Reunion 1998

July 11, 1998

Once again the Horn, Hartzell, Mensch reunion was given a beautiful sunny
day- there was a light breeze was blowing.

The family - around 60 members

- sat down to lunch around 1:00. As always there was enough food to feed an army.
I mentioned it was a beautiful day - yes for socializing but not for swimming

- unless you were a kid and all the kids hit the pool as soon as they were done eating. They also all got out of the pool hours later shivering.

Of course there was the usual bingo playing but the players had to retreat to the pool house because the light breeze kept blowing away our bingo papers. There were so many bingo prizes that I think we all gave up before the prizes were all gone. Then there is always a rousing game of volleyball -on our slanted hillside court and the die-hard pinochle players gathered -one group in the kitchen and another group in the garage. While yet others played quoits, horseshoes or just mingled amongst themselves.

The day remained beautiful and was even still very light out yet when we left around 9:00 PM.

Most others were also gathering their items to leave or had already left. The food and tables had been cleaned up for some time now.

The meeting:
The meeting was called to order by President Melvin Hartzell.
The secretaries report was read by Lynn B Coyle. No corrections or errors.
The treasurers report was read by Suzanne Sartini. Balance prior to 1997's reunion was $194.19 - $60 was deposited - $5.72 in interest - with an ending balance as of 6-30-98 of $259.91. No corrections or errors.

Historians reports:
Hartzells - Betty Jane Hartzell reported that they have a new baby boy in the family -his name is Connor and was born to Ed A Karen Chidsey on March 19, 1998. Marion Hartzell reported that Amy Hamm had married Erwin Huffman on December 24, 1997.
Horns - Lenora Horn reported that Kevin Jones - son of Terry Jones -married Adrian Austin on December 27, 1997 and as of June 8, 1998 have a son named Austin Paul.
Mensch's - Eva Mensch reported that Kristin Sartini had married Tom Mort on October 11, 1997 and Floyd Mensch added that Kristin had "one in the oven" and that daughter Jackie had married Bobby William's on June 20, 1998.
Labor's - Eileen Labor reported that daughter Judy had married Alan Hermansader on February 14, 1998.
Donna Smith noted that Uncle Melvin Hartzell had celebrated his 80th birthday on March 22, 1998.

Melvin Hartzell announced that no donations were taken this year due to the fact that we have enough in the treasury at this time and that from now on everyone should bring their own beverages - beer, alcohol or whatever.

A big thank you & $50 was given to Jim <& Connie for once again letting us use their property & home.

Elwood Mensch suggested that next year everyone wears a name tag but no one thought the kids would go for that.

Earl Mensch suggested that the post cards be done better next yr. The secretary apologized for the problem and Earl did not volunteer for the job of secretary when the elections came up so what can I say. I try!

Election of officers. No changes.

Angie Cyphers made everyone aware of the work that Donna Smith has done in creating an accurate and extensive family tree. Angie thought that Donnas work should be acknowledged - it takes a lot of time & effort.

Next year. Same date, time & Jim okayed the same place. Melvin adjourned the meeting noting "see you same time next year"!

Respectfully,
Lynn B Coyle
Secretary