Officers - 2008-2009 Annita Zalenski, President Judi Bonzkowski, Vice President Patricia Van Steyn, Secretary Commmittees: Hospitality: Dorothy Decker Bylaws: Judi Bonzkowski,  Bob Hazekamp, Marie Mahler, Annita Zalenski Trip: George & Dorothy Decker Library: Betty Lou Walker Dorothy Jordan Nominating: Doris Bauer Dorothy Decker

Membership in the PCHS Genealogy Club is a benefit of membership in the PCHS Historical Society.  Meetings are usually held on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon at Lambert Castle September through May.  Meetings and programs are always open to the public; however, it is hoped that after attending several free programs, non-members would support the organization and become and join the Society.  Membership benefits include free admission to the museum and library. 

The Genealogy Club met on February 13, 2010.  More than 35 people were in attendance. The minutes of the January  meeting were read and approved.   
 
Lorraine Yurchak, President of the Passaic County Historical Society, spoke about the new merchandise in the gift shop and the need for more gift shop volunteers on weekends, from 1PM to 4PM.  Having volunteers for the gift shop will free up the other volunteers and minimize damage and theft.

Copies were available of the February Genealogy Club Bulletin. February's bulletin featured information about the Sanborn Fire Maps. There was a page listing and describing web sites worth surfing, as well as a calendar of upcoming events.

Vice President Judi Bonzkowski announced the programs for future meetings and Dorothy Decker reported that she is still working on a June trip.  Bob Hazekamp sugested the club have a picnic in July or August.  Members voted and approved Bob's suggestion.

Volunteers are still needed to serve on the Anniversary committee. 

Thanks to Bob Hazekamp, the Castle Genie Newsletter has been reborn!  Hopefully, all members  received their copy.  Work is in progress for the next issue.

After the refreshment break, Genealogist Daniel Donatacci gave an interesting and informative  presentation on "Paleographically Speaking:  Getting a Grip on Difficult Handwriting."

If you have any questions about meetings or suggestions for programs, please feel free to contact Annita Zalenski anytime through the PCHS office (973-247-0085 x 200) or at atzki@optonline.net.