January Executive Board Meeting

THOMAS TOLMAN FAMILY ORGANIZATION

Executive Board Meeting

Family Research Center-Bountiful

Jan 13, 2013 6:30 pm

PRESIDING & CONDUCTING: John Tolman, President

OPENING PRAYER: Lola T Beagley

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS: John Tolman, President

THOSE IN ATTENDANCE & VOLUNTEER HOURS: Barbara Tolman –20 hrs; Loraine Pace- 185 hrs; Jacob Howlett; Tom Tolman-2 hrs; John Tolman-36 hrs; Kristie Pitts-6 hrs; Lola Beagley- 64 ½ hrs

MINUTES: Minutes of Aug 12, 2012 Executive Board Mtg read by Lola Beagley and approved by members.

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FINANCIAL REPORT: Presented by Barbara L. Tolman. See attachment.

1. A suggestion was given by Loraine Pace that the surplus funds from the rental income be applied to the fund for replacement of the roof. It was agreed that a review would be done on previous surplus funds and they would be added to the roof fund.
2. Approval was given by Loraine Pace to continue paying Elese Elwood $100.00 a week through June 30, 2013, for genealogical research.

PREDIDENT’S MESSAGE/REMARKS: Congratulated Krisite and Robert Pitts who will leave shortly for a mission in the Philippines. No report on research this month.

OTHER: Completed temple cards left at the family Center are to be forwarded to Loraine Pace.

REPORTS OF BOARD MEMBERS:

Web Master – Trent Larson “attended” via Web cam from St. Croix, VI; no business

Genealogist and Temple Work – Loraine T Pace

1. Mentioned quote from Pres. Boyd K Packer regarding genealogy research:

“Every thought or word or act we direct at this sacred work is pleasing to the Lord. Every hour spent on genealogical research, however unproductive it appears, is worthwhile. It is pleasing to the Lord. It is our testimony to Him that we accept the doctrine of the resurrection and the plan of salvation. It draws us close to those who have gone before. It welds eternal links in family associations and draws us closer to him who is our Lord.” “The Holy Temple. P 25

2. A goal that is not written down is only a wish. Her goals:
   1. finish editing short histories
   2. sort and reorganize filing cabinets at the center
   3. evaluate contents of wooden drawers at the center
   4. wrap up the current lines she is working on
   5. edit the journals
3. Suggested goal for the board members is to ensure they have completed all their family group sheets. Then get 10 other family members to send in their sheets.
4. Provided an update on research on Jeremiah Mecham. She received a booklet from Ralph Mecham with recent research and that the research now will be done by his son, Owen Mecham.
5. Looking for a contact on the Holbrook line
6. Pray for help- Bore testimony of Lord’s help when reading the films that each time a frame appeared that was readable, it contained the last name that she was researching.

Cyrus Line -

1. Kristie Pitts suggested that a notice be posted on the Tolman Family Website that a replacement for her is needed on the Cyrus line.
2. Reported on successful on research on the Snow line.

Judson Line –

Benjamin Line –

Postcard and Magazine – Tom Tolman: 1. He will prepare the post card reminder for the

Family organization dues. It needs to be sent prior to release of the March

magazine. Loraine and Tom will confer on the message.

2. Tom announced that he is on the committee for celebration of the 150^th Anniversary of the Bountiful Tabernacle. He explained that Judson Tolman and Joseph Holbrook played an important part in proving the wood for the building. Ephraim and Jaren were also mentioned as participants at that time.

NEXT MEETING: February 10, 2013 at 6:30pm

ASSIGNMENTS:

CLOSING PRAYER: Kristie Pitts