8th Annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise
The largest family history conference on the seas!
The largest family history conference on the seas!
Hosted by Wholly Genes, Inc.
September 16-23, 2012
September 16-23, 2012
17+ classes
7 night cruise
6 speakers
3 exciting ports
From $979 including cruise, conference, food and shipboard entertainment.
Join us for an educational and fun-filled voyage to
Alaska while
we learn about genealogical research methods, sources, tools, and technologies
from some of the foremost experts in those fields.
You'll be among friends (old and new) and fellow researchers from around the world. While the ship is at sea, you will soak up new knowledge and research skills through a lecture series that rivals many regional or national genealogy conferences. On port days, you’ll wake to discover that the splendor of Alaska has been delivered to your front door, including the beautiful vistas and abundant wildlife of the Inside Passage, the Tracy Arm Fjord and the twin Sawyer glaciers!
You'll be among friends (old and new) and fellow researchers from around the world. While the ship is at sea, you will soak up new knowledge and research skills through a lecture series that rivals many regional or national genealogy conferences. On port days, you’ll wake to discover that the splendor of Alaska has been delivered to your front door, including the beautiful vistas and abundant wildlife of the Inside Passage, the Tracy Arm Fjord and the twin Sawyer glaciers!
Bring your spouse/companion who will find plenty to
do on board while you enhance your research skills. Then spend the meals,
evenings, and port days together for a truly memorable vacation!
This event is nearly always sold out so register early to avoid missing your chance to join us!
This event is nearly always sold out so register early to avoid missing your chance to join us!
THE SPEAKERS
This annual conference has a reputation for a
stellar lineup of speakers, but this year is one of our best! These include some of the preeminent genealogists
in the country; the professionals who teach the professionals. But now they are
ready to teach you! Lectures will be targeted to the typical family researcher
but will include material that will be valuable to even the most experienced
genealogists. Plus, you'll have access
to these speakers in one-on-one and small group settings to pick their brains
about your specific research challenges.
Genes, Inc., makes family
history software, the 17+ hours of genealogical lectures are completely software-neutral
and relevant to all researchers. Non-competing
lecture time is set aside for users of The Master Genealogist (TMG) who want to
learn how to make the best use of that software's features and companion
products.
Thomas W. Jones,
Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS: Co-Editor of the NGS Quarterly,
past President of the Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG), and
expert on research in Ireland and East Coast States, especially Georgia and
Virginia.
J. Mark Lowe, CG: Past president of
the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) and the Federation of
Genealogical Societies (FGS), past Vice-President of the Genealogical
Speaker’s Guild (GSG), and expert in land records, migration, court records,
and church records (Baptists, Methodists, and Moravians).
Debra S.
Mieszala, CG: Certified genealogist and expert in forensic
genealogy and research in Midwest States, especially Illinois.
Paul Milner,
M.Div.: Professional genealogist and expert in British Isles research, migration, and Lutheran
records.
Craig Scott, MA,
CG:
Expert
in military records, Federal records, Government publications, Scottish
records, Quaker records, and book publishing.
Thomas MacEntee: Creator of GeneaBloggers. Expert in using
technology and social media for genealogical research.
THE ITINERARY
The
conference will be held on the luxurious Star Princess traveling roundtrip from
Seattle, Washington,
with visits to Ketchikan, Juneau,
and Skagway, Alaska,
and a brief stop in Victoria,
British Columbia. No lectures are scheduled during designated
“Scenic Cruising” time or while the ship is at port so you can spend your port
days exploring the local sites, wandering the street markets, watching a
lumberjack show or other examples of local color.
Date | Port of Call |
Arrive
|
Depart
|
Sep 16 | Seattle, Washington |
--
|
4:00 pm
|
Sep 17
|
At
Sea
|
All Day
|
|
Sep 18
|
Ketchikan, Alaska
|
6:30 am
|
4:00 pm
|
Sep 19
|
Tracy Arm Fjord and twin Sawyer glaciers (Scenic Cruising)
|
6:00 am
|
10:00 am
|
Sep 19
|
Juneau, Alaska
|
2:00 pm
|
10:00 pm
|
Sep 20
|
Skagway, Alaska
|
6:00 am
|
5:00 pm
|
Sep 21
|
At
Sea
|
All Day
|
|
Sep 22
|
At
Sea
|
until 7:00 pm
|
|
Sep 22
|
Victoria, British Columbia
|
7:00 pm
|
12:00 am
|
Sep 23 | Seattle, Washington |
7:00 am
|
--
|
THE SHIP
The Star Princess is a Grand class ship owned by Princess
Cruise Lines. It was christened in 2001 and renovated in December, 2011. It is
109,000 tons and holds 2590 passengers and 1150 crew. It has two
full broadway-style theaters for our conference events, as well as five
pools, five hot tubs, a fitness center, spa, running track, basketball and
tennis courts, a nine-hole putting course, golf simulator, nightclub, art
gallery, library, wedding chapel, casino, Internet café, and a variety of bars
and lounges.
PRICING
Prices
start at $979 per person (inside cabin, double occupancy) subject to
availability. That includes food, port fees and taxes, shipboard entertainment,
and attendance to all conference lectures and group events. The price does NOT
include travel to/from Seattle,
alcohol, tips, or optional guided shore excursions. Roommate-finding assistance is available for
those who need it.
Spouses and
families are welcome and discount family rates (triple or quad occupancy) are
available. A limited number of
handicapped-accessible cabins are also available. A free "Kids and Teens" program
keeps children engaged, entertained, and occupied.
For more
information including:
·
Speaker biographies
·
Lecture descriptions
·
Roommate finding assistance
·
Detailed pricing options
·
Deck plans and cabin options
·
Conference/Cruise discussion forum
Please visit:
http://www.WhollyGenes.com/cruise.htm
http://www.WhollyGenes.com/cruise.htm
Or to make a reservation:
Call our group travel agent, The Cruise Web, toll free in the U.S. between 9am and 5pm Eastern (Mon-Fri) at -1-800-377-9383 x2.
Call our group travel agent, The Cruise Web, toll free in the U.S. between 9am and 5pm Eastern (Mon-Fri) at -1-800-377-9383 x2.
No comments:
Post a Comment