Grandpa started the meeting off with a thoughtful, heartfelt message about family and how much he loves us all. Steve started the discussion with a bare bones fund report, sharing some concerns he's heard about and asking some questions to get us started. Then after the discussion we ended with a message from Steve, a song and a prayer. So here are some things discussed in at the meeting for those who missed it:
*We'll keep going round robin through the siblings for turns in charge, meaning that Mike and Andi are next.
*Monthly fund payments stay the same ($50 for siblings, undisclosed/on your honor for the next generation).
*Goal is 100% attendance and we are all committed to helping those who might be having difficulties making it, BUT are understanding and loving when it just doesn't work out.
*Next time is East instead of West.
*Next time is Warm instead of Cold.
*Next time is Summer instead of Holiday (send Mike and Andi your school Schedule when you know it. Like: out June 6th, back in Aug 13th).
*Next time is 3 1/2 years (summer 2011).
All the "Next time" items discussed could still change, it's up to Andi and Mike and depends on timing and money. Some ideas they had already thought about and brought up were (again, no promises, just thoughts): Navuoo, Beach, Disney World. The favorite seemed to be Beach, with Disney in second and Navuoo considered maybe a bit too old for our 3rd generation for now. It was mentioned that another laid back reunion (like Oklahoma, Oregon Coast) would be fun for every age and demographic.
Thanks again for the thoughtfulness in which everyone spoke, and the respect of all the listeners. It was definitely the most mature and calm "family fight" I've attended (and I've been to almost all). If there was something else or I got something wrong please let me know.
5 years ago

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Thanks to Ashlee for keeping her Houghtaling Times blog current as she has done. I know Karen enjoyed it from Dallas, and it's so cool that Ashlee has not only the talent, but also the interest, to do this. Great stuff!
Love, Grandpa Ho.
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