Minutes of 12 August 2000 Davidson Reunion, Cold Springs, Ontario

Hamilton Township Hall are scanned and into this web page. Shamrock potting-out went well, the little leaves close at night which is when the job was done, so we will see how the wee flowers greet the daylight Monday morning. They love sun.

Here are the minutes.

Minutes of 12 August 2000 Davidson Reunion, Cold Springs, Ontario

            Hamilton Township Hall.

Item #1 Motion: The next reunion should be in Adelaide, Ontario

in the summer of 2003.

                        Motion made by: Marion Oliver

                        Seconded by: Alan Perkins All in favor - motion passed

Item #2 Recommendation: By Anna Jean McCoskery that future reunion

invitations be sent to family contacts who are aware of all family members. It was suggested that lists of family members names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses be submitted by the contact persons. A master list would ensure that all family members could be contacted and informed about upcoming reunions.

                                    (This was taken under recommendation)

Item #3 Motion: Moved by Eleanor Wallace that Jim Davidson undertake

the organization of the 2006 Reunion in Cobourg

Seconded by Bill Perkins, Al1 in favor - Motion passed.

Item #4 Bill Perkin recommended that the "Davidson - Donaldson teapot" brought over from Ireland by Nathaniel and Jane be on display in the Adelaide Reunion of 2003. (This teapot belonged to Jane Donaldson and was passed on to Isabelle Davidson - her eldest daughter. It is believed that her direct descendant Cameron Bell of Thunder Bay now has the teapot.)

Item #5 Treasurer’s Report" by Ross Davidson will be prepared and sent to Jim Davidson, Susanne Bradshaw, Anna Jean McCoskery, Doris Robothom, Bruce Eagleson and Bea Timlin.

$69.50 from raffle receipts was realized for the cemetery fund.

Item #6 Jim Davidson congratulated everyone on the reunion and thanked all for coming. He thanked Art Jones for singing and thanked his committee - Susanne Bradshaw, Denise Davidson, Dorothy and Ross Davidson, Bruce Eagleson and Bea Timlin and many others who had contributed to the reunion.

                --- In closing Art Jones led everyone in singing "Auld Lange Syne", hand in hand.

67 people attended the reunion.

                        Recommendations

       #1 That Susanne Bradshaw serve with Jim Davidson to undertake the organisation of the 2006 Reunion in Cobourg. Susanne has agreed to do so.

       #2 Christmas card info ---people should be informed of the reunion of 2003 both at Christmas of 2001 and 2002 so that people are made aware and able to make plans (long distance travellers). Could ask for return of information such as e-mail address, relatives and connections that might be interested.

       #3 A handbook of advice and method 'Step by Step” to organize the reunion - contact people, hall phone numbers, people who can help in Cobourg area etc. This is important to have in writing.

Much is lost verbally.

       #4 More interaction activities to help the different family lines interact and get to know one another. (More of the re-enactment of the trip from Ireland for example).

       #5 Activities for the younger set - “children” along the lines of a church picnic etc. Involve all ages. Attention has to be paid to time.

       #6 Books exist for planning family reunions in libraries etc. It would be interesting to consult one for new ideas.

       #7 Two groups (committees) meet at end/before meeting to make joint decisions etc..

29 July 2006