FGS election results!

October 12, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the results of its recent election for FGS board members and directors. The election was conducted online September 1 - 30, 2011 with all FGS delegates eligible to vote. Office terms for those elected will begin on January 1, 2012. With the recent election results, Pat Oxley, President of FGS states, “I'm thrilled to have this talented group of genealogists bring their experience and skills to the FGS board.”

Re-Elected FGS Board Members: The following board members and directors were re-elected:

·       George G. Morgan (Florida) – Vice-President Membership

·       Curt D. Witcher (Indiana) – Vice-President Development

·       Loretto “Lou” Szucs (Illinois) – Director

New FGS Board Members: The following board members and directors were newly elected:

·       Kim Kasprzyk (Illinois) – Treasurer

·       Polly FitzGerald Kimmitt CG℠ (Massachusetts) – Director

·       Angela Walton-Raji (Maryland) – Director

·       Randy Whited* (Texas) – Director

*Whited was first appointed to the FGS board as a Director in early 2011 and elected outright in this recent election.

I am privileged to serve on the board with these fine colleagues.