Capturing Moments in Time . . .

Phyllis, Russ, Julie, Barb & Jan enjoyed learning about title research.

Our knowledgeable presenter was Joe who is an Abstractor. These are only part of the old volumes they have for researching.

This was an original table they moved to this location with the old volumes.

Just look at all the information squeezed on one page . . .

Julie gives a very interesting program on the "Memoirs of the Minick Family." July 5, 2021.

Reva and her mom Hervetta are guests for the presentation being descended from the Minick family. July 5, 2021.

July 9, 2019

June 3, 2019

Colleen Wilber entertained us with her presentation on "Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery" on October 1, 2018.

Colleen showing the flag that made the journey. Carolyn & Randall observe.

Pretty good-sized bear paw print seen on the journey . . .

Colleen shares a ladel used for melting lead for bullets. Note she is wearing a "possibles" bag.

Members Carolyn, Randall, Mary, Pam, and guest John enjoying the program.

Guests John & Kristi, member Loree, and guest Julie listen and watch intently . . .

El Sol Family Mexican Restaurant in Oakland, Iowa for our July 19, 2018 Tenth Anniversary Dinner Party.

Thanks to Carol for taking this photo of members and guests at El Sol: Front - Mary, Barb, Sherry, and Jan. Back - Randall, Ron, Gary, Russ, Pam, and Carolyn.

Gary & Carol - out-of-town members!

Pam and guest Sherry . . .

Colleen Wilber with her "Iowa Counties" quilt - each county a different fabric.

Another of Colleen's amazing "Pioneer Women" quilts.

Not only quilts but dolls were part of our Pioneer Women sewing history.

Colleen and Mary hold the quilt given to Mary's hubby Chris.

Signature area of Chris's Quilt of Honor.

Colleen and Carolyn hold a quilt that has been in Carolyn's family for a long, long time.

July 2017 Anniversary Dinner at Embers Restaurant in Avoca. Front: Jan, Susan, Barb. Back: Pam, Loree, Mary, Russ, Carolyn.

Present at the Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum for a tour given by Barb were Jan, Pam, Carolyn, Loree, and Mary. (July 2017)

Jan looks on as Mary shows us her honeymoon negligee . . .

Mary shares a special container and Peggy listens to why it is special.

Frieda shares an amazing pipe while Carolyn H. and Barbara E. look on.

Carolyn D. shares an old old family photo with Susan looking on.

Barb shares a display container of items of her great grandparents while Loree looks on.

Carolyn and Loree win quite a few times in Genealogy Bingo.

Mary tries to decide which gift to "take" as Frieda and Russ look on.

Pam and Peggy enjoying the "Left/Right" game as Pam reads the story.

"Left/Right" game is over - Carolyn, Loree, and Frieda wonder "when can we open our gift?"

Russ and Mary wonder "Can we open them now?"

Pam entertained with her guitar and Christmas carols.

Attending the 8th Anniversary Dinner Party were Pam, Randall, & Chris in front and Loree, Carolyn, Mary, & Barb in back.

Ruby gave a very interesting tour at the Macedonia Museum.

A very old wooden casket seen on display at the Macedonia Museum.

A few of the 229 birds in the Stempel Bird Collection seen in the old Macedonia City Hall.

Loree, Mary, and Victorine enjoying Bingo at the December 7th Christmas Party!

Pam and Helen checking out someone's Bingo.

Lotus and Phyllis working toward a Bingo prize.

Helen and Carolyn enjoy watching a winner open their prize!

Pam goes into much detail as she explains how to scan a slide.

Lotus, Randall, Helen, Carolyn, and Loree listen attentively to the instructions.

Phyllis, Mary, Helen, and Carolyn absorb Pam's instructions!

Pam answers questions from the listeners.

MOVIE DAY at BVGS!! President Pam watching our movie on using computers and Family Tree Maker in our genealogy research.

Mary deeply engrossed in the movie . . .

Carolyn and Helen see the camera looking their way.

Vice-President Helen enjoying Barb's vacation itinerary.

Mary and Carolyn work on finding information for the Military Binders.

Lotus, Victorine, Phyllis, Loree, and Barb (photographer) worked on the funeral memorial card files.

Phyllis (back to camera & clockwise), Helen, Carolyn, and Mary listen to Helen's iPad as KMA radio station interviews Loree Hamilton.

Special Birthday Wishes to Pam, who brought yummy treats to our April meeting!

Lotus, Loree, and Victorine anticipating the taste of Pam's special Birthday "Jelly" Roll!

Installation of 2015 Officers. Listening to the installation ceremony are Phyllis Brandes, Pam Paulson, Carolyn Hotze, and seated Helen Williams.

2014 Nominating Committee chairperson Lotus Paulsen conducts the installation ceremony.

Newly installed 2015 BVGS officers include Treasurer Phyllis, President Pam, Secretary Carolyn, and seated Vice-President Helen.

Opal's 99th birthday celebration in February 2014. Back: Susan, Loree, Lotus, Mary, Helen, Carolyn, Phyllis. Front: Lilly, Opal, Barbara. Photo by Pam. (02/03/2014)

BVGS Twentieth Anniversary Open House with Opal and Mildred visiting. (07/09/2000) Please correct me if that isn't Mildred.

Birthday party for our three "90's Ladies" - Evelyn, Opal & Orpha - as they were all turning 90 years young in a short period of time. (02/07/2005)

Opal telling us lovingly about the little baby bonnet she had made so many, many years ago! (04/04/2005)

We had a program where everyone brought HATS, and we had quite a fun time modeling them! Opal looking pretty in hers! (04/03/2006)

Another program we did was bringing APRONS. Among the ones Opal shared was this Christmas one. (03/02/2009)

Opal turned 94 on our meeting date, and Pam made birthday cake for all to enjoy. Myrna looking on. (02/02/2009)

Opal at our Third Annual Dinner Party at Farmers Kitchen in Atlantic. (07/11/2011)

Opal enjoying another Dinner Party, this one at Big Grove Village. (07/02/2013)

Opal always loved participating when we brought treasures from home that we still had! (08/05/2013)

Russ and Opal enjoy Genealogy BINGO which has become a part of our yearly December Christmas Party. (12/02/2013)

Pam reading and Helen listening during the "Left/Right" game. (12/01/2014)

Lotus and Russ listening to see which direction the gifts must go . . . (12/01/2014)

Phyllis having fun with the "Left/Right" game! (12/01/2014)

Loree during yet another exciting game of genealogy BINGO! (12/01/2014)

Guitar and Christmas carols performed by Pam were a big hit!