Pre-Business Meeting Schedule for Davidson Reunion

Message from the Chairperson:

Our business meeting is an important part of the Family Reunion and I would ask for all adults to take a couple of moments to reflect upon what can be done to make our next get together a success. I will have video and audio recordings of the whole proceedings of the business meeting and minutes will be taken. This year's meeting will include elections for people to serve on our next reunion's organization and leadership. All positions are open to the family.

I rely on the encouragement, guidance and support of all my cousins, especially those more experienced members of the family who's counsel will be vital and who are concerned that things be done right.

Any motions should have a proposed text and the day of the reunion, we will proceed with a motioner and a seconder. It would be suggested that some commentary/rationale might be included with the motion. The motions will be considered at the reunion business meeting.

The chairperson will be myself or someone elected by the family

Jim Davidson, President and Chairperson - Davidson Reunion 2009

Construction in progress

The lead up meetings that the organizing people will have won't start until April, but in the meantime, you are welcome to watch this page for new happenings and ideas. The page will set down a schedule and tell people what needs to be done and how to become involved -- keep an eye on it.

Here's what will be happening in the months leading to your reunion:

Denise will get in contact with a small group of key family members and establish working groups. The Hamilton Township hall is already reserved. We will have adequate chairs, tables and use of the fridges, stoves, kitchen pots, pans, dishes and cutlery as we did last time.

Reports to the members should be from the President, and others which are to be expected prior to the meeting.

On 8 August at 2:30, everything will be in place for the meeting and it will begin. The meeting will end at approximately 3:30.

The Davidson Family Reunion 2009
Cold Springs

August 08 2:30pm   to   3:30pm EST

Welcome to the Davidson Family Reunion 2009, 3^rd General Meeting of the millenium.

STEP ONE: Become Informed

1. Reports to members -- What happened in the Davidson Family from 2006 to 2009
1. Report from the President (Jim Davidson, President)
2. Report from the Secretary (Suzanne)
3. Report from the Treasurer (Vacant)
4. Report of the organizing committee (Denise and Suzanne?)
5. Minutes of the meeting


2. Candidates for Davidson Reunion positions

   The roles of a board member:

   Candidates should ask themselves three questions and to communicate to the family what they believe they may be able to contribute to the next reunion. The three questions are:

   1. What skills will you contribute to a family reunion?
   2. What do you see as a reunion committee's most important functions for all its cousins?
   3. Why do you want to be part of the reunion team?

   STEP TWO: Consider Alternatives

   STEP THREE: Vote

   STEP FOUR: Express your ideas for a better reunion