RVGS Program & Member Meeting Agenda
February 16, 2021 - Via Zoom

I.          Call to order, establish quorum - Kim Thurman
II.         Approve Minutes of Jan 19, 2021 Member Meeting - Loretta Barker
III.        Report of the Treasurer - Barbara Shrewsberry
IV.        Member Sharing - Members
V.         Board Action, Directors Summary Reports, and Announcements - See below
VI.        Future Events - See below
VII.       Introduction of Public Program – Kim Thurman
VIII.      RVGS Program: “Nectar of the Gods: The Mysteries and Histories of Rogue Valley Wine” by Maureen Battistella
IX.        Closing/Adjourn
 
Directors’ Summary Reports

1. Education Committee: Barbara Halverson & Pat Jenkins – The committee is working on designing a master curriculum plan by skill level and subject. In addition, we are looking for members that would be interested in actively assisting with generating ideas for future education topics.
2. Finance: Stephen Kazar – No new updates
3. Membership: Margaret Clark-Mayfield – Total membership stands at 746 individuals.
4. Technology & Data Management: Rich Miles – No new updates
5. Library: Anne Billeter – The library received microfilm of the Oregonian (1/1/1964-12/31/2008) and three lateral file cabinets from the Medford branch of the Jackson County Library District. Updates to the collection continue to happen while the library is temporarily closed!

Announcements
Next Board Meeting: Monday, March 8, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Members welcome.
Next Program & Member Meeting: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Rich Miles will be presenting “Are You Getting the Most Out of the RVGS Website?”
Upcoming Classes and programs: Online pre-registration is required at www.rvgslibrary.org to receive a Zoom link the day before the event.

1. Saturday, Feb 20, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., SEMINAR: “Profile of a Quaker – Finding a Friend in Colonial America” by Steven W. Morrison
2. Monday, Feb 22, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., CLASS: “DNA Class Series: X-DNA Inheritance Chart” by Lorita Cushman
3. Tuesday, Feb 23, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., HEIRLOOM GENEALOGY: “The Southern Illinois Quilt Puzzle” by Barbara MacMillen
4. Wednesday, Feb 24, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CLASS: “Researching Your Ancestors in FamilySearch” by Rich Miles
5. Tuesday, Mar 2, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., CLASS: “Murder in the Family: Researching a 111-Year Old Mystery” by Deb Shell
6. Friday, Mar 5, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CLASS: “I Have a Civil War Ancestor…Now What?” by Brian Rhinehart
7. Thursday, Mar 11, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., CLASS: “Introduction to Genealogy” by Anne Billeter