The Annual Business Meeting of the California Genealogical Society was held on Saturday, January 12, 2013. A total of fifty-three members attended the festivities starting at 12:00 p.m. with a social hour in the Education Room organized by Diana Edwards and Linda Okazaki.
Several members responded to the call for “appetizers to share” so everyone enjoyed good food and a chance to meet members and renew acquaintances with old friends.
Treasurer Laura Lee Karp gave reports on the reading of the society’s books and on the financial health of the society before presenting the 2013 budget, which was approved. President Vaillant stressed the point that income from membership dues doesn’t cover “opening the doors of the library” in terms of rent. Income from research, publications sales, events, classes, tours and other fundraisers still leaves a shortfall which is filled by member donations and income from the society’s endowment.
Just before the meeting ended, new board member, Diana Edwards, brought the centerpieces from the reception to present to two lucky members. Kyrha Dahan and June Lindquist each took phalaenopsis orchids home for being our “newest” and “longest” members. Kyrha joined the society in 2012. June has been a member for thirty-eight years – since 1974! Congratulations, ladies!
The business meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. The board of directors met briefly to elect officers for 2013:
Before closing, I want to acknowledge Patricia Smith, our second Saturday Desk volunteer. She does yeoman’s work during all of our membership meetings. Thank you, Pat!
Photographs courtesy of Kathryn Doyle, Jane Lindsey, Arlene Miles, and Linda Okazaki.
Copyright © 2013 by Kathryn M. Doyle, California Genealogical Society and Library.
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2013