2023 Gen-Fed seat sign up

Visitors lining up to view the Charters of Freedom, ca. 1935-1975; image, National Archives and Records Administration (https://catalog.archives.gov/id/35810792 : accessed 09 Mar 2023). NAID: 35810792.

Here we go, folks…the excitement begins!

More people want to attend Gen-Fed than we can accommodate at NARA. For that reason, we use a random selection process to even the playing field:

    1. Fill out the Attendee Seat entry form (remains open for one week)
    2. If you win a seat in our random drawing, you’ll be registered.*

FAQ

Q: How will I know if I won a Gen-Fed seat?
A: Winners will be randomly drawn on Saturday, 18 March 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET during a live session, viewable by all, via Zoom (you don’t need to be present to win).

Q: How many seats are available?
A: This is determined by (a) decisions of 2020, 2021, and 2022 registrants who opted to delay until Gen-Fed could be held on-site, plus (b) the number of 2022/2023 scholarship winners who selected Gen-Fed as their institute of choice. Twenty additional names, above and beyond the remaining available seats, will be drawn for waitlist status.

Q: How many times can I enter?
A: Once, please. Duplicates will not be included in the drawing.

Q: When will waitlist winners be notified that they’re “in?”
A: ASAP, if/when seats become open.

Q: When do I pay tuition?
A: Payment ($575) will be due, in full, upon email notification that you’ve won a seat and are, therefore, registered.*

Q: What if I’m attending on a scholarship (ex: Lackey, ASG, Ancestry ProGenealogists, etc.)?
A: No need to fill out the form–your seat has already been reserved and tuition paid.

To enter your name in the drawing: https://airtable.com/shrxRCeCYA9sVTeWM

    • Form opens at 9:00 a.m. ET this Saturday (11 Mar 2023)
    • Form closes at 9:00 p.m. ET next Friday (17 Mar 2023)

Join us for the live drawing on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81241015659

    • Saturday, 18 Mar 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET / noon CT / 11:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PT
    • Need not be present to win

 

We can’t wait to see you in the Archives!

Rebecca and Cinda

 

*Registration becomes final upon receipt of tuition.

Photo: Visitors lining up to view the Charters of Freedom, ca. 1935-1975; image, National Archives and Records Administration (https://catalog.archives.gov/id/35810792 : accessed 09 Mar 2023). NAID: 35810792.