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Subject: Re: [APG] Public perception problem
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:51:33 EDT
Thanks Pat for the reply. This has been a very interesting thread.
Like you, I've never been turned down by a client because of my certification
designation. I think it was Helen Leary that was turned down years ago
because she was a CG. Seems the judge felt a CGRS would be more qualified to search
the records.
<<Each person sets their own personal goals or timelines based on their past
experiences, current lives, interests, and talents. Some may select to
apply
for the CGRS while others will apply for the CG. Some may start with one
classification, and then determine that their abilities are developing
into
different areas. While others, may apply for one classification and
develop
other skills and never feel a need to change category. >>
To me this is a strong point of BCG. We have a choice. Not everyone is forced
into the same box.
I have never felt "second class" or not as good as a CG. I'm very sorry that
some CG's have given this impression to the CGRS's, and that those CGRS's have
allowed themselves to feel that way.
We each have our strengths and weaknesses, as well as likes and dislikes. May
we continue to have the choice.
Marie
Marie Varrelman Melchiori, CGRS, CGL
Melchiori Research Services, L.L.C.
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CGRS, Certified Genealogical Records Specialist and CGL, Certified
Genealogical Lecturer are service marks of the Board for Certification of Genealogists,
used under license by Board-certified associates after periodic competency
evaluations.
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