Minutes from 93^rd Annual Gable Family Reunion

August 7, 2016, it was a bright sunny day reaching 82 degrees with a pleasant breeze. Total attendance for the 2016 reunion was 43 people. The President of the reunion, Vicki Arthur started off the day with a welcome to all while we assembled into a circle outside the barn. “America the Beautiful” was sung followed with “The Lord’s Prayer” to begin the abundant feast.

No deaths or births were reported for 2016. Marriages included:

· Catherine Paige Weber to Justin Reynolds on Sept 5, 2015

· Rebecca Masessa to Travis Lesicka on August 15, 2015

President Vicki Arthur shared a trivia question about Hawaii stating how the Islands came to be from lava flow rising from a crack in the earth floor. The only inhabitants had to fly or swim. Who was the first mammal to occupy the islands?

“Bats” was the answer. The world’s only flying mammal.

The Secretaries report was given by Bill Young

The Treasurer’s report was given by Abigail Delp with an ending balance of $415.35 in 2016.

Historian report: opened by Dale Schlicher who brought old family pictures to share and had them on display in the barn. Lowell Hawk spoke about Clarence Hawk( his father) who gathered information over the years. Lowell shared a document from his father’s collection which explained about an example of immigration in the 1700’s where a couple from Germany had no one to sponsor them to enter America. They contacted some current land owners in PA. This couple had nothing except the clothing on their back. Land owners said they would map out a section of land to work with mules to clear the property. They were expected to farm the land and share the crops. The Husband did the farm work and the Wife did the house chores and canning. After 2 years the couple could keep the property and the slate was wiped clean of debt. Lowell plans to locate a document that related to Gable family. Lowell has an antique paper weight he plans to donate to auction at the Zionsville Lutheran Church where the Gable tombstones are located. A request was submitted to the reunion to assist in restoring or memorializing the brother and sister tombstones.

Website Report: Daryl explained there is two sides the website:

1) Family Tree

2) Tribal Pages

Contact Daryl by email with any updates or to gain access to family tree information. A request was made for families to take ownership of their family tree information and work with Daryl for updates.

President Vicki Arthur stated she needs to improve the officers meeting in mid-year. Carolyn suggested using Facebook because it’s secure. Vicki will send an email to officers about a meeting in April.

Old Business

Tomb stones at Zionsville Lutheran Church: Lowell Hawk will contact cemetery association.

New Business

Carolyn invites all to upload pictures to Facebook.

Gift for Sandy and Donald Schlicher: a plant and a 4-pack of Yoo-hoo drink in appreciation for using the farm. Tabitha presented gifts.

Scholarships

Andy Degler reported on 3 recipients in 2016. They are

1) Casey Soberg from the Minnie line. 1^st year in a double major Engineering/Marketing at University of Kentucky

2) Eric Young from the John Gable line in his 2^nd year majoring in Business and Marketing at Shippensburg University.

3) Miciah Schlicher from the Willoughby line is in his final year majoring in Health and Science at Penn College

Each candidate receives $750. Total money given out since 2011 is $8850.00

Entertainment

Addy Young played two beautiful songs on her violin. Derick Maxwell shared some jokes…what do tight rope walkers eat? Answer: balanced diet

Favorite way dolls like to cook… Barbie Q. Lila Maxwell did her rendition of “The Fight song”. Bill Young shared a story about Hosensach..the history of the name.

Russell Young- shared his cider press stories. ( posted on Facebook)

Vicki Arthur shared a story about taking a walk while visiting Andy.

Andy shared a story with a message of things change and someday it will be gone.

The entire group sang “What a friend we have in Jesus”. Games and Ice cream were enjoyed by all.

Watermelon winner was Lyla Maxwell with her guess of 16 pounds.

M&M filled Mason jar winner was Jim Masessa with his guess of 630 M&M’s

Respectfully submitted,

Bill Young