Tuesday, November 18, 2014

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

  1. Minutes:
    1. Minutes from the last meeting were read. Jerry Lovett made motion to accept the minutes as read PJ seconded; the motion carried.

II. Treasurer’s Report:

    1. Checking $1,472.92+48.50=$1521.42
    2. See Attached Petty Cash Report

III. Old Business:

    1. The Pioneer draft copy will be shipped to Trevia Wednesday November 19, 2014. PJ mentioned we can get 35% off from Lulu if we can order by December 2nd. PJ made motion to purchase at least 60 copies for the first order. Ronald Jackson seconded.

IV. New Business:

    1. Angela Barrett brought and donated programs from Bethel #2 Baptist Church 125th celebration. She is hoping to receive an audio of Christeen Elliott.
    2. Delores Freeman Cork donated a book entitled "Wilson Bend", by L.H. Wilson
    3. Dianne Miller donated a thrift store find book, "The Chickasaws," by Gibson. Also, donated another thrift store find "Hard Times Remembered, A Study of the Depression in McMinn County Tennessee
    4. PJ received an email concerning a Hyde Family Book from Diane Pavin for $40.00. Trevia made a motion to purchase the book and PJ seconded.
    5. Dianne Miller made a motion to purchase Georgia Land Lottery Book, Jerry Lovett seconded. The Loose land Lottery Papers of Georgia, 1805-1914, by Lewis and Davis, for $35.00
    6. PJ suggested going to Lakeshore Inn for Christmas Party, on Tuesday December 16th, we plan to be there by 6:15p.m. Faye Ellenburg made motion to have party there Betty Lovett second.

V. Program:

A. Discussion of "American Unearthed", a History channel program about David Crockett

VI. Attendance: 7

Meeting adjourned.