List.Add not set to an instance of an object

Hi, I've got a method where I'm trying to add an object to a list, and Visual Studio debug gives me an error that what I'm trying to add is "not set to an instance of an object". I set my list to be List(Of Object), and also set my variable to a FileSystemWatcher object, but still get the error. Breakpoint just tells me the same thing. Here's my code...if someone has any ideas why I'm getting this error I'm open to suggestions. I've also tried setting everything to string type, but still get the same debug message. Here's my code:

Code:

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Public FSWList As List(Of Object)

Public Sub SetupFileWatcher(fswPath As String, fswPlan As String, fswFilter As String, SyncObject As Form)

            Dim fsw As FileSystemWatcher = New FileSystemWatcher(fswPath)

            If fswPath.Length = 0 Then
                Return
            End If

            fsw.BeginInit()
            fsw.SynchronizingObject = SyncObject
            fsw.InternalBufferSize = 32768
            fsw.IncludeSubdirectories = True
            fsw.Filter = fswFilter
            fsw.Path = fswPath
            fsw.NotifyFilter = NotifyFilters.FileName Or NotifyFilters.CreationTime

            AddHandler Me.Created, New FileSystemEventHandler(AddressOf Me.OnCreated)
            AddHandler Me.Deleted, New FileSystemEventHandler(AddressOf Me.OnDeleted)

            fsw.EnableRaisingEvents = True
            fsw.EndInit()

'this is the line that is giving me the error
            FSWList.Add(fsw)

        End Sub

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Thanks for any ideas.

It's not initialized. Initialize it with New in the class constructor.

You'll need to ensure that the collection isn't null and is properly instantiated prior to adding an object to it.
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Thanks y'all, that was exactly the problem. It never ceases to amaze me how basic things like that make the difference. Hey Arjay, I don't know if that code I posted was good for you to review on our discussion of binding. If you still want me to make a solution for you to look at before we continue, let me know. I searched on the net for some material about it, but didn't find anything. Wasn't really sure of what I was looking for. The book I've got on Visual Studio talks about collections in general, but still leaves a lot to be learned.

Appreciate the input folks...