[SFGS] Fwd: Corrections
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- Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2012 01:03:15 +0000 (UTC)
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Sunflower Genealogy Society Meeting Minutes
November 20, 2012
The meeting was brought to order by Director Maxine Ludeke at 2:00pm. Members
and visitors were welcomed; 22 were present.
Treasurer Walt Peek gave the Treasurer’s report: the treasury stands at $497.06
with no deposits or expenses recorded since the report at the October meeting.
Membership remains at 67. Membership renewals will be accepted at the December
meeting.
The minutes from the October meeting had been distributed to the membership via
email. Maxine asked if any corrections or additions needed to be made to the
minutes. No corrections or additions were offered; Gene Robles made a motion to
accept the minutes and Val Goldner seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Librarian Pat Brownson reported on several books that are in the Sunflower
Genealogy Society Library; he encouraged all members to use the library to aid
in their research. Marilyn DeCambaliza was the lucky winner of the library
drawing; she received a book entitled OUR FAMILY TREE.
Walt Peek discussed revisions in the Sunflower Genealogy Society’s By-Laws. The
changes are: (1) the Members-at-Large will become elected positions; (2) the
Nominating Committee Chairperson will be an appointed position; (3) the Mentor
Chairperson will set annual goals for the team; (4) the Librarian/Historian
will be an elected position; and (5) the duties of the Committee Chairpersons
were specified. Pat Brownson suggested that in Article 4 - #3, the wording be
changed to AT LEAST 2/3 of the Executive Board membership (relating to
recommendations of the Planning Committee). Discussion regarding this possible
change followed, and agreement was reached to change the wording. A motion was
made by Al Seames and seconded by June Gibble to accept the revisions put forth
by Walt Peek, including the change suggested by Pat Brownson. The motion was
passed unanimously. The revised by-laws will be posted on the website and also
emailed to members.
The slate of officers for 2013 was presented by Marilyn DeCambaliza, Nominating
Committee Chairperson; other members of the Nominating Committee were Mary
Dietz and Val Goldner. The proposed officers are: Mike Foreman, Director;
Maxine Ludeke, Assistant Director; Mary Dietz, Secretary; Walt Peek, Treasurer;
Pat Brownson, Librarian; Marilyn DeCambaliza, Member-at-Large. A volunteer was
sought for the remaining Member-at-Large position; June Gibble volunteered for
the position. No nominations were offered from the floor. Buzz Brooks made a
motion that the slate of officers be accepted, and Pete Monahan seconded the
motion. The membership present approved the slate of officers and elected them
unanimously.
Maxine reported that a Webmaster is needed for our organization; this position
would require a time commitment of about two hours per month. Contact Maxine or
Buzz to get more information about this position.
Maxine also reminded members to use www.FamilySearch.org in our genealogy
research. The Society mentors will be happy to guide members through the site.
Two other sites that are recommended are: http://www.americanancestors.org and
http://www.worldvitalrecords.com .
New Business: Members were asked to bring Christmas goodies to our December
meeting as we will include a social time with delicious treats. The Society
will provide plates, cups, napkins, and refreshments.
At present, the Society is looking into options for a legal club subscription
to a paid genealogy website.
Walt Peek will Chair the Planning Committee for 2013. Those who volunteered for
this committee include Buzz Brooks, Al Seames, Pete Monahan, June Gibble, Val
Goldner, and Marilyn DeCambaliza. Officers are included in the committee. Walt
will notify the committee members of the time and place of the planning
meetings.
Following the business meeting, a very interesting presentation, “Tracing Your
Irish Roots,” was given by Peter Monahan.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:52 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn DeCambaliza, Acting Secretary
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