Monday, June 21, 2010

Suggestions for TSGS

Here is a suggestion that I have for increasing membership, and retaining new members. The president should bring this idea to the Board of Directors ASAP.

The Society should take the primary lead in assisting new and potentially new members in genealogical education. This should be separate from the current practice of "lectures" or "classes". The lectures and classes are great, especially when there are several persons interested, and they should be continued, but one-on-one assistance should also prove beneficial in retaining new members. Advertising this service on the TSGS website would have the potential of bringing in new members.

The current practice of primarily relying on Willard Library's librarian in onsite research assistance should be discontinued. TSGS should have a few members appointed to this task so that members of TSGS can see a substantial benefit in membership. This idea does not replace Lyn Martin in her current role in helping new visitors. Rather, it works with her in providing extra time that she may not have to devote to members in a one-on-one personal capacity.


Terry Winchester
Evansville

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