MINUTES

La Crosse Area Genealogical Society

April 23, 2002

The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2002, by President Anita Palmquist.

Secretary Greg Filbeck read the minutes. The minutes were approved as read.

Treasurer Allen Nelson read the treasurer’s report. The beginning balance on hand as of March 26, 2002 was $2,207.12 with receipts of $83.37 and disbursements of $10.00, leaving a balance on hand as of April 23, 2002 of $2,280.45. Allen Nelson also reported that correspondence had been received with requests for research on the following:

• Leonard Kleeber, born about 1857, died after 1940
• John Herman (parentage), born Jun 22, 1852, died October 7, 1915
• Caroline and Marie Hey (sisters of Edward Hey), both born about 1870
• Bridgett Morrow, died December 16, 1916, managed a hotel

Anita Doering announced that the 1930 census has arrived and is very easy to navigate. She also offered the following requests for purchases for the archives:

• Remuneration maps of Milwaukee - $15.00
• More local newspapers on microfilm - $320.00 (8 reels at $40 a reel)

The total, including taxes, would be $347.90. Jane Radloff moved to approve to donate the funds from our treasury for these requests. The motion carried.

Anita Doering also announced that the book "Board of Genealogists Standards Manual" had been purchased in memory of Betty Jacobson, and the book "Producing a Quality Family History" had been purchased in the memory of Shirley Meir.

Earl Newton announced that the newsletter was distributed this month..

Earl Newton announced the any submission were due to Sue Page immediately.

Earl Newton reported that the May meeting would take place at 5:30pm at the Gun Club at Myrick Park Shelter just east of the zoo for a potluck dinner. At 6:30pm, the membership will go to the Catholic cemetery. .

Winona speaker Bruce Ramsdell presented the program on "Things I Have Discovered Despite Myself." .

• The request for research assistance on the Edward Horner family is in progress with success reported.
• Jane Radloff announced the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society and the Wisconsin Genealogical Council have both voted to merge.
• A request was made to establish a mentor list. The list was distributed for signups.

The business portion of the meeting adjourned at 7:37pm.

Greg Filbeck, Secretary