A is for About the Guild Posted 1 April 2017 by Tessa KeoughWhat are the top 6 things to know about the Guild? We are a worldwide organization with over 2,700 members in 30 countries. We are a registered charity and take our status seriously by providing education and assistance to members and non-members alike. The materials freely available at our website about the methodology of one-name studies and the use of DNA studies with surname research is impressive. The majority of our members have a registered study, but it is not a requirement. Anyone interested in surnames and one-name studies is welcome to join us. Our most recent program, the Members’ Website Project, helps members host and preserve their one-name studies – it’s a huge hit! What do you think others should know about the Guild?
Phil Brown says 4 April 2017 at 11:30 am I joined the Guild two months ago. I have attended one seminar and the first part of the annual conference last Friday. The Guild strikes me as a very well run organisation with a lot of well qualified members, experienced in their subject matter and generally the people are very helpful.
Tessa Keough says 4 April 2017 at 7:28 pm Thanks so much Phil – it is always great to hear that fellow members appreciate the Guild! If you have not had a chance yet, be sure to watch Kim Baldacchino’s “A Walk Around the Website” (she is our webmaster and has worked really hard with the website team on moving our website from old to new with wordpress). Click on Events in the drop down menu – seminars – past seminars – and its “The Name of the Game.” Super helpful reminder of everything on the website that will help with surname research and a one-name study.