Kutschurgan Listserv  

The Kutschurgan Listserv is a 'CLOSED Server' which means that only members can send or receive mail by means of the server. The closed nature of the server means that some of the commands that are normally automatically generated from the mailbox are turned off or are only available to the Moderator by means of a password. As the list becomes more established and members get to know each other, it is our intention for members to participate openly in the continued development of the Terms of Reference and in the future services that this server may provide.

• Provide an online electronic medium for sharing Kutschurgan information and research experiences.
• Cultivate an awareness and appreciation of our Kutschurgan ancestor’s history.
• Educate members while supporting all Kutschurgan team efforts and projects.
• Foster cooperation among Kutschurgan researchers and encourage networking among those of the same villages and families.
• Organize Kutschurgan researchers who have a heritage interest in the Kutschurgan colonies.
• Coordinate and share general information that will help to reconstruct the history of the Kutschurgan colonies and our many families that lived there.

HOW TO BECOME AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THIS MAILING LIST:
Send a short e-mail to bobell@shaw.ca containing the information described below to establish yourself as 'bona fide'. Bona fide means that the researcher is serious in their research and that they are not in the business of making money by selling their Kutschurgan research to fellow members. Please note that this does not preclude members from recovering costs associated with research.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR INTRODUCTION MESSAGE:
We're not asking for a four-page report! Just a short profile about yourself, which will be forwarded to the entire group as your introduction.

Please include:

• your name and e-mail address,
• a list of the Kutschurgan village or villages you are researching,
• family names you are researching (for Kutschurgan villages only),
• which part of the world you presently reside, and
• if you are a member of GRHS or AHSGR.

In addition, please mention how you heard of the mailing list and tell us a little about yourself - only what you feel comfortable in sharing. Of course, the more you tell us, the clearer our picture of you, so feel free to include anything you care to about your earlier or future research and any other interesting items you can think of.

Once Bob receives your information he will plug you into the list by sharing your self-introduction with the rest of the list. At that time, you will receive a welcome email with instructions, guidelines, and commands regarding the list.

The Kutschurgan listserv is managed by Bob Ell.