Quote: I have been a member for many years and have voiced (typed) my feelings about some things here lately. Hopefully something will come about to help a bit with research. At least I hope they will open the GenWeb for Lawrence County so we can provide information to be placed on the site. I am afraid that is just wishful thinking. Jerry Wade Johnson Response: Folks, for those of you who may not be aware, historical and genealogical organizations are generally volunteer organizations. That is what this message board is, a way for you to each share your research with each other, voluntarily. The same holds for the website of the Lawrence County Historical Society. As the web master and list administrator for both this organization and the Ozarks Genealogical Society, I can tell you that it's a balancing act when it comes to prioritizing time and money to achieve the greatest good. Jerry did share the photo he referenced earlier this week with me in January. As I shared with him then, I would add his submission to a list of items that will be added to the website. The website is not closed, despite his protestations. It is merely a slowly evolving tool for the members and visitors. I personally have two jobs and volunteer not only with the the genealogical organizations listed but also act as President of the Missouri Film Alliance of Springfield, an arts and economic development organization. Am I over committed? Probably. The problem lies in the fact that despite the Historical Societies search for a webmaster with more time available to them, they are unable to find someone. I live in Greene County, have NO connection to Lawrence County other then a desire to help a friend who is a member of the LawCo Board who was at wits end. I haven't done any personal genealogy research since I moved here five years ago. You do not have to live in Lawrence County to provide volunteer web services to the organization. I would be happy to work with any one or more of you with experience, time and desire to enhance this tool which as you have noted is a valuable one. Feel free to contact me and we can arrange a discussion with the LawCo board to come up with a plan that may better meet the needs of all involved. Steve Ole Olson Webmaster & List Administrator email etiquette - http://genealogy.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.woodgate.org%2FFAQs%2Fnetiquette.html%23NE1