Minutes
La Crosse Area Genealogical Society

September 27, 2016

 

Hannah Scholze gave a presentation on Researching German Ancestors.

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:20 by President Miranda Alexander.

 

Officer Reports
Minutes of the April 26, 2016 meeting were read. Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried.

 

The Treasurer's Report was read by Denis Kuennen, who reported a balance on hand of $841.57. Expenses included a check for $300 to La Crosse Mail for the mailing of the Quarterlies. Motion made and seconded to accept the report. All in favor. Motion carried.

 

Correspondence  - none

 

Committee Reports
Archives – no report.

Quarterly – The newsletters are caught up with August & November mailed last week.

Programming – Anita announced the special workshop on Researching Norwegian Ancestors by Blaine Hedberg on Saturday, Oct. 15, 9:30-12:30 at the Library. Reserve your spots now. We will have 12 laptops from Irishfest, maximum attendance is 50. We need a few more volunteers for that day. Motion and second to spend up to $25 for lunch. All in favor, motion carried.

Website – no report.

 

Old Business

Bessie checked with several credit unions (Marine, Altra, & Governmental) about opening an account for the organization. They have no monthly fees and do not require any sizeable minimum balances. Motion and second to have officers make a decision on which credit union to open the account with and open account.  All in favor, motion carried.

 

We now have a receipt book to record all dues paid.

 

The safety deposit box has been closed.

 

Bill O’Driscoll will continue looking into updating the bylaws. The most recent bylaws that could be found were from 2002.

 

New Business

Since Ethnic Treat Night has been the theme for our November meeting, it was suggested that we have a “get to know you and your treat”. It was also suggested to promote the meeting to the general public as a “get to know LAGS”.

 

October Treats: Bessie and Jean volunteered to bring

 

Kathleen will be gone for the next meeting, so are looking for a volunteer to record the minutes.

 

The next meeting will be October 25, 2016. Miranda will give a presentation on Where Did Your Ancestors Live? – Tax Records, Deeds and Census

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted

 

Kathleen Ryan, Secretary

La Crosse Area Genealogical Society