Minutes

La Crosse Area Genealogical Society

February 26, 2013

La Crosse Public Library

 

 

Terry Micks gave a presentation on Family Tree Maker: The Basics prior to the business meeting.

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by President Terry Micks.

 

Officer Reports

The minutes of the November 27, 2012 meeting were read by Kathleen Ryan and approved by those in attendance.

 

The Treasurer’s Report was read by Al Nelson.  The beginning balance on hand as of November 27, 2012 was $1515.54.  Receipts were $186 and disbursements $123, with the balance as of February 26, 2013 of $1578.54.  The report was approved.  Al was thanked for his years of service as Treasurer.

 

Correspondence

Flyers on several seminars were received:  March 23 in Omaha on Germans, April 20 the Milwaukee County Genealogy Society Workshop in Milwaukee, April 27 in Omaha, and May 18 the Family History Conference in Wausau.

 

Committee Reports

Archives – Anita reported that there is a new website.  The address is: http://archives.lacrosselibrary.org  The Footsteps sessions will begin in May.  Signup for the library newsletter on the library website:  http://www.lacrosselibrary.org/subscribe.asp

 

Quarterly – Terry reported that the May and August 2012 Quarterlies are in the mail.  She is finishing up the November Quarterly.  If anyone would like to submit articles, send them to Terry.

 

Programs – Terry will present Family Tree Maker: Beyond the Basics at the March 26 meeting and Cindy Jacobson will present How to Write and Publish Family History at the April 23 meeting.

 

Website – Roxanne Munns reported that all info was added to the website by August 2012.  Any additional information for the website should be given to her by May.  She is migrating photos of the Oak Grove Cemetery into Find a Grave.

 

Unfinished Business

Annual dues are due, $20 for individual and $25 for family.

 

New Business

Susan Douglas of the Nominating Committee nominated Anita Doering for Vice President and was elected unanimously by show of hands.  Nancy Hill was nominated for Treasurer and was elected unanimously by show of hands.

 

Sue Witte volunteered to bring treats for the March 26 meeting.

 

Information was received from Irishfest and the Genealogy Tent will be open on Saturday, August 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 11, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Those volunteering to work will receive free admission to the festival.

 

The Family Historian cable TV series is offering DVDs on 65 different topics for $20 each.  Go to www.familyhistoriantv.com 

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Kathleen Ryan

Secretary

La Crosse Area Genealogical Society