p.m.
NGS Daily Raffle Ticket Drawing*
PRIZE: Choice of one volume from the Research in the States series published by NGS

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Saturday, 7 May 2016

9:00 a.m. − 12 noon
Information Session
Pat Stamm, NGS Education Manager, answers your questions about NGS Online Courses

10:30 a.m. − 11:30 a.m. (UPDATED—Moved from Friday)
Book Signing
Author of the latest release in Research in the States series, published by NGS—Kelvin L. Meyers, Research in Texas

9:00 a.m.
Conference Print Syllabus Sales
NGS will sell any surplus printed syllabi at the NGS Booth in the Exhibit Hall

1:30 p.m.
Announcement of NGS Tweeting Challenge Winner
PRIZE: Free conference registration to the NGS 2017 Family History Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina

2:00 p.m.
NGS Daily Raffle Ticket Drawing*
PRIZE: Genetic Genealogy in Practice, by Blaine Bettinger and Debbie Parker Wayne, published by NGS

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*NGS Daily Raffle Ticket Drawings:
A new ticket needs to be filled out for each drawing so stop by every day. Include your name and phone and/or email on the ticket. One winner will be chosen at random from each day’s entry—you must enter on the day of the drawing only. NGS reserves the right to invalidate any winning ticket for any reason. One entry per person, per day. Winner does not need to be present at the time of the drawing. NGS membership or conference registration not required to win.

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