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From: "Bonnie Kohler" <>
Subject: Re: [APG] Membership Category Challenge
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:11:47 -0500
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>. . . there is no incentive--other than self-imposed--for entry level
> >members to aspire to anything. So why would a tiered structure with
> >guidelines for self-improvement be any worse?

Since many members of APG do genealogical research on a part-time basis, the
pace of their research work and improvement of their skills is flexible.

A tiered structure with guidelines for self-improvement would place
restrictions on that flexibility. Researchers who are currently busy with
client work might have to redirect their efforts to course work. Otherwise,
they could find themselves in a lower tier of membership.

As Kathy Cortez pointed out in her post on 1/30/2008, once levels of
membership are introduced, competition begins. The flexible work
environment will turn into a race for levels. The people who don't want to
race, might lose interest. Lack of interest could lead to a reduced level
of professionalism.

Bonnie Dunphy Kohler
Member, APG Florida Chapter

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