Minutes of the 110TH DETWILER REUNION –
August 19, 2006
Seventy (70) descendants of Henry and
Catherine (Latshaw) Detwiler gathered Saturday, August 19,
2006 to celebrate their 110th reunion. The theme of this
year’s reunion was “Treasured Toys through the Generations”
and there was a very nice display of treasured toys that
members brought with them to Camp Innabah. There were also
many photographs to share and family history as well. Prior
to the covered-dish meal Kevin Roussey of Phoenixville,
grandson of Sandy Detwiler Lusch gave the invocation and
then all sang the Doxology accompanied by Chris Fetters.
After the meal and fellowship time, a group photo was taken
with a background of the quilt made by Martha Weed for the
100th reunion in 1996. Sandy then excused the children for
games and activities which were coordinated by Mandy & Jim
Collier during the business meeting. Fun and prizes made
many memories for the younger members of the Detwiler
family. A Kids Korner with crafts and activities was also
available to the young family members throughout the
afternoon.
The business meeting was called to order by President, Sandy
Detwiler Lusch presiding. Printed copies of the minutes of
the 2005 Reunion business meeting were available for all to
read and take home. There were no additions or corrections
to the minutes. Cecile Fetters, Secretary, read a note from
Evelyn Jarrett sent to all those attending and Cecile asked
all present to check the address list for additions or
corrections. She then passed around a sign-up list for
people to bring supplies to next year’s reunion. Scott
Sifford gave the Treasurer’s report. Scott noted that the
amount in the treasury had been declining over the past 4
years but picked up last year and he asked those present to
please be generous when he passes the basket for donations.
Historian, Dick Lusch had received word of 5 births, 3
deaths, and 2 weddings over the past year and asked for any
other new information on changes in the family. A total of 6
births, 3 deaths and 3 weddings were recorded at the
meeting. Dick and Sandy have paid for one year of web
hosting for the new Detwiler website. Dick asked if there
was anything that those present would like to see added to
the website. The family genealogy was suggested but, after
some discussion, it was decided that this information should
not be available to the general public on the web. This type
of information might make it easier for someone to fall
victim to identity theft. Dick noted that all the
information on the genealogy is available at the
Phoenixville Historical Society on CD Rom. Any family member
wishing information on his/her “roots” may contact Dick
Lusch and he can send them the information on their family
line either via CD Rom or as a pdf file via email. Another
suggestion for enhancing the website was to add pictures of
the Reunions from the past (the “old photos”). Dick will
work on that.
Dave Fetters presented gifts to the following attendees: the
oldest man present, 92-year old Harry Styer, and; the oldest
lady present, Thelma Styer Fisher, 88- years old, are
descendants of Elizabeth Detwiler; the youngest family
member recognized was Eliana Fetters, 10 months old, a
descendant of John Detwiler, while Donna and Charles
Detwiler, a descendant of David Detwiler, traveled the
farthest. Nicole and Richard T. Lusch, a descendant of John,
received the prize for being the most recently married to
attend the reunion. Descendants of Abraham, David,
Elizabeth, Jacob, John, and Isaac Detwiler were present for
the 110th Reunion, and thirty descendants of John and Mary
Jane Detwiler were the largest family group represented at
this year’s reunion. The other family lines were challenged
to exceed that number at the 111th Reunion in 2007. Thelma
Fisher, Jean Sterner, Debbie and Erica Lesh were cheered as
a 4 generation group attending the Reunion this year.
Members of the family of Jean Riley Williams worked together
to win the Game Quiz, which all had had the opportunity to
play while waiting for the business meeting to begin. The
family quilt, made by Martha Weed for the 100th reunion,
will reside at the home of Charles and Donna Detwiler of
Rehobeth Beach, Delaware, until the 111th Reunion in 2007.
Under “old business” Sandy introduced Chris Fetters who
explained the Detwiler family crest which he had designed
after research on the internet. Those present were asked to
sign a matte which will be used to frame a picture of the
family crest as a memento of the 110th Reunion.
Consideration is being given to having a family member place
this framed family crest in their home, from reunion to
reunion, as we currently do with our heirloom quilt.
The following family members were elected as officers for
the upcoming year: President: Sandy Detwiler Lusch;
Secretary: Cecile Fetters, Treasurer: Scott Sifford, and
Richard H. Lusch, Historian. Next years reunion date will be
held on Saturday, August 18, 2007.
Respectfully submitted, Cecile Fetters, Secretary
