I am not an expert on this, by no means. But I can echo what Josh and Peggy have said here. I am a member of one of the newer gen. societies in Wisconsin. Our society thought it best to become a member of the FGS and have been for the past four years. We have received lots of helpful information in running our society, as well as receiving good, solid genealogical advice. Our membership with the FGS (as well as being a WSGS affiliate) shows to those who need the reassurance that we are a viable/creditable organization, which is of vital importance in our area (Barron Co.) Also, as the FGS Delegate for our society, I receive lots of good information that I can pass on to our members. And the Forum magazine is great! FWIW, I think it is a good thing for the USGenWeb to join the FGS. Nance WI CC x 6 Debie & Joe wrote: > Tina, > > I have heard of FGS before to I admit that I really don't know > anything about it. Is this a good thing that USGenWeb is connecting > with them? I didn't know anything about this. Was it posted someplace > that I ended up missing it or something? > > If anyone knows anything about the FGS society or association, > would you mind filling me in on it? I feel like a twit having to ask > about this, but I figure this was the best place to come for help. > > How does this affect the separate county pages, if it does at all? > How about the state pages or special projects? Do you know if the CC's > will have to become members as well? Do you know if USGenWeb joins, do > we get to vote on what we think or is it just kind of going to be done > and really doesn't affect any of us? > > Thanks for any help on my confusion in this whole thing, > > Debie Blindauer > > Calumet & Sheboygan Counties > > > > > > ==== WIGEN Mailing List ==== > Celebrate Wisconsin! > Visit the Waushara County WIGenWeb Project Pages > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwausha/wsctweb.html > Visit the Wood County WIGenWeb Project Pages > http://www.rootsweb.com/~wiwood/ > > > >