The Eleventh Annual meeting of the Nichols Family Re-union was held in the Argyle Fire House at 8:25 P.M. with Dorothy Alberding, President, presiding. The minutes were read by the president in the absence of the Secretary Sandra Steele (Harold 2nd). Jean Nichols made the motion the minutes be approved as read. The motion was seconded by Louise Danforth and passed.

The Treasurer’s Report was read by Ted Stanley. Balance of $66.46 on hand. There is an outstanding bill of $2.45 for Nelson Tilford (Ruth 2nd) (purchase of corn).* The cemetery lot was paid. An audit was suggested by Louise Danforth but later made the motion it be accepted. Roy Nichols seconded the motion and it was carried.

Louise Danforth gave the report of the Memorial Committee. In August 1962 we have a balance of $33.00. Ten dollars was spent for flowers for Everett Bristol, leaving a balance on hand of $23.00.

Discussion of money for the Memorial Fund: It was decided if any more money was needed it would be deducted from the treasury. Motion of acceptance made by Ted Stanley and seconded by Merwin Nichols. Passed.

Ruth Tilford gave a report of the slate of officers set up by the nominating committee:

President – Ruth Tilford
Vice-President Reese Kintzing (Donald-Pat 2nd)
Secretary Jean Tilford
Treasurer Ted Stanley
Corr. Sec. Louise Danforth and Jane Nichols

Louise Danforth mad a comment on taking chance about getting letters from Corresponding Secretaries.

Motion was made by Louise Danforth and Seconded by Jean Nichols that the Secretary cast one ballot for the slate as presented. Passed.

Committees for the clam steam read:

It was discussed about what to do with any left over chicken (which may happen because of smaller reunion). It was decided it could be bought at cost and the money paid back to the treasury. The motion was made by Florence Stanley and seconded by Elsie Nichols that this be done. Passed.

Letters for Christmas discussed again for coming year. After great amount of voice suggestion that letters received be read at next year�s reunion. Motion made by Donald and seconded by Roy, the letters be continued. Passed. Ruth Tilford made up a list for drawing of names. No new business.

Under old business-money spent for altar flowers discussed. Louise spent $6.00.

Motion made by Roy Nichols and seconded by Elsie (only two eligible voters) the meeting be adjourned. Passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 – shortest meeting on record.

Slides of Colorado and Wyoming as well of one of more local interest shown by Reese. Refreshments were served.

The 12th annual meeting of the Nichols’ family was held at the home of Lawrence Danforth at approximately 8:20 p.m. with Ruth Tilford, President, presiding. The minutes were read. Florence Stanley made the motion the minutes be approved as read. Seconded by Ted Stanley and passed.

Florence brought up a discussion to cut the dues to fifty cents instead of $1.50 for the younger generation. Roy Nichols made the motion to omit dues for the younger children and pay $1.00 per adult (subject to the constitution). This was seconded by Florence. A count was taken and the vote was unanimous (12) in favor to pass the motion. Passed.

Louise Danforth gave the report on the Memorial Fund. Balance on hand is $3.00. Ted Stanley suggested and made the motion that all flower bills be sent to him and be would write the checks from the Treasury. If the bills got too big an assessment would be taken. The motion was seconded by Elsie Nichols and passed.

Ted Stanley gave the Treasurer’s report. Balance on hand $99.10 with bills due. Treasurer’s report was accepted by Elsie and seconded by Nelson Tilford (Ruth 2nd). Passed.

Pat Kintzing (Donald 2nd) read the slate of officers:

President: Reese Kintzing (Donald-Pat 2nd)
Vice President: Red Danforth
Secretary: Merwin Nichols (Roy 2nd)
Treasurer: Ted Stanley
Corresponding Sec: Jane Nichols and Louise Danforth

It was asked for the secretary to cast one ballot for the slate as presented. Passed.

Ted Stanley made the motion to adjourn. Seconded by Jean Nichols. Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.

The thirteenth annual meeting of the Nichols’ family reunion was held at the home of Reese Kintzing at about 8;30 P.M. with Reese Kintzing (Donald-Pat 2nd), President, presiding.

The minutes for the previous meeting were read. Florence questioned the rule concerning dues. Jean moved and Dick Driscoll (Donald-Claire 2nd) seconded that the minutes be accepted as read. Motion passed.

Ted reported that the treasury contained about ninety dollars but was not absolutely sure because of the money still owed. Reese decided to table any motion accepting the financial report until Sunday.

Harold had communications from Leslie and Esther who will be leaving soon for Europe and from Sandy and Scottie (Harold 2nd) who are returning to N.Y. from Oklahoma but will not be back in time for the reunion.

Louise who is in charge of the Memorial Committee, asked for the address of the American Friends Service Society, and Pat Kintzing (Donald 2nd) said she thought she could supply it.

There was nothing to report from the Historical Committee.

Louise read the report for the Nomination Committee which consisted of Louise, Kalista, Nelson, Reese, (Ex-Officio). The report read as follows:

President – Elsie Nichols
Vice President – Merwin Nichols (Roy 2nd)
Secretary – Louis Boos (Donald-Kalista 2nd)
Treasurer – Ted Stanley
Corresponding Sec – Jane Nichols and Louise Danforth

Nelson moved and Ted seconded that the nominations be closed. The Secretary, Pro-Tem, cast one ballot to accept the slate of officers as read.

Dick Driscoll censured Rockefeller’s sales tax. There seemed to be general agreement.

Under old business Louise brought up the question of deciding the approximate date for next year’s business meeting and reunion. Roy made the motion that the secretary contact those who lived at a distance from Argyle in order to get a consensus as to the best date for them. Sheila seconded the motion. Dot amended the motion to read that the secretary contact only the first generation and that they be responsible for contacting their children. Denise seconded the motion and it was passed.

Committees 1965

Food
Clams and Chicken – Florence and Ted

Vegetables, etc
Elsie

Barbecue
Donald, Roy, Richard, Merwin

Clam Steam
Ted, Harold, Lester, Nelson

Set – up
Roland, Charles, Jim, Butch

Nominations
Louise, Kalista, Nelson, Merwin

Clean – up
Kenny, Jerry, Dorothy

Business meeting 8:00 P.M. Aug 7 at Kintzing’s – West Hebron

The fourteenth annual meeting of the Nichols’ family reunion was held at the home of LeRoy Nichols at about 8:45 P.M. with Elsie Nichols, President, presiding.

The minutes from the previous meeting were read and Harold moved to accept the minutes.

The treasurer’s report is unofficially said to be the longest on the record. During the course of sixteen minutes, Ted indicated that the family investments were on the rocks due to market fluctuations (could he mean the super market where he buys groceries?). Eventually it was learned that the treasury contained $41.76. It was suggested that the treasurer’s report be presented as a summary in the future.

The memorial committee report indicated that expenses were not being met by the present income from dues. Don moved that the dues remain the same for this year and that the memorial committee chairman should contact members for voluntary contributions as needed, the deficit, if any, to be made up at the next reunion. Roland moved that the incoming president appoint a committee of three to review dues and expenditures and make any recommendations as a result of the study at the next meeting. The motion carried.

The friendly nominating committee, made of Joyce, chairman: Florence, Roy and Red presented the following slate of officers:

President: Merwin (Roy 2nd)
V.P.: Claire (Donald 2nd)
Secretary: Kalista (Donald 2nd)
Treasurer: Ted
Corresponding secretaries: Jane and Louise

The secretary cast a ballot accepting the committee’s recommendations.

The meeting adjourned at 9:36 with a motion by Dorothy seconded by Harold.

Sheila, Sarah, Kalista and Steve

Ted, Florence and Harold

Scott, Lou and Steve

The fifteenth annual meeting of the Nichols family reunion was held at the home of LeRoy and Elsie Nichols. The actual business meeting, which was called to order by President Merwin Nichols at 9:10 P.M., was preceded by two special features: memorabilia and old clothing belonging to the family was organized and displayed through the efforts of Louise; a “farm sounds” identification contest was conducted by Pat and Kalista (Donald 2nd). After the call to order the minutes were read and accepted. Under old business, Sheila (Donald 2nd) reported the results of a test give to some members of the family at the previous reunion to determine a hereditary ability to taste a certain chemical. (the results indicated that the Nichols family illustrated the same ability as most of the population in this regard.)

The committee appointed to study dues submitted the following proposal: That the dues remain as they are; $1.00 per adult. This should cover such needs as cemetery assessment, flowers for the altar at Christmas and Easter plus one other time.

To cover cost of memorial flowers, we propose a voluntary collection from the members of the immediate family and any other interested members. A suggested amount is $2.00, but any more or any less that anyone might wish to give would be accepted gladly.

The proposal was stated in the form of a motion by Donald and seconded by Harold. It carried. The members of the committee were Louise, Donald, Nelson (Ruth 2nd), and Merwin (Roy 2nd), ex officio. The treasurer’s report indicated that the treasury contained $30.00.

The nominating committee presented the following slate of officers: President _ Claire Driscoll (Donald 2nd), V.P. – Roland Nichols, Secretary – Beth Danforth (Louise 2nd), Treasurer – Ted Stanley, Corresponding Secretaries – Jane Nichols and Louise Danforth. After a motion the secretary cast one ballot to accept the slate of officers.

Ted moved that the reunion be held the first weekend in August 3 & 4, 1968. Scott Nichols (Donald 2nd) seconded: motion carried.

Laura moved to adjourn: Harold seconded: meeting adjourned at 9:50.

This year’s Reunion will be held August 10 and 11. The business meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., Saturday at Louise and Red’s. The clam steam and chicken barbeque will be held at Donald’s on Sunday. Please bring your own beverage for yourselves and the children as you did last year. If you don�t like chicken or clams, pack your lunch and come anyway. Hope to see you all!

Committees

Clams and chicken – Ted and Florence
Barbeque – Donald, Roy, Richard (Donald-Claire 2nd), Merwin (Roy 2nd)
Clam Steam – Ted, Leslie, Louise, Nelson (Ruth 2nd)
Set-Up – Roland, Jim (Louise 2nd), Butch (Louise 2nd)
Clean-Up – Kenny (Roland 2nd), Jerry (Florence-Sharon 2nd), Dorothy
Nominating – Sandy, Jean Tilford (Ruth-Nelson 2nd), Esther, Merwin & Beth Danforth

Lisha, Mike, Shana and Claire

Doris, Diane, Laura and Kathie

The sixteenth annual meeting of the Nichols family reunion was held at the home of Red and Louise Danforth. The actual business meeting, slated for 7:30 was called to order by President Claire Driscoll (Donald 2nd) promptly at 8:20 P.M. The minutes were read by secretary Beth Danforth (Louise 2nd) and upon a motion by Esther and Roy were approved. Treasurer Ted Stanley informed the members that there was a balance of $42.75.

Louise gave a report of the memorial committee. Having informed the group that she had taken in $22 and spent $30, Esther commented, “That’s the kind of men we have in Washington.” With regard to the Memorial Fund, Leslie suggested that rather than given flowers, we might contribute to a worthy fund. After discussion it was decided to leave the decision to Louise’s discretion.

Since no one had taken charge of the historical committee since Ruth’s death, President Claire asked for a volunteer to assume this responsibility. Having no volunteers, Louise was appointed.

There was no old business. The topic of reviewing and updating the constitution was brought up. Leslie proposed that the present secretary head a committee to work on this. With only one dissenter (guess who!) the motion carried.

Leslie informed the group of the greetings and regrets sent from Harold and his family. Harold also had indicated to Leslie that he would favor holding the Reunion the last weekend in June or the first two weekends in July. Following much discussion Roy moved that we hold the 1969 Reunion on an experimental basis the second weekend in July. Roland seconded the motion; it carried. To his motion Roy added that if, prior to the Reunion, it is found that one or more personae cannot easily attend, it would be left to the officers to decide a definite date.

Prior to presentation of the slate of officers, Sandy (Harold 2nd) absolved the Nichols family of financial responsibilities for bandages she had on her forehead (“Happy Honda”). The following slate of officers for 1969 was then presented:

President: Roland Nichols
Vice-President: Charles Tilford (Ruth 2nd)
Secretary: Joyce Nichols (Roy-Merwin 2nd)
Treasurer: Ted Stanley
Corresponding Secretaries: Louise Danforth, Jane Nichols
Historian : Louise Danforth

Roland mentioned that he couldn’t be sure of attending, thus indicating that he didn’t want the job assigned. However, thanks to Aunt Barb, his efforts were futile. After a motion was made and seconded by Leslie and Louise respectively, the secretary cast one ballot to accept the slate of officers.

Announcement was made of the clam steam to be held at Donald and Jean’s at 1:00 the following day. Esther informed the group that there are 97 living descendents of Ransom and Minnie Nichols. Upon request for a volunteer, Sandy assumed the responsibility of making up a genealogy of the present families. Leslie informed the group that, upon consultation of the Nichols family, the American Foundation and Kiwanis International had declared the following day, August 11, national Family Reunion Day.

The meeting adjourned at 9:05.

Following the business meeting, Leslie showed slides of his family trip of the Appalachians.

The seventeenth annual meeting of the Nichols family reunion was held due to a power failure at the home of Donald and Jean Nichols with Roland Nichols, President, presiding.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Unfortunately while in the process of moving the secretary lost the minutes written up for this meeting.

The nominating committee presented the following slate of officers for the 1970 reunion:

President: Charles Tilford (Ruth 2nd)
Vice President: LeRoy Nichols
Secretary: Butch Danforth (Louise 2nd)
Treasurer: Ted Stanley