Attention Genealogists!

Capital PAF Users' Group
P. O. Box 177,  Bowie, MD  20719

                             WHAT DOES CPAFUG DO?
               The main purpose of the Capital PAF Users' Group is to provide
frequent opportunities for members to share information, ideas, genealogical
data, and solutions, in order to make their computer and their copy of the
Personal Ancestral File (PAF)  more genealogically useful and enjoyable.  The
main functions consist of a newsletter, "ABT PAF," monthly meetings, a
software library, small-group meetings for specialized interests, and an
electronic bulletin board system.

                              WHAT IS CPAFUG?   
               CPAFUG is a non-profit, organization incorporated in Maryland. 
It is supported by  users of the genealogical management system for home
computers, Personal Ancestral FileTM, published by the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-Day Saints.  CPAFUG is not part of, or under the direction of, the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons).  CPAFUG is independent
of any organization.  However, CPAFUG does support the use of, and is
organized as, a Users'  Group of the Personal Ancestral File (PAF) genealogy
management system.  The genealogy system called PAF is copyrighted,
maintained, and distributed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints.

                              THE NEWSLETTER: 
     ABT PAF, usually contains articles on several aspects of Personal
Ancestral File and computers, such as hardware reviews, software
enhancements, explanations of the mysteries of operating systems,
genealogical tidbits, etc.  It is published quarterly; but, if the group
grows and the materials available are sufficient, it may be published more
often.  The newsletter is distributed at meetings for those members
attending, and mailed to members who do not attend.  Back issues, on paper or
disk, are available at a price of $2.00 at the monthly meetings, or $3.00 by
mail.

                                 MEETINGS:
               Meetings are normally held on the third Saturday of each month
at the Family History Library (next to the Mormon Temple), 10000 Stoneybrook
Drive, Kensington, Maryland.  Special Interest  Group meetings, and informal
discussion begin at 1:00 p.m.  The short business meeting at 2:00 p.m. is
followed by a presentation or program.  Announcements and a Question & Answer
period follow the program.

                             SOFTWARE LIBRARY:
               The software library contains valuable programs, utilities,
patch codes, forms, and generally informative articles to aid individuals in
the use of the Personal Ancestral File and other genealogical applications of
computers.  All software is public domain, shareware, or user supported. 
Copies of disks are sold at meetings for $3.00 per volume (one or more disks)
and by mail to members for $5.00 per volume.

                       BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM (BBS):
	       The BBS is maintained  for the use of members in exchanging 
messages, genealogical information, and public domain or software or
shareware.   Non-members have access on a limited-use basis.  Access is
controlled through the means of passwords and individual identification. 
There is no charge for the use of the bulletin board; however, each user must
bear the cost of any telephone charges arising out of use outside the free
calling area.  Two telephone numbers are in use.  (301)989-8960 (Silver
Spring, MD) and (301)290-9530 (Columbia, MD).

                          MEMBERSHIP IN CPAFUG:
               Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Personal
Ancestral File, microcomputing, or genealogy.  Members are encouraged  to
take active roles in any of the regular functions of the group.  Annual dues
for regular family membership in CPAFUG are $15.00 for U.S. and APO/FPO,
$22.00 for overseas addresses. Dues may be mailed the above address. 
[Form 101 -Jul 1990]