Beaufort County Genealogical Society
November Meeting
President – Ann Basnight
Vice-President – Terria Baynor
Treasurer – Louise Cowell
Corresponding Secretary – Mary Disharoon
Recording Secretary – Vernetta Lange
The Beaufort County Genealogical Society met at Brown Library on 11-4-03. At 7:00 p.m. president Ann Basnight
welcomed 20 members and guests.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and accepted as
read. There was no treasurer’s report
due to absence of treasurer.
Mary Disharoon presented no newsletters or journals. She brought a supply of Deed Book 1 for
purchase by members. We’ve had requests
for the book from several states.
Mary reported that Gail Swain, President of Tri-County Genealogical
Society in Bayboro invited us to attend their monthly meeting at 6:45pm on the
third Tuesday of each month at the Pamlico County Library in Bayboro.
OLD BUSINESS:
The slate for officers for 2004 was presented. There were no nominations from the floor. Albert Everson moved, Russell seconded to
accept the slate as presented. Those
present voted “yes”. President-Ann
Basnight; Vice President-Terria Baynor; Treasurer-Louise Cowell; Corresponding
Secretary-Mary Disharoon; Recording Secretary-Vernetta Lange.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ann appointed Russell Tyson to chair a committee to begin the process of
pricing microfilm readers, possibly to utilize the funds received from John’s
memorial. Albert Everson was appointed
to serve with him.
Ann mentioned Deed Book 1 is selling well. Chris Oakley will take a supply with her to the NCGS meeting on
Saturday, November 8.
Russell will also look into obtaining a different place for our fall
dinner meeting with the thought to have it earlier in the year – September 25
or October 2.
Jean Bowen was appointed chairman of the calendar committee to replace
John. She appointed Vernetta to assist
her. Louis Van Camp is also on the
committee.
Van Camp’s third book on Washington and Beaufort County is now available
at Bookhaven in Belhaven; Sunflower Books and Hall Mark in Washington; Terry’s
Place in Chocowinity; Country Classics at Douglas Cross Roads; Pirates’
Treasure in Bath, and at his home.
Price is $19.99 plus tax every place except his home.
In absence of a speaker each person related the “most exciting”
find/discovery during their research.
Experiences were enjoyed by all.
Ann reminded us the December meeting will be brief and we’ll enjoy a
social. Members can bring a small plate
of goodies to share.
Willene Brinn motioned, Zelma Singleton seconded to adjourn at 8:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted by Vernetta Lange – Recording
Secretary
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