The Minutes of the January 21, 2010 Meeting https://sites.rootsweb.com/~lalgs/ The Lafayette Louisiana Genealogical Society met January 21, 2010 at the Downtown Library. The meeting was called to order by President William Thibodeaux promptly at 6:00 p.m. He welcomed all members and guests. We rose for a moment of silence for our servicemen, families and the infirm. We pledged allegiance to the flag of our country. Secretary and treasurer reports were deferred to the website. He welcomed our guest speaker, Mr. Louis Perrett, Clerk of Court. Following a short break to enjoy refreshments, Warren LeBlanc made his treasurer's report and presented the proposed budget for 2010. Treasurer's Report DEC 2009 Beginning Balance                  $3,113.30 Dues                                         $245.00 Books sold                               $143.80 Supplements sold BANQUET                              $530.00 Publication expense Speaker Meals Banquet prizes                         ($840.13) Office expense Other expenses Library book Ending Balance                      $3,191.97 Budget for 2010 BEGINNING BANK BALANCE                                                    $3,191.97 PROJECTED REVENUES                     ESTIMATED DUES                                                                     35 MEMBERS X $20.00                                                  $700.00 BOOKS (CD) SOLD 6 X $5.00                                         $30.00 SUPPLEMENTS SOLD 4 X $5.00                                    $20.00                      TOTAL PROJECTED REVENUES                                                    $750.00 TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENDITURES                                             PUBLICATION                                                               $250.00 SPEAKER MEALS/EXPENSES                                        $80.00 BANQUET PRIZES                                                           $75.00 LIBRARY BOOK                                                              $50.00 OFFICE EXPENSES (COPIES, POSTAGE)                  $250.00 OTHER EXPENSES                                                          $50.00 TOTAL PROJECTED EXPENDITURES                                             $755.00 ENDING BANK BALANCE                                                            $3,186.97 James Bourque moved we adopt the budget. Pat Snyder seconded the motion. Budget was adopted. Earl Gates reported that he has begun scanning the obituaries from Jane Baker's notebooks compiled from the Daily Advertiser. There was discussion about finding a place to house holdings of the organization. In closing the meeting, William thanked the club for a good meeting and wished for us a safe trip home. Respectfully submitted, Dorothy Burleigh, secretary January Meeting:    Thursday, January 21, 2010    6:00 P.M.      Downtown Library- Meeting Room