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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. | Click [http://www.fgs.org/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=35&products_id=108 here] to become a member of FGS. | ||
== Friends of the Federation == | == Friends of the Federation == | ||
The Federation of Genealogical Societies is a vital link for the twenty-first century genealogical community. Our hallmark role is linking the genealogical community through service to our member societies. You are invited to become a Friend of the Federation — a critical link in the Federation's capacity to continue serving the genealogical community. | The Federation of Genealogical Societies is a vital link for the twenty-first century genealogical community. Our hallmark role is linking the genealogical community through service to our member societies. You are invited to become a Friend of the Federation — a critical link in the Federation's capacity to continue serving the genealogical community. | ||
We serve our member societies with society strategy publications, society management seminars, advisory and consulting services including bylaws reviews, and by supporting national conferences as gathering places for genealogists and family historians. | We serve our member societies with society strategy publications, society management seminars, advisory and consulting services including bylaws reviews, and by supporting national conferences as gathering places for genealogists and family historians. | ||
We strengthen the genealogical community by marshaling resources for such large undertakings as the [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] and engaging in annual society management seminars. | We strengthen the genealogical community by marshaling resources for such large undertakings as the [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] and engaging in annual society management seminars. | ||
We believe successful, vibrant genealogical societies will ensure the records that document our heritage are preserved, as well as our individual and collective abilities to engage in genealogical pursuits. | We believe successful, vibrant genealogical societies will ensure the records that document our heritage are preserved, as well as our individual and collective abilities to engage in genealogical pursuits. | ||
Becoming a Friend of the Federation makes you a vital link in the Federation's ability to continue fulfilling its mission. Please donate today. | Becoming a Friend of the Federation makes you a vital link in the Federation's ability to continue fulfilling its mission. Please donate today. | ||
When you join today you will be listed on our [http://www.fgs.org/friends/rollofhonor.php Friends Roll of Honor]. | When you join today you will be listed on our [http://www.fgs.org/friends/rollofhonor.php Friends Roll of Honor]. | ||
*Patron—$1 to $99 | *Patron—$1 to $99 | ||
*Contributor—$100 to $249 | *Contributor—$100 to $249 | ||
*Silver—$250 to $499 | *Silver—$250 to $499 | ||
*Gold—$500 to $999 | *Gold—$500 to $999 | ||
*Platinum—$1,000 to $24,999 | *Platinum—$1,000 to $24,999 | ||
*Diamond—$25,000+ | *Diamond—$25,000+ | ||
*Corporate—$2,500+ | *Corporate—$2,500+ | ||
[https://www.fgs.org/friends/donation.php Donate now]. We are so grateful for your contribution. | [https://www.fgs.org/friends/donation.php Donate now]. We are so grateful for your contribution. | ||
Participate in the [http://www.fgs.org/friends/fifty.php Federation's Fifty for the Future Campaign]. | Participate in the [http://www.fgs.org/friends/fifty.php Federation's Fifty for the Future Campaign]. | ||
If you have questions or comments about Fifty for the Future or Friends of the Federation, please contact [mailto:friends@fgs.org friends@fgs.org]. | If you have questions or comments about Fifty for the Future or Friends of the Federation, please contact [mailto:friends@fgs.org friends@fgs.org]. | ||
== Society Projects == | == Society Projects == | ||
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== Publications == | |||
* | === FGS FORUM === | ||
FGS publishes [http://www.fgs.org/forum/index.php FORUM], a quarterly magazine providing current information essential to the informed genealogist. Features include: | |||
*News about discoveries, record access and record preservation. | |||
*Feature articles on a variety of subjects of interest to all genealogists. | |||
*Notices of important events taking place in the genealogical community. | |||
*Detailed calendar of genealogical events, conferences and workshops. | |||
*Indexing and publication projects in progress or completed. | |||
*News from genealogical and historical societies worldwide. | |||
*News briefs from family associations, ethnic organizations and international groups. | |||
*Book reviews and notices covering a wide variety of publications. | |||
*Articles and tips for more effective society management. | |||
*And much, much more! | |||
=== FGS VOICE === | |||
[http://voice.fgs.org/ FGS Voice] is the FGS blog containing news from FGS and its members. | |||
== Events == | == Events == | ||