Hi All, I have had an email from a new list member (welcome!!) asking for some clarification about the list and the AIFHS. The Inaugural meeting is on Sat 4th May 2002, see the web page for details http://www.dreamwater.net/anglersrest/Italian.htm For the next few days or so, Carol the list deputy will be dealing with the list admin, and can be reached at [email protected] This list will remain FREE, as Rootsweb do not charge for any of the mailing lists. The Membership fee is for the Anglo-Italian Family History Society, which is completely separate from this list. It is NOT obligatory for members of this list to join the Society, (but we hope you do!!) and it is NOT obligatory for members of the Society to join this list, (but again, we hope we do!!). Why Pay for a Society? The Membership for the Society is, as stated on the application form. The Society will be producing a newsletter/Journal, we are also intending to be actively transcribing records, which will eventually lead to publications for sale. The AIFHS is going to be a NEW Society, we are hoping that it will offer, in time everything that we have to expect from a Family History Society, but this will take time, resources and will need volunteers. We will also be producing a newsletter/journal (Quarterly, July, October, January & April), which we hope we can turn into a more substantial Journal after about a year. There are two methods of receiving the newsletter/journal, 1. Via email 2. Via post Whichever is your preference, and this can be indicated on the Membership form and can be amended at renewal. So ANY material that can be included in a Newsletter will be very welcome and can be sent to me as an attachment (please let me know) to [email protected] The membership will include people from all walks of life, regardless of where you live, so even those members who live outside of the UK can take an active role in the Society. We also welcome members who do not have a computer or access to the Internet. I hope that clarifies things, and thanks for all the support. Regards Julie Goucher, List Owner Anglers Rest Indexes http://freespace.virgin.net/ar.indexes Anglers Rest Home Page http://www.dreamwater.net/anglersrest/Index.htm C J http://freespace.virgin.net/genealogical.collections C J Genealogy http://www.dreamwater.net/genealogy/Index.htm FreeCEN Surrey 1891 http://www.dreamwater.net/anglersrest/freecen.htm Fax & Voice Mail (+44) 0870 130 5474 One Name Study ORLANDO GOONS Registered --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by Expert Anti-Virus. Version: 6.0.351 / Virus Database: 197 - Release Date: 2002-19-Apr