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From: "Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS" <>
Subject: RE: [APG] List Topics.
Date: Sun, 16 May 2004 21:11:18 -0400
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Kevin,
I am glad you have gotten some value from this list. I reviewed the
questions you have asked this year and they have been earnest, polite, and
professional. I see no cause for comment otherwise.

We have often said on this list that this is where the professionals hang
out... meaning that if you want a definitive answer, opinion, or range of
experiences you will get them... and mostly from the "horse's mouth" as many
authors (both book and software) are subscribed and listening. This is also
where many certified and accredited persons exchange ideas and encouragement
for those who are in those processes. All this promotes individual learning
which can only be good for our industry, us, and the public.

As for the welcome message that both you and Bob have quoted -- perhaps that
needs to be revisited since, as stated, I could hardly "talk" at all on this
forum. <g>

Keep up the good questions. They challenge us all, and I, for one, enjoy the
conversations.

Best wishes,

Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kevin Sholder [mailto:]
> Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 8:29 PM
> To: 'Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS';
> Subject: RE: [APG] List Topics.
>
> Elissa,
>
> Thank you for your warm welcome. I too, like Bob, have an interest in the
> professionalism for genealogical studies and techniques while expanding my
> knowledge. I came to this list a few months back based on a
> recommendation
> that I re-ask a question I had posted on the Genealogy Methods list to the
> APG list. I did and had several people respond, of which I was thankful
> and
> appreciative of their comments, advice and expertise.
>
> However, I received another private comment to one of my more recent
> postings, "Apparently you and a couple other non APG members are upsetting
> those that are members. I got this from a member at a society meeting the
> other night." Which I was rather surprised at for a professional
> organization promoting excellence through education. I'm also a current
> member of other professional organizations and there are all levels of
> people there as well. That is what makes up the organization, lesser
> experienced people, learning from the seasoned professionals, to better
> themselves and the craft.
>
> So I guess that I'm still confused, because based on the welcome message:
>
> "Welcome to the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) mailing
> list
> known as .
>
> APG-L is a mailing list for APG members to discuss association activities.
> Non-members are welcome to participate as long as postings have a direct
> relationship to APG's activities."
>
> It seems that I (and others) should not be asking the types of questions
> that we have been, based on the list guidelines. So I'm not sure which
> direction to turn at this point. Ask those (what I deem to be) difficult
> questions on this list of "professionals," or continue to try some other
> list. I don't want to rock the boat, I just want to play by the rules and
> improve my skills.
>
> You and others that have responded to what have been called "elementary"
> questions are the true spirit of professionalism, so THANK YOU.
>
> Sincerely,
> Kevin L. Sholder, M. Photog. - PPA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS [mailto:]
> Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 12:27 PM
> To:
> Subject: RE: [APG] List Topics.
>
> Bob,
> My interpretation of what is appropriate for this list is not only APG
> activities but also what APG promotes: education of professionals. This is
> a
> wonderful place to share experiences and learn from others. No one person
> can know everything that is needed so we tap into the knowledge of our
> peers
> and better the genealogical world as a whole through our own education.
>
> This list is open to anyone interested and being a participant is part of
> that. Feel free to ask what you want in the confines of professionalism.
>
> Hopefully you will also want to think about the benefits of an APG
> membership as the Quarterly is another educational and essential tool for
> the professional and those aspiring to be more professional. Member
> benefits
> include being listed in the directory, deep discounts on certain books
> (the
> latest one being Christine Rose's new book "Courthouse Research for Family
> Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures.") and a discount on the
> Professional Management Conference. Intangible benefits include supporting
> professionalism, education and ethics in our genealogical community
> through
> this list, through education of consumers, through the exhibit hall booths
> at conferences, through its Professional Review Committee, and through
> sponsored lectures and lunches at conferences.
>
> From the APGEN.ORG Home page: APG is "A Professional Association For All
> Genealogists Supporting High Standards in the Field of Genealogy"
>
> I am glad you found this list.
>
> Best,
> Elissa Scalise Powell, CGRS
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: bob gillis [mailto:]
> > Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2004 9:04 AM
> >
> > I was referred to this very interesting list a while ago and have
> > recently subscribed. The welcome message says in part:
> > >
> > > APG-L is a mailing list for APG members to discuss association
> > activities. Non-members are welcome to participate as long as postings
> > have a direct relationship to APG's activities.
> > >
> >
> > Browsing the archives for the past few months I find that only 10% to
> > 20% of the threads pertain to APG activities. The vast majority are
> > questions about genealogical methods and solutions.
> >
> > Can non-APG members participate in these apparently OT threads or ask
> > similar qeustions?
> >
> > bob gillis
>
>
>
>
>
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