2019 - 84th Annual Keslar Reunion Meeting Minutes
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The 84th Keslar Reunion of the descendants of Charles O and Lillie Effie Stahl Keslar was held
August11, 2019 at the Mt Joy Church Pavilion Rt31 Mt Pleasant PA with 58 in attendance.
The weather was a pleasant dry 77 degrees. After the blessing at 1pm by Rev James Keslar, President, a buffet covered dish lunch was enjoyed.
The business meeting was called to order by Pres. James(Jim) Keslar at 215 pm. The minutes and treasurer's report of 2018 were read by Edith Keslar Spinneweber sec-treasurer and motion to approve as read were made by Donald Keslar and seconded by Richard Keslar. No one opposed.
Correspondence- The Keslar Reunion web site has been updated by Zane Keslar. 17 postcards sent and 2 at local businesses, texts , emails and Facebook were utilized and the info was in the Tribune Review and Courier newspapers.
Old business-
It was agreed by all to have the 85th Reunion at the same place and time second Sunday of August 9, 2020.
It was also agreed by all to have ice cream.
A motion made by Alicia Keslar and accepted to donate $75 to the Church for pavilion usage.
New Business-
It was suggested that a group picture be taken in 2020 for the 85th Reunion. Jim agreed to make the arrangements.
Election of officers is due in 2020 also.
Births the past year included-
Kendel Keslar -Jan 2019 parents Paul and Jessica Keslar.
Jamie Cecilia Frye-February 2019. parents Leah and Alex Frye
Myla Lorraine Miller- March 15, 2019 parents Clin and Rachel m\Miller.
John Samuel Smith -August 5, 2019 parents Laura and Pastor Lee Smith.
Deaths the past year included-
James V. Coffman passed April 7,2018.
John W. Keslar Sr passed Oct.8 , 2018.
Helen L. Keslar passed Nov. 15, 2018
Newly Married-Harry T.Keslar Jr-(Tom) and Holly Lewandowski June 29,2019
Longest married Senneth and Lillian Keslar 65 yrs.
Eldest man present-Harry T Keslar Sr. 86
Eldest lady present-Helen M Keslar age 88
Youngest child- Braden Basham 6 yrs.
Brianna Keslar 6 yrs .
Most family present-Harry T Keslar Sr 14 members
Traveled the farthest- from Cromwell, KY 640 miles the Bashams.
Treasurer's Report.2019
$180.91 balance from 2018.
289.00 collection 2019
$469.91 new balance.
Expenses 2019- $ 16.00 ice cream
75.00 donation to church for pavilion
125.00 to Vivien for games and prizes 2020.
0 stamps and postcards donated.
0 paper products, table cover, etc none needed .
2019 expenses 216.00
new balance 2019 $253.91
Door Prizes tickets were drawn and won by-
Alicia Keslar, Braden Basham, Christopher Basham,Vera Schroyer, Judy Keslar, Pam Keslar.
Flowers- Beverly Anderson, Gerald Keslar, Barry Keslar and Carol Crosby.
The meeting was adjourned approximately 300 pm .
Children's games and bingo for all were played hosted by Vivian and Pam Keslar.
Ice cream sundaes were enjoyed by all.
The date for next Reunion August 9, 2020.
Respectfully submitted,
Edith Keslar Spinneweber sec- treasurer