Three Lakes Genealogical Society
Aug. 23, 2021 Meeting Minutes
If a name in the minutes is underlined, it indicates a ÒtaskÓ that person has offered to complete.
Members present: Nancy Bailey, Noreen Rossa, Marie Byatt, Beth Jacobson, Cathie Russell, Irene
Farkas
Call to order 1:11 P.M.
The minutes for June 28, 2021 were accepted.
TREASURERÕS REPORT: The checkbook balance is $661.08. The gift card has been
used up. Nancy 2 will take over checkbook duties while Noreen is gone.
Dues for 2021 were waived. If you paid dues in 2021, they can be used to pay for 2022.
Or, if you wish, pay dues for 2022 and consider your 2021 contribution a donation.
Dues for 2022 are due October 25, 2021.
The treasurerÕs report was accepted.
PRESIDENTÕS REPORT:
Nancy 2 will be unavailable for TLGS concerns until November.
VICE-PRESIDENTÕS REPORT:
Now that Marie is back she will work on progressing the We Are Three Lakes
project.
SECRETARYÕS REPORT: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
OLD BUSINESS:
? Ask Your Genealogist: Nancy 2 is not available until Nov. In Sept. Marie will man
the Local History room on Sept. 9, and Nancy 1 will help on Sept. 16.
Marie also said she would be available Mon. & Wed. evenings from 5-7 by appt.
You may call Nancy Bailey to make the appointment. Nancy 1 will discuss changes
with Erica and create a poster.
Volunteers are needed on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 during the month of Oct.
Please let Nancy 1 or a board member know if you are interested!!
? Book Club: The first book chosen is The Chester Creek Murders (2021) by Nathan
Dylan Goodwin. The book is available at Amazon as a paperback, kindle, and audio
if youÕd like to get a jump start!
Marie is willing to organize a Zoom meeting for the discussion in January. More
details will follow as they become available. :)
? We Are Three Lakes: Marie is ready to start moving forward with the website.
Nancy 1 tried to organize a meeting of those involved, but it needed to be
postponed. She will try to arrange a meeting in October with April, Erica, Kyle,
Marie, and herself.
? Digital Presentation at Crandon: Nancy 1 attended. One take away was the
importance of digitizing information and putting it in a secure place in case of fire or
other emergency. TLGS should consider doing this with their information.
There will be future online learning opportunities about this topic which we will pass
along to members as the information becomes available.
? Picnic: Attendees felt this was a big success. Great food, even better conversation
and company! Nancy 1 shared her amazing brownie recipe. Thanks to all who
organized and participated!!!!
NEW BUSINESS:
? Thanks to Nancy 2 for doing the Summer Newsletter
? Looking ahead to 2022: We will likely take a step away from video presentations.
Ideas include in-person presentations and field trips to other Historical Society
archives/museums.
? Elections: Just a heads up - in October we will need to elect a new Vice-President
and Treasurer. Please consider serving in one of these capacities. If you are
interested and/or would like to nominate someone, please let a board member know.
? Noreen shared information about the following resources:
WSGS (Wisconsin Genealogical Society) Newsletter is available at the Demmer
Library. Since TLGS sent their dues late, our information in the newsletter is not
current. The newsletter includes a couple of interesting articles as well as a list of
genealogical societies throughout the state. You might want to check it out!!
WSGS is offering a 2021 Fall Seminar. Marie just received notification that it will be
virtual. A pre-conference workshop will be held Friday, Oct. 8. Lori Bressler will be
speaking. Her presentation is titled, ÒItÕs Not All Online!Ó
The regular seminar schedule will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9. For more
information check out the newsletter or visit their website wsgs.org
TLGS is a member of WSGS, but Noreen wasnÕt sure how that factored into the fees
involved with attending the seminar.
Another resource available at the Demmer Library is the current edition of the
magazine Internet Genealogy.
Noreen sent board members information about possible grant opportunities. She
wondered if they could be helpful with the We Are Three Lakes project.
? MarieÕs guild group is working on the surname LEWIS. If anyone has that name in
their family tree she would appreciate hearing from you.
GENEALOGY TIPS:
July: (From Nancy 1) It is important to keep track of your sources from where you
get your information, and to be consistent in how you write those sources. Two good
sources for this are Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to
Cyberspace by Elizabeth Shown Mills (available at Demmer Library) and Guide to
Genealogical Writing by Penelope L. Stratton and Henry B. Hoff (available on Interlibrary
loan).
August: (From Nancy 1) When looking for your people, start with the census. You
might have to try different spellings of the names and be creative in other ways.
BRICK WALLS/SUCCESSES: None were shared as we needed time for the video.
PROGRAM: DNA Kindergarten Part 3: Using Your DNA presented by Bonnie Belza,
Brigham Young University.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00.
The next meeting is September 27, 2021. The program will be Kindergarten
DNA Part 4. This is the last video of the series.
Submitted: Beth Jacobson, TLGS Secretary
TLGS contact email Ð familyhistory@demmerlibrary.org
TLGS website Ð www.3lgs.org
Sugar Camp, Three Lakes Family Tree site Ð https://dentonlk.tribalpages.com