June 22, 2013

The 52nd Annual Kramer Reunion was held on June 22, 2013 at Reese Park in Silverdale, PA. There were 25 people in attendance.

We had lots of great food and fun. After some socializing and lunch, we held our business meeting. Bob Hinkle, our treasurer, reported a balance of $286.98, including $0.13 interest, in our account. Secretary Bethanne Cassidy read the minutes from last year. All reports were agreed upon and accepted.

The Election of Officers was held. The following people were elected into positions:

President- Barry Hinkle; Vice-President- Janice Kramer; Treasurer- Bob Hinkle; Secretary- Bethanne Cassidy; Entertainment Co-ordinator- Rhonda Geyer.

In “Old News” our historian, Don Herb, gave an update on the family tree. There are 3,007 names in our Genealogy book. At prior reunions, the discussion was brought up about finding a professional genealogist to give us some information, but it was determined to be too expensive for us to handle, and really not necessary. Don requested that everyone send in photos of family members to attach with their names in the book. If you are able to scan and email them, please contact Bethanne to get Don’s email address. A motion was made, and accepted, to extend a formal ‘Thank You’ to Don for all his professional input and work on the family tree! A motion was also made, and accepted, to reimburse Leonard and Nancy Knapp for covering the building reservation fee.

In “New News” we had some celebrations. Doris Bossert announced that her daughter Tara Bossert married Kenneth Cross III on August 11, 2012 in Newville, PA. Tara is also in her second year of a Graduate program for Physicians Assistant at Lock Haven University. Marilyn Kramer announced that her grandson, Sean Kramer, was graduating from Clarkson University with a Doctorate in Math. Marilyn will also become a great-grandmother in August 2013, as her grandson Matthew and wife Cory are expecting. Patty Buskirk announced the birth of her grandson, Jason Thomas Kramer, Jr on October 22, 2012 to Heather and Jason Kramer. Patty also announced that her dad, Dave Jones, will be celebrating his 90th birthday in January. A reminder will go out so that everyone can send him birthday cards to help celebrate!

Janice Kramer once again invited everyone to her place in Tioga County for another family weekend gathering in September. The dates of September 27-29, 2013 were decided upon. More info will follow.

At the close of the business meeting, we commenced with the fun-filled auction festivities! A reminder was made that the silent auction items were still available for bidding, and the Mystery games were still available for guessing.

Rhonda Geyer got some fun activities going, with an unusual scavenger hunt, a water balloon toss and the annual peanut scramble. Bethanne Cassidy also passed out a Kramer Crossword puzzle, with prizes for the first three people to complete it. The winners of the silent auctions were announced. Prizes were given out for the following games: How Many Candies in the Jar- Molly Fidler; How Many M&Ms in the Jar - Nancy Knapp; What’s in the Box - Brian Geyer; Crossword Puzzle Winners - Barry Hinkle, Marilyn Kramer, Don Herb; Peanut Scramble Winner - Marilyn Kramer. Prizes were also given out for the following categories: Oldest Man Present - Paul Bengtson, 84 years; Oldest Woman Present - Nancy Knapp, 75; Traveled the Farthest - Sherry Knapp Brown & Barry Brown, Ohio; Most Recently Married - Sherry Knapp Brown & Barry Brown, 8 years; Married the Longest - Molly & Joe Fidler, 49 years; Person Closest to age 52 (same as # of reunions) - Sherry Knapp Brown.

We had more time for socializing, checking out the family history documents, and then ordered pizza for dinner. A great day was had by all!

The following were in attendance: Molly & Joe Fidler, Judie & Don Herb, Janice Kramer, Barry & Betsy Hinkle, Liz & Ken Knapp, Marilyn Kramer, Leonard & Nancy Knapp, Bob Hinkle, Glen Kramer, Dan & Bethanne Cassidy, Rhonda, Brian & Sydney Geyer, Sherry Knapp Brown & Barry Brown, Eileen & Paul Bengtson, Doris Bossert, Patty Buskirk

Respectfully submitted,

Bethanne Cassidy, Secretary