Tuesday, September 16, 2008

The Winston County Genealogical Society met at the Winston County Archives.

I. Minutes:

    1. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved.

II. Treasurer’s Report:

    1. Checking - $1,012.71
    2. No Checks Written; $50 Deposit
    3. $25 was donated by Joan White Crittenden

III. Old Business:

    1. If Earline Curtis cannot help us with the tax exemption status, Dianne will check with Jimmy Johnson as well as James Gaskin to see if they can help.
    2. The first Heritage Book is being offered for sale in conjunction with the second volume, of which the deadline has been extended.
    3. Darryal and Dianne will contact Carla Waldrep about having a book signing for The Whizbangs of Oohs and Aahs by Ronald Solberg.

IV. New Business/Upcoming Events:

    1. Newspapers have been partially logged at the Northwest Alabamian by Joann.
    2. The newsletter is out.
    3. Historical News paper is asking for unusual tombstone photos for publication.
    4. Starting October 1, 2008, the motion passed in January will become effective for $20 dues for individuals.
    5. We have received a newsletter exchange from Morgan County, and it was decided to send the newsletter to the Florence-Lauderdale Library. Carolyn will ask Birmingham and Wallace State if they would like to receive them also.
    6. P.J. will look into putting the old newsletters into PDF format for the newsletter CD.
    7. The archives board has tentatively set the opening date of the archives for December 1.
    8. P.J. made a motion to add the minutes of the meetings to the web site, and it was passed.
    9. Rick Harris brought by one of the new Canon digital cameras and macro lens for the archives.

V. Program:

    1. None

VI. Attendance: 8

Meeting adjourned.