[or-roots] Operation Ancestor Search.

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Eugene,
If this is just a few hours a month I would be interested in being a volunteer.
I live in NE Portland so Vancouver wouldn't be that far away. ?What do I need to do?
Vicki Bonagofski
GFO #B660

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Hello, as a means of introduction I am a Life Member of the Genealogical Forum of Oregon (M-452). In addition, I am actively involved with the Sons of the American Revolution as their Vice President General for the Pacific District (Alaska, Washington, Oregon).
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I am asking for?help in publishing a need for volunteer Genealogist with Operation Ancestor Search. This can be anyone who is familiar with Ancestory.com and would like to volunteer a few hours a month helping our disabled veterans with their family research.
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Ancestry is providing free access to their website for these disable veterans. Volunteers will assist those veterans who are temporary staying at the VA Medical Center, 1601 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Washington while they recuperate.
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Anyone expressing an interest can contact me directly at this email address.
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I am forwarding an email from D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, President, Federation of Genealogical Societies endorsing Operation Ancestor Search.
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Eugene Melvin, VPG
NSSAR, Pacific District



From: "Rick Kincaid" <rkincaid at sar.org>
To: EugeneMelvin.Roots at comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:45:21 PM
Subject: RE: FGS and OAS
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Greetings, Eugene!
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The following is from FGS President Joshua Taylor, citing its endorsement of the OAS program:
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Dear Carl and Rick,
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In speaking with Kim Harrison, I am delighted to officially tell you that the Federation of Genealogical Societies would be honored to participate in Operation Ancestor Search.
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We do feel that there is tremendous value in assisting soldiers reach out to local genealogical societies and libraries, which the Federation can add to the project. In addition, we are looking forward to working with our member societies to encourage active engagement in the project.
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Sincerely,
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D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS
President
Federation of Genealogical Societies
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www.fgs.org
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Rick Kincaid
OAS Program Director
rkincaid at sar.org
(502) 588-6147
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