Share Your Knowledge: Write for FGS FORUM

A message from FGS FORUM managing editor, Julie Cahill Tarr:

As we put the finishing touches on the Summer 2015 issue of FORUM (due out in mid-September), planning is underway for upcoming issues. We are looking for genealogy-related and society-related articles. Below is a list of working titles of topics we’d like to cover in future issues.

Genealogy-Related Articles

• How to Choose the Genealogy Database Program That’s Right for You 
• Cousin Connection: Reaching Out to Distant Relatives 
• ## Tips for Finding Your African American Roots 
• DNA Research Strategies for Adoptees 
• How to Plan an Unforgettable Family Reunion 
• Best Tools for Creating Interactive Family Histories 

Society-Related Articles

• Cloud Computing, Can Your Society Benefit? 
• ## Unique Project Ideas for Your Society 
• Is It Time to Bring Your Bylaws Into the 21st Century? 
• Enhance Your Membership Benefits with Special Interest Groups (SIGs) 
• ## Ways to Engage Your Long-Distance Members 
• Take Advantage of Discounted Technology Products with TechSoup 

If you are interested in writing about any of these topics, or if you have other article ideas, please contact me at forumeditor@fgs.org. FORUM accepts original, unpublished materials. Deadlines for upcoming issues are: September 15, November 15, and January 15.

In addition to articles, we also have a need for book and product reviewers. Those interested in being a reviewer should contact me at forumeditor@fgs.org to discuss further.

Julie Cahill Tarr

FORUM Managing Editor