August 1, 2004
The 81st Annual Reunion was held on Sunday, August 1, 2004 at the farm of William and Florence Schlicher. The day was hot, humid and cloudy with sprinkles throughout the Reunion. The porch thermometer read 89 degrees in the shade. The potluck began at 12:30 with Russell Young leading us in prayer.
Getting name tags and attendance sign-ins was delayed due to the Secretary, Carolyn Schlicher, locking her keys in her car. There were 36 people in attendance.
Curt Reinik began the meeting at 2:30 PM. Turnout was light, probably due to soaking showers earlier in the day. "America the Beautiful" was sung.
The Secretary's Report was read. Dennis Frederick made the motion to accept the minutes and Randy Young seconded.
In addition, Carolyn Schlicher told the family of the upcoming website, www.GableReunion.com. She asked that representatives from each existing line volunteer to be her "point person" for information regarding that line. She also brought along some Reunion photos and asked that people identify others on the photos. These will be listed on the website. K. Gable Young moved that Carolyn be thanked for this effort.
1 Birth:
Arianna Rose Young, September 22, 2003 Grandparents: Neil and Pattie Young
Deaths:
Gloria Moser Gable
Forrest Gable
Marriages: Rachael Hill to Martin Maxwell, May 9, 2004
Treasurer's Report:
This report was given to the Secretary after the meeting in order to record today's collection.
Starting balance: $342.15
Expenses: $273.40
Collection: $219.00 Total $287.75
Historian's Report: Curt Reinik told us he brought information in 2 notebooks regarding the lines of the tree. He asked us to please verify the dates in both notebooks.
Old business: none
Those who reported for tent raising yesterday were thanked. Curt reminded folks to stay after for tear down.
New business: none
The next Reunion will be the first Sunday in August 2005. Jean Nagle checked and said it was the 7th.
Special Presentations: Addy Young (violin) and Avery Young (drum) played "Off She Goes," "Staten Island," and "Dennis Murphy."
We sang "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."
Neil Young began special gifts at 2:54 PM:
Woman with the shortest hair cut: Jean Nagle. Jean commented about the irony of this, having won the "longest hair" prize years before.
Woman with the longest nails: Joy (Schlicher) Pritchard
Items brought that were baked from scratch: Jean Nagle and Kevin Pritchard.
Someone who brought old-fashioned canned goods: Kathy Gable Young and Martine Scannavino.
Person with the birthday nearest today: Addy Young on July 31 (yesterday).
Youngest child here at the Reunion: Arianna Young, Neil and Pat's Granddaughter.
Meeting was adjourned at 3:03 PM.
There was no hayride this year, but plenty of black cherry, chocolate marshmallow and fudge ripple ice cream was consumed.
Because of a misunderstanding, both Carolyn Schlicher and Curt Reinik printed up agendas for today. Curt took Carolyn's agendas and will use them next year since the Reunion paid for the printing of them.
Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Schlicher, Secretary
Click here to see the agenda for this meeting.
Click here to see photos from this reunion.
