We are pleased to announce we will be returning to IN PERSON monthly membership meetings. Our next meeting will be Monday, June 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the Western Illinois Museum.

We’ll celebrate with a good ol’ fashioned ice cream social. We have a new publication author Allen Nemec will discuss. “Reminiscences – A History of Macomb as Remembered By Alex Holmes”. We’re excited about this unique book. It has pictures, a FULL name index, and great stories about Macomb.

Come join us on MONDAY, JUNE 20 AT 6:00 P.M. Please wear a mask if you have not been vaccinated for everyone’s safety.

Our monthly membership meetings are held the third Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Western Illinois Museum in Macomb, IL.

Here is a list of dates for the 2020 year:

Monday, March 16

Monday, April 20

Monday, May 18

Monday, June 15

Monday, July 20

Monday, August 17

Monday, September 21

Monday, October 19

Monday, November 16

Please come join us!

Our February monthly meeting will be held Monday, February 17 at 6 p.m. at 201 South Lafayette, Macomb, IL (Western Illinois Museum). Please bring a covered dish to share, any interesting genealogical finds, resources, news or photos you’d like to share.

We will be closed December 25, 2018 through January 1, 2019.

Enjoy your holidays!

For a limited time (Oct 1-Nov 30 2018), the Illinois State Library opens up their databases for remote access for all Illinois residents.  There are several genealogy and newspaper sources to explore that normally require a subscription.

For details:  http://www.finditillinois.org/tryit/

2018 Sept General Meeting Minutes 9.17.18

18 members and guests were in attendance.

The meeting was called to order at 7 pm and Vice President Roger Frowein introduced Tim Howe to share information about the Rezab Prairie at the Old Macomb Cemetery.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: Minutes were shared and motion was made and passed to approve the minutes from the August meeting.

TREASURER’S REPORT: The Society has $63,593.58 in total assets currently.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Bridget Hinchee will discuss the Atkinson/McCord Cemetery at our October meeting.

MEMBERSHIP: We have 225 members, one new member and two renewals

PUBLICATIONS: The County History book is available for pickup for those who pre-purchased it.  There are a few left available for purchase at the Library.

VOLUNTEER: We need volunteers to staff the Library on Saturday, Sept. 29 and October dates.  We can also use volunteers to do indexing from their home computers.

OBITUARY COMMITTEE: No meeting.

WEBSITE: Jean shared information about the Announcements page, as well as an area for Queries.  She has asked for historical photos to be sent to her also.  They may be sent via email or regular mail.

OLD BUSINESS: Members were reminded of the ISGS Conference at the end of October in Springfield. Information is available at ILGENSOC.ORG.  McDonough County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes will be receiving a Community Service award at the event.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: We need a Volunteer Committee head. Elections will be held in October.  Let Debbie Nicholson know if you are interested prior to Saturday, October 13.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Julie Terstriep, Secretary