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Kenneth Alvin F. had attendees sign in at the registration table and don name tags (provided by Alfred Albert Fritz) and take a program with the day's agenda provided by David and Angelina.  Kenneth also asked for everyone to update their information on the family tree at the Historian's table.

Lunch and Socializing:  Rev. Howard Fritz gave a devotional and a prayer before the meal - sodas, sugar-free lemonade, Herb's BBQ, hot dogs and rolls, sausage and peppers, cheese and crackers, salad, oriental salad, pierogies, macaroni salad, coleslaw, hotdogs in sauce, chili, soup, Hershey candies, chocolate pecan pie, cupcakes, snickerdoodles, rice krispies treats... and much much more share by all.  Thank you to everyone who brought food.  It was all wonderful! 

Business Meeting
President Angelina led the meeting

Review of 2004 Minutes/Recording Secretary Report - Catherine J. Fritz Stroup (Kitty) stated that 49 people attended the 61st reunion. She then read through a list of births, deaths and marriages from the 2004 reunion. She stated that she would leave the report of births, deaths and marriages for this year to the Historian. In closing she asked that people please update their branch of the family tree to keep it as accurate as possible.

Corresponding Secretary report - Ruth Krommes Throne reported that David and Angelina sent out the 2005 reunion notices again this year.  They met with Ruth and reviewed the contact list before the mailing.  Ruth was the contact again for RSVPs.

Ruth received RSVPs for 17 people to attend along with a donation of $10 from a generous relative.  David and Angelina reported that 3 postcard notices came back as undeliverable.

Treasurer report - in Donna Claypotch Maser's absence Ruth Krommes Throne reported that we had approximately $468 in our checking account. 

Donna had asked Angelina to prepare a report on funds owed to her for fronting the money for some reunion items, the Fritz site's domain name and hosting services, last year and this year's mailings, and the printing of the 300 Fritz Family Cookbooks. 

This information was presented and Angelina informed attendees of how far we stretch their donations and where the money is spent.  She cited such examples as reunion items like prizes, paper products, some foods, and pavilion rental, a photographer when we get one, mailings, and book printing.  A grand thank you to everyone for donations they've given in the past.

Cookbook report - Angelina reported that 140 cookbooks were sold and that 160 remained.  (3 sold during the reunion giving us a total sale of 143 that day)  Angelina donated a raffle basket and gave a free ticket to those who purchased a cookbook that day and charged $2 for anyone else who wanted a ticket. 
The basket went to Alfred Albert Fritz and $20 was made on the basket raffle.
She thanked Fred Krommes, Herb Curvey, Ruth Throne, and Al Fritz for helping to sell some cookbooks. 
Alfred Albert Fritz was an excellent salesperson selling 20 in the past year and taking on 10 more to try to sell.  Thank you Al!  Good job to all of you!

Historian report - David Allan F. read off a report of births, deaths and marriages from the past year.

Election of Officers
President - Angelina R. F.
Vice President - Herbert W. Curvey
Recording Secretary - Catherine J. Fritz Stroup
Corresponding Secretary - Ruth Krommes Throne
Treasurer - Donna Jean Claypotch Maser (assumed)
Historian - David Allan F.
Assistant Historian - Linda Ann Dyust Fritz Schock
Chaplin - Rev. Howard Wesley Fritz

Prizes Awarded
Oldest Male - Frederick Henry Krommes, 78 years old
Oldest Female - Katie Fritz, 89 years old
Youngest Male - John Michael Maser, 3 years old
Youngest Female - Lauren Joan Maser, 3 years old
Married Longest - Herbert and Evelyn Curvey, 54 years
Newlyweds - Juli Miller and Joseph Maher, 1 month
Traveled Furthest - May Hildebrand Krommes (Texas), over 1000 miles
M&M Guess - Michael Maser

2005 Reunion Place - A suggestion was made to hold next year's reunion at Jim Thorpe again and agreements were voiced.  None opposed.

Announcement:  Frederick Henry Krommes brought a book to share with us that was awarded the Best Children's Book Illustrations of the Year, illustrated by Beth Ann Krommes.  The book was 'The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish' -based on a true story, written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, and pictures by Beth Krommes.  That's Fritz-ability!

Collection:  A hat was passed around and a collection of $308 was taken in.  Thanks to everyone for such a great donation this year from only 49 attendees!

Children's Games:  The presentation was viewed again and the adults socialized while the Children's Games were led by George and Jill (Fritz) Thompson.  Thanks George and Jill for the entertainment!  They gave prizes to each of the children.

Family Tree Updates & Photos Scanning:  David Allan F. entered update information into the family tree and he and his sister, Angelina, scanned photos of those who brought them.

Supper was enjoyed by all, everyone sang 'God Be With You 'Til We Meet Again' thanks to Rev. Howie Fritz sharing copies of the song, and the reunion packed up around 4:30pm to get out of the damp, rainy weather and start on the journey home.  It was a great day in spite of the weather!