Minutes 2010

Although we were small in numbers it was wonderful to be able to reconnect again as a family. We may have stayed  the longest due to visiting, eating and discussing the future of our reunion. Most of us stayed until 4:30. As usual we shared wonderful food at noon and ate ice cream around 3pm. Steve Goodrich was gracious to sample ALL the choices plus making four trips back to the food table to make sure a few select dishes were as good as he thought previously.

2010 Minutes


Steve Goodrich moved to opened the meeting and Gerald Goodrich 2nd the motion.

Minutes and the Treasury report were read by Betty McKinney.  Corrections to the minutes:  Omit Tom Goodrich as 2nd the motion to adjourn and replace with Ethel Goodrich.

Old Business

The business of repairing the Jacob Ramsey tombstone at the Hively cemetery has not been finalized.  The contractors have not returned Tom Goodrich’s calls. Tom has agreed to pursue this issue and will stay in touch with the family when a dollar amount has been procured. The good news is the settling of the tombstones has stabilized.

A lengthy discussion on the topic of combining the Goodrich/Ramsey reunion with the decedents of Price Goodrich reunion was declined because the Ramsey side would not be included.  This discussion leads to how we can get more family members to attend the reunion.  We all agreed families are spread out throughout the country is a major issue plus the third and fourth generations do not know one another.  Therefore, the younger generation does not feel the need to stay connected. This leads into new business.

New Business

 Suggestions were made on how to improve the attendance:

·         Family members push to get their families involved

·         Making sure everyone has a ride that can make it to the reunion

·         Have a destination reunion

·         Have the reunion in Illinois i.e. near Marvin Andris

·         More mailings and communication sent throughout the year. This could be through direct mailings, more emails, through a website, or a combination of all three.

The option of having the 2011 reunion in Illinois was pursued by Jody Praklet calling and leaving a message at Marvin Andris’s home that we would like to have the reunion there, with his help.  Then a phone call to Janet Deimer confirmed to idea was fantastic and she nominated Marvin as president for next year and Gerald Goodrich 2^nd motion.

The ball was set in motion for what we would like at the 2011 reunion.  Here are suggestions:

·         Camping for a week-end.

·         Hotel prices for those who may need to stay a night in comfort.

·         Games and entertainment for the young and young at heart

·         Genealogy presentation

·         Music

·         Port a John for a site that may need one

·         Auction

·         Talent show

Committees were formed as a result and in anticipation of the 2011 reunion whether it will be held in Illinois or at Nye cabin.

The date for 2011 reunion has not been finalized. This will be determined if Marvin Andris agrees to the reunion in Illinois and when it will be convenient for their schedule. The Nye cabin has been reserved (with a deposit) for the first Saturday in August, 2011.  It has been discussed and agreed upon that we may not get the deposit returned if the 2011 reunion is held elsewhere.

Entertainment committee

·         Janet Deimer

·         Jody Praklet

·         Sharon Dorsey

·         Martha Short

Geneology presentation

·         Carol Dorward

·         Gerald Goodrich

·         Cynthia LaFollette

Election of officers

Bev Wheeler nominated Tom Goodrich for Vice president and Betty McKinney second the motion.

Jody Praklet nominated Connie Stahlhut for Secretary and Ethel Goodrich second the motion.

Ethel Goodrich nominated Betty McKinney for Treasurer and Janet WeyBright second the motion.

Sue L’Esperance nominated Cynthia LaFollette for Webmaster of the Goodrich/Ramsey website and Sharon Dorsey second the motion.

Tom Goodrich moves the 2010 meeting to be closed and Diane Goodrich second the motion.

2010 Treasury Report

Beginning Balance  2009                                                 $234.50

2010 Expenses

            Nye Bldg                    80.25

            Food                           28.75

Total Expenses                  $119.00

Donations                                                                            $ 60.00

                                                                                                $294,50

-       $119.00

$175.50   2010 Balance