Three Lakes Genealogical Society 

October 28, 2019 Meeting Minutes
 
Members present:  Irene Farka, Carolyn Eaglesham, Maureen Brand, Robert and Nancy Bailey, Nancy Brewster, Roger Blocks, Barbie Blocks, Beth Johnson, Marie Byatt

1:03 p.m. President Nancy Brewster called the meeting to order. She asked if everyone had seen and read the minutes from our last meeting. A motion to accept was made by Beth J, then seconded by Bob B. They were accepted unanimously. 

Treasures Report:
Nancy Brewster read into the record the Treasures report prepared by Treasurer Noreen Rossa.

Marie Byatt moved to accept. Bob Bailey second, it was unanimously accepted. 

Bank statements, newsletter from Waupaca Genealogical Society, along with other mail was reviewed and shared. 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS: 
Charlene Roberts, Nominating Committee Chair, was not present: 
Nancy Bailey agreed to accept the position of Vice President. There is a possibility that Noreen Rossa will continue as the treasure. All are in favor of Nancy Bailey for Vice President is unanimously accepted. 

OLD BUSINESS: 

Community Outreach: 
Everyone agreed the open house went well. 
How else can we reach out to the community? A discussion ensued. Suggested ideas are: 

Students - 4th through 8th grade should be approached. 
- A field trip would be a good idea. 
- Having a class at the school.
 - Having a club for the kids at the school.
 - Keep in mind that kids would rather be connected with those closer to them and not go back into the ancient past. 
 - Learning to use library resources. Student and adult approaches should be kept separate. 
 - Making a short film to be used to promote genealogy via a flash drive which could be used by the public. It should focus more on local and regional genealogical and historical interests. It should be no longer than 7 minutes. Make this a group project. 

Committee to plan this should be organized in January. 

Membership dues are due today, $15. 

NEW BUSINESS: 

The Annual Christmas Luncheon is set for Monday, December 9th from noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Demmer Library in the Maple Room, on the lower level. 
Our $50 gift card was given to the luncheon committee to purchase things they might need. This year lunch will not be the standard ham and rolls. Each member is asked to bring a dish to share which is not a desert. NO DESERTS PLEASE! Instead please bring 1 dozen cookies to share. 
Also: Member should bring an ethnic dish from your nationality, along with the recipe for this dish. 
Gift Exchange: Each person who attends should bring a White Elephant gift, or, something valued at $5.00 or less. 



Three Lakes Chamber Memories of Three Lakes: 
Collette from the Chamber was contacted regarding a scan day for old photos. Scan and Post was discussed. It was explained that this could be a future community service project. Keep in mind to do another ÒScan Day" in the year 2020 for an organization in the community. 
Old Photo ID gallery: 

It was suggested that maybe (5) old photo could be put up in the library somewhere and invite the public in to possibly identify the individuals. ÒThe strangers in the box" 

PROGRAMS

Arlene Faeth (possibly in June) will do ÔHow to Tell your Story and actually write itÕ
DNA Results program was suggested. 
Tree Leaves newsletter was discussed. 
It was suggested that maybe we could ask Erica to put some of the TLGS news into the Library Newsletter - Perhaps this would give more outreach to the community. 

Don't forget to return your MEMBER SURVEY 

1:50 p.m. the meeting was adjourned. - Nancy Bailey presented Genealogy Tip: Cyndi's List. 
BRICK WALLS AND SUCCESS WERE DISCUSSED

Submitted: Marie Byatt, Secretary and Irene Farkas, Assistant