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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.
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> ==
== Membership Benefits<br> ==


'''''FGS Member Societies enjoy these benefits:'''''
'''''FGS Member Societies enjoy these benefits:'''''  


*Expanded listing in [http://www.fgs.org/societyhall/index.php Society Hall]
*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
*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]
*Access to the FGS [http://www.fgs.org/membersonly/index.php Members Only Section]  
*Free FGS Society Strategy Papers
*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 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 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]
*Access to the [http://www.fgs.org/membership/insurance.php FGS Insurance Program]  
*Society [http://www.fgs.org/membership/bylaws.php Bylaws Review]
*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]
*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'']]
*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
*Submit articles and announcements for inclusion in both the FGS Voice blog and newsletter  
*FGS [http://www.fgs.org/conferences Conference]
*FGS [http://www.fgs.org/conferences Conference]  
*Representation by a delegate of your society to FGS and voting privileges in FGS meetings
*Representation by a delegate of your society to FGS and voting privileges in FGS meetings


'''''FGS Associate Organizations enjoy these benefits:'''''
'''''FGS Associate Organizations enjoy these benefits:'''''  


*Expanded listing in [http://www.fgs.org/societyhall/index.php Society Hall]
*Expanded listing in [http://www.fgs.org/societyhall/index.php Society Hall]  
*Two complimentary subscriptions to [http://www.fgs.org/forum/index.php ''FORUM'']
*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]
*Access to the FGS [http://www.fgs.org/membersonly/index.php Members Only Section]  
*Free FGS Society Strategy Papers
*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 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>
*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  ==
== History of the society  ==
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