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7 March 1995
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International__Genealogy__Association
-= Serving Genealogy Bulletin Boards and Users =-
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1. Purpose.
The purpose of the International Genealogy Association
(IGA) is to establish and operate a medium (the IGA Network,
IGA_Net<tm>) by which genealogists, and persons researching
genealogy, may communicate with one another. This includes, but
is not limited to, exchanging genealogical information via
electronic messages with other researchers; furnishing genealogy
related files and software; and providing services related to
enabling researchers to contact other researchers who share a
common interest. The referenced services provided include: a File
Distribution System (IGA-FDS), the Who's Got What (WGW) data base
system, the Tafel Matching System (TMS), and others, as added.
2. Organization.
IGA_Net<tm> operates as Zone 440.
IGA is currently comprised of five elements:
1. The International Genealogy Association, North
America (IGA-NA) [Region 1]. IGA-NA originated in February
1993. IGA_Net(tm) is a TRADEMARK of IGA_Net<tm> North
America, Fredericksburg, VA, and
2. The International Genealogy Association, Europe
(IGA-EUR) [Region 2], and
3. The International Genealogy Association,
Australia (IGA-AUS) [Region 3], and
4. The International Genealogy Association, South
America (IGA-SA) [Region 4], and
5. The International Genealogy Association, Russia
(IGA-RUS) [Region 5]
The IGA_Net<tm> is an independent *genealogy-only*
network. Traffic of non-genealogy-related subjects is not
permitted. Traffic generated within the IGA_Net<tm> will remain
within the network and, without specific approval of the Zone
Coordinator of IGA_Net<tm> (440:1/1), will not be gated to any
other network (e.g., FidoNet, OurNet, FamilyNet, etc.).
3. Functions.
A. IGA Specific Functions.
IGA is the overall umbrella of IGA-NA, IGA-EUR,
IGA-AUS, IGA-SA and IGA-RUS. The administrator of IGA is the
Zone Coordinator (ZC) of zone 440: (440:1/1). The ZC will
maintain membership applications of all members of IGA--to
include members of IGA-NA, IGA_EUR, IGA_AUS, IGA-SA, and IGA-RUS.
Traffic between IGA-NA, IGA-EUR, IGA-AUS, IGA-SA, and IGA-RUS is
funneled through the ZC (Traffic does not flow directly between
*any* of the other regions).
B. Zone Coordinator Specific Functions.
The Zone Coordinator of IGA_Net<tm> controls and maintains
the entire IGA_Net<tm> network. The IGA_Net<tm> is currently
configured as depicted in the IGALIST. The IGALIST is distributed
weekly to all members of IGA_Net<tm>.
Node assignments in IGA_Net<tm> are not geographic-
specific, i.e., any host may service feeds *anywhere* within
their region, i.e., hosts in North America may service nodes
anywhere in North America, hosts in Europe may service nodes
anywhere in Europe, etc.).
C. Region Coordinators' Specific Functions.
Region Coordinators are appointed by, and serve at the
pleasure of, the IGA_Net<tm> Zone Coordinator. The Region
Coordinators of each region operate autonomously, while observing
all guidelines published for IGA (IGA_Net<tm>) and/or implemented
by the Zone Coordinator. Should assistance be needed or help be
required with some perceived problem, each RC has the services of
the Overseas Ombudsmen (OO) at his/her disposal. Each OO is
charged with the duty of assisting the overseas RC's in any way
possible. Should disputes arise, the final judgment and
decision(s) rests with the Zone Coordinator.
4. Membership.
There are two types of membership in the IGA: Bulletin
Boards (SYSOPs) and private individuals. Private individuals
input and receive traffic from the system, but do not furnish
a service whereby other genealogists may access the traffic.
Bulletin Boards, on the other hand, provide a service
(bulletin board) which enables other genealogists to access
the IGA Network traffic. All persons who are members of
IGA_Net<tm> are members of The International Genealogy
Association (IGA).
All members sign a pledge that they will not transfer
traffic from the IGA Network to any other Network. Bulletin Board
members also pledge to keep their systems operating 24 hours per
day (except during ZMH and normal maintenance).
Persons (to include bulletin boards) who desire to become
members of the IGA must first complete a membership application.
The Zone Coordinator of IGA_Net<tm> has the final
responsibility for approving membership for all applicants.
5. Conferences.
Conferences, and the moderators thereof, are listed in a
file named IGA-ECHO.TXT. This file is FREQ'able from any bulletin
board which is a member of IGA_Net<tm>.
6. Files and Software.
Software from IGA-FDS (Genealogical File Distribution
System) and other sources are listed in the file named
VAULT.Z##. This file is FREQ'able from any bulletin board
which is a member of IGA_Net<tm> under the magic name: VAULT.