Generated at Vecteezy 4 October 2026 Have you been surveyed?  I have.  I've received surveys by email and instant message; I no longer answer unidentified telephone calls and toss junk mail. It seems that every company, politician, utility, medical facility wants me to complete their survey.  I've noticed an increase lately that makes me cringe. I received an email to pre-check in before a doctor's appointment; great, no problem, very convenient.  But, was it really necessary to receive a follow-up survey so I could rate how convenient the process was? After receiving service from a technical company I received a survey asking how "Joe" helped me.  This wanted more than just a rating; it wanted specific things "Joe" did that merited that rating,  Another company wanted to know what impressed me most.  They didn't give me the choice to answer that the fact that I spoke to a real person was the greatest impression. My apartment complex has a new ...

  2021 SKCGS in Review And What's Coming in 2022? At this time of year, as individuals we are reminded to reflect on our past year and make plans for the new year.  This is a good strategy for continued growth in every aspect of our lives. It is also a good strategy for organizations, presenting a fresh, dynamic approach to the new year.  South King County Genealogical Society is striving to maintain our purpose " educational in character and devoted exclusively to furthering genealogical research and interest in family and local history.” SKCGS has operated in the "virtual" world for nearly two years with tremendous growth in the organization in general and individuals specifically.  The efforts of society members who have contributed to this success may not have been obvious to people in the general public so we present here brief reviews and plans for the future. Education Committee The team is composed of the Director of Education Barbara Mattoon, Lola Weber, and...

SKCGS December Happenings Greetings!   Winona and I are looking forward to spending an evening with you at our Annual Holiday Potluck at 6:30 Tuesday evening, December 3, at her home.   Your spouses, or significant others are welcome.   Just warn them that they will have to listen to us talk about our ancestors.   Please RSVP to Winona at vice-president@skcgs.org to let her know what you will be bringing to share and to ask her for her address if you need it. It was great to see a good crowd at the Research Group on Friday, November 22.   I have heard that several participants had good luck with their research.   The next opportunity to use these free resources will be January 24, 2020.   There will be a reminder in the January activities blog post. Thank you to all who completed the Program Committee’s Survey in October and November.   The Board of Directors is seriously considering your comments and suggestions.   Please know that...