To update the criteria for purchase of the Volunteer Genealogists pin by members as follows:
- Successful completion of the Genealogy Education Program (GEP) Courses 1, 2 3, and 7; and
- Forward 100 electronically reviewed new member applications to the Genealogy Department; and
- Serve on a State Application Team and complete 20 new member applications with no more than one AIR letter; Completion of GEP 7 to serve as a Mid-level Reviewer (MLR) and forward 100 or
- Serve on a State Review Team and review 25 new member applications with no more than one AIR letter.
A bar is available on the completion of an additional 250 qualified applications. Approval required.
Rationale: Mid-level review training program, GEP 7, is currently required to serve as an electronic application mid-level review volunteer. (aka EARS). This will update the pin requirements to match the required educational requirements.