Rogue Valley Genealogical Society
3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford, Oregon 97501
reception@rvgslibrary.org  www.rvgslibrary.org
541-512-2340

I. Call to order, establish quorum - Anne Billeter
II. Approve Minutes of Previous Member Meeting (see over) - Cathy Ullrich
III. Report of the Treasurer - Kim Thurman
IV. Member Sharing - Members
V. Board Action, Summary Reports, and Announcements – See below
VI. Future Events – See below
VII. Adjourn                                                                                  Summary Reports
1. Education – Genealogy Week will be Sep 23-27 with a focus on beginning genealogy. The format has changed.  Each day there will be a class in the morning. Participants will be encouraged to bring their lunch and stay for practice sessions with mentors in the afternoon, with the exception of   Tuesday, Sep 24, when there will be a Quilts and Genealogy Program about Sue Waldron’s 9/11 Quilt in the afternoon.In October we will begin two Beginning Genealogy Class Series, with monthly classes @ $5.00 for members, $10.00 for non-members.  Classes will be on the second Thursdays, In Person from 10:30 AM – Noon, and Zoom from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
2. Membership - Loretta Barker - Membership stands at 667.
3. Technology & Data Management – The annual fund drive was launched June 1st.
4. Volunteer - Ann Baracker - We currently have 76 volunteers, who worked 999 hours in May 2024.Preparations are in full swing for our July 20 Open House: “Chasing Freedom, Our Ancestors’ Search for Life, Liberty, and Happiness.” You are invited to wear a costume representing an historical person.

Announcements:

• Next Board Meeting:  Monday, July 8, at 9:30 a.m. at the library. Members are welcome!
• Next Program & Member Meeting:  Tuesday, September 17, 1:30 p.m., “Discoveries from the RVGS Special Interest Groups”
• Upcoming Classes & Programs:  Online pre-registration is required at www.rvgslibrary.org. 
  • Classes are now available as hybrid: register to receive Zoom link or view in the library.
  • Drop-In Help Sessions do not require registration and are in person only.