Minutes
La Crosse
Area Genealogical Society
September 22, 2015
La Crosse Public Library
Terry Micks gave a talk on
her experiences with Ancestry DNA.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to
order at 7:15pm by President Terry Micks.
Officer Reports
The minutes of the May 26
meeting were read by Ryan. Motion and
second to approve the minutes as read.
All in favor. Motion carried.
The Treasurer’s Report was
read by Denis Kuennen who reported a balance on hand of $2122.15. Dues of $145 were collected and the bank
service charge and La Crosse Mail were paid out. Motion and second to approve the report. All in favor. Motion carried.
Committee Reports
Archives –
Anita reported that there are a couple “Footsteps of La Crosse” tours
remaining. There will be genealogy
computer classes offered at the library in October.
Quarterly –
Terry reported that February and May issues of the Quarterly are to be mailed
and August and November are almost done.
Programs – Terry
also noted that she will be giving a Beginning Genealogy workshop at the Black
River Beach Community Center. The
program for October will be Irish Heritage, History and Genealogy by Bill
O’Driscoll. The November program will be Ethnic Treat night and discussion on
unique professions, military, or spelling variations.
Website – no
report.
New Business
If people have not paid
their dues for 1 year, they will no longer receive the Quarterly booklets.
There was discussion on
possibly repeating the workshops that were offered in the spring. We would need to have enough volunteers to
cover all sessions.
Be sure to Like us on Facebook.
The next meeting will be October
27. Susanne will bring treats.
The business portion of
the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Ryan, Secretary
La Crosse Area
Genealogical Society