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From: "Bonnie Kohler" <>
Subject: [APG] Membership Category Challenge
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 10:29:02 -0500


On 2/2/08 Donald wrote:

> They might think they don't have to uphold the highest standards
> because, after all, they are just supporters. Those categories
> might cause
> a dilution of the standards.

But APG imposes no standard now for membership other than signing the
ethics statement and paying dues. And APG does not certify or
credential members. So where's the problem?

Bonnie replies:

The Code of Ethics is the standard for professionalism in the discipline of
genealogical research. As it stands now, when a person joins APG, they are
a full member, fully invested in what APG stands for. Some may feel that,
in joining a tiered membership, the highest standards are for those in the
higher tiers. An example would be, "Well, I'm just a beginner. I'm in the
Supporter category. People will understand if I don't conform to the
standards because this is just a hobby for me. I'm not doing this for a
living, like the people in the Professional category."

Bonnie Dunphy Kohler
Member, APG, Florida Chapter

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