MINUTES

La Crosse Area Genealogical Society

September 23, 2003

The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2003, by Vice-President Terry Micks, in the absence of President Anita Palmquist. Visitors were welcomed and a signup sheet was distributed for treats for upcoming meetings.

Secretary Greg Filbeck read the minutes of the March 25, 2003 meeting. Anita Doering moved to approve the meetings as presented. The motion carried.

Treasurer Allen Nelson read the treasurer’s report. The beginning balance on hand as of March 25, 2003 was $1,795.99 with receipts of $830.25 and disbursements of $1,753.25, leaving a balance on hand as of September 23, 2003 of $872.99. Greg Filbeck moved to accept the treasurer’s report. The motion carried. The report was filed.

Allen Nelson reported that current and projected spending for the rest of the year (including purchases for the Archives) would render our society to a deficit. Anita Doering reviewed proposed purchases by the club, recommending a reduction with respect to one publication. Earl Newton moved to approve $81.00 worth of expenditures for periodicals for the Archives. The motion carried.

Greg Filbeck read the correspondence. Among the highlights:

• The Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Fall 2003 Seminar and Workshop will be held October 17-18.
• Newsletters were received from the Genealogical Guide to East and West Prussia and the American French Genealogical Society.
• Western Wisconsin Technical College will be offering Publisher classes that may be beneficial for genealogists.

Anita Doering reported the following:

• The Archives have purchased the Galesville Republican from 1897-1942 as a result of a donation from our society.
• On October 16^th at 7:00pm, Rick Brown will be speaking on the topical of Syrian/Lebanese immigration to La Crosse as a part of Archives Week.
• The Cemetery Project is coming along well, with only the mausoleums remaining. Jane Radloff is in charge of that work.
• Our records for the French Island Cemetery have been updated.

Earl Newton has asked for a replacement as Editor of the Newsletter, which is published three times annually (January, April, and September).

Sue Page indicated the deadline for the next Quarterly is October 16^th. The Quarterly will go out in early November after our 30^th anniversary banquet. She is in need of submissions concerning society history.

Susan Douglas reported that our October meeting will be held on Monday, November 3^rd, at 6:00pm, at the Seven Bridges Restaurant, in Onalaska, WI, to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of our society. James W. Warren, professional genealogical research, will be our guest speaker. Jim will speak on the top of "If Our Ancesters Had Had Email." Karen Kesselring gave additional details. November will be our Ethnic Treat night. New ideas are needed for guest speakers.

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Terry Micks delivered the program on the use of the internet for genealogical research.

Earl Newton moved to adjourn. The motion carried. The business portion of the meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.

Greg Filbeck, Secretary