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Federation of Genealogical Societies PARTNERS WITH German ASSOCIATION of Genealogical Associations

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: March 28, 2013 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces a new partnership with Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft genealogischer Verbände e. V. (DAGV), an umbrella organization of genealogical and heraldic Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies PARTNERS WITH German ASSOCIATION of Genealogical Associations→

FGS Joins Coalition Seeking Change in Tech and Privacy Laws for Records Access

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following is a Press Release from FGS: FEDERATION OF GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES JOINS COALITION URGING CHANGES TO TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY LAWS FOR RECORDS ACCESSMarch 18, 2013 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) has joined the American Library Continue reading FGS Joins Coalition Seeking Change in Tech and Privacy Laws for Records Access→

2013 FGS Conference Registration is Open

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

“Journey through Generations” – A Conference for the Nation’s Genealogists March 8, 2013 – Austin, TX. Online registration is now open for the 2013 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, scheduled for 21-24 August 2013 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Register at Continue reading 2013 FGS Conference Registration is Open→

New FGS Blog for War of 1812 Fundraising

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following is from Thomas McEntee: Preserve the Pensions Blog Provides Key Updates on Community Project February 1, 2013– Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the creation of the Preserve the Pensions blog to assist in its Continue reading New FGS Blog for War of 1812 Fundraising→

The Federation of Genealogical Societies forms the Society of Preservation Patriots

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: January 16, 2013 – AUSTIN, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the creation of a new society to promote the preservation of records in the National Archives and Records Continue reading The Federation of Genealogical Societies forms the Society of Preservation Patriots→

ISGS Raises Over $40,000 During War of 1812 Records Preservation Campaign

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: Preserve the Pensions Project to Digitize Important Pension Records and Provide Free Access to the Public December 11, 2012 Springfield, IL: The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) is proud to announce Continue reading ISGS Raises Over $40,000 During War of 1812 Records Preservation Campaign→

FGS Announces 2012 Election Results

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following wwas received from FGS: D. Joshua Taylor Elected President; New Board Members and Directors Include Cherie Bush, Kris Rzepczynski, and Melissa Shimkus October 12, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the results of Continue reading FGS Announces 2012 Election Results→

FGS New Website

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Just as the festivities were getting underway the past week at the Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference, the organization announced they have a new website. Here is the Press Release: For Immediate Release August 29, 2012 FEDERATION OF GENEALOGICAL Continue reading FGS New Website→

FGS Conference Comes to Birmingham

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference will take place in Birmingham, Alabama this week – come rain or shine… We’re expecting rain on Wednesday, thanks to hurricane Issac. Family Roots Publishing Co. will be exhibiting. The following excerpt is Continue reading FGS Conference Comes to Birmingham→

FGS Announces $135,000 Donation to War of 1812 Pension Project

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — 1 Comment ↓

The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee with FGS. This is exciting news! Estate of Jon Stedman To Help Digitize Important Family History Records June 25, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the Continue reading FGS Announces $135,000 Donation to War of 1812 Pension Project→

FGS Genealogy Conference Early Bird Deadline – Sunday, July 1

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Paula Stuart-Warren with the Federation of Genealogical Societies: In just over two months the 2012 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference will take place in Birmingham, Alabama from August 29 – September 1. The Continue reading FGS Genealogy Conference Early Bird Deadline – Sunday, July 1→

Federation of Genealogical Societies Appoints Patricia W. Rand As Treasurer

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Thomas McEntee: May 31, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces that Patricia W. Rand of Florida has recently been appointed to its Board of Directors as Treasurer. Pat Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Appoints Patricia W. Rand As Treasurer→

2013 FGS National Conference Request for Lecture Proposals

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: Deadline for Submissions is May 15, 2012 January 19, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces a Request for Lecture Proposals for the FGS 2013 Conference, “Journey Continue reading 2013 FGS National Conference Request for Lecture Proposals→

2012 FGS Conference Registration is Open

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Leland Meitzler

The following news release was received today from Thomas MacEntee. Family Roots Publishing is exhibiting at this conference. You’ll find us in booths 213, 215, 312, and 314. My good friend, Rich Williams, with the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, will Continue reading 2012 FGS Conference Registration is Open→

Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2011 Election Results

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

New Board Members and Directors Include Kim Kasprzyk, Polly Kimmitt and Angela Walton-Raji October 12, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the results of its recent election for FGS board members and directors. The election Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2011 Election Results→