Minutes for Saturday, February 12, 2005
Michigan Historical Library, 9:00 a.m.
1. Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. by Melvin Holley.
Members Present: Willye Bryan,Angela Corley, Eva Evans, Larry Griffin, Clarence Hooker, Melvin Holley, Carrie Jackson, Lonnie Johnson, Janet Lewis, Juanita Lewis, Evelyn Primes, and Doris Smith.
2. Approval of the January 8, 2005 Minutes
Motion to approve the January 8, 2005 minutes was offered and seconded; motion carried by unanimous vote,
3. Officer Reports:
President—No report (absent)
Vice President
Mr. Holley reported that the last book project meeting was held on January 19, 2005. The attached written report highlighting decisions reached at this meeting was provided by Dr. Eva Evans. Subsequent meetings of the planning committee will be held in March, and in May, 2005.
Mr. Holley also reported the plans for the April Workshop are still in process. Mr. Holley reminded the group that plans need to move forward quickly in order to finalize items for a workshop in April. After discussion, the group decided to postpone the workshop date to October 8, 2005. The October8, 2005 date will coincide with the Michigan Historical Libraries’ Family History Month programming. The October 8, 2005 date has been offered to LAAAGS by the Library as a date to highlight it’s programming. The group felt that this date would be ideal for our workshop/seminar. Larry Griffin agreed to serve as chair of the workshop/seminar program planning committee.
Secretary-No report
Treasurer
Ms. Lewis reported that the January 31, 2005 balance ending in the group’s checking account is $1,075.71. A written report for the record was provided.
4. Announcements:
The Earle Nelson Singers will be performing this weekend at the First Presbyterian Church in Lansing beginning this evening at 8 p.m.
Mr. Lonnie Johnson announced that an article highlighting African Americans from Ingham County who served during WWI is being planned for publication in the Lansing State Journal.
Mrs. Willye Bryan asked that items from the newsletter be submitted ASAP. She asked for photo and other items of interest as well. A suggestion was made that book project updates/progress/announcements be added to the website. This should include contact names, numbers and email addresses so that interested parties can make contact if necessary.
5. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 10:36 a.m.
Angela Corley
Secretary