HISPANIC GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - 2001 HGS MEETING MINUTES

2003 HGS MEETING MINUTES

January 17, 2001	February 21, 2001	March 21, 2001	April 18, 2001	May 16, 2001	June 20, 2001
July 18, 2001	August 15, 2001	September 19, 2001	October 17, 2001	November 21, 2001	December 19, 2001

HGS Meeting Minutes December 21, 2001
1.	No Meeting. Christmas Holidays

HGS Meeting Minutes November 21, 2001
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	Respectfully submitted, Secretary, HGS

HGS Meeting Minutes October 17, 2001
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HGS Meeting Minutes September 19, 2001
1.	President Joe Guerra started the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with a warm welcome for everyone. Introductions were conducted around the table in order to meet the guests.
2.	No official treasurers report was made since not all the bills have been settled.
3.	The secretary was absent at the August meeting so there were no meeting minutes.
4.	The majority of the meeting was spent discussing the outcome of the successful conference in spite of the events of September 11, 2001. President Guerra had called a few of the officers and decided to go forward with the conference. There were four no-show speakers as a result of the cancelled flights. Comments ranged from the conference badges, bus tour, speakers and first class luncheon. Everyone agreed that the conference was a success in spite of the circumstances.
5.	Our guest speaker Mr. Fernando Munoz Altea asked for a minute of silence in memory of the NYC Twin Towers and pentagon tragedy. He went on to give a preview presentation of his upcoming genealogy book, which will be published soon.
6.	The meeting was adjourned around 8:30 p.m. Next meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2001 at Loma Linda Restaurant on Telephone Rd.
	Respectfully submitted, Secretary, HGS

HGS Meeting Minutes August 19, 2001
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HGS Meeting Minutes July 18, 2001
1.	President Guerra called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone.
2.	Secretary Garza apologized for not having the previous months minutes prepared and will provide them at the August meeting.
3.	Treasurer’s report: President Guerra reported a balance of $11,171.17.
4.	We were all sad to hear of Ms. Mary Lou Vela’s passing of cancer. Mr. Alfred Flores made a motion to donate $100 to the “Cruelty to Animals Protection” in Mrs. Vela’s memory. The motion was seconded by Mr. Genaro Flores and passed.
5.	Old Business: Mr. Genaro Flores stated the following a. The Juan Seguin Blvd. Will extends from Hwy. 225 to the monument. b. Requested that we again provide our exhibition photo’s etc. for a new exhibit event. c. Cayetano Barrera’s list to be provided.
6.	Conference Report a. Need volunteers to introduce speakers. b. Volunteer to introduce luncheon speaker. c. Bags, Ms. Lydia Zermeno will continue to look for a sponsor. d. Mr. Adolfo Trejo reported on the bus tour, which is ready to go. A motion was made by Mr. Manuel Flores to provide Mr. Howard a free bus tour. Mrs. Angie Flores seconded it. The motion passed. e. There was some discussion for a fundraiser for the conference bags f. There was discussion on having a musical group on Friday or at the luncheon on Saturday.
7.	New Business: a. Scholarship Report: Mrs. Cris Garza reported that Hispanic Heritage Month will be Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. She indicated that in order to have more student participation we would need more membership involvement and participation in the targeted schools. b. New Journal: President Guerra reported that the new journal is almost complete. c. Mr. Genaro Flores reminded everyone that we will need volunteers for the hospitally room. We will need coolers and donations of soft drinks.
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	Respectfully submitted, Secretary, HGS

HGS Meeting Minutes June 20, 2001
1.	President Joe Guerra opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. by welcoming everyone. Introductions were made all around the table for the benefit of new visitors.
2.	Secretary David Garza provided copies of the previous minutes to the membership. A motion was made by Mrs. Rosalba Aulenbacher and seconded by Ms. Lydia Zermeno. The motion passed.
3.	President Guerra reported that our Treasurer, Mr. John Hernandez had submitted his resignation. President Guerra reported a balance of $11, 978.91.
4.	Old Business: a. Conference bag samples were show. $596 will buy 200 bags. Mrs. Cris Garza volunteered to check with Houston Library for bag donations. b. Main Library Exhibition: It was reported that the items loaned by some HGS membership was very well done and look very nice. c. Lupe Lopez Dinner: M/M Trejo reported that the dinner was very successful and everyone was overwhelmed with the turn out. d. Mr. Genaro Flores reported that the Milby High School 75th Anniversary was also a great success with about 3,000 people in attendance. e. Juan Seguin Blvd: Mr. Genaro Flores reported that many people attended the function in Austin, Texas. All voted for approval except for Deer Park. He also reported that Dr. Tijerina is pushing for a Tejano Monument. f. Conference Reports: a. Speakers, no major changes. b. Premiums continue to solicit conference give a ways. c. Web page d. Bus Trip, deposit was sent in. e. Mailing list, Ms. Sofia Allison volunteered to do the mail out. f. Flowers, Ms. Lydia Zermeno will look into it. g. Fund raising
5.	Journal articles are still being requested in order to complete the next journal. Please submit your articles to President Guerra ASAP.
6.	Mr. Genaro Flores reported that Ms. Kristina Rios Lumbreras mother had passed away. He also reported that Mr. Lumbereras is planning a film festival and she is going to compile a report on the exhibit. Mr. Flores also reported that he spoke to Mr. Leonel Castillo at city hall on research on the Moreno family. In closing there was discussion on several activities. Mr. John Hernandez stated that Mr. Armando Rodriguez was looking for the Moya family who is getting royalty checks Mr. Genaro Flores passed copies of an article of a museum in Alice, Texas. The article is by Mr. John Flores who is a biographer in San Antonio, Texas. There was also a Texas Observer article on Maria Eugenia Guerra, she writes a newspaper and magazine on the border.
7.	The meeting ended after 8 p.m.
	Respectfully submitted, Secretary, HGS

HGS Meeting Minutes May 16, 2001
1.	President Joe Guerra called the meeting to order promptly at 7 p.m.
2.	Minutes were distributed and a motion was made by Ms. Lydia Zermeno and seconded by Mr. Manuel Flores. Motion passed.
3.	Treasurer’s report. Mr. Hernandez was absent. President Joe Guerra reported a balance of $00.000.00
4.	President Joe Guerra reported that to date we have a total of 113 members for a total of $2,765.
5.	Old Business: a. Display at Main Library looks good and has good lighting. b. The reception for exhibitors will be on 5/26/02 from 4-6 p.m. c. President Guerra thanked everyone for his or her participation.
6.	Conference Update: a. Speakers: No change b. Premiums: Ms. Lydia Zermeno will collect and hold until conference. c. Webpage site to be developed. d. Bus Trip: Everything is set and ready. e. Table Prices set at $70 for one and $60 for additional table. f. Ms. Connie Buckner and Ms. Sophia Allison will develop mailing database. g. Flower arrangements: Ms. Lydia Zermeno will take charge. h. Fund Raising: Ms. Rosie Zamora-Cope will be approached for Houston Endowment possible funding. i. Conference Bags: Ms. Lydia Zermeno will look into prices. j. Loose Ends: Conference Banner motion by Mr. David Garza, seconded by Mr. Edward Hinojosa. Motion passed. k. Spaniard: Cost pending
7.	President Joe Guerra requested more articles for the conference journal.
8.	Final discussion was held on the John Seguin Memorial Highway, Webpage for Debbie Gomez and the request for more books for the library.
9.	Meeting was adjourned.
	Respectfully Submitted, David Garza, Secretary

HGS Meeting Minutes April 18, 2001
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HGS Meeting Minutes March 21, 2001
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HGS Meeting Minutes February 21, 2001
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HGS Meeting Minutes January 17, 2001
1.	President Joe Guerra opened the meeting at 6:45 p.m. by welcoming everyone. Mr. Jesse Hernandez was welcomed as a guest and all the members present introduced themselves and the lines they were researching.
2.	David Garza, secretary passed out the minutes from the last official meeting on November 15, 2000. After a few minutes, Mr. Serrano moved to pass the minutes and Ms. Belinda P. Kaylani seconded the motion. The motion passed.
3.	Treasurer, Juan Hernandez, was absent so the his report was given by President Guerra. The balance was reported.
4.	Old Business: a. Xmas Party; everyone who attended the Christmas Party had a good time and we are grateful to Mr. & Mrs. Juan Hernandez for being such gracious hosts. b. Mr. Adolfo Trejo reported that the “Lupe Lopez” project was doing well and picking up interest in the community, especially at the U of H. c. Scholarships: President Guerra will take care of mailing out the scholarships to each of the winners. Further discussion was held on the future of the scholarship program due to a lack of interest and participation.
5.	Convention news: We have been able to obtain three new speakers; Mr. Leal Garmendia (?), Mr. Israel Cavazos and Mr. Michael Salinas. We have also received offers from both Continentals Airlines and Southwest Airlines for convention discounts for the upcoming Houston conference in September. Mr. Adolfo Trejo also reported that the convention bus trip is coming along and he will be meeting with San Jacinto officials for final details and plans.
6.	President Guerra reported that we have received $1,101.00 in new membership dues. Everyone is reminded to submit their 2001 dues if they not already done so.
7.	Latter Day Saints Molecular Genealogy Research Project on January 27 at the Baytown Texas Family History, 1010 Birdsong, Baytown, Texas.
8.	President Guerra advised the group that we had received and offer from Rada Cutlery to sell their cutlery products as a fundraiser.
9.	Mr. Guerra also showed the members present an ad that he purchased for the “El Mesteno” Magzine. The magazine has a circulation around 1,400 and we may attract more attendees to the upcoming convention.
10.	Mr. Guerra also made reference to the current members who have been submitting additional monies as donations to our budget.
11.	The Garcia book written by Father Gustavo Barrera (Brownsville) is now available for $35.00 to those who are interested.
12.	We received notice that the Rio Grande Valley chapter is already preparing for the 2002 Conference in the Valley. They have already begun to plan bus trips to Camargo, Mier and Old Revilla.
13.	Mr. Joe Murgueza advised everyone about the upcoming Annual Victoria College, John W. Stormont Lectures on South Texas Conference, as a joint effort with the South Texas Historical Association. The lectures will be held on Feb. 2-3, 2001.
14.	The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
	Respectfully Submitted, David Garza, Secretary

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