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| Allen County Library |
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The IBGS banquet and luncheon will take place at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, which is adjacent to the Ft. Wayne Hilton Hotel and across the street from the Allen County Public Library. The conference will be held at the Allen County Public Library.
We are honored to have as the Luncheon Keynote Speaker, Ms. Hana Stith, Curator of the African/African American Historical Museum, Ft Wayne and the Banquet Keynote Speaker, Ms. Dorothy Spruill Redford, author of Somerset Homecoming: Recovering a Lost Heritage. There will be exciting workshops, door prize raffles, wonderful entertainment, exhibitors, vendors and much more to make this inaugural event a success that you will not want to miss.
Questions can be submitted to Info@BlackGenealogySummit.com
Please feel free to browse through the website to see the exciting workshop topics, the list of presenters, information about the luncheon and banquet speakers, accommodations, conference registration, transportation, etc.
New: The Allen County Library has planned a Pre-Conference on Thursday, October 29th, to start at 9:00 AM to be held at the library. This is to introduce the IBGS to the local and surrounding communities that are not involved in genealogy research. With the energy level that is being expected from all of the participants, this genealogy bug will bite more unsuspecting victims :)
Please check the ACPL web site, under Genealogy Special Programs to see the details. All will be welcomed.
The following is the schedule of the IBGS (please check back regulary to see any updates)
- THURSDAY - October 29, 2009
Extended Library Hours - 9:00 a.m. - midnight (Library open late for IBGS members only-Conference Badge is required. The patrons will be allowed only in the Genealogy Center for these extended hours)
Change: Registration 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM in the Calhoun Room in the Hotel
Networking Reception - Calhoun Room in Hotel- 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- FRIDAY - October 30
Extended Library Research Hours - 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (Library opens early for IBGS members)
Registration - Library Globe Room - 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (It is recommended that you try to register as early as possible so that you don't miss out on any of the events that will be happening. More details to follow.) All on-site registration will be handled daily during the registation hour indicated. During lunch on Friday, registration will be open briefly until 12:00 - 12:30. There will be no all day registration.
New: Continental breakfast - 7:00 a.m. - Library - Conference Room A
Opening Session - Library - 8:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Conference (full day) - Library - 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lunch - On your own - 11:00 - 12:30
Cocktail Hour - Convention Center - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (No-host bar)
Banquet w/Keynote Speaker - Convention Center - 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (encouraging African attire) Please plan to arrive by prior to 6:00 PM for a special treat.
- SATURDAY - October 31
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Registration - Library Globe Room - 8:00- 8:45 a.m. (It is recommended that you try to register as early as possible so that you don't miss out on attending any of the workshops. All on-site registration will be handled only during this hour. This is the luncheon day, so registration will not be open during lunch.
New: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. Continental Breakfast - Library - Conference Room A
Conference (full day) - Library - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Luncheon w/Keynote Speaker- Convention Center - noon (You can also wear African attire:) )
Individual Research Time - Library - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
New: Reception at the African/African American Historical Museum around 6:00 p.m. 436 East Douglas Avenue, Ft Wayne, IN 46802; (260) 420-0765. See transporation for details on the arrangements. If you are interested in seeing the museum, be sure to purchase your ride passes at either Thursday or Friday registration hours, when the representatives from the cab and carriage companies will be present.
New: Short meeting - Next IBGS - Place TBD (potentially the Atrium)
- SUNDAY - November 1
Extended Library Hours - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Library opens early for IBGS members only-Conference Badge required-patrons will be allowed only in the Genealogy Center.)
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