FGS FORUM Fall Issue Is Available
Feature Articles In “4 Ways to Map Your Society” Francie Kennedy explores using Google’s free My Maps applications to map your membership, your local genealogy resources, research trips, and your member’s ancestors. Your society can bring history to life and generate interest in the history of your area for both locals and visitors. Learn how…
Read MoreFGS Announces Leadership Changes
Faye Stallings becomes FGS President The Federation of Genealogical Societies is pleased to announce that Faye L. Stallings has been appointed by the Board of Directors to become President of the organization effective September 15, 2018. Faye has served as Treasurer of the organization since January 1, 2017. She brings to the organization more…
Read MoreClasses and Research Trips in the September webinar!
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) is pleased to announce the September 2018 webinar, “Using Classes and Research Trips to Expand Your Membership,” presented by Pat Stamm, a long-time leader in genealogy education. Societies are always looking for ways to expand their membership. One of the best ways is to offer benefits. Two potential…
Read MoreHave Your Family History Digitized at FGS 2018
Have a family history that needs scanned? Bring it with you to FGS 2018 and FamilySearch will scan it for free! FamilySearch Book Scanning and the Allen County Public Library are offering a free service to digitally preserve your written family history at the upcoming FGS Conference in Fort Wayne. FamilySearch will scan and publish a…
Read More#FGS2018 Conference App Is Available
Keep the FGS 2018 program, speakers, and exhibitors right at your fingertips with the conference app. Download the Guidebook App on your iOS or Android mobile device or you can even access it on your desktop or laptop! Step 1: Download the Guidebook App Go to the App Store, Google Play, or Amazon App store and look…
Read MoreAugust Webinar: What’s Your Education Plan?
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) is pleased to announce the August 2018 webinar, “Building an Education Plan for Your Society,” presented by Cari A. Taplin. Most genealogical societies foster education in the field of genealogy. Having an education program outside of the monthly meeting can build membership, develop volunteer relationships, and give greater educational…
Read MoreRPAC Blog is Back!
We are grateful for the privilege of being a part of the launch of the new FGS website and sorry that the Records Preservation and Access Committee’s Blog has had to be offline for a couple of months. Expect that we will have some catching up to do and some new developments to report in the near…
Read MoreSummer Issue of FORUM Available
Feature Articles Knowing where to look for records is crucial to finding them. In “Town Records: Your Key to New England Research Success,” Michael J. Leclerc, CG, explains the local government structure you need to know for successful research in New England. In “Interlibrary Loan: A Useful Tool in Your Genealogy Toolkit,” Tina Beaird, MLIS discusses why accessing resources held in…
Read MoreSpeed DNAting at FGS 2018: A Hip Haplogroup Happening
You’re invited to Speed DNAting at FGS 2018! It’s not speed dating — it’s speed DNAting! Join us on Friday, August 24 for an evening of fun and learning all centered around DNA and genetic genealogy. There will be fun, food, drinks, and prizes —including a chance for a consultation with a genetic genealogy expert! You could win a consultation with Blaine…
Read MoreAncestry’s Sessions at FGS 2018
FGS is pleased to have Ancestry as a Platinum Sponsor for FGS 2018 in Fort Wayne, August 22-25. In addition to their booth in the exhibit hall where they will be doing demos and answering questions, Ancestry is sponsoring several sessions during the conference: Thursday, August 23 “Advancing Your Genealogy Research with DNA” by Crista Cowan (5:00pm)…
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