Tuesday, September 15, 2009

The Winston County Genealogical Society met at Winston County Archives in Double Springs.

I. Minutes:

1. Minutes from the last meeting were read. A motion to accept the minutes as approved was made by Darryal and seconded by Joyce.

II. Treasurer’s Report:

1. None

III. Old Business:

1. The newsletter has been printed and released.
2. Margaret and Kenneth Ward are the new volunteers for Tuesdays at the archives.
3. Treva is over halfway complete on photographing the first marriage book.
4. Volunteers at the archives are going through old newspapers compiling births, marriages, and deaths.
5. The Bankhead hiking trip is tentatively planned at the end of October or the beginning of November. Details will be discussed at the October meeting.

IV. New Business/Upcoming Events:

1. The Haleyville Historical Society will host a murder mystery titled "Murder on Byler Road" on October 10th.
2. P.J. is compiling a new article on weather records for the next newsletter.
3. Joyce Farris donated six census index CDs and one Alabama Death CD to the society. Dianne Miller has also donated many CDs and material.
4. On September 11th, Fox 6 in Birmingham aired a short documentary on Natural Bridge, part of a series titled "Absolutely Alabama."

V. Program:

1. Gene Godsey gave a program on the High Town Indian Path, Byler Road, and a history of Indian activity in Northwest Alabama.

VI. Attendance: 14

Meeting adjourned.