Linda, Unfortunately, there is no facility that could handle our group, not to mention if the size of it, especially if it grows. The only facility on the east coast with ALL the Azorean film is the N.Dartmouth FHC. It has all 9 islands. It has about 4 film readers. I don't know how many of them are the high powered readers (42 or 65 power). That won't suit a research group. There is no computer lab there. Therefore, there would be no classes on the CCA or the NEPS web sites. There would be no hands on time to show somehow how to use these databases. There is no room to fit 40+ people in the research area. Even though many of us have ties to the east coast of America and it sounds like a good location, it's not feasible. However, for those who want to go individually, they can contact George Pacheco directly. He tries his best to be accommodating and to meet researchers there and to help out those who are new to learning how to read the microfilm.
I think for the most part we will continue to have these conferences in Salt Lake because of the facilities that can handle our group size with all of our needs. We may not have them yearly, but we will be having one next year for sure. Gotta close down this laptop and get on the plane (I'll be met in California with my band uniform and driving straight to a festa where I get into the procession going to the church!) Cheri Cheri Mello Listowner, Azores-Gen Researching: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Follow the confirmation directions when they arrive. For more options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership."
