Copyright and Your Society

Copyright and Your Society

November is National Family Stories Month, and today is also Common Sense Day.  What better way to celebrate both than by putting our common sense to work and learn about copyright before we start collecting and/or writing those family stories?

Copyright law is confusing, even on a good day.  Sometimes it feels like you need to keep a tiny lawyer in your pocket just to help keep you from using copyrighted materials!  Fortunately, Thomas MacEntee helps us out by explaining different ways to determine whether materials are still protected by copyright, and - even if they are - whether you are still allowed to use them and when.  He also provides places to find creative commons images for use in newsletters and on websites.

Thomas also provides some very helpful tips on how to make sure your own copyrighted material isn't being used without your permission.
Listen to the archived broadcast of "Copyright and Your Society" on the blogtalkradio My Society channel by FGS, or you can listen below:

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The Doctor Is In - Solving Your Genealogy Society Problems

The Doctor is In - Solving Your Genealogy Society Problems

Taking a little different approach to the standard radio show, Thomas MacEntee answers listener questions about current issues and problems that genealogy societies face all the time.

Here is a sample of some of the issues that are discussed:

• How do you get new people to run for office (aside from nominating them when they aren't present)?
• How do you get new members?
• How do you know what your members want?
• What needs to be done to start a new society?
• How do you make money other than membership fees?
• Does your mission statement reflect current ideals?

Listen to the archived broadcast of "The Doctor is In -- Solving Your Genealogy Society Problems" on the blogtalkradio My Society channel by FGS, or you can listen below:

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Genealogy Webinars - Virtual Education for Your Society

Genealogy Webinars - Virtual Education for Your Society

Guests Joyce Homan and Shamele Jordon of Member Society The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania join host Thomas MacEntee and discuss how their society is using webinars as an educational tool for their members.

Webinars are a great way for a society to reach the remote members or the greater genealogy community for little to no cost.  Just think of the cost-savings on travel expenses alone!

Joyce and Shamele provide some great hints and tips on how to host a successful webinar, as well as hints to make it easy for attendees.

Listen to the archived broadcast of "Genealogy Webinars - Virtual Education for Your Society" on the blogtalkradio My Society channel by FGS, or you can listen below:

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