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-The '''Federation of Genealogical Societies''' ...
+The '''[http://www.fgs.org Federation of Genealogical Societies]'''&nbsp;links the genealogical community by:
-== Benefits  ==
+*serving the needs of its member societies
-*What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?
+*providing products and services needed by member societies
-*What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?
+*marshaling the resources of its member organizations
+FGS was founded in 1976 and represents the members of hundreds of genealogical societies.
+FGS links the genealogical community by helping genealogical societies strengthen and grow. To do this, FGS publishes [http://www.fgs.org/forum/index.php FORUM] magazine, filled with articles pertaining to society management and genealogical news. FGS also publishes an extensive series of Society Strategy Papers, covering topics about effectively operating a genealogical society.
+FGS also links the genealogical community through its [http://www.fgs.org/conferences/index.php annual conference] -- four days of excellent lectures, including one full day devoted to society management topics.
+== Membership Benefits<br> ==
+'''''FGS Member Societies enjoy these benefits:'''''
+*Expanded listing in [http://www.fgs.org/societyhall/index.php Society Hall]
+*Two complimentary subscriptions to the FGS [http://www.fgs.org/forum/index.php ''FORUM''], our quarterly electronic magazine
+*Access to the FGS [http://www.fgs.org/membersonly/index.php Members Only Section]
+*Free FGS Society Strategy Papers
+*Access to the archive of issues of FGS FORUM from 1989 to present
+*Access to the archive of issues of the FGS Voice newsletter and its predecessor, the Delegate Digest from 2007 to present
+*Access to the [http://www.fgs.org/membership/insurance.php FGS Insurance Program]
+*Society [http://www.fgs.org/membership/bylaws.php Bylaws Review]
+*Recognize volunteers by nominating them for [http://www.fgs.org/awards/index.php FGS Awards]
+*Monthly FGS Voice [http://www.fgs.org/pdf/voice/FGSVoice-2009-08.pdf [View a sample ''Voice'']]
+*Submit articles and announcements for inclusion in both the FGS Voice blog and newsletter
+*FGS [http://www.fgs.org/conferences Conference]
+*Representation by a delegate of your society to FGS and voting privileges in FGS meetings
+'''''FGS Associate Organizations enjoy these benefits:'''''
+*Expanded listing in [http://www.fgs.org/societyhall/index.php Society Hall]
+*Two complimentary subscriptions to [http://www.fgs.org/forum/index.php ''FORUM'']
+*Access to the FGS [http://www.fgs.org/membersonly/index.php Members Only Section]
+*Free FGS Society Strategy Papers
+*Access to the archive of issues of FGS FORUM from 1989 to present
+*Access to the archive of issues of the FGS Voice newsletter and its predecessor, the Delegate Digest from 2007 to present<br>
 == History of the society  ==
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 == Society Officers  ==
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 == Society Projects  ==
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 === Current Projects  ===
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 === Current Projects  ===
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 === FamilySearch Wiki Projects  ===
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 === FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions  ===
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 === Past Projects  ===
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 == Publications  ==
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 == Newsletters  ==
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 == Collections  ==
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 == Events  ==
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 === Society Meetings  ===
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 === Workshops  ===
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 === Board Meetings  ===
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 === Training Meetings  ===
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 == Frequently Asked Questions  ==
 ;Q. What are the directions to the society?
 :A.
 ;Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
 :A.
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 [[Category:Societies]]
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