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| | '''''The Federation of Genealogical Societies(FGS) has been merged with the [[National Genealogical Society]] as of 2020.'''''<br><br> |
| | *See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation_of_Genealogical_Societies Wikipedia] for historical information about the defunct organization. |
| | *See [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/index.php?title=Federation_of_Genealogical_Societies&oldid=5495667 to view historical information] about FGS as found on the Research Wiki |
| {{Infobox Societies | | {{Infobox Societies |
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| |address= | | |address=PO Box 200940,<br>Austin, TX 78720-0940 |
| |telephone= | | |telephone=1-888-FGS-1500 |
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| |website= | | |website=www.fgs.org |
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| The '''[http://www.fgs.org Federation of Genealogical Societies]''' links the genealogical community by:
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| *serving the needs of its member societies
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| *providing products and services needed by member societies
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| *marshaling the resources of its member organizations
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| FGS was founded in 1976 and represents the members of hundreds of genealogical societies.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| == Membership Benefits<br> ==
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| '''''FGS Member Societies enjoy these benefits:'''''
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| *Expanded listing in [http://www.fgs.org/societyhall/index.php Society Hall]
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| *Two complimentary subscriptions to the FGS [http://www.fgs.org/forum/index.php ''FORUM''], our quarterly electronic magazine
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| *Access to the FGS [http://www.fgs.org/membersonly/index.php Members Only Section]
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| *Free FGS Society Strategy Papers
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| *Access to the archive of issues of FGS FORUM from 1989 to present
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| *Access to the archive of issues of the FGS Voice newsletter and its predecessor, the Delegate Digest from 2007 to present
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| *Access to the [http://www.fgs.org/membership/insurance.php FGS Insurance Program]
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| *Society [http://www.fgs.org/membership/bylaws.php Bylaws Review]
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| *Recognize volunteers by nominating them for [http://www.fgs.org/awards/index.php FGS Awards]
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| *Monthly FGS Voice [http://www.fgs.org/pdf/voice/FGSVoice-2009-08.pdf [View a sample ''Voice'']]
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| *Submit articles and announcements for inclusion in both the FGS Voice blog and newsletter
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| *FGS [http://www.fgs.org/conferences Conference]
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| *Representation by a delegate of your society to FGS and voting privileges in FGS meetings
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| '''''FGS Associate Organizations enjoy these benefits:'''''
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| *Expanded listing in [http://www.fgs.org/societyhall/index.php Society Hall]
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| *Two complimentary subscriptions to [http://www.fgs.org/forum/index.php ''FORUM'']
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| *Access to the FGS [http://www.fgs.org/membersonly/index.php Members Only Section]
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| *Free FGS Society Strategy Papers
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| *Access to the archive of issues of FGS FORUM from 1989 to present
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| *Access to the archive of issues of the FGS Voice newsletter and its predecessor, the Delegate Digest from 2007 to present<br>
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| Click [http://www.fgs.org/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=108 here] to become a member of FGS.
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| == History of the society ==
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| === FamilySearch Wiki Page Adoptions ===
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| === Past Projects ===
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| == Frequently Asked Questions ==
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| ;Q. What are the directions to the society?
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