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2019The 90th Annual Clan McIntosh Reunion was held at Indian Lake Park Stone Lodge in Farmington, Iowa, on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Over 25 people attended the reunion, enjoying a potluck dinner, visiting, and renewing family ties. President Duane Barker presided over the meeting. Lee McIntosh read a passage from the Bible, from the Gospel of Luke. Todd McIntosh read the minutes of the meeting in 2018, and they were approved. The treasurer’s report was read by Louise House, which was then approved with $503.89 left in the treasury. Louise brought photos from previous meetings for other people to enjoy. A collection was taken which brought in $147. The meeting was adjourned with the announcement of the 2020 meeting to be held in Keosauqua, Iowa. Weddings
Todd B. McIntosh
2018The 89th Annual McIntosh Family Reunion was held on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at the Eagle Lodge in Canton, Missouri. Nine people attended, four from Iowa, and five from Missouri. President Duane Barker blessed our food and after a delicious cooperative lunch, the business meeting was called to order. Duane Barker asked Lee McIntosh to pray for us. Bible verses read by Lee McIntosh. Louise House gave a reading of minutes from what information she had. She also gave a Treasurer’s report. All officer agreed to serve again. We voted to meet again at Lacey Keosauqua State Park in 2019. Lee McIntosh offered to pay this expense. No collection was taken. Jerry Laird took care of what cost the Eagle had. Weddings
The meeting was adjourned. Todd B. McIntosh
2017The 88th Annual McIntosh Family Reunion was held on Sunday, September 17, 2017, at the Lacy-Keosauqua State Park Lodge in Keosauqua, Iowa. Over 20 people attended the reunion, enjoying a potluck dinner, visiting, and renewing family ties. President Duane Barker presided over the meeting. Lee McIntosh read a passage from the Bible. Todd McIntosh read the minutes of the meeting in 2016, and they were approved. The treasurer’s report was read by Louise House, which was then approved. Weddings
The meeting was adjourned with the announcement of the 2018 meeting to be held on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at the Eagle Lodge in Canton, Missouri. Todd B. McIntosh
2016The 87th Annual McIntosh Family Reunion was held on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the Eagle Lodge in Canton, Missouri. Approximately 23 persons attended from Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. President Duane Barker blessed our food and after a delicious cooperative lunch, the business meeting was called to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by Bible verses out of the McIntosh family Bible, read by Lee McIntosh. Louise House read last year’s minutes which had been sent by Todd McIntosh who could not attend. Approved on motion by Lee McIntosh and seconded by Ali Nilius. Louise House read the Treasurer’s Report. No bill were presented and no questions were raised. Louise asked whether or not there was a charge for using the Eagles facility and Jerry Lair said there was not. We appreciate their generosity. Current balance in the account before this date was $771.33. Treasurer’s report accepted on motion by Mark Zumdome, seconded by Steve Phillips. Carried.
Old Business
New Business Sheila Poole of Keosauqua reported that Mary McIntosh of Illinois had been in the hospital. Todd McIntosh had sent updates for descendants of Sam and Louise House, and Vincent and Jeneale Zumdome, but they were not given out – Louise still has them. Louise mentioned she had a book of the early days of Clark County, Missouri, Sweet Home, Peakesville, and Athens. She will have it copied for anyone who wishes one. A collection was taken and $124 was added to the amount in the bank. It was decided to not have the grab bag this year, and the remaining items were given to whoever wanted them. Louise House to take the remainder home to either give away, add to the flea market, or dispose. Paul Schmitz made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Lee McIntosh at 1:50pm. Motion carried. Weddings
Our meeting next year will be held at the Lacy-Keosauqua State Park Lodge on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Everyone agreed we need to encourage our families to attend these reunions so they know who their relatives are. Todd B. McIntosh
2015The 86th Annual McIntosh Family Reunion was held on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at the Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lodge. Approximately 28 persons gathered for a Pot Luck dinner and visiting. After the dinner, President Jeneale Zumdome of Fort Madison, Iowa, opened the business meeting, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Passages from the McIntosh family Bible were read by Jerry Lair. The meeting minutes from last year’s meeting, which was held in Canton, Missouri, were read by Louise House and approved. The Treasurer’s report was given by Louise House and approved. No bills were presented. Motion to approve by Duane Barker and seconded by Mark Zumdome. Motion carried.
Old Business
New Business Jeneale Zumdome presented the Clan McIntosh Banner/Shawl to Duna Barker as our new President. Jeneale has been an officer in Clan McIntosh for 50 years; one of her biggest accomplishments was having the headstone for our first McIntosh ancestor (George McIntosh) in Center Chapel Cemetery restored after the original one was broken. This was done with a collection taken in 1991 and the headstone purchased in 1992. Jeneale has been an excellent leader, carrying forward the timeless traditions of the McIntosh families in the area. We honor her! A total of $100 was collected and added to the treasury. Election of officers was held with the following results:
Next year’s reunion will be in Canton, Missouri on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Todd B. McIntosh
2014The 85th Annual McIntosh Family Reunion was held on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at the City Park in Canton, Missouri. It was a very windy day. Approximately 30 persons gathered for a Pot Luck dinner and visiting. After the dinner, President Jeneale Zumdome of Fort Madison, Iowa, opened the business meeting, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Two passages from the McIntosh family Bible were read by Jeneale Zumdome: Psalm 23:6 and Revelations 7:17. The meeting minutes from last year’s meeting, which was held in Keosauqua, Iowa, were read by Louise House and approved. The Treasurer’s report was given by Louise House and approved. No bills were presented. Jerry and Vickie Lair donated the park rental of $20.00. Louise House reported that we were not successful in getting a book for the library for Francis W. McIntosh. After discussion, Duane Barker made a motion to donate to the library in Francis’ name. Vickie Lair seconded, and the motion carried. Jody Zumdome made a motion to donate $100.00 for the library. Lee McIntosh seconded and the motion carried. Louise House was asked to take care of the details. A request was made to change the date of the McIntosh Reunion to be held earlier next year. Jeneale Zumdome gave out opinion cards, and it will be discussed next year. With no gifts to be auctioned off, Jeneale Zumdome suggested playing a name game in which everyone used the word “Macintosh” to create as many words as possible from its letters. Teresa Schmitz won the game, receiving $1.00 in prize money—which she donated back into the treasury. Jody Zumdome made a motion to give Geraldine Zumdome $30.00 to get prizes for next year and was seconded by Louise House; the motion carried. Louise House gave her the money from the treasury. A total of $120 was collected and added to the treasury. Weddings
Next year’s reunion will be in Keosauqua, Iowa on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Todd B. McIntosh
2013The 84th Annual McIntosh Family Reunion was held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at the Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lodge. Approximately 40 persons gathered for a Pot Luck dinner and visiting. After the dinner, Secretary Todd McIntosh opened the business meeting. A passage from the McIntosh family bible was read by Todd McIntosh and the pledge of allegiance to the Flag was held. The meeting minutes from last year’s meeting which was held in Canton, Missouri, was read by Todd McIntosh. The Treasurers report was given by Louise House. Jeneale Zumdone read a letter from Bill McIntosh, written in 1995. Jeneale asked for new ideas for fundraisers, and something to bring in more members. Todd McIntosh visited with Alice Robbins on Saturday, and she wanted to convey that she was sorry she could not attend the reunion this year and that she loved and missed everyone. Election of officers was held with the following results:
Next year’s reunion will be in Canton, Missouri. It will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Todd B. McIntosh
2012The 83rd Annual McIntosh Family Reunion was held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at the City Park in Canton, Missouri. Approximately 30 persons gathered for a Pot Luck dinner and visiting. After the dinner, President Jeneale Zumdome of Fort Madison, Iowa opened the business meeting. A passage from the McIntosh family bible was read by Kaylee Zumdome and the pledge of allegiance to the Flag was held. The meeting minutes from last year’s meeting which was held in Keosauqua, Iowa, was read by Louise House. The Treasurers report was given by Louise House.
President Jeneale Zumdome read a joke sent in by Francis McIntosh.
Next year’s reunion will be In Keosauqua, Iowa. It will be held on Sunday in September 15, 2013. Todd B. McIntosh
2011The 82nd Annual McIntosh Family Reunion was held on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Lacey-Keosauqua State Park Lodge. Approximately 30 persons gathered for a Pot Luck dinner and visiting. After the dinner, President Jeneale Zumdome of Fort Madison, Iowa opened the business meeting. A passage from the McIntosh family bible was read and the pledge of allegiance to the Flag was held. A recording of "Amazing Grace" by Bagpipes was played. Francis McIntosh, renowned Genealogist, spoke about the book he has completed and had printed. The title is "John McIntosh and Descendants". The cost is $40.00 plus $5.00 shipping and, if you did not pick up an order slip at the reunion, you may contact Louise House. Francis also told some jokes and sang a song "Side by Side" which was enjoyed by all. Another item of note was that Jim and Mary Sue McIntosh of Tingley, Iowa were in attendance - Jim and Francis are first cousins. This is their first year to attend. There were no minutes from last year’s meeting which was held in Canton, Missouri. The Treasurers report was given by Louise House. Election of officers was held with the following results:
Next year’s reunion will be at Canton, Missouri and at that time there will be a Memorial Service for Craig McIntosh who passed away this year. It will be held the 3rd Sunday in September, 2012. Todd B. McIntosh
2010The 81st Annual Clan McIntosh Reunion was held at the City Park in Canton, Missouri, on Sunday, September 19, 2010. Only about 20 people attended the reunion this year, enjoying a potluck dinner, visiting, and renewing family ties. President Jeneale Zumdome presided over the meeting. Secretary Todd McIntosh was not able to attend. Treasurer Louise House was not able to attend. Weddings
The meeting was adjourned with the next meeting to be held in Keosauqua, Iowa, on September 18, 2011. Todd B. McIntosh |
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