July 24, 2010
The 82nd H.F. Schindler Family Reunion was held on July 24, 2010 at the Clair United Methodist Church beginning with a time of fellowship. Rodney Sander then gave the blessing and a delicious potluck dinner was enjoyed by all.
President Marva Murawski called the meeting to order and introduced the current officers:
Vice President Karla Schindler Wilson (absent)
Secretary Linda Schneider Worthen
Treasurer Hilton Sander
Stan Kapp and Rodney Sander led the family in singing Grandmother Schindler's favorite song, "Saved by Grace." Marilyn Grauberger provided piano music.
Acknowledgements were made for:
1. Family members who traveled the greatest distance to attend: Bill, Deloris, and Lon Schindler (Texas)
2. Oldest family member present: Marge Sander (94)
3. Youngest family member present: Franklin Sander Duke (2)
4. Guest: Mona Musslewhite
Linda Worthen read the 2009 minutes which were then approved. Roger Ford read the minutes from 50 years ago which had been prepared by his Aunt Dorothy.
Treasurer Hilton Sander reported a balance of $243.00. A basket will be put out for a free will offering.
The Roll Call of the 434 family members was read by the following: Linda Worthen, Terri Modlin, Kris Thompson, Hilton Sander, Roger Ford, Stan Kapp, David Schindler, and Marva Murawski. Forty-one members were present.
The family was blessed to have the following first cousins present: Marilyn Grauberger, Wayne Schindler, Dwight Schindler, Lee Schneider, and Bill Schindler.
With sadness Marva read the names of deceased family members: Ronald Paul Larson, Doris Schneider, Darlene Schneider, Dale Ammon, Charles Filipiak, Kenny Schindler, and Leroy Schindler. Tributes for these family members were given by Bill Schindler, Marilyn Grauberger, and Wayne Schindler. Condolences were also given to the families of Beverly, mother of Linda Worthen, and Barbara Swing, the mother of Kris Thompson, Kurt, and Karl Schindler.
Marva welcomed new members by marriage: Noemi Schindler, Heather Sander, and Lauren Schindler and by birth: Logan Zemler, Mary Ann Northern, Jess Rice, Blake Kretzschmer, Hadley Schindler, Miranda McDonnell.
Old Business:
The President introduced the past topic of having the family meal catered. One of the Sunday School Classes from the Clair Church has volunteered to prepare a meal for the cost of $8.00 per plate for adults and $4.00 for children. They would not require advance reservations. They also agreed to provide ice cream if members would like to bring desserts. Lon Schindler moved to have the meal catered for 2011, it was seconded by Shirley Ford. After discussion, the motion was approved. Other old business was the approval of donating $125 for the use of the Clair Church.
New Business:
The President thanked Lee and Nina Schneider for their continued efforts in providing information for the Schindler Family Book and to Karl Schindler for his work on the family website. Dwight Schindler, Chairman of the Nominating Committee provided the following names for 2011 officers:
President: Karla Schindler Wilson
Vice President: Linda Schneider Worthen
Secretary: Hilton Sander
Treasurer: Michele Hibbs
The group approved the slate of officers. The family then answered the trivia questions about the Schindler Family which were on the placemats provided by Clair Church Secretary Vicki McDonald.
Joys and Concerns:
Lucille Schneider's birthday is July 22. She will be 98.
Luella Schindler's birthday is August 27. She will be 90.
Marva announced the date of the 83rd reunion: July 23, 2011 at Clair United Methodist with fellowship time beginning at 3:00 pm, followed by a catered meal at 5:30 and then a family meeting. She then invited the group to join in a Friendship Circle to sing "Blest be the Tie that Binds."
Marva Murawski
President