Slovenian Genealogy Conference to be held September 10 to 12, 2001

The "Bridging Our Worlds" conference will be held on September 10 to 12, 2001,
in Ljubljana, Slovenia. This highly anticipated conference offers those researching
their Slovenian ancestry with a unique opportunity to learn from experts,
receive support in resolving tough research issues and an opportunity to research
in state and church Archives. All seminars and events will be conducted in English.
See more conference details here.

The conference is sponsored by the Slovenian Genealogy Society International
and the Slovensko rodoslovno društvo (SRD). The event is being held in
cooperation with the Gottscheer Heritage and Genealogy Association and the
Federation of Eastern European Family History Society.

An impressive array of top experts in Slovenian genealogy will make
presentations at the conference and will be available to take questions from
attendees. These Slovenian genealogy experts will provide unique insight
into resolving the difficult challenges of researching Slovenian ancestry. An
informative series of lectures and presentations covering the pursuit of
genealogical research in Slovenia, modern archiving techniques and database
research tools will be discussed at this event. The lists of speakers can be
found here.

Members of SRD will assist conference attendees in resolving their research
issues and will be available to serve as escorts. Attendees are encouraged to
submit their genealogical information in advance so that the SRD members can
review it and develop suggestions for a customized research plan. Groups of
attendees will also be escorted to the Archbishopric and other archives for
document research and native Slovenes will be available to assist researchers
in reading the records.

First class accommodations will be at the centrally located Hotel Union.
The fee for the conference registration and banquet celebration is $135 for
members and $160 for non-members. The cost for the stay in Ljubljana
is $475 including hotel (double-occupancy), sightseeing and transfers to
local archives. Additional government fees and surcharges are not included and are
estimated to be approximately $65 per person. For a single room, add $175.
The guest fee for the banquet only is $65.

In addition, optional tour packages to extend the trip for a week are also
available. Details on these tours can be found here.

Continental Airlines and Adria Airways have combined to provide a convenient
and affordable air option for the conference. Available airfares include $885
from Newark and $958 from Cleveland or Pittsburgh. Most major U.S. cities
are served. Please call the airline for prices from your city.

Everyone is encouraged to help spread the word around the world about this
incredible conference. Contact Al Peterlin or Peter Hawlina with additional questions.