Members: This is the first time I have ever been a secretary for a genealogical society or anything else for that matter. Please bear with me as I'm trying to learn how to do this. If you find any mistakes or if I have left something out. Please let me know so I may correct it. Thank You! Cindy Hofmeister "Secretary" Lafayette Genealogical Society Ancestral Endeavors A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF LAFAYETTE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY www.nettally.com/lgsla Volume 2004 Issue 2 February 2004 The Minutes of the January 15, 2004 Meeting The regularly scheduled meeting of the Lafayette Genealogical Society was called to order by President Eula Delhommer at 6:35 p.m. in the conference room of the Lafayette Public Library. After a moment of silence, in honor of our US military personal. Eula lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes and treasurer's report were accepted. Program: Our Speaker was Barry Ancelet, who spoke about knowing who we are and preserving our history. In his talk Barry stated half of the story is always missing. And it is up to us as genealogist to find out the whole story. We need to speak to everyone and anyone who may have had something to do with our ancestors. This would include people in our collateral lines, friends and neighbors. Barry, stated "It is up to us to tell the whole story, whether it is good or bad." Old Business: It was decided by majority vote, that our society would not take on the project of The First Families of Louisiana. Members of the society have been working on a variety of transcription projects. And are in desperate need of volunteers. Members meet on Tuesday mornings at the library. Please contact Belva Gurr for further information. To let you know: As an added incentive to our members. We have started Lafayette Genealogical Society mailing list through Rootsweb.com. By using this way of communication, We will be able to share information with the members of our society. We will be sharing the monthly newsletter, And any other valuable genealogical information. About 2 to 3 times a month, we will share helpful research tips, etc through this list. An extra added bonus for members. This list, is only for the members of the Lafayette Genealogical Society and is not open to the public. To sign up for this list please email Cindy Hofmeister at < hofsearch@aol.com> Note: If we have your email address, you have already been signed up for this list. If you have changed your email address or have just connected to the Internet, please let Cindy Hofmeister know, so she can update our records. In addition, If you do not want to be on this list, please let Cindy know, so she can remove you. You will only be able to receive your newsletter at our monthly meeting or through snail mail. The newsletter will be sent through this list, before each monthly meeting. If you don't have email, a copy of the newsletter will be available at our monthly meeting. If you miss our monthly meeting then a copy will be sent to you by snail mail. Treasure's Report Period Ending December 2003 Beginning Balance November $3027.56 Debts Newsletter/ Publications Postage/Box Rent $ 76.00 Supplies/presents Books $ 428.22 Banquet/Publications $ 812.04 Credits Deposits Membership dues $ 75.00 Book Sales (Calendar) Postage Banquet $ 550.00 Ending Balance $2336.30 Budget For 2004 Beginning Balance $2336.30 Projected Income Estimated 55 Members dues @ $20 each $1100.00 Sell 5 books @ $15.00 each $ 105.00 Sell 15 Supplements @ $ 5.00 each $ 75.00 Total Projected Income $1280.00 Projected Expenses Publication $ 950.00 Speakers Meals $ 30.00 Banquet Prizes $ 75.00 Office Expenses (Postage/Newsletter) $ 350.00 Other Expenses $ 65.00 Library Book $ 50.00 Total Expenses $1520.00 Ending Balance $2096.30 Our next Scheduled meeting is 6:30 Thursday, February 19th, 2004 at the Lafayette Public Library.