Minutes for the Year of 2006

The Computer Genies of NW Iowa met Saturday, January 7, 2006 at the Le Mars Public Library at 1:30 p.m. Attendance: Janice Albert, Stan & Marilyn Bastman, Lorna Brandt, Ethel Heidesch, Iris Hemmingson, Lorene Letsche, Linda Mohning, Joretta Mohns, Clay Nemmers, Stan & Sally Oswald, Frank Postma, Mary Storley, John & Betty Winterringer.

Stan Bastman presented a program in recognition of the 12^th anniversary of this organization, reviewing some historical moments through the written minutes and noting the names of charter members, several of whom were present today. There was some reminiscing about the computers back then; just a few actually used a computer. Those that did have a genealogy program used either Brother’s Keeper or PAF. An interesting comment was made by Frank that he had purchased a program called Family Tree Maker. Although now a very well-known program, even Darrell had not heard of it. As has always been the suggestion of this group to members, Darrell reminded them to be certain that any program they chose had GEDCOM capabilities.

Refreshments were provided by Stan & Sally Oswald, John & Betty Winterringer, and Joretta Mohns.

The meeting was called to order by President Linda Mohning. Everyone present was asked to give their name, where they are from, and name a challenging project they planned for 2006.

Linda shared a couple items of interest to the group. One was a program called Skype used for making free calls over the internet to anyone else who also has the program. She also passed around the program box for Front Page, a software program used to design your own web pages.

Treasurer Stan Bastman read the Treasurer’s Report. Total income $40.00, expenses $200.00, balance $214.42. A bill for $14.94 was presented by Stan Bastman for paper supplies, postage, and brochure copies. Moved by Iris Hemmingson and seconded by Janice Albert to pay the bill. Motion carried.

Frank Postma presented the Audit Report. All handling of monies for the organization were reported to be handled in good order. It was recommended that Darrell Easton’s name be removed as a signatory for the bank account, and that President Linda Mohning’s name be added as the only additional signatory in addition to Treasurer Stan Bastman.

Stan Oswald reported on his collection of obituaries. Stan has been collecting obituaries from the Sioux City Journal website since about November 1, 2002, and has close to 13,000 in the collection. He provided the group a listing of names of people age 98 or over when they died, which interestingly numbered 252 individuals during that time period.

Lorna Brandt passed out 2006 Program Books to all present. The listing of programs was developed with much help from Executive Commitee members Linda Mohning, Pat Behrens, and Stan Bastman, as well as Marilyn Bastman. Correction of location of the February meeting was noted to be at the Family Table rather than the library.

Stan Bastman passed out new Computer Genies brochures to each person present. If anyone would like more brochures to place in businesses, libraries, etc. to advertise our organization to others, please contact Stan.

Linda Mohning asked for volunteers to serve on the Bylaws Committee. If no new volunteers, those persons who have already had some discussions on the Bylaws are invited to continue to serve, including Linda, Pat Behrens, Lorna Brandt, Stan Oswald and Stan Bastman. She asked that the group meet after this meeting to set up a time to get together.

Linda also noted that vital records are scheduled to be closed to the public beginning next year.

Reminder was given to get dues paid for this year. Stan Bastman was asked to develop a budget for the year, and anyone wishing to volunteer to assist is asked to contact Stan. All members were asked to think of ways to increase the treasury and to serve the membership and others interested in genealogy. There was some discussion regarding the current procedure of selling Gedcom information and any concerns. Members were asked to give this some thought and communicate any concerns or ideas to officers or Bylaws Committee.

We were reminded also of the upcoming Schweitzer Conference to be held April 8 at Everly. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the conference is from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $25 per person for advanced tickets, $30 at the door. This includes lunch. Stan Bastman sent out emails to all members with a listing of potential workshop sessions, and asked them to indicate which three workshops they were interested in for inclusion in the program. For those who had not responded by email, opportunity was given today for them to indicate their top 3 priorities on a list provided. These will be compiled by Stan and presented to the next meeting of the group planning the conference for input in deciding which workshops will be requested.

Discussion on the possibility of developing a genealogy handbook was tabled until a later date.

Marilyn Bastman read a letter of thanks from Glenda Easton thanking the club for the written tributes to Darrell and the memorial plaque placed at the Iowa Genealogical Society.

Stan Bastman moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Joretta Mohns. Meeting adjourned.

A noon meal was held at Lally’s Eastside Restaurant prior to the regular meeting, attended by Stan & Marilyn Bastman, Lorna Brandt, Linda Mohning, Clay Nemmers, Stan & Sally Oswald, Glendon & Darlene Peterson and son Eric, Frank Postma, and Mary Storley.

The Computer Genies of NW Iowa met February 4, 2006 at the Family Table Restaurant in Cherokee for a noon lunch. Immediately following lunch Janice Danielson had much informational material she handed out to those in attendance.

The program on “Beginner’s Genealogy was given by Lorna Brandt at 1:30 p.m. She had good information to present to those interested in beginning their genealogical search. It also served as a review for the rest of the group.

President Linda Mohning conducted the business meeting. Roll call was not given, due to the time.

Dr. Schweitzer’s upcoming seminar was discussed and information passed out. This will be at Everly on April 8. We are co-sponsoring this seminar with the Palo Alto Genealogical Society and the Iowa Lakes Genealogical Society.

Article VI, Section 3 c – the word shall is added, to read “(The secretary) shall take

Article XI, Section B – the words “Membership should be informed of possible

Standing Rules, number 5 – the words “for new members” was added to read

Standing Rules, number 6 – the words “be given” and ‘by the executive board” were

added to read “Each visitor may ‘be given’ a visitor’s package which may include a

These changes were accepted on a motion by Ethel Heidesch, seconded by Larry Brangwin.

Larry Brangwin and Frank Postma moved and seconded a motion for the meeting to adjourn.

Those present for the meal included Pat & Dewey Behrens, Lorna Brandt, Janice Danielson, Ethel Heidesch, Linda Mohning, Joretta Mohns, Frank Postma, Carol Berkler, Delmar & Zona Carlson, Joyce Fielder and Phyllis Peterson. Attending the meeting were Pat Behrens, Lorna Brandt, Larry Brangwin, Ethel Heidesch, Lorene Letsche, Linda Mohning, Joretta Mohns, Frank Postma and guests, Carol Berkler, Delmar & Zona Carlson, Caryl Lee Cline, Eunice Downs, Phyllis Peterson, Joyce Sevening, Shirley Skadeland.

The Computer Genies of NW Iowa met 4 March 2006 at Cherokee, Iowa. The noon meal was at Danny’s Sports Spot, attended by Linda Mohning, Linda Wheeler, Lorene Letsche, Doris Dunn, Phyllis Peterson, Dewey and Pat Behrens.

The meeting and program followed at the M-C Community Library in Cleghorn.

Stan Bastman showed the first half of the Family Tree Maker-2006 video at 1:30. Questions and discussion followed.

The meeting was called to order at 3:00 by President Linda Mohning.

Roll call was answered by giving their name, town and country of ancestors’ origin.

The minutes were read by Secretary Pat Behrens and approved as read.

The treasurer, Stan Bastman, gave the report for January and February. The ending balance was $294.48. Stan presented a bill for $37.07 for postage and brochures. Frank Postma moved the bill be paid, seconded by Lorna Brandt. The motion carried.

Stan presented a budget for the year of 2006, a copy of which is on file.

Newsletter editor, Lorna Brandt, reported the March newsletter is out.

The updated By-Laws were passed by a majority vote.

Dr. Schweitzer posters were distributed and will be placed in various places by the members. Bars and cookies will be accepted.

Linda Mohning reported on the Vital Records issue. Until the federal guidelines are finalized, Iowa does not know what is expected of the them. It is a ‘wait and see’ item yet.

Informational folders will be put together to give to visitors to inform them of items of interest in our society. Possible items to include might be: By-Laws, blank genealogical forms, Iowa Genealogical Society information, Computer Genies information—other items may be included, also. It was decided to put together 12 folders to start. Pat Behrens moved we do this, seconded by Bill Jentz. Motion carried.

Stan Bastman is to gather information on the possible purchase of an LCD projector.

A standing rule is needed to terminate membership at a certain time, if dues are not paid. Frank Postma moved, seconded by Lorna Brandt to send a notice in July to pay by October to remain a member. Motion carried.

A standing rule to charge a $5 annual fee to get a printed copy of the newsletter and a meeting notice mailed was made on a motion by Lorna Brandt, seconded by Frank Postma. Motion carried. The newsletter editor would mail each item.

Stan Bastman moved that a Computer Genie magnet be put in each gift bag at the Schweitzer seminar and two Computer Genie canvas bags be given as door prizes. Frank Postma seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Frank Postma has a printout of burials in the Rest Haven Cemetery at Le Mars showing veterans’ burials.

The meeting adjourned.

Pat Behrens, secretary

Present at the meeting were: Linda Mohning, Shirley Skadeland, Frank Postma, Phyllis Petersen, Bill and Judy Jentz, Lorna Brandt, Linda Wheeler, Stan and Marilyn Bastman, Doris Dunn, Pat Behrens.

The Computer Genies of NW Iowa met April 1 for a noon lunch at the Family Table in Le Mars. The group then met at the Le Mars Public Library for the program and meeting.

President Linda called the meeting to order. Each person giving their name, town and computer genealogy program they are using answered roll call.

It was reported that there are 60 reservations to date for Dr. Schweitzer’s seminar in Everly next Saturday, April 8. Help may be needed in the kitchen. Members are asked to check when they arrive next Saturday.

Visitor’s folders have been assembled and ready to hand out to any visitor present.

The closing of vital records was discussed. Linda handed out a copy of a letter from Jill France of the Iowa Dept of Public Health. A copy is attached to the minutes. There is no decision made at this time on the outcome of this recommendation from the 9/11 Commission concerning the increased security of access to vital records, especially birth and death.

Linda handed out a leaflet on the duties of the county auditor. This is also attached to these minutes.

Linda had assembled a list of possibilities in genealogical research in northwest Iowa. They were discussed with the three most needed, or helpful, being newspaper indexes, cemetery records and vital records copied. We should have a list of what is available in each county so we could know what is needed.

Members are encouraged to think of what we, as individuals, could help with, what we are willing to do.

The next meeting will be at Le Mars May 6 with the program on Remsen’s Luxemburg Heritage.

The Computer Genies of NW Iowa met Saturday, May 6, in the Le Mars Public Library. Frances Hansen of Alton gave a program on Remsen’s Luxemburg Heritage. She explained what the Luxemburg group is and how it started. She also showed plates she had painted that showed her own family genealogy

Linda Mohning and Pat Behrens brought some of Dr. Schweitzer’s books to share.

The meeting was called to order by President Linda Mohning at 2:20 p.m. Roll call was answered by giving your name and town, then naming the county and township where your ancestors settled.

The president welcomed two new members, Madeline Meyer of Odebolt, present at the meeting, and Mary Buell of Spirit Lake.

Linda presented a bill for $3.36 for the visitor’s folders. Clay Nemmers moved the bill be paid, seconded by Edith Staab.

The secretary is in need of a new notebook for the minutes. Clay Nemmers will donate a notebook.

There are possible projects that could be undertaken. Iris Hemmingson suggested the Le Mars Globe Post could be indexed.

A report on the Dr. Schweitzer seminar showed there were 75 people registered. Those present at the meeting shared their comments concerning the seminar. Dr. Schweitzer is a delightful speaker and was enjoyed by all.

The GedCom files on our website were discussed with privacy as a main concern. Times are changing and identity theft is prevalent in our society today. On a suggestion by Stan Bastman we shall discontinue the GedCom file project.

We are to think about any objections we might have to placing northwest Iowa names of people born over 100 years ago on the website. We could also put a directory of available resource material on our website.

Frank Postma reported on the Rest Haven Cemetery project. He is working with another person to make the names available, making a spreadsheet. They hope to have the list and a map available at the cemetery by Memorial Day.

The noon lunch at Lally’s Eastside Restaurant was attended by Stan & Marilyn Bastman, Clay Nemmers, Pat Behrens, Linda Mohning, Edith Staab, Madeline Meyer and our guest speaker, Frances Hansen.

Attending the meeting were Guest Speaker Frances Hansen, Pat Behrens, Linda Mohning, John & Betty Winterringer, Edith Staab, Joretta Mohns, Clay & Mike Nemmers, Stan & Marilyn Bastman, Madeline Meyer, Frank Postma, Mary Sauer, Phyllis Koopman.

The Computer Genies of NW Iowa met for a noon lunch at Freeman’s Buffet in Spencer, attended by Madeline Meyer, Mary Storely, Esther Connell, Stan & Marilyn Bastman and Pat Behrens.

The program, at the Spencer Public Library, was on how a computer works. Stan Bastman showed the inside parts of the computer and their function. It was interesting to see how the computer works.

President Linda Mohning called the meeting to order. For roll call she asked each person to give their name, town and names repeated in their families.

Lorna Brandt reported the newsletter is not yet completed. She showed an article she had written and was published in the July issue of the Good Old Days magazine.

Treaurer Stan Bastman reported a balance of $269.05. The report will be placed on file. Stan also presented a bill for software, $39.95, and postage, $2.73, for a total of $42.68. Esther Connell moved the bill be paid, seconded by Colleen Ingraham, motion carried.

The Computer Genies report to the IGS board will be made by Stan Bastman until he is no longer on the IGS board. When that happens, our area representative will give the reports. This was the decision as stated in a letter from the IGS president, Theresa Liewer.

Esther Connell made a motion, seconded by Madeline Meyer, that we experiment with a pioneer surname list on our website. Motion carried. This would be the name of anyone who was born 100 or more years ago. Send your surname list to Stan Bastman with the year of birth and the northwest Iowa connection. He will put them on our website with a link to the donor. Non-members may submit their names for a fee.

Stan Bastman moved we remove the present surname list from the web, seconded by Esther Connell. Motion carried. Members are still welcome to send their GenComs to Stan for safekeeping and backup for your own files.

We would like to start a Directory of Resources available in our counties of northwest Iowa. Send a list of resources to Stan Bastman. This will be placed on our website. This was a motion by Joretta Mohns, seconded by Esther Connell. Motion carried.

Stan Bastman and Lorna Brandt are to go through the library items to find the RestHaven Cemetery CD and organize the material in the boxes. If more copies need to be made of something, they are to do so.

Present at the meeting were: Colleen Ingraham, Stan & Marilyn Bastman, Linda Mohning, Madeline Meyer, Mary Storely, Pat Behrens, Esther Connell, Lorna Brandt, Joretta Mohns.

Members of the computer Genies of NW Iowa were invited to the Bare-to-the-Bones Restaurant in Remsen for lunch at noon on July 1. After lunch they made a short visit to the Remsen Cemetery.

They then met at the home of Linda and Dean Mohning where Linda gave a demonstration on how to make a family history book using Microsoft Publisher 2003. Those attending were Linda Mohning, Frank and Ruth Postma, Lorna Brandt, Ray Brandt, Linda Wheeler, Janice Albert, Joretta Mohns and Edith Staab.

Linda called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. Janice Albert read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved. No financial report was given. Dean Mohning joined the others present for the meeting.

Anyone who knows of someone who lived in NW Iowa and was born at least 100 years ago, and is willing to share the name, is asked to present it to Linda Mohning or Stan Bastman.

Frank Postma reported that the Sheldon library has indexes for the Federal census for all the counties in Iowa for the years 1900, 1910, and 1920.

Frank Postma moved the suggested Standing Rule #9: “Each year the club shall hold 6 of their meetings in Le Mars and the other 6 meetings in various towns in northwest Iowa” be added to the club’s bylaws. Seconded by Janice Albert. Motion carried.

Linda expressed the hope that a couple of members will volunteer to be on the nominating committee.

A reminder: dues should be paid by July. If they are not paid by October the member will lose his or her membership.

The August meeting will be in Storm Lake at the LDS Library. Janice Danielson will present the program. The pre-meeting lunch will be at the Lake Shore Cafe in Storm Lake.

The September meeting will start with a potluck picnic in Floyd Park in Le Mars. The program will follow this in the LeMars Public Library. Michele McNabb will share information about the only Danish museum that we have in Iowa. It is located in Elkhorn.

Preceding the meeting of the Computer Genies of NW Iowa, seven people met for lunch and social time at the Lakeshore Café in Storm Lake: Jack & Colleen Ingraham, Stan & Marilyn Bastman, Pat & Dewey Behrens, Linda Mohning.

The program and meeting were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Janice Danielson presented the program. She told of the progress Brigham Young University is doing on digitizing books and records for free researching on their website. They do about 10-15 books per day and should have about 28,000 finished by the end of the year. Janice also gave some other interesting tidbits concerning our search for our genealogy. She had a handout sheet of many websites to help in our genealogical research.

After a lunch furnished by Janice Danielson, Pat Behrens and Lorna Brandt, the meeting was called to order at 3:20 by President Linda Mohning. Each person in attendance gave their name, address, where their ancestors originated and how they came to America.

The treasurer reported a balance of $364.47. The Schweitzer conference returned a loss, but it was agreed that the value of his knowledge to the public outweighed the loss. The Computer Genies had given $200 toward expenses before the conference and we were paid back $138.10.

President Linda reminded us about the Pioneer Surname List. We are to send our ancestors names to be placed on our website with the following criteria: they must have a northwest Iowa connection and have been born over 100 years ago.

We still need lists of items to be put into a directory of genealogical information available in our counties. Sioux County has put together such a directory which is very complete and helpful. Such directories would be put on our webpage.

The next meeting will be a noon potluck picnic at Floyd Park in Le Mars on September 2. The meeting will follow in the Le Mars Public Library with the program being on the Danish Museum at Elkhorn by Michele McNabb.

President Linda appointed the executive committee to be the nominating committee.

The meeting adjourned with a motion by Janice Danielson, seconded by Lorene Letsche.

Attending the meeting were: Jack & Colleen Ingraham; Lyle & Lorene Letsche, Stan & Marilyn Bastman, Jack Anderson, Joyce Fielder, Janice Danielson, Lorna Brandt, Pat Behrens, Linda Wheeler, Marcella Radke, Joan Radke, Linda Mohning.

The Computer Genies of NW Iowa met 2 September 2006. Clay Nemmers, Lorna Brandt and Pat Behrens met at Floyd Park at noon for the annual pot luck meal. Due to the chilly, damp weather, they ate at the Le Mars Public Library.

The Danish Seminar conducted by Michele McNabb was well attended by 18 guests. Michele is the librarian and manager of the Family History & Genealogy Center at Elk Horn, Iowa. She was very knowledgeable about Danish research and divulged much information on Danish research. She had a computer available for people to look up information on their families. Guests attended from Le Mars, Marcus, Sioux City, Estherville, Peterson, Remsen, Kingsley, in Iowa, Viborg, SD and Denmark.

Frank Postma moved we allow up to $50 for our speaker in October for the “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate” program. Clay Nemmers seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Lorna Brandt moved we pay $100 to Michele McNabb for her program on Danish research. $40 of the $100 goes to the Danish Museum. Pat Behrens seconded the motion. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned on a motion by Frank Postma, seconded by John Winterringer. Meeting adjourned.

Those present at the meeting were Clay Nemmers, Lorna Brandt, Frank & Ruth Postma, Linda Mohning, Janice Albert, John & Betty Winterringer, Pat Behrens

The Computer Genies of NW Iowa met 7 October 2006 at the Spencer Public Library.

A program, “Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate?” was presented by Rhonda Rozenboom of the O’Brien County Extension Office. She is a Family Life Field Specialist from Primghar. She presented ideas on how to pass down family heirlooms not included in a will. A video was shown and the people present brought items from home to show and discuss.

The meeting was called to order by President Linda Mohning at 3:00 p.m. Members answered roll call with their name, town, and who gave them help.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as corrected. The correction reads: “Lorna Brandt moved we pay $100 to Michele McNabb for her program on Danish research. $50 (not $40) of the $100 goes to the Danish Museum.”

The treasurer’s report was given by the secretary in the absence of the treasurer.

Pioneer surname lists are still needed. These names must be people who were born 100 or more years ago and have a northwest Iowa connection. Linda passed out her list as an example.

Another project that could be done by the membership is a directory showing where research can be done and what is available in each county. A volunteer is needed to head this project. An excellent directory that was compiled by Wilma Van de Berg for the Greater Sioux County Genealogical Society was shown to the group. This is a good example of what can be done.

Officers were reminded they need year-end reports for the annual meeting in January.

Evan and Nancy Knapp will present the program at the next meeting. Bill Jentz moved we pay $35 honorarium to them. Lorna Brandt seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Linda showed a summary of the surveys that were sent to the membership. Almost all the surveys were returned.

The executive board was appointed to be the nominating committee with a slate of officers to be presented at the next meeting.

The November 4 meeting will be at the Cherokee Public Library, Evan and Nancy Knapp will be presenting the program on the Civil War. The noon meal will be at the Family Table.

Attending the noon meal at Freeman’s Buffet were Mary Storely and Madeline Meyer. Attending the meeting were: Madeline Meyer, Bill and Judy Jentz, Mary Storely, Linda Mohning, Joretta Mohns, Lorna Brandt, Pat Behrens, also two guests—Darcy Schultz, Glenda Gustin and speaker, Rhonda Rozenboom.

The Computer Genies of NW Iowa met 4 November 2006 in the Cherokee Public Library.

Evan and Nancy Knapp presented an interesting program on the Civil War to 26 members and guests. Evan explained the military uniform and all the soldier had to carry with him. Nancy told of the ladies customs and garments.

After a light lunch furnished by Linda Wheeler, Lorna Brandt, Pat Behrens and Judy Jentz, the meeting was called to order at 3:15. Members introduced themselves and told of a “Thanksgiving tradition”.

The minutes were read and approved as amended, giving the amount of the treasurer’s report in October as $332.47.

Lorna Brandt would welcome any contributions of articles for the newsletter. She would also like to know if the members would like their GedComs returned to them or to have the Computer Genies keep their copy.

The pioneer surname list was mentioned. Linda passed out a form with showed the information that could be given for this.

President Linda asked for nominations from the floor for each position. A motion was made by Joretta Mohns, seconded by Linda Wheeler for nominations to cease for president. Judy Jentz and Bill Jentz moved and seconded nominations cease for vice-president. Lorna Brandt and Linda Wheeler moved and seconded nominations cease for secretary. Janice Albert and Judy Jentz moved and seconded nominations cease for treasurer. Linda Wheeler and Judy Jentz moved and seconded nominations cease for newsletter editor. Joretta Mohns and Lorna Brandt moved and seconded nominations cease for webmaster. Lorna Brandt and Janice Albert moved and seconded nominations cease for librarian. There were no nominations from the floor. The above officers were unanimously elected for the year 2007.

Janice Albert and Madeline Meyer were appointed to audit the treasurer’s books.

The incoming and outgoing librarians, Frank Postma and Lorna Brandt, are to go through the librarian boxes and make suggestions concerning the items at the February meeting.

Linda Mohning told of a country school project that Plymouth County is doing. It sounds very interesting and could be a project for others.

The December 2 meeting will be at Le Mars, noon meal at the Family Table, program “Old Toys” and memories, refreshments will be a potluck of Christmas goodies and recipes.

Meeting for the noon meal at the Family Table before the meeting were Linda Mohning, Dewey and Pat Behrens.

Members present at the meeting were Janice Albert, Pat Behrens, Lorna Brandt, Bill and Judy Jentz, Linda Mohning, Joretta Mohns and Linda Wheeler.

Guests present for the program were Phyllis Peterson, Elaine Rassel, Steven Schuetz, Jim Adamson, Beth James, Virgil and Joyce Pyle, Kim and Karen Aduddell, Haley Miller, Nancy Hier, Yvonne and Aaron Veencamp, Monica, Kaitlan and Kiley Kennebeck, Madi Mason and Earl Albert.

The Computer Genies of NW Iowa met December 2, 2006 at the Le Mars Public Library. Members had brought an interesting array of old toys to display and told about them.

The treasurer’s report was given by Lorna Brandt in the absence of the treasurer.

Newsletter editor Lorna Brandt reported the new issue is on the website as of today.

The group agreed that a program on how to do backups on the computer is a necessary part of working on a computer. Maybe this could be a part of the program each January by people who are knowledgeable in this area.

President Linda reminded members that dues are due. Membership forms are available on our website. This form should be filled out each year when dues are paid.

Since the noon meal attendance preceding the meetings has been poorly attended, Frank Postma moved we discontinue putting the meal in the program book. John Winterringer seconded the motion. Motion carried.

A reminder was made that our updated Gedcom files could still be given to the Librarian for safekeeping in case something would happen to the information you have at home.

The auditing committee, Janice Albert and Madeline Meyer, are to audit the books before the January meeting.

The incoming treasurer, Madeline Meyer, asked if the bank account could be moved to a location nearer her home. She is to check into this move and report to the membership at the January meeting.

The librarian’s boxes are to be checked for unnecessary items and culled. Lorna will check the boxes and make recommendations, then pass them to Frank Postma, who will check them. As the incoming and outgoing Librarians, they will then recommend the items of which can be disposed.

The next meeting will be at the Le Mars Public Library on January 6, 2007. The program will be our 13th Anniversary memories.

The 13 people present at the meeting were: Joretta Mohns, Linda Wheeler, Larry Eppling, Pat Behrens, Linda Mohning, Janice Albert, Lorna Brandt, June Dias, Hugh Boylen, Frank and Ruth Postma, John and Betty Winterringer.