Tuesday, December 16, 2008

The Winston County Genealogical Society met at Pork and Beans in Double Springs.

I. Minutes:

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

II. Treasurer’s Report:

    1. Checking - $1,022.70
    2. No checks written

III. Old Business:

    1. 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.
    2. 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:

    1. A field trip to the Indian Head and Mushroom rocks in Haleyville with the Haleyville Historical Society is in the works.
    2. 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:

    1. Christmas dinner.

VI. Attendance: 7

Meeting adjourned.