MINUTES
La Crosse Area Genealogical Society
January 27, 2004
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2003, by President Anita Palmquist. Visitors were welcomed
Officer Reports
Secretary Greg Filbeck read the minutes of the November 23, 2003 meeting. The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer Allen Nelson read the treasurer’s report. The beginning balance on hand as of November 25, 2003 was $628.65 with receipts of $510.87 and disbursements of $696.01, leaving a balance on hand as of January 27, 2004 of $443.51.
Allen Nelson mentioned to the membership that a $400 bill was still outstanding and that prompt payment of 2004 dues would be appreciated.
Greg Filbeck read a letter of inquiry from Wanda Marquardt, along with two workshop announcements from the Fronderlog of America (August 4-7 in Rochester) and Insights to Your German Past (July 10, 2004 in Whitewater).
Committee Reports
Archives
Anita Doering reported that a photo identification gathering would take place March 7 from 2 – 4pm at the library. Help is still needed in the archives for recording obituary information.
Quarterly
No report
Newsletter
Any submissions should be emailed to Terry Micks at [email protected].
Programs
Susan Douglas announced the Marilyn Hassel would be the guest speaker this evening. A brainstorming session followed for future programs. Input include the following: organizing your records, how to research beyond our country’s borders, dead-ends, name changes, computer software packages, and Luxemburg.
New Business
Anita Palmquist conducted elections for the 2004-2006 term. The following slate of officers were elected by acclamation:
Program
Marilyn Hassle from the Family History Center spoke to the group about available resources..
Announcements
Our next meeting will feature demonstrations of how to organize your research..
Adjournment
The business portion of the meeting adjourned by general consent at 7:40pm.
Greg Filbeck, Secretary