Minutes
La Crosse Area Genealogical Society
October
24, 2017
Terry Micks gave a presentation
on Family Tree Maker 2017.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to
order by President Miranda Alexander at 7:15 p.m.
Officer Reports
Minutes of the September 26 meeting were read by Kathleen Ryan. Motion by Terry
and second by Bill to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
The Treasurer's Report was
presented by Kathy O’Driscoll. The
current balance is $1262.09. Motion by Bessie and second by Cindy to accept the
report. Motion carried.
Correspondence
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We received a thank you from the Chicksaw County
Community Foundation for our donation to the Denis Kuennen Fund.
Committee Reports
Archives – Dave reported that the
Library will be sponsoring the Dark La Crosse Show at the Pumphouse.
Quarterly – Terry reported that next issues are
2/3 finished. She is always looking for more articles. Terry raised the
possibility of switching the newsletter format to digital. She has talked to
another organization that does their newsletter online. This would be a large
cost savings.
Programming – Contact Miranda with ideas for 2018
programs and speakers. One possibility is a speaker on the Civil War. We need
programs for February – May and September – October. November – Ethnic Treat
Night, Family Memorabilia Show & Tell
Website – none
Old Business
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Fall
Workshops: Beginners Workshop - October 28; Intermediate - Nov. 4 at the Black
River Beach Center. Organizational details of the workshops were discussed.
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By-Laws
– tabled until February
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Spring
DNA Workshop will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Black River Beach Center.
Bill has applied for a grant to assist with speaker costs and has some leads on
possible speakers.
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Kathy
reported that in order to participate in the fundraising through Panera we need
a tax exempt number which no one seems to have. We might be covered under the
State Genealogical Society.
New Business
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The
society’s new promotional poster was presented. Thank you to Mary Keller Sperle
for designing! Motion by Terry, second by Bill to reimburse Mary the $109.17
cost of printing.
Next meeting will be November
28. All are reminded to bring something to share and an ethnic treat.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen Ryan, Secretary
La Crosse Area
Genealogical Society