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[[Category: | The '''[http://www.fgs.org Federation of Genealogical Societies]''' links the genealogical community by: | ||
*serving the needs of its member societies | |||
*providing products and services needed by member societies | |||
*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> | |||
Click [http://www.fgs.org/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=108 here] to become a member of FGS. | |||
== 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]] | |||
Revision as of 07:37, 1 September 2010
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The Federation of Genealogical Societies links the genealogical community by:
- serving the needs of its member societies
- providing products and services needed by member societies
- 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 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 annual conference -- four days of excellent lectures, including one full day devoted to society management topics.
Membership Benefits
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FGS Member Societies enjoy these benefits:
- Expanded listing in Society Hall
- Two complimentary subscriptions to the FGS FORUM, our quarterly electronic magazine
- Access to the FGS 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 FGS Insurance Program
- Society Bylaws Review
- Recognize volunteers by nominating them for FGS Awards
- Monthly FGS Voice [View a sample Voice]
- Submit articles and announcements for inclusion in both the FGS Voice blog and newsletter
- FGS 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 Society Hall
- Two complimentary subscriptions to FORUM
- Access to the FGS 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
Click here to become a member of FGS.
History of the society[edit | edit source]
Society Officers[edit | edit source]
Society Projects[edit | edit source]
Current Projects[edit | edit source]
Current Projects[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Wiki Projects[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions[edit | edit source]
Past Projects[edit | edit source]
Publications[edit | edit source]
Newsletters[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
Events[edit | edit source]
Society Meetings[edit | edit source]
Workshops[edit | edit source]
Board Meetings[edit | edit source]
Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Frequently Asked Questions[edit | edit source]
- Q. What are the directions to the society?
- A.
- Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
- A.