Hello Chowan and Gates, I'm pleased to introduce you to 3 new NCGenWeb coordinators. Barbara McMahon, who has been the Chowan mail list owner since Dayle left us this summer, will be taking over the websites for both Chowan and Gates. Because these 2 counties are so closely related historically, it's great that we'll be able to keep them under the auspices of the same coordinator. Marceline Beem will be assuming Martin County, at least temporarily. She has a few Martin ties, and much experience with the NCGW Project. They'll be taking over, officially, as of Sunday, Aug. 13. I know you'll be pleased with Barbara and Marceline, and will help them thru the transition. The NCGenWEb also has a new State Coordinator. Elizabeth Harris's 2-year term ended in July, and Sharon Williamson was elected for the next term. I'm leaving my counties with mixed feelings, because I've really enjoyed being able to make some contribution to research in my home territories. But responsibilities at home and at school have escalated lately, and I need to step aside. I'll still be subbed to the lists, though, and hope to find some hobby time to resume my own personal research. Chowan, Gates, and Martin are being left in good hands, and I feel very good about that, too. Thank you, to all of you who have contributed to the growth and holdings of the Chowan and Gates websites. It's you who make the whole thing work! http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncchowan/ http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgates/ State page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb/ PS: My trip to London and East Anglia was fantastic! If you have a fast modem and are curious to follow my adventures, I've posted a travelogue at my personal website: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~rosslibr/travel/london2000.htm Sincerely, Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross Outgoing NCGW County Coordinator: Chowan, Gates, Martin ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com