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*To RootsTech credit, their solicitation for presentations is relateively close to the actual conference (which makes it easier to propose topics on current subjects), and they allow ad-hoc gatherings through their un-conferences. | *To RootsTech credit, their solicitation for presentations is relateively close to the actual conference (which makes it easier to propose topics on current subjects), and they allow ad-hoc gatherings through their un-conferences. | ||
*NGS and FGS make it much harder to propose and conduct timely sessions by requiring proposals so far in advance. While this approach may make sense for traditional Genealogical topics it does not work well for the fast pace of | *NGS and FGS make it much harder to propose and conduct timely sessions by requiring proposals so far in advance. While this approach may make sense for traditional Genealogical topics it does not work well for the fast pace of technological change. | ||
So what is the desired outcome of this? Any or all of these would seem beneficial: | So what is the desired outcome of this? Any or all of these would seem beneficial: | ||
*Establsh some means for society webmasters to communicate with each other | *Establsh some means for society webmasters to communicate with each other (Google+ circles, Facebook groups?) [21 JGS webmasters are currently in a FB group, of 70 IAJGS member societies.]<br> | ||
*Create a forum that would facilitate the exchange of knowledge organized around specific topics | *Create a forum that would facilitate the exchange of knowledge organized around specific topics | ||
*Agree on a Twitter hashtag ( #GenSocWB ?) that could be used?<br> | *Agree on a Twitter hashtag ( #GenSocWB ?) that could be used?<br> | ||