August 4, 2002
The 79th Annual Gable Reunion was held on a hot August 4, 2002 at the Schlicher Farm in Corning, PA. Approximately 80 persons were in attendance.
After a scrumptous buffet lunch, President Andy Degler opened the meeting at 1:45 PM. We sang, "O Beautiful for Spacious Skies" and said the Lord's Prayer.
Secretary Curt Reinik read the minutes from last year. They were approved with the exception on Michiah Schlicher's name being misspelled. Recent marriages reported were Kennard Shalcross to Heather on 8-03-02, Joy Schlicher to Kevin Pritchard on 9-06-01 and Debra Reinhard to Richard Foulke on 7-29-94. The birth of Elisie to Robert and Yvonne Wutka in July of 2002 was noted. Sadly, the deaths of Leonard Reinhard on 2-10-2002 and Charles Gable also in February of 2002 were recorded.
The Treasurer Heather Colon said $45.95 remained in the coffers after all the bills for 2002 were paid. $221 were collected in the yearly offering. This leaves $266.95 to start the next year.
Under new business, it was reported that on Friday the 2nd after the canvas canopy was setup over the eating tables that disaster struck. A wind gust blew the canvas and poles down, twisting and damaging the tables, horses, and benches. The men reassembled Saturday to fix the damage to the tables and to reset the tarp. It was also discovered that the canvas was torn in several spots and some of the eyelets were damaged. After much discussion, two motions were passed. The first was to set up for the Reunion Saturday evening instead of Friday. The second gave approval for Bill Young to take the 60 year old canvas tarp to be repaired.
In an effort to boost attendance, Carolyn Schlicher said she would send out a newletter in the winter regarding Reunion news. Kathy Gable Young volunteered to place ads or news items in local papers about the upcoming 80th Reunion.
After many years of service to the Reunion as historian, Tony Masessa has decided to step down. He was thanked for his many years of service. Curt Reinik will take over duties of historian.
We were then entertained by a group called the "Distant Cousins." Addy Young played the violin while Emily Degler danced to the tune "Stitches in My Britches." Addy then played a violin solo, "Go Tell Aunt Rhody." The show continued with a harmonious rendition of "Sarah Sponda" by Tabitha, Elizabeth and Abigail Schlicher.
The meeting was closed at 2:45 PM with the singing of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."
The afternoon was spent in games led by Joy Pritchard, eating ice cream, and going on a hayride.
Respectfully submitted,
Curt Reinik, Secretary
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