Major Genealogical Conferences

MAJOR GENEALOGICAL CONFERENCES

Federation of Genealogical Societies - 2009

National Genealogical Society - 2009

Who Do You Think You Are Conference - 2009

Federation of Genealogical Societies
"Passages Through Time"
Little Rock, Arkansas - 2 - 5 September 2009

Visit: http://www.fgs.org/2009conference/
for more information

National Genealogical Society
2009 NGS Conference in the States
"Family History Conference for 2009"
Raleigh, North Carolina - 13 -16 May 2009
Visit: http://www.ngsgenealogy.org
for more information

WDYTYA
"Who Do You Think You Are Conference 2009"
London, England - 26 February - 3 March 2009
see below for special travel arrangements being offered for this Conference

The following itinerary and package deal is offered to ISOGG members, FTDNA.com surname administrators, Huxford Members, and others desirous of attending the WDYTYA Conference in London, UK February 26th - March 3rd. The group rate is PRICED AT 650 GBP, INCLUSIVE OF 15% VAT, DAILY BREAKFAST, PORTERS, GROUP TRANSPORTATION, SUNDAY TUBE PASS, GROUP DINNER ON ARRIVAL NIGHT, GRATUITIES & currency conversion payment for services as stated. This equates to $955.00 per person charge, double occupancy, twin accommodations. Single supplement is available at 245GBP or $360. All efforts will be made to assist with finding a share partner.

Members electing to go with the group will have several genuine treats:

Our dear Max Blankfeld, VP Operations for FTDNA.com, chief mtDNA scientist Dr. Doron M. Behar and chief Y-DNA scientist Dr. Michael Hammer have agreed to join this group.

Another wonder-in-the-works, will be the filming of the group and conference segments (as permitted by WDYTYA) in High Definition to submit to The Travel Channel for inclusion on their website. If the footage is well-received perhaps even a 30 minute segment will be accepted. Contact L. A. Chancey (912-996-2600) in Brunswick, Georgia (L.A. Chancey is a Huxford Society member) if you are interested in promoting your particular expertise for the segment. Private and group interviews will be filmed during the event of the principles wishing to participate, at the hotel and in and around London. You must be a member of the group to receive mention of your product, service, expertise or included as an interviewee. Currently awaiting press passes from the venue & permission to film.

The deadline for room registration is January 27th, 2009. All unspoken rooms will be released and add-ons will be space available. Please email la@dna.travel for payment arrangements and documents.

ITINERARY for WDYTYA Trip

Day 1 - Wednesday 25th February 2009 - depart USA

Day 2 - Thursday 26th February 2009 - Arrive London

Arrive at London Heathrow. Group meet-up will be specified as soon as flight information is confirmed. There will be two transfers, one AM, one PM. Meet professional London Blue Badge guide and quality private motor transportation for transfer in to central London with a general London panoramic tour.

Check in @ London Deluxe Hotel

http://www.millenniumhotels.co.uk /

OR BETTER SHOULD A 5 STAR BECOME AVAILABLE AT THE SAME PRICE before January 27th.

Welcome dinner in hotel (3 COURSE MEAL WITH TEA & COFFEE) COCKTAILS AT PERSONAL EXPENSE

Day 3 - Friday 27th February 2009

Breakfast in hotel

09.30 - 1 x private motor coach transfer to Who Do You Think You are show at Olympia.

18.30 - 1 x private motor coach transfer back to hotel

Dinner on your own

Day 4 - Saturday 28th February

Breakfast in hotel

09.30 - 1 x private motor coach transfer to Who Do You Think You are show at Olympia.

17.00 - 1 x private motor coach transfer back to hotel

Perhaps ISOGG members will claim this evening for a group dinner.
Please contact Ms. Chancey if you wish to lead and/or assist in local coordination of this group celebration.

Day 5 Sunday 01st March

Breakfast in hotel

Free day in London - tube passes included so people can attend any of the major London cathedrals, museums, shopping, etc.

Dinner on your own

Day 6 - Monday 02nd March

Breakfast in hotel

09.00 Private motor coach for transfer out to Kew. Time on own in Public Records Office, National Archives. We will break for lunch around 1:00 PM with an option to return to the Archives, or enjoy a private coach drive to major sites in the city, finishing at the London Eye for a birds eye view of the city. Any site admissions will be at personal expense.

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/visit/times.htm?source=ddmenu_visits

Persons departing on the 2nd will be transported to LHR.

18.00 Return coach transfer to London

Day 7 - Tuesday 03rd March

Breakfast in hotel before 1 x group transfer to LHR. There will be two transfers to the airport, one on the 2d and another on the 3rd. Please make certain to email Ms. Chancey your flight information so I can coordinate transportation.

We should have a minimum of 20 members to make this group successful. Everyone counts! We prefer a minimum of 20 members but will be appreciative of all interested parties. If there are not enough members to support the group, I will make individual arrangements/bookings for those who commit
at the same or better facility. The segment being prepared for submission to The Travel Channel is totally dependent on the quality of the content and number of minimum participant attendees, group members and TTC ruling. dna.travel accepts no responsibility for failure of TTC to accept content. The segment is also subject to group attendance. This is a great opportunity folks and one which should be embraced. Genetic genealogy is mainstream!!

You may call Ms. Chancey: cell: 912-996-2600 or the Toll-Free number: 1-866-522-4262 or 1-866-la-chancey. I am a travel agent with a valid IATA number.

L.A. Chancey

www.dna.travel

la@dna.travel

912-996-2600

9 St. Andrews Court

Suite 103

Brunswick, GA 31520