Minutes

La Crosse Area Genealogical Society

March 22, 2016

La Crosse Public Library

 

Terry Micks gave a presentation on the 1940 Federal Census.

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President, Terry Micks. This was Terry’s last meeting as president after serving 12 years in that position and 6 years prior as vice president. She will continue to publish the Quarterly.

 

Officer Reports

Minutes of the February 23 meeting were read by Kathleen Ryan.  Corrections to minutes: lease rather than purchase microfilms, re: donation for microfilm – All in favor. Motion and second to approve as amended. Motion carried. And re: Nominating Committee responsible only for President and Secretary positions, looking in general for Program Coordinator. Motion by Miranda and second by Bessie to approve the minutes as amendmended.  All in favor. Motion carried.

 

The Treasurer’s Report was read by Denis Kuennen, who reported a current balance of $1609.25. Expenses included $500 to the library for microfilm reader, $65 to Wis. Historical Society, and $10 for banking fees. Terry requested a check to Lax Mail for $500 to cover the cost of 2 more sets of Quarterlies.  Motion made and seconded to approve the report.  All in favor.  Motion carried.

 

Correspondence – none

 

Committee Reports

Archives – Anita announced that our March meeting will be held in the Children’s area on the 1^st floor. She encouraged all to fill out the library survey by April 5. There are flyers on upcoming library programs, of special interest are the classes on Genealogy Websites in April. The new microfilm readers will arrive on Monday.

Quarterly – Terry reported that the August and November 2015 Quarterlies will be out soon. She is looking for more articles for the February and May issues. Please send them to her.

Programs – Tentative upcoming programs are: April 26 – Immigration Research, May 24 – Norwegian Genealogy, June – Oak Grove Cemetery work, July & August – no meetings, September – German Ancestry, October ?, November – ethnic treats. There is the possibility of a French Genealogy program at some time and a ½ day Norwegian Ancestry workshop is being planned for a Saturday morning in September.

Website – no report.

 

Old Business –

State Genealogy Society – Terry stated that we were unaware that our membership has lapsed. Dues are $30 for 1 year or $60 for 2 years. We would receive a printed quarterly newsletter, can list our events on their website and in newsletter, receive a free ¼ page ad per year, and receive the member’s rate at conferences for 1 person. Motion by Bessie, second by Debbie to join for 2 years.  All in favor, motion carried. (*note – membership to be renewed when next president/secretary are elected).

 

New Business –

Nominating Committee nominated Kathleen Ryan for secretary. All in favor, motion carried. Kathleen re-elected as secretary. Terry Micks was nominated as president and she declined. Miranda Alexander was nominated for president and accepted. All in favor, motion carried. Miranda was elected as president.

 

Announcements –

-          Terry will be giving a workshop tomorrow on Ancestry DNA at the Black River Beach Center.

-          Bill O’Driscoll informed the group that Ancestry will donate a 1 year subscription and 1 DNA Test to be raffled at Irishfest from the Genealogy group.

-          Terry will continue to update the membership list since she needs the information to send the Quarterlies.

-          Roots Ireland is offering a 1 yr subscription for price of 6 months until the end of March.

 

 

Suggestions & Future Issues

-          It was suggested that LAGS have an email account

-          Roxanne will update the website with current officers and their email addresses

-          Look at the need for a safe deposit box

-          Someone continue to send out meeting reminder notices

-          Look at possible joint events with the La Crosse Historical Society

-          Spring 2017 Workshop (similar to 2015)

-          Do cemetery work on more than 1 day and in more than 1 section. Teach those involved what needs to be done and let them set up for themselves so Anita doesn’t have to do it all.

 

Kathleen will not be able to attend the April meeting and is looking for someone to take minutes. No volunteers.

 

Karen Hoel will bring treats for the April meeting.

 

The next meeting will be April 26, 2016.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Kathleen Ryan, Secretary

La Crosse Area Genealogy Society