The Federation of Genealogical Societies links the genealogical community by:

• serving the needs of its member societies
• providing products and services needed by member societies
• marshaling the resources of its member organizations

FGS was founded in 1976 and represents the members of more than 500 genealogical societies.

FGS links the genealogical community by helping genealogical societies strengthen and grow. To do this, FGS publishes FORUM magazine, filled with articles pertaining to society management and genealogical news. FGS also publishes an extensive series of Society Strategy Papers, covering topics about effectively operating a genealogical society.

FGS also links the genealogical community through its annual conference — four days of excellent lectures, including one full day devoted to society management topics.

Who belongs to FGS? These great organizations!

Fall 2009 FORUM Now Available
The Fall 2009 issue of FORUM is available for subscribers to download. Click here to log in and download.

2009 Ruth C. Bishop Volunteer Living Hall of Honor Inductee
FGS is proud to announce Mary Kay Dunlap Boyd as the 2009 inductee into the Ruth C. Bishop Family History Volunteer Living Hall of Honor.