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1956
Sunday, September 2
(The) First meeting of the Carl reunion was held on September 2, 1956 at the home of William Carl on Wegee Pike, Shadyside, Ohio. Meeting was called to order by William Carl, acting chairman.
First issue brought to the chair was making this an annual affair. Motion was made, second and approved to hold a Carl reunion the first Sunday in September hereafter at William Carl's on Wegee Pike, Shadyside, Ohio.
Second issue was to elect officers for the coming year. The following were elected to hold offices:
Third issue was to get money into our treasure. Motion made, second and approved that all persons from 18 years up must pay $1.00 for the years dues. It was then decided to take money from our treasure to buy hams for reunion in 1957.
Fourth issue was the selection of committees for the following years reunion. (The) following committess selected were:
FOOD COMMITTEE: Mrs. William Carl, Mrs. William Reith, Mrs. Joseph Carl, Mrs. Clarence Miller, Mrs. Harry Frazier, Mrs. Michael Drahos and Mrs. Don Winiesdorffer
REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE: Mr. Joe Carl, Mrs. Louis Carl and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carl
GAMES COMMITTEE: Mr. Bernard Carl, Mr. Donald Carl and Mr. Robert Carl
CLEAN UP and MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE: Marge Carl, Stella Carl, Nancy Carl, Martha Paul, Mike Drahos, Bill Reith, Joseph Carl, Don Winiesdorffer, Bud Miller and Louis Carl
This being the final issue of the day a motion was made, second and approved that we adjourn until Sunday, September 2, 1957
Rena Carl
Secretary
Attendance: 45
1957
Sunday, September 1
(The) Second annual Carl Reunion was held on September 1, 1957 at "Lazy Acres" on Wegee Pike, Shadyside, Ohio.
Meeting was called to order by the President, William H. Carl, at 2:00 P.M., September 1, 1957.
Mr. Harry Carl was called upon to give the prayer, followed by The Lord's Prayer.
Secretary, Rena Carl, read the minutes of the last meetng. Harry Carl made a motion that the minutes be adopted and Richard Carl second the motion. Minutes adopted, second and approved.
Treasurer's report given by the Treasurer, Wilbert Carl. Treasurer's report adopted, second and approved.
No old business or unfinished business.
New Business:
Election of new officers to be held at meeting in 1958.
Suggestion was made by Richard Carl that we invite the in-laws of the married couples to the reunion. Suggestion voted upon but was vetoed.
Motion made by Ella Reith to keep this as a family reunion, with no outsiders, except in the case of a single boy or girl, who if dating a person could then invite them to attend as a guest. Ruth Miller second the motion. Motion made, second, and approved.
It was decided that we as a reunion should have some laws by which to abide. Clarence (Bud) Miller was selected as chairman to choose a committee who would write up bylaws for this reunion. This is to be done before our next meeting in 1958, at which time they shall be read and voted upon.
Motion was made by Lucy Carl to adjourn our meeting until August 31, 1958. Bernard Carl second the motion. Motion made, second and approved to adjourn our meeting until 1958.
Rena Carl
Secretary
Attendance: 48
1958
Sunday, August 31
(The) Third annual Carl Reunion was held on August 31, 1958 at "Lazy Acres" on Wegee Pike, Shadyside, Ohio.
Meeting was called to order by the President, William Carl, at 2:00 P.M., August 31, 1958.
The prayer was offered by Robert Carl followed by The Lord's Prayer.
The minutes of the last meetng was read by the Secretary. There being no corrections or additions to theminutes, they were adopted and approved.
Report of the treasurer, Wilbert Carl, read, adopted and approved.
New Business:
Constitution of the Carl Family Reunion written by Clarence Miller, read to the assembled group by the secretary. Marge Carl made a motion to adopt this constitution and Betty Carl second the motion. This constitution to be printed and mailed to each family of this reunion.
Election of officers for 1959 and 1960 was then held. The following were nominated: President, Bernard Carl, Wilbert Carl and Louis Carl. Vice-President: Robert Carl, Clarence Miller, Stella Carl and Mike Drahos. Treasurer: William Carl and Richard Carl.
The following were elected as officers:
The following people were then appointed by the President, as chairman of the standing committees:
New Business:
A ball and Bat was donated to the reunion by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Carl and Sons.
No unfinished business.
There being no other business to transact, a motion was made, second and approved to adjourn our business meeting until 1959.
Rena Carl
Secretary
Attendance: 53
1959
Sunday, September 6
(The) Fourth annual Carl Reunion was held on September 6, 1959 at "Lazy Acres" on Wegee Pike, Shadyside, Ohio.
Meeting was called to order by the President, Wilbert Carl, at 2:00 P.M., September 6, 1959.
The prayer was offered by Robert Carl, followed by The Lord's Prayer.
The minutes of the last meeting was read by the secretary. There being no corrections or additions to the minutes, there were adopted and approved.
The report of the treasurer, William Carl, read, adopted and approved.
No unfinished business.
New Business:
A motion was made by Clarence (Bud) Miller to raise the dues to $1.50 per person and to have no gambling at said reunion. Marge Carl second the motion. Motion voted and defeated. Dues remain $1.00 per person, everyone bring own basket and pay for drinks.
Harry Carl made a motion that the constitution should read the Carl Family Reunion instead of Carl Reunion. Motion second by Bill Reith. Motion approved to change constitution to read the Carl Family Reunion.
Robert Carl suggested that since we hold our reunion on the property belonging to William Carl, that any repairs needed to said property should be done by the men of the Carl Family Reunion. A motion was made by Richard Carl that all men be called upon to help with repairs needed to be made at Lazy Acres. Stella Carl second the motion. Motion voted upon and approved.
There being no other business to transact, a motion was made by Richard Carl to adjourn our business meeting until 1960. Donald Carl second the motion. Motion made, second and approved to adjourn our meeting until 1960.
Rena Carl
Secretary
Attendance: 47
1960
Sunday, September 4
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Sunday, September 3
The Sixth annual Carl Reunion was held at "Lazy Acres" in Shadyside, Ohio on September 3, 1961.
The Treasurer and Secretary reports were read and approved. The treasurer read a balance of $56.28. Joe Carl made a motion that all the refreshments would be free and everyone would bring their own basket lunch.
A Motion was made that all bills be paid.
Dick Carl said there has been some comment that we cut ou the drink and gambling. He felt that he liked the idea. It died for the lack of a second.
A Motion was made to have Ruth Miller act as temporary secretary until next year when we will have elections.
Motion made by Bud Miller to adjourn, seconded by Joe Carl until 1962.
Acting Secretary
Ruth Miller
Attendance: 48
Footnote:
Once again, Dick Carl was cautioned to tread lightly on what he brought before the family reuion.
This is the second time that he brought forth subjects about the activities of the family clan.
He was voted back into the family the first time but Dick might not be so lucky the next time.
After a meeting of the clan, Dick was reinstated back into the family but was cautioned to be careful.
1962
Sunday, September 2
The Sevemth Annual Carl Reunion was held at the American Legion Hall in Shadyside (Ohio), Sunday Sept. 2, 1962.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Bob Carl. The treasurer and secretary reports were then read and approved.
The treasurer read a balance of $67.26.
Since there was no unfinished business, the meeting then turned to new business.
A motion was made by Dick Carl to make an amendment to the Constitution on the part of President and V. President
and change it to a Chairman of the Picnic. Motion not carried.
Joe Carl then made a motion that the President appoint one Committee Chairman from each family to assist him.
Rena Carl seconded it. Motion approved. Committees were appointed at this meeting.
Harry Carl made a motion that we send a note of thanks for the use of the Legion. Wilbert Carl second it and motion was approved.
Ruth Miller made a motion that any money to be paid for use of the Hall be taken from the treasury. Motion second
by Betty Carl and approved.
Elections were then held to elect new officers. Newly elected officers were:
Secretary
Doty Carl
Attendance: 51
1963
Sunday, September 1
The Eighth Annual Carl Reunion was held at "Lazy Acres" on Sunday September 1, 1963.
The meeting was opened with a prayer. The Treasurer and Secretary reports were then read and approved.
The treasury read a balance of $62.10.
There being no old business, the meeting then turned to new business.
The president then gave a report on the two executive meetings previously held to discuss plans for
the 8th Annual Carl Reunion.
Under new business also was the discussion that all persons over 18 years of age pay their $1.00 dues regardless
of whether they attend or not. Collection of these dues be taken the following year. This was voted upon but did not carry.
The presdent then thanked all committee chairmen and their committee for their time and help.
Dick Carl then made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Rena Carl second the motion. Motion carried and
the meeting adjourned by all saying the Lord's Prayer.
Secretary
Doty Carl
Attendance: *not given*
1964
Sunday, September 6
The Ninth Annual Carl Family Reunion was held September 6, 1964 at Lazy Acres on Weegee Pike, Shadyside, Ohio.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Robert Carl, at 2:00 P.M., Sept. 6, 1964.
The prayer was offered by Richard Carl.
Minutes of the last meeting and special meetings were read by the Secretary. There being no corrections or
additions to the minutes, they were adopted and approved as read.
Report of the Treasurer, Stella Carl, was approved as read. The treasurer showed a balance of $58.69.
There being was no old business, the meeting then turned to new business. Under new business the following
officers were elected for 1965 & 1966:
Secretary
Doty Carl
Attendance: 44
1965
Sunday, September 5
The Tenth annual Carl Family Reunion was held September 5, 1965 at Lazy Acres on Weegee Pike, Shadyside, Ohio.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Joseph Carl at 2:00 P.M.
The prayer was offered by Robert Carl.
Minutes of the last meeting and special meetings were read by the Secretary, there being no corrections or
additions they were adopted and approved as read.
Report of the Treasurer, William Carl, was approved as read.
There being was no old business and no new business a motion to adjourn was made by Bernard Carl.
The motion was seconded and approved and
the meeting closed with all saying the Lord's Prayer.
Secretary
Marge Carl
Attendance: 43
1966
Sunday, September 4
The Eleventh annual Carl Reunion was held on Sunday, Sept. 4, 1966 at Lazy Acres, Weegee Pike, Shadyside, Ohio.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Joe Carl at 2:00 P.M. The prayer was offered by Bob Carl.
Minutes of the last meeting and special meetings were read by the Secretary. A correction was made by Dick
Carl to the effect that the special meeting was held outside at the Presidents home and not his home. Motion made that
the minutes be approved as corrected. Report of the Treasurer, Wm. Carl approved as read. There being was no old business, the meeting turned to new business with the election of officers, for the coming 2 years. There being no
nominating committee, nominations were made from the floor.
New officers for 1967-68 are:
Secretary
Doty Carl
Attendance: 50
1967
Sunday, September 3
The Twelth annual Carl Reunion was held on Sunday, Sept. 3, 1967 at Lazy Acres, Weegee Pike, Shadyside, Ohio.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Bernard Carl. The prayer was offered by Bob Carl.
Minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer report were read and approved.
There was no old business or new business to be discussed.
Dick Carl welcomed new members, Gary Lehman, Ron Patrick and Gary Lehman.
A motion was then made that the meeting adjourn with all saying the Lord's Prayer.
Secretary
Doty Carl
Attendance: 54
1968
Sunday, September 2
The Thirteenth annual Carl Reunion was held Sept. 2, 1968 at Lazy Acres, Weegee Pike, Shadyside, Ohio.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Bernard Carl. A prayer was offered by Richard Carl.
Minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer report were read and approved.
Election of officers was held - the new officers for 1969-70 are:
Secretary
Ruth Miller
Attendance: 47
1969
Sunday, August 31
The Fourteenth annual Carl Reunion was held on Aug. 31, 1969 at Lazy Acres, Shadyside, Ohio.
The meeting opened with a prayer by Richard Carl. The Secretary and Treasurer Reports were read and approved.
We had a balance of $93.98.
There was quite a bit of discussion as to whether this was the 13 or 14 year of the reunion and it was finally decided since the first one was held in 1956 this had to be our 14th year.
Under new business Richard Carl welcomed all the new additions to the families: Scott Edward Carl, Son of
Wilbert and Nancy; Sheri Lynn Carl, Daughter of Jerry and Shelia; Michael Patrick, Son of Kitty and Ronnie Patrick.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Joe Carl to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Fred Frazier.
The meeting closed with everyone repeating the Lord's Prayer.
Secretary
Ruth Miller
Attendance: 46
1970
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Sunday, August 31
The 48th Annual Carl Family Reunion was held on Sunday, August 31, 2003 at the Jesters Club on Big Wheeling Creek. The meeting was called to order at 1:15pm by Doug Carl, chairman. Matt Smith opened with a prayer.
Minutes were read from the 2002 reunion by Kitty Patrick, Secretary. Rena Malson made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Tim Frazier seconded it - minutes were approved.
Bernie Carl, treasurer, gave the financial report stating that we had a balance from last year of $364.74 with $470.69 being used for expenses leaving us -$105.99 on the books. We have $422.16 in the bank to start this year.
Roll was called by Kitty Patrick.
Kitty Patrick gave an update of the family tree. Matt and Susan Smith welcomed twin sons, Trevor Joseph and Kent Joseph on December 7, 2002. Kathy Sheller introduced her new husband, Donnie Sheller. Pat and Don Carl announced the birth of a new granddaughter, Alexis Marie Hoskins, daughter of Kim and Todd Hoskins born August 27, 2003. Tonya Lehman was introduced as Nathan Lehman's new wife. Debbie Talbert will update the family tree.
OLD Business - NONE
NEW Business - Joan Carl explained how the silent auction will work. Items not able to be auctioned off will be given away as door prizes along with centerpiece donated by Joan Carl. There will also be 4 gift certificates for Red Lobster and Applebee's to be used as door prizes.
Doug Carl read the 1st minutes of the 1st Carl Reunion held in 1956 to clarify the number of years. There has been some confusion as to the date. It was decided that this year will be the 48th reunion and in 2005 we would celebrate the 50th.
Doug Carl gave the following suggestions for the 50th reunion:
Discussion was held -
Motion was made by Bob Carl to go with the yearbook. It was seconded by Dick Carl. Motion carried. Doug Carl suggested raising the dues to $5.00 to generate more money for the 50th. Dick Carl puts this into motion which was second by Bob Carl. Motion carried to raise dues to $5.00 - starting today.
Doug Carl reviewed activities for the day - 50/50 raffle tickets for $1.00, guessing games, silent action, door prize tickets given when dues paid for gift certificates to the restaurants as well as the centerpiece donated by Joan Carl, Texas poker, kids' games, Euchre, horseshoes, and, of course, lunch.
Motion was made by Rene Malson to extend the present committee through the 50th anniversary. It was seconded by Fred Frazier. Motion carried.
There being no futher business, the Lord's Prayer was said and the meeting was adjourned for lunch.
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Sunday, September 5
The 49th annual Carl Reunion was held on Sunday, Sept 5, 2004 at the Jester’s Club on Big Wheeling Creek. The meeting was called to order at 1pm by Doug Carl, chairman. Matt Smith opened with a prayer.
Minutes were read from the 2003 reunion by Kitty Patrick, Secretary. The minutes were approved as read.
Bernie Carl, Treasurer, gave the financial report stating we have a balance for this year of $803.10. Receipts showed $862.10 with $468.66 spent on 2003 reunion. It was move and seconded to accept the financial report.
Roll call was done by Kitty Patrick.
Debbie Talbott gave an update on the family tree. In the past year, we lost the following members –
Old Business
Doug Carl went over some thoughts for the 50th Family Reunion:
New Business
There will be sign up sheets for all activities back by the door. The usual activities are planned – like Euchre, horseshoes, etc. Joan Carl gave a reminder for the silent auction. We made $264 last year on the auction. The process will be the same as last year. Everyone was reminded not to look in the envelopes.
Kids games will be held during the Euchre game.
Guests were introduced –
Doug Carl read some “history” minutes from our past reunions.
There being no further business, Matt Smith gave the blessing and the meeting was adjourned for lunch.
Respectfully Submitted
Kitty Patrick,
Secretary
2005
Sunday, September 4
The 50th annual Carl Reunion was held on Sunday, Sept 4, 2005 at the Jester’s Club on Big Wheeling Creek. The meeting began at 1:15pm and was called to order by Doug Carl, chairman. Matt Smith opened with a prayer.
Minutes from the 2004 reunion were read by Kitty Patrick, Secretary. Doug Carl made a correction to the cost for the soft bound album stating it should be $50, not $15 as was read. After correction, the minutes were approved.
Roll call was done by Kitty Patrick.
Old Business
Debbie Talbert gave an update on the family tree.
New Business
Doug Carl announced that new officers needed to be elected since the current ones have been in office for the past 3 years ! The floor was opened to nominations.
Motion was made and seconded to close the nominations.
Doug Carl announced that the mailing lists need updated with correct addresses for the next year and for everyone to make sure that their addresses are correct.
Doug went over the list of activities for the day such as Euchre, horseshoes, silent auction, kids games, etc.
It was announced that a group photo would be taken by Ben Schneider following the meeting. Dennie Niess stated that at least 20 photos were needed at $12 per photo. This would include any individual family photos. The photos will be back to us by 7p.m. Dennie will take the orders and collect the money.
Doug announced that each dues paying members would receive a commemerative glass, key chain and pencil when their dues are paid. Extra glasses will be sold for $4 each.
Each person paying dues will also receive a door prize ticket and winners will be announced at the end of the day.
There will also be 50/50 raffle tickets sold along with tip boards throughout the day.
Since the Treasurer's report was forgotten earlier, Bernie Carl gave his report now. Receipts show $849.50, Disbursements were $502.40, leaving us a balance of $1150.12 to start this year.
There being no further business, the meeting was closed with Matt Smith leading us all in the Lord's Prayer.
Respectfully Submitted
Kitty Patrick,
Secretary