MINUTES

La Crosse Area Genealogical Society

February 26, 2002

The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, by President Anita Palmquist.

Secretary Greg Filbeck read the minutes. The minutes were approved as read. Greg announced that over 350 surnames had been submitted from the membership and that the surname index now appears on our website.

Treasurer Allen Nelson read the treasurer’s report. The beginning balance on hand as of January 22, 2002 was $1,656.54 with receipts of $592.44 and disbursements of $96.42, leaving a balance on hand as of February 26, 2002 of $2,152.56.

Anita Doering announced that the 1930 census would most likely arrive sometime in April (the release date is April 1). She also announced that the Catholic cemetery project is progressing now through Section 8.

Earl Newton announced that the next newsletter will be distributed in April.

No report.

Susan Douglas announced the programs for February through April.

• The program is pending for March. A possible program on documentation is in the works.
• Winona speaker Bruce Ramsdell is scheduled to present at our April meeting.
• The May meeting will consist of a picnic with members participating in a cemetery project.

Anita Palmquist announced that our society was the recipient of a Founder’s Award from the Southside Library. The presentation by Jane Radloff took place on Friday, February 22, 2002.

The LDS genealogical center in Onalaska is requesting help for a genealogical fair with programs for beginners and advanced genealogists. The program will probably take place in the Fall.

Bev McDowell, long time member of our Society, presented a program on the DAR with special emphasis on their goals and what is required to become a DAR member.

• Member Dolores Hendersin is in the Hillview Nursing Home and would love to hear from our membership.
• Many members have not renewed their membership this year. Earl Newton will be sending notices.
• Roxanne Munns announced that our website has had 120 hits since the beginning of the year.
• Lori Lane and Lita Bower will be responsible for refreshments at our next meeting.

The business portion of the meeting adjourned at 7:40pm.

Greg Filbeck, Secretary