H.F. Schindler Family
www.hfschindler.org
THE H.F. SCHINDLER FAMILY
REUNION MINUTES
2010s Minutes
2010
Jan. 21: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that corporations and unions can spend unlimited funds on advertising to influence election outcomes.
March 21: The U.S. House of Representatives, with no GOP support, approved the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") as passed by the Senate in Dec. 2009.
April 20: The Deepwater Horizon drilling platform explodes in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 and creating a massive oil spill.
Aug. 19: The last U.S. combat troops leave Iraq. 50,000 troops remain as noncombat units.
World Series: San Francisco Giants
Best Picture: The King's Speech
July 24, 2010
The 82nd H.F. Schindler Family Reunion was held on July 24, 2010 at the Clair United Methodist Church beginning with a time of fellowship. Rodney Sander then gave the blessing and a delicious potluck dinner was enjoyed by all.
President Marva Murawski called the meeting to order and introduced the current officers:
Vice President Karla Schindler Wilson (absent)
Secretary Linda Schneider Worthen
Treasurer Hilton Sander
Stan Kapp and Rodney Sander led the family in singing Grandmother Schindler's favorite song, "Saved by Grace." Marilyn Grauberger provided piano music.
Acknowledgments were made for:
Linda Worthen read the 2009 minutes which were then approved. Roger Ford read the minutes from 50 years ago which had been prepared by his Aunt Dorothy.
Treasurer Hilton Sander reported a balance of $243.00. A basket will be put out for a free will offering.
The Roll Call of the 434 family members was read by the following: Linda Worthen, Terri Modlin, Kris Thompson, Hilton Sander, Roger Ford, Stan Kapp, David Schindler, and Marva Murawski. Forty-one members were present.
The family was blessed to have the following first cousins present: Marilyn Grauberger, Wayne Schindler, Dwight Schindler, Lee Schneider, and Bill Schindler.
With sadness Marva read the names of deceased family members: Ronald Paul Larson, Doris Schneider, Darlene Schneider, Dale Ammon, Charles Filipiak, Kenny Schindler, and Leroy Schindler. Tributes for these family members were given by Bill Schindler, Marilyn Grauberger, and Wayne Schindler. Condolences were also given to the families of Beverly, mother of Linda Worthen, and Barbara Swing, the mother of Kris Thompson, Kurt, and Karl Schindler.
Marva welcomed new members by marriage: Noemi Schindler, Heather Sander, and Lauren Schindler and by birth: Logan Zemler, Mary Ann Northern, Jess Rice, Blake Kretzschmer, Hadley Schindler, Miranda McDonnell.
Old Business:
The President introduced the past topic of having the family meal catered. One of the Sunday School Classes from the Clair Church has volunteered to prepare a meal for the cost of $8.00 per plate for adults and $4.00 for children. They would not require advance reservations. They also agreed to provide ice cream if members would like to bring desserts. Lon Schindler moved to have the meal catered for 2011, it was seconded by Shirley Ford. After discussion, the motion was approved. Other old business was the approval of donating $125 for the use of the Clair Church.
New Business:
The President thanked Lee and Nina Schneider for their continued efforts in providing information for the Schindler Family Book and to Karl Schindler for his work on the family website. Dwight Schindler, Chairman of the Nominating Committee provided the following names for 2011 officers:
President: Karla Schindler Wilson
Vice President: Linda Schneider Worthen
Secretary: Hilton Sander
Treasurer: Michele Hibbs
The group approved the slate of officers. The family then answered the trivia questions about the Schindler Family which were on the placemats provided by Clair Church Secretary Vicki McDonald.
Joys and Concerns:
Lucille Schneider's birthday is July 22. She will be 98.
Luella Schindler's birthday is August 27. She will be 90.
Marva announced the date of the 83rd reunion: July 23, 2011 at Clair United Methodist with fellowship time beginning at 3:00 pm, followed by a catered meal at 5:30 and then a family meeting. She then invited the group to join in a Friendship Circle to sing "Blest be the Tie that Binds."
Marva Murawski, President
2011
Jan. 8: A gunman in Tucson, AZ kills 6 people and injures 13, including Representative Gabrielle Giffords.
May 2: A CIA-led squadron of U.S. Navy SEALs kill al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
May 22: The deadliest U.S. tornado in over a half-century hits Joplin, MO, claiming approximately 160 lives.
July 21: NASA's space shuttle program ends with the landing of Atlantis.
Sept. 17: The left-wing movement Occupy Wall Street begins in New York City.
World Series: St. Louis Cardinals
Best Picture: The Artist
July 23, 2011
The 83rd H.F. Schindler Family Reunion was held on July 23, 2011 at the Clair United Methodist Church beginning with a time of fellowship. Dwight Schindler then gave the blessing for a delicious dinner provided by the Starlight Circle of Clair Church.
In the absence of Karla Schindler Wilson, Wayne Schindler called the meeting to order and introduced the current officers:
Vice President Linda Schneider Worthen
Secretary Hilton Sander
Treasurer Michele Hibbs
Marva Murawski and Nina Schneider led the family in singing Grandmother Schindler's favorite song, "Saved by Grace." Marilyn Grauberger provided piano music.
Acknowledgments were made for:
Linda Worthen read the 1961 minutes from 50 years ago. Hilton Sander read the 2010 minutes.
Treasurer Michele Hibbs reported a balance of $218.00. A basket will be put out for a free will offering.
The Roll Call of the family was read by members of each family. Thirty-eight were present.
The family was blessed to have the following first cousins present: Lee Schneider, Marilyn Grauberger, Wayne Schindler, and Dwight Schindler (Bill Schindler from Texas was not able to attend the reunion.)
With sadness Wayne read the name of one deceased family member: Marjorie Sander. A wonderful memorial was given by Beverly Sander Corn remembering her Aunt Marjorie.
Wayne welcomed new member by marriage: Lindsay Nicole Lewis Schindler and by birth: Macie Jean Keith and Jack Henry Priest.
Old Business:
Discussed continuing to cater the meal, Update the Web Site and to meet at Clair Church. The acting President thanked Lee and Nina Schneider for their continued efforts in providing information for the Schindler Family Book.
New Business:
Discussed any changes to make a difference for the Reunion. Marva Murawski, Chairman of the Nominating Committee provided the following names of 2012 officers:
President — Linda Schneider Worthen
Vice President — Hilton Sander
Secretary — Michele Hibbs
Treasurer — Jacob Modlin
The group approved the slate of officers.
Wayne announced the date of the 84th reunion: July 21, 2012 at Clair United Methodist Church beginning at 3:00 p.m., followed by a catered meal at 5:30 p.m. and then a family meeting. Rod Sander closed with prayer and we then sang "Blest be the Tie that Binds."
Hilton Sander
Secretary
2012
June 15: President Barack Obama announces the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, shielding from deportation certain undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. as minors.
July 20: 12 people are killed in a movie-theater shooting in Aurora, CO.
Aug. 9: NASA rover Curiosity lands on Mars.
Sept. 11-12: Islamist terrorists attack a U.S. facility in Benghazi, Libya, killing ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
Nov. 6: President Barack Obama is re-elected as president, defeating Governor Mitt Romney.
Dec. 14: A gunman kills 20 young children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.
World Series: San Francisco Giants
Best Picture: Argo
July 21, 2012
The 84th H.F. Schindler Family Reunion was held on July 21, 2012 at the Clair United Methodist Church beginning at 3:00 p.m. with a time of fellowship. Dwight Schindler then gave the blessing for a delicious pot luck dinner with the meat provided by Nina Schneider and Terri Modlin, which was enjoyed by all.
President Linda Schneider Worthen called the meeting to order and introduced the current officers:
Vice-president — Hilton Sander
Secretary — Michele Hibbs
Treasurer — Jacob Modlin
Terri Modlin led the family in singing Grandmother Schindler’s favorite song, "Saved by Grace." Marilyn Grauberger provided piano music.
Acknowledgements were made for:
There were no guests this year.
Hilton Sander read the 1962 minutes from 50 years ago. Michele Hibbs read the 2011 minutes.
Treasurer Jacob Modlin reported a balance of $120. A basket will be put out for a free will offering.
The roll call of the family was read by members of each family. Thirty-four were present.
The family was blessed to have the following first cousins present: Marilyn Grauberger, Wayne Schindler, Dwight Schindler, Bill Schindler, and Lee Schneider.
With sadness Linda read the names of deceased family members: Gary Schneider, a memorial was given by Wayne Schindler; Bob Wood, a memorial given by David Schindler; Deloris Schindler, a memorial given by Wayne Schindler and Marilyn Grauberger; Dan Elkins, a memorial given by David Schindler; Miriam Sander Miller, a memorial given by Debra Sander Burnett; and William "Bill" Crawford, a memorial given by Wayne Schindler.
Linda welcomed new members by marriage: Karl Knoll, husband of Lisa Schneider, Lindsay Thornhill, wife of David, and Taucha Marie Silk, wife of Kyle.
By birth: Adria Grace and Kaden Rose Lane, daughters of Amy and Curtis; Kelly Nicole McDonnell, daughter of Ryan and Heidi; Connor William Thorne, son of Steven and Erin; Shaylin Sue Keith, daughter of Hollie and Clinton; Stella Marie Silk, daughter of Kyle and Taucha; and Harvey Christopher Duke, son of Summer and Shawn.
OLD BUSINESS:
Discussed going back to catering the meal. Update the Web Site and to meet at Clair Church. The President thanked Lee and Nina Schneider for their continued efforts in providing information for the Schindler Family Book.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussed any changes to make a difference for the Reunion. Chairman of the Nominating Committee provided the following names of 2013 officers:
PRESIDENT — Hilton Sander
VICE-PRESIDENT — Michele Hibbs
SECRETARY — Jacob Modlin
TREASURER — Larry Grauberger.
The group approved the slate of officers.
Linda announced the date of the 85th Reunion: July 27, 2013, the Saturday before the 4th Sunday, at Clair United Methodist church beginning at 3:00 p.m., followed by a catered meal at 5:30 p.m. and then a family meeting. Bill Schindler closed with prayer and we then sang "Blest be the Tie that Binds."
Michele Hibbs, Secretary
2013
April 15: Bombs at the Boston Marathon kill 3 spectators and injure 264. Two Chechen-born brothers were implicated, one dying in a battle with police, the other convicted and sentenced to death in 2015.
June 5: The Guardian discloses details of a classified NSA electronic surveillance program. NSA contractor Edward Snowden claims responsibility for the leaks, after fleeing the country.
July 13: A jury finds Georg Zimmerman not guilty in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager in Sanford, FL.
Oct. 1: Health insurance exchanges open in the Affordable Care Act rollout, initially plagued with technical glitches.
World Series: Boston Red Sox
Best Picture: 12 Years a Slave
July 28, 2013
The 85th H.F. Schindler Reunion was held at Clair United Methodist Church on Sunday, July 28th, beginning with a time of fellowship. The delicious meal at 1 p .m. was prepared and served by the Starlight Circle of Clair Church. (The reunion was moved to Sunday this year only because of a Saturday afternoon wedding in the Clarence Schindler family.)
The business meeting was called to order by the president, Hilton Sander.
Wayne Schindler and Debra Burnett, accompanist, led us in singing grandmother Schindler’s favorite hymn, "Saved by Grace."
The president acknowledged family changes. New members by marriage were Andrew Kennedy, husband of Sadie Dahle, Jeffrey DeGhelder, husband of Lara Miller, Owen Gray, husband of Grace Gillaspie and Michael Decker, husband of Christine Shepherd.
New members by birth were Lorelei Kay, daughter of Philip and Jessica Chapman Zemler; Casper Dale, son of Ryan and Brittany Travers Browne; Connor Thomas, son of Nathan and Sara Miller Blair and Harvey Christopher, son of Shawn and Summer Sander Duke.
Deceased family members were Richard Schneider, son of Nelson Schneider; Luella Schneider Schindler, wife of Kenneth Schindler and Travis Billings, husband of Jill Murawski Billings. A brief tribute to the deceased was given by Hilton Sander and Meredith Kapp.
Recognition was given to Jo Still, guest of Bill Schindler.
First cousins present were Dwight Schindler, Wayne Schindler, and Bill Schindler.
Oldest member present was Bill Schindler, youngest member present was Debra Burnett, the member who traveled the farthest was Bill Schindler, Forney, TX.
The 2013 roll totaled 442 names. The eighteen members present represented seven original family members. The original family names were called one at a time by the secretary. Attending family members shared information about the various families within that group.
Dwight Schindler, acting treasurer, reported new contributions of $75. $106 was carried over from 2012 making a total of $181. $125 was donated for the use of Clair Church. Balance for 2014 is $56.
The group agreed to hold the 2014 Reunion on Saturday, July 26. Gathering will be any time after 3 p.m. with a catered meal at 5 p.m. The family meeting will follow the meal.
Officers were announced for 2014.
President: Michele Hibbs
Vice-president: Jacob Modlin
Secretary: Larry Grauberger
Treasurer: Meredith Kapp
The reunion concluded as the family formed a friendship circle and sang "Blest Be the Tie that Binds." Dwight Schindler offered the benediction.
Nina Schneider, Acting Secretary for Jacob Modlin
2014
May 23: A gunman kills 6 people and injures 13 near the University of California-Santa Barbara.
May 30: Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki resigns after revelations that VA hospitals had hidden long waiting times.
Aug. 9: A police officer fatally shoots an unarmed black 18-year-old, Michael Brown, in Ferguson, MO, precipitating sometimes violent protests.
Sept. 30: Afghan and U.S. officials sign an agreement providing for 9,800 U.S. and at least 2,000 NATO troops to remain in Afghanistan after the end of combat missions in Dec. 2014.
Nov. 3: New York City's One World Trade Center, the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, welcomes its first tenants.
Nov. 22: Tamir Rice, a black 12-year-old holding a pellet gun, is fatally shot by a white police office in Cleveland, OH.
World Series: San Francisco Giants
Best Picture: Birdman
July 4, 2014
The 86th H.F. Schlndler Reunion was held at Hope Evangelical and Reformed Church on Saturday, July 4th, beginning with a time of fellowship. The delicious meal, a covered dish provided by those In attendance. (The reunion this year was moved to the 4th of July week end enabling the Kenneth Schlndler family to participate.)
Blessing before meal given by Rod Sanders Call to Order The business meeting was called to order by the president, MIchele Hibbs. Singing of grandmother Schlndler's favorite hymn, "Saved by Grace."
Reading of the Minutes by secretary, Larry Grauberger The Minutes were approved as read.
Membership Changes
The president acknowledged family changes:
New members by marriage were: Jo Nell Schlndler, wife of Bill
John Michael Husband of Jean Silk Stephanie Sander, wife of Dustin
New members by birth were:
Leila Annmarle Nllges, Daughter of Joseph and Jessica Abels
Collin Drew Keith son of Hollle and Keith
Benton Jude Priest son of son of Alison and Billy Jack
Deceased family members were:
Henry Schneider, Calvin Schlndler Family
Lucile Schneider, Selma Schlndler Family
Lee T. Schneider, Jr, Josephine Schlndler Schneider Family
Memorials
Memorial for Henry Schneider was given by Bill Schlndler Memorial for Lucile Schneider was given by Marilyn Grauberger.
Memorial for Lee T. Schneider, Jr. was given by Wayne Schlndler.
First cousins present were BIN Schlndler, Marilyn Schlndler Grauberger, Wayne Schlndler, and Dwight Schlndler.
Oldest member present was Bill Schlndler; youngest member present was Benton Jude Priest.
Member who traveled the farthest was Douglas, New Jersey. 24 members of the Kenneth Schlndler Family were in attendance.
The 2014 roll totaled 446 names. The eighteen members present represented seven original family members. The original family names were called one at a time by the secretary. Attending family members shared information about the various families within that group. Of the 446 members on the roll, they represent by family: Selma 72, Calvin 82, Alex 0, Frank 66, Charles 13, Alice 82, Elmer 31, Josephine 8, Clarence 39, and Everett 53. (Thanks to Nina Schneider for providing this information!)
Meredith Kapp, treasurer, reported a beginning balance of $56. Donations: $208. Total: $264. $100 to Hope and a new balance of $164.
Wayne Schindler made a motion that the 2015 reunion be held on the fourth Saturday of July, July 25, 2015. The motion was seconded and the members voted to adopt the motion.
Officer were announced for 2015.
President: Jacob Modlin
Vice-president: Larry Grauberger
Secretary: Meredith Kapp
Trasurer: Michael Modlin
Old Business/New Business
Request that email and address changes be provided to Karl Schindler. It would be most helpful if we could give the executive officers feedback regarding the reading of the "roll call." For this reunion, we were asked to identify the original member's name (e.g., Selma, then Leslie Schneider, (2nd born if living and 3rd born), then Lois Wood and Daryl Schneider). Then ask if anyone is present from that family. If so, ask for a member of person present and record it on the roll sheet. Then ask them to introduce the persons present. If no one from that family is present, ask if anyone present can give news of the called family. We always need email and regular addresses. The other names are not called. Then go on to the next family. (The second born names are in italics, the 3rd born, grandchildren and underlined. Deceased members are in brackets [ ]). Hopefully this will help us keep families organized in our minds.
The reunion concluded as the family formed a friendship circle and sang "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." David Schindler offered the benediction.
Ice cream was then served.
Larry Grauberger, Secretary
2015
Feb. 15: Morgan Stanley agrees to pay $2.6 billion to resolve claims of deception over mortgage-backed securities.
April 20: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton launches her presidential campaign, followed by her main challenger for the Democratic nomination, Senator Bernie Sanders.
July: By July, 17 Republicans announce they will seek the party's 2016 presidential nomination, including real estate mogul Donald Trump.
June 2: President Obama signs a bill to end the NSA's bulk collection of phone data, with telecom companies to hold custody of data instead.
June 17: A white supremacist fatally shoots 9 African-Americans at a historic black church in Charleston, SC.
June 26: The U.S. Supreme Court rules that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.
July 14: Iran and six world powers led by the U.S. formally agree to limit Iranian nuclear capability in return for lifting economic sanctions.
Dec. 3: The U.S. Defense Department announces that all military combat positions will be open to women.
World Series: Kansas City Royals
Best Picture: Spotlight
July 25, 2015
The H. F. Schindler Family gathered at Clair United Methodist Church, July 25, 2015, at 4 p.m. for a time of fellowship followed by a pot luck meal at 5 p.m. Rod Sander gave the meal blessing.
The business meeting was called to order by President Jacob Modlin. Following tradition, he invited the group to stand and sing Grandmother Schindler's favorite hymn, "Saved by Grace."
Larry Grauberger read the minutes from fifty years ago. Secretary pro-tem read the 2014 minutes. They were approved with the corrections of changing the name Hope Evangelical and Reformed Church to Hope United Church of Christ and adding Karl's email address.
Treasurer's Report was presented by treasurer pro-tem:
Balance from 2014: $164.00
Donations today: $137.00
Total: $301.00
The 2015 roll call totaled 448 names-23 members were present. Members by family: Selma (72), Calvin (83), Frank (67), Charles (13), Alice (81), Elmer (32), Josephine (8), Clarence (39), and Everett (53).
President Jacob acknowledged the following: first cousins and spouses in attendance – Nina Schneider, Bill/Jo Schindler, Marilyn/Larry Grauberger, Wayne Schindler, Dwight/Pat Schindler. Oldest member present: Bill Schindler. Youngest member present: Drew Hibbs. Member who traveled the farthest: Graubergers (CO) and Barbara Armstrong (IN). The President presented 2015 membership changes that had been collected by Nina Schneider. Nina shared with the group that she has hard copies of the changes available including new pages for the marriages. She can also email an electronic version of the full book to any interested person.
By marriage: Taylor Land Wilson, wife of Brooks Patrick Wilson; Vanessa Schindler, wife of Barton Douglas Schindler
By birth: Landon Lewis Schindler, son of Anthony & Lindsay Schindler; Robert James Kennedy, son of Sadie Ann & Andrew Kennedy
By death: Lois Schneider Wood
A memorial for Lois was given by Nina and Wayne gave a memorial for Warren Hartman who had been a pastor at Clair for many years and was close to the Schindler Family.
Old Business: none
New Business: Motion was made to have the reunion next year on July 2, gathering at 12 and meal will be served at 1 pm. (Nina, Wayne) Passed
The group asked the treasurer to donate $100 to Clair Church.
Wayne Sschindler presented the slate of officers for 2015
President: Larry Grauberger
V. President: Meredith Kapp
Secretary: Michael Modlin
Treasurer: Karl Schindler
Terri Modlin presented a letter from the Stuber family asking the Schindler Family to help financially with hiring a tree trimming company for Nebo Cemetery. Hilton and Roger Ford were willing to serve on a committee to help. Hilton will talk to County Commissioner Ron Hook about the county's obligation. Terri will email the group about findings. Terri also asked about interest in a 90th Celebration for the Schindler Family. It was suggested that a committee could be formed with one person from each family group.
The group joined in a Friendship Circle and sang "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" followed by a Benediction given by Dwight Schindler. Wayne had brought ice cream so the group enjoyed cake/ice cream!
Secretary Pro-tem Marva Murawski
2016
Jan. 16: President Obama declares a federal state of emergency in Flint, MI because of lead-contaminated drinking water.
March 16: President Obama nominates Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, but Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell blocks the nomination, asserting that the vacancy should not be filled until after the 2016 presidential election.
June 12: A gunman who declared his allegiance to ISIS killed 49 mostly Hispanic people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, FL.
June 12: The musical Hamilton wins 11 Tony awards.
July 21: Fox News Channel chair and CEO Roger Ailes resigns amid sexual harassment charges.
Sept. 9: Following protests by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, the Obama administration temporarily blocks construction on the Dakota Access oil pipeline (later resumed and opened in 2017).
Nov. 2: The Chicago Cubs win the World Series for the first time since 1908.
Nov. 8: In the presidential election, Donald Trump defeats Hillary Clinton by winning 304 electoral votes, though loses the popular vote by 2.9 million.
World Series: Chicago Cubs
Best Picture: Moonlight
July 2, 2016
The H. F. Schindler Family gathered at Clair United Methodist Church, July 2, 2016, at 12 p.m. for a time of fellowship followed by a pot luck meal at 1 p.m.
Wayne Schindler gave the meal blessing.
The business meeting was called to order by President Larry Grauberger at 2 p.m. Following tradition, the singing of Grandmother Schindler's favorite hymn, "Saved by Grace" was led by Karl, Anne, and Wayne Schindler.
Meredith Kapp, Vice President, read the minutes from fifty years ago.
Michael Modlin Secretary, read the 2015 meeting minutes. They were approved as presented.
The 2016 roll call included over 450 names-with 30 members present.
President Larry Grauberger acknowledged the following: first cousins and spouses in attendance. Larry Grauberger, Janet Schindler, Wayne Schindler, Dwight & Pat Schindler. Oldest member present: Roger Ford. Youngest member present: Ben Priest. Member who traveled the farthest: Priest family (SC) and Karl & Anne Schindler (AZ).
The President presented 2016 membership changes that had been collected by Terri Modlin. Terri will try to get updates to the book and page changes prepared soon and will email the group to find out who would like them.
By marriage: Jerrod Cooper Maher, husband of Tricia Corn Cook
By birth: Sally Margaret Sander and Annabelle Grace Sander, twin daughters of Dustin and Stephanie Sander
By death: Dee Lois Sander Filipiak, Marilyn Schindler Grauberger, Nina Cox Schneider, James Leroy Chapman, and Brian Lloyd Schneider.
Family members shared thoughts, accomplishments and memories about Dee, Marilyn and Nina during a time of reflection for these dear family members.
Treasurer's Report was presented by Karl Schindler:
Balance from 2016: $201.00
Donations today: $50.00
Total: $251.00
The group asked the treasurer to donate $100 to Clair Church.
Old Business: Update on the Mt. Nebo Cemetery. This is now surrounded by a small housing development which provides good access and maintenance. Wayne reported that the cemetery is now in good condition.
Possible 90th anniversary celebration discussed and the need for a committee to be formed. The date of July 21-22, 2018 was discussed as the timing for the reunion.
New Business: The group decided to hold the 2017 meeting on the 4th Saturday, July 22nd at the time of the meeting. However, due to scheduling conflicts with the officers, the meeting was moved to Saturday, July 1st.
Dwight Schindler presented the slate of officers for 2017:
President: Meredith Kapp
Vice President: Michael Modlin
Secretary: Karl Schindler
Treasurer: Michael Gillaspie
The group joined in a Friendship Circle and sang "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" followed by a Benediction given by Dwight. Wayne had brought ice cream so the group enjoyed cake and ice cream following the meeting.
Secretary Michael Modlin
2017
World Series: Houston Astros
Best Picture: The Shape of Water
July 1, 2017
The H. F. Schindler Family gathered at Clair United Methodist Church, July 1, 2017, at 12:00 pm for a time of fellowship followed by a pot luck meal at 1:00 pm.
Owen Gray gave the meal blessing.
The business meeting was called to order by President Meredith Kapp. Following tradition, the singing of Grandmother Schindler’s favorite hymn, "Saved by Grace" was led by Kevin Schneider, Terri Modlin, and Karl Schindler.
Karl Schindler Secretary, read the 2016 meeting minutes. The minutes were approved as presented.
Michael Modlin, Vice President, read the minutes from fifty years ago.
President Meredith Kapp acknowledged the following:
First cousins and spouses in attendance: Janet Schindler, Wayne Schindler, Dwight & Pat Schindler
Oldest member present: Roger Ford
Youngest member present: Ruth Schindler Gray
Members who traveled the farthest: Joy Schindler (Delaware), Kevin & Karl Schneider (Pennsylvania), Grace & Owen Gray (Virginia), and Karl & Anne Schindler (Arizona)
The President presented 2017 membership changes:
By marriage: Kiira Joy Siitart, wife of Kevin Neil McDonnell
By birth: Ruth Schindler Gray, daughter of Grace and Owen Gray
By divorce: Wayne Duncan
By death: Doug Schindler; Janet Schindler Shepherd
David Schindler gave a memorial for Doug Schindler. Meredith Kapp gave a memorial for Janet Schindler Shepherd.
Members needing special remembrance or prayers included Aunt Florence, who is in a nursing home.
Treasurer's Report was presented by Treasurer Michael Gillaspie:
Balance from 2016: $151.00
Donations today: $177.00
Total: $328.00
The group asked the treasurer to donate $150 to Clair Church.
Ending balance: $178.00
The 2017 roll call included over 450 names with 37 members present. This included from each original descendant's families:
Selma Schindler Schneider descendants (0)
Calvin Schindler descendants (0)
Alec Schindler descendants [none]
Frank Schindler descendants (2)
Charles Schindler descendants (0)
Alice Schindler Sander descendants (7)
Elmer Schindler descendants (5)
Josephine Schindler Schneider descendants (5)
Clarence Schindler descendants (13)
Everett Schindler descendants (5)
Special recognition was given to Terri Modlin for keeping up with the family records for the book.
Old Business: The group decided to hold the 2018 reunion on July 21. A possible larger 90th anniversary celebration and the need for a committee for outreach and marketing was discussed. A Feacbook page for the 90th reunion (and the family, in general) will be created by Karl Schindler.
New Business: none
Special announcements: Owen Gray will become a reverend on July 30.
Dwight Schindler presented the slate of officers for 2018:
President: Michael Modlin
Vice President: Karl Schindler
Secretary: Michael Gillaspie
Treasurer: Shirley Ford
The group joined in a Friendship Circle and sang "Blest Be the Tie that Binds," followed by a benediction given by Dwight Schindler.
Karl Schindler, Secretary
2018
World Series: Boston Red Sox
Best Picture: Green Book
July 21, 2018
The H. F. Schindler Family gathered at Clair United Methodist Church, July 21, 2018, at 12:30 pm for a time of fellowship followed by a pot luck meal at 1:00 pm.
John Middleton gave the meal blessing.
The business meeting was called to order by President Michael Modlin. Following tradition, the singing of Grandmother Schindler’s favorite hymn, "Saved by Grace" was led by Terri Modlin and Karl Schindler.
Mike Gillaspie, Secretary, read the 2017 meeting minutes. The minutes were approved as presented.
Karl Schindler, Vice President, read the minutes from fifty years ago.
President Michael Modlin acknowledged the following:
First cousins and spouses in attendance: Janet Schindler, Wayne Schindler, Dwight & Pat Schindler, Larry Grauberger
Oldest member present: Roger Ford (82)
Youngest members present: Annabelle and Sally Sander
Members who traveled the farthest: Karl & Anne Schindler (Arizona)
The President presented 2018 membership changes:
By marriage: Chad Dwayne Bloss, husband of Kelly Dawn Schindler
Joseph Bindel, Husband of Idean Judah
Mrs. _________ Schindler, Wife of Travis Schindler
By birth: Luka Douglas Schindler, son of Barton and Vanessa Schindler
By divorce: Michael Decker
By death: Weldon “Don” Judah
Visitors in attendance: John Middelton
Members needing special remembrance or prayers included:
Bill Schindler, Turning 88 on October 30, 2018. Wayne Schindler talked to Bill, who is doing well.
Beverly Sander Corn – Ovarian Cancer, Receiving chemo
Florence Schindler (Will be 97 in August)
Treasurer's Report was presented by Treasurer Shirley Ford:
Balance from 2017: $178.00
Donations today: $125.00
Total: $303.00
The group asked the treasurer to donate $150 to Clair Church.
Ending balance: $153.00
The 2018 roll call included over 450 names with 36 members present. This included from each original descendant's families:
Selma Schindler Schneider descendants (0)
Calvin Schindler descendants (0)
Alec Schindler descendants [none]
Frank Schindler descendants (2)
Charles Schindler descendants (0)
Alice Schindler Sander descendants (5)
Elmer Schindler descendants (6)
Josephine Schindler Schneider descendants (3)
Clarence Schindler descendants (15)
Everett Schindler descendants (5)
Old Business:
Karl Schindler reported that HFSchindler.org has meeting minutes going back to 1929 and was redesigned in 2017.
The group decided to hold the 2019 reunion on July 27 (Saturday before the 4th Sunday).
New Business: none
President Michael Modlin presented the slate of officers for 2019:
President: Karl Schindler
Vice President: Michael Gillaspie
Secretary: Shirley Ford
Treasurer: Drew Hibbs
The group joined in a Friendship Circle and sang "Blest Be the Tie that Binds," followed by a benediction given by John Middleton.
Mike Gillaspie, Secretary
2019
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July 27, 2019
The 91st annual H. F. Schindler family reunion was held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Clair United Methodist Church. Family members gathered at 12:00 pm with a pot luck meal being served at 12:30 pm.
The blessing for the meal was given by Dwight Schindler.
The President, Karl Schindler, called the business meeting to order. As is tradition, the meeting began with the singing of Grandmother Schindler’s favorite hymn, “Saved by Grace” led by Terri Modlin, Wayne Schindler, Anne Schindler and John Thompson while Karl Schindler played the piano.
Shirley Ford, Secretary read the minutes of the 2019 meeting. The minutes were approved as read.
Vice President, Mike Gillaspie, read the minutes of the reunion meeting held 50 years ago on July 27th,1969.
Our president recognized the first cousins and spouses in attendance. They were Wayne Schindler, Dwight and Pat Schindler and Bill and Jo Schindler.
Also recognized were Jo Schindler(93) as the oldest family member present. The youngest member present was Ruth Schindler Gray and the members who traveled the farthest for the reunion were Karl and Anne Schindler of Phoenix, Arizona.
A listing of the following changes in family membership for 2019 was provided by Terri Modlin and read by the president:
Added by marriage:
Jeffery Riordan Surface, husband of Lindsey Travers
Added by birth:
Finnian Ahti McDonnell, son of Kevin McDonnell and Kiira Siitari
Ainsley Marie Surface, daughter of Lindsey and Jeffery Surface
Lost by Death:
Florence Christine Bunse Schindler
Kurt Alexander Schindler
Nora Faith Schindler
Beverly Sander Corn
A memorial for Kurt Schindler was given by Karl Schindler and for Florence Schindler by Carol Schindler Stapley and Terri Schneider Modlin.
There were no visitors present.
The treasurers report was given by Dwight Schindler filling in for Treasurer, Drew Hibbs.
Balance carried over from 2018: $153.00
Donations today: $169.00
Total: $322.00
The members voted to donate $150.00 to the Clair Church leaving an ending balance of $172.00.
The roll call, made up of over 450 family members was read and recorded by the secretary. Over the past few years this process has been changed to first recognize that there are members of a descendants family present, then to save time and energy, call only those names. There were 31 members present at this reunion. Families with members present were:
Calvin and Susie Schindler descendants -2
Frank Schindler descendants - 2
Alice Schindler Sander descendants - 3
Elmer Schindler descendants - 5
Josephine Schindler Schneider descendants -3
Clarence Schindler descendants- 10
Everett Schindler descendants - 6
The group voted to hold the 92nd reunion on July 25th,2020 (the Saturday before the 4th Sunday). We will gather at 12:00pm with the meal at 12:30 pm.
Terri Modlin brought many pictures that she has found in going through her parents belongings. She would like each family to take those picture of their family member. She also has a bowl that was a 50th wedding anniversary gift to H.F. and Catherine Schindler in 1924. It was discussed and decided to make it a traveling piece that can be enjoyed by each descendant family. The traveling will begin with the family of Everett Schindler (their youngest child) and be passed on through the oldest.
Shirley Ford thanked Rodney Sander for being available to unlock the church building and ask if we could have a volunteer “kitchen committee” that would get the supplies (disposable plates, silverware, cups, drink mixes, ice) for each reunion, then arrive early enough to have things ready by the 12:30 meal time. This would relieve the officers of this responsibility. David and Susan Schindler volunteered to be our “kitchen committee” for 2020.
Dwight Schindler presented the following slate of officers of 2020:
President - Michael Gillaspie
Vice President - Shirley Ford
Secretary - Drew Hibbs
Treasurer - Pat Schindler
Before the closing of the meeting, Bill Schindler rose and expressed his appreciation to those present who are keeping the tradition of the H. F. Schindler Reunion going.
The group joined in a Friendship Circle for the singing of “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” followed by the benediction by Dwight Schindler.
Shirley Ford, Secretary
CONTACT
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