The Kane County Genealogical Society has a great slate of meetings for 2009.

Historic Preservation in Geneva
Speaker:  Karla Kaulfuss
When:  February 26
Description:  Karla will share details regarding preservation in one of the most well known historic communities in the Fox Valley.

Underground Railroad: The History We are Finding
Speaker:  Kim Malay
When:  March 26
Description: Learn more about the recent findings regarding the underground railroad and the Fox Valley citizens who supported it.

Spreadsheets 101: Excel ®, The Genealogist’s Underutilized Tool
Speaker: Jeanne Larzalere Bloom
When:  April 23
Description:  Jeanne Larzalere Bloom, noted genealogist, will discuss how to incorporate the use of the spreadsheet and analysis capabilities of this popular software product into your family research.

Crimes and Criminals: Stories and Research of the Fox Valley Area
Speaker: Ron Rawson, Archivist with the Geneva History Center
When:  May 28
Description:  Ron will share how to use one of the most infrequently used sources as well as share some interesting Kane county criminal cases.

Member’s Night:  Research Discussion Groups
When:  June 18
Description:  Members and guests will have the opportunity to meet in small, topic focused discussion groups. Attendees are welcome to bring their research materials.

Identifying Unknown Photos with Lostandfoundphotos.net
Speaker: Eric Basir of PhotoGrafix
When:  July 23
Description:  Eric will share insight in the various uses of this unique website.

Linking Your Family with Famous People
Speaker: Margaret Mackle Kapustiak
When:  August 27
Description:  We all imagine that our families are linked in some way to the fabulously famous. Margaret Kapustiak will share ideas on bringing the imaginary to reality.

German Genealogy
Speaker: Patricia Reeves
When:  September 24
Description:  German connections are quite common. Come learn how to make the most of your German connections.

So, You’ve Found Your German Town of Origin—Now What?
Speaker: Teresa McMillin
When:  October 22
Description:  Learn the next steps in taking your research back to the “Old Country.”

All meetings are at 7:30pm at the Geneva History Center (first floor meeting room), 113 S. Third St. in Geneva.  If you’re in the area, be sure to attend!  I know I’ll be planning my research trips around some of these!!