K is for Keeping in Touch

The Guild is an international genealogical society with members spread out all over the world. To help our members keep in touch, the Guild has a variety of ways to check in and learn what’s new, visit with other Guild members, share information or ask questions about our surname research and one-name studies. Today we wanted to remind you of the many ways Guild members can keep in touch. If you are not a member of the Guild you will see our News (which includes our General News posts – what you are reading right now). Please consider joining our open Facebook page to learn more about the Guild.

When a Guild member arrives on our Website’s home page and logs in, at the top you will notice the drop down menu. Simply select Forums and you have a number of choices, including

• WebForum – with threaded topics, this is a great place for member-to-member conversation, You can ask questions, discuss particular topics, and get assistance from other Guild members (many of our Guild members are happy to help you solve a problem or answer a research question).
• Members’ Website Forum – if you have joined or are considering joining the Members’ Website Project, this is the place to discuss any issues, ask questions, and get help for your one-name study website.
• RegReps Forum – the regional representatives have a place where we can discuss ideas and issues, get help from other regional representatives and share best practices.
• RootsWeb Mailing List – you can access our public RootsWeb Mailing List right here with one click. An explanation of how the RootsWeb Mailing List works as well as instructions for joining (your membership information is filled out for you) and how you want to receive notifications is provided.
• Facebook for Members – the Guild maintains a closed (members only) as well as an open Facebook page – both are great places for quick responses and comments from our socially media minded members.
• Suggestion Board – do you have a great idea for the Guild? do you have a suggestion that would make something easier or better about the way the Guild does something? Why not make a suggestion – that is how many improvements or projects have come about!
• Volunteer Opportunities – do you have a couple of hours a month or perhaps a talent or ability you could share with the Guild – why not check out the volunteer opportunities.
• Using the Guild Forums – if using a forum is new to you (and it is a bit different from mailing lists) or you have questions, read through the section on how to use the Guild Forums,

But wait, there’s more! At the bottom of every page on our Website are several other ways to keep in touch. You can write a letter, send an email, make a telephone call (addresses and telephone numbers are listed) or you can click on any of our social media buttons (RSS feed, YouTube, Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook) and share your thoughts.

Now that you know how to get in touch with the Guild, we hope all of you will keep in touch.