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From: "mavrogeorge" <>
Subject: FW: {not a subscriber} Re: Request for advice....
Date: Sun, 8 Aug 1999 05:23:45 -0700


-----Original Message-----
From: John Wylie [mailto:]
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 11:53 AM
To: Loretta Casella;
Subject: {not a subscriber} Re: Request for advice....


Loretta, 7 Aug 99

While I'm new as an APG Trustee, I feel safe in answering that you are very
welcome to test ideas here. While we'd love to have you as an APG member (if
you're not already one), I know many would agree that helping others get
their business going is one of the rewards for having "Been There, Done
That, Got The T-Shirt" <grin>.

As for mentors, I feel that I have some very good ones, and continue to do
so. They are the lecturers at national and regional conferences, the authors
in the major publications, and the chance (usually at national conferences)
to socialize with people much more experienced than I.

Another behavior that would be helpful is humility. I'm weak when it come to
this behavior <grin again>, but it involves being willing to ask questions.
On this list, you can ask away and I encourage you to do so. We all need to
keep in mind that the most experienced professional genealogist is a
beginner again every time s/he researches a new locale, a new ethnic group,
or a new time period. Over time, you'll see such basic questions on this
list, on USGENWEB county lists, and elsewhere.

If, however, you were asking if APG as an organization, assigns mentors, I'm
not aware that we do. There may be some merit in the idea, but I wonder who
would have time to manage such a program. I know I wouldn't. The concept is
intriguing though.

You didn't mention your location, but if you do, you may find that there is
an APG Chapter near you, or at least member of APG who can discuss local
resources and skills to help.

Sincerely,

John Wylie

John Wylie Consulting
972-206-2723
2662 Carrington Lane, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052
Fax 972-623-0692 Visit <www.johnwylie.com>


----- Original Message -----
From: Loretta Casella <>
To: <>
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 12:42 PM
Subject: Request for advice....


> Hello, list members..am currently a volunteer at the local FHC and also
> doing volunteer genealogy as much as possible. My hope is to become
> certified one day; this is the reason for joining your list.
>
> The posts have been very helpful and am hoping you'll allow me to pose a
> question.
>
> In the books i've been reading are references to finding a professional
> genealogist as a mentor. Have most of you had mentors?
> Does this list allow for "wannabees" to intrude and ask questions? There
is
> a wealth of information and the variety of your ideas has just been
adding
> grist to the mill!
>
> Thank you ahead of time for your responses.
>
> Loretta
>
>
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