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=== Help the Society Can Provide === | === Help the Society Can Provide === | ||
*Because of its close proximity to the Library of Virginia and the Virginia Historical Society, the Society does not maintain a research facility, library, or surname material'''.''' | *Because of its close proximity to the Library of Virginia and the Virginia Historical Society, the Society does not maintain a research facility, library, or surname material'''.''' | ||
*'''Virtual VIGR''' (Virginia Institute for Genealogical Research) collects articles of interest to Virginia genealogical research, for the use of individual and family members of the Society. Access to Virtual VIGR is not available to institutions or individuals who are not active members of the Society. | *'''Virtual VIGR''' (Virginia Institute for Genealogical Research) collects articles of interest to Virginia genealogical research, for the use of individual and family members of the Society. Access to Virtual VIGR is not available to institutions or individuals who are not active members of the Society. | ||
*'''Virginia Research Aids. '''This section includes:<br> | *'''Virginia Research Aids. '''This section includes:<br> | ||
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#Miscellaneous. This section includes articles that may not be Virginia specific but are, nonetheless, of value to the Virginia researcher. Additionally, it contains the ''Newsletter'' queries. | #Miscellaneous. This section includes articles that may not be Virginia specific but are, nonetheless, of value to the Virginia researcher. Additionally, it contains the ''Newsletter'' queries. | ||
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The Virginia Genealogical Society publications program includes three major series:<br> | The Virginia Genealogical Society publications program includes three major series:<br> | ||
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*''The Magazine of Virginia Genealogy'' vols. 1-40 are available on CD; vols. 34-45 are available for purchase as printed back issues.<br> | *''The Magazine of Virginia Genealogy'' vols. 1-40 are available on CD; vols. 34-45 are available for purchase as printed back issues.<br> | ||
To learn more about and purchase publications, visit the [http://www.vgs.org/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=27 Store] on our web site. | To learn more about and purchase publications, visit the [http://www.vgs.org/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=27 Store] on our web site.<br> | ||
=== Benefits to Those Who Join the Society === | === Benefits to Those Who Join the Society === | ||
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==== Meetings ==== | ==== Meetings ==== | ||
The Society holds an annual membership meeting as part of its spring conference | The Society holds an annual membership meeting as part of its spring conference in Richmond. Please visit the [http://www.vgs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=18 Home] or [http://www.vgs.org/index.php?option=com_gcalendar&view=google&Itemid=22 Events] page on our web site for announcements and notifications.<br> | ||
==== Workshops ==== | ==== Workshops ==== | ||
The Society <br> | The Society holds two conferences each year: one in the spring in Richmond, Virginia; and one in the fall at various locations around the state. Please visit the [http://www.vgs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=18 Home] or [http://www.vgs.org/index.php?option=com_gcalendar&view=google&Itemid=22 Events] page on our web site for announcements and notifications.<br> | ||
==== Board Meetings ==== | ==== Board Meetings ==== | ||
The Board of Governors meets at the Society's administrative offices in Richmond, Virginia, on the first Sunday of the last month of each quarter. | The Board of Governors meets at the Society's administrative offices in Richmond, Virginia, on the first Sunday of the last month of each quarter. Please visit the [http://www.vgs.org/index.php?option=com_contact Contacts] page on our web site for a list of officers. | ||
=== Society Projects === | === Society Projects === | ||