A SIG allows genealogists to focus on a specific topic or ehtnicity to help with their research.  In this specific environment, genealogists of varying experience meet to share their knowledge of German research and German history with other members; provide ideas or direction on how members could achieve successes; locate family members the emigrant may have left behind through study of German records; encourage member's participation in German research.  Participants range from experienced genealogists to those who want to start a family-research/family-tree endeavor.