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!

FGS Award Nominations
FGS is now accepting nominations for the annual FGS Awards, including the Ruth C. Bishop Family History Volunteer Hall of Honor.

Online Registration is Open!
Online registration for the FGS 2009 Conference is open. More information about the conference, including the full program, can be found here.

2010 Request for Lecture Proposals
The Program Committee for the 2010 FGS Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee has issued a request for lecture proposals.

Welcome, new FGS member societies!
The Ames Society (Washington)
Genealogical Society of Riverside (California)
Southwest Texas Genealogical Society
Westchester County Genealogical Society (New York)