Three Lakes Genealogical Society January 27, 2020 Meeting Minutes Members present: Maureen Brand, Robert and Nancy Bailey, Beth Johnson, Marie Byatt, Mari Lynn Garbowicz plus newcomers - John Ray and Holly Highstrom 1:03 p.m. Nancy Bailey called the meeting to order and then invited members to share some information about themselves for the benefit of the newcomers. 1:27 p.m. Š there being no disagreement, Nancy Bailey accepted the October minutes into the record. 1: 29 p.m. Š There being no discussion , Nancy accepted the TreasurerÕs report into the record. Treasures Report: prepared by Treasurer Noreen Rossa. OLD BUSINESS: Community Outreach: We have been asked to send old photos and Documents of OLD Three Lakes into the Chamber to help with money they are applying for . 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. Members surname and Ethnicity lists were collected. Bob Bailey gave an update on the Obituary project and a discussion ensued regarding our website NEW BUSINESS: 2:00 p.m. A Committee of Beth Jacobson, Mari Lynn G. and Marie B. was formed to explore some School outreach. A handout from the Northwoods Genealogical Society detailing their upcoming programs was circulated. Nancy handed out Genealogy Tips about Family Associations. Reminder of upcoming September Beginners workshop to be led by Nancy Bailey with a breakout session for DAR info BRICK WALLS AND SUCCESS WERE DISCUSSED 2:10 p.m. This included much confusion around DNA and the discovery that we all have some very odd happenings in our families. This led to the suggestion that we circulate our brick walls by email and that the secretary handle the task of circulation. So please send any brick walls to Morris12m@sbcglobl.net The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. The next meeting is Feb 24, 2020 Submitted: Marie Byatt, Secretary EXTRA Below is a source of Irish records and a DNA relation chart - if you havenÕt yet seen it. https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en/