Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Winston County Genealogical Society met at Pork and Beans in Double Springs.
I. Minutes:
- Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved.
II. Treasurer’s Report:
- Checking - $1,022.70
- No checks written
III. Old Business:
- Dianne spoke with Jimmy Johnson about our non-profit status. He could not take it on at this time and suggested for us to find a willing CPA. Anything further will be discussed in January.
- Wallace State in Hanceville is in the process of microfilming the following newspapers: 1908 New Era, 1915 Winston Herald, 1918 Winston Herald, 1919 Winston Herald, and the 1920 Winston Herald. We can get a copy of the microfilm for $10.
IV. New Business/Upcoming Events:
- A field trip to the Indian Head and Mushroom rocks in Haleyville with the Haleyville Historical Society is in the works.
- Dianne will ask Chad Fell about an ad for the newspaper asking for World War I and/or World War II veteran stories as well as mentioning that our newsletter CD is for sale.
V. Program:
- Christmas dinner.
VI.
Attendance: 7
Meeting adjourned.