136th Andrew Family Reunion
2023 Historian’s Report - needs updating
August 6, 2022
The 135th annual Andrew Family Reunion had approximately 75 people in attendance!
The meeting was called to order at 1:42pm. Family members gave introductions and there was a potluck lunch. The oldest family member was Bobby Andrew at 88 years old and the youngest family member was Maisie Andrew (daughter of Kyle and Skye Andrew) at 4 months. The family members who traveled the farthest were Rob and Siga Andrew from Colorado!
A motion to accept the Secretary’s Report was written and made, seconded and passed.
A motion to accept the historians report as written was made, seconded and passed.
The Treasurer’s Report declared an ending balance of $2,269.33. A motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as written was made, seconded and passed.
Old Business:
This year we have new committee nominations, and a new committee was chosen:
Kyle Andrew was nominated and accepted the position as Treasurer.
Hillary Federico was nominated and accepted the position as Secretary.
Anthony DePoto was nominated and accepted the position as Historian.
Russell Andrew III was nominated and accepted the position as Vice President.
Matthew Andrew was nominated and accepted the position as President.
New Business:
A motion to use an Andrew Family Website that will be updated quarterly and designed by Amy DeLardi was made and passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:09pm.
Family News
From Adam Stevenson:
My mother is Bernice Andrew Stevenson. Les/Ethel Andrew were her parents. My father, Gordon Stevenson passed on 9/3/22 - just 22 days prior to his 83rd birthday. Bernice (goes by Bunny) moved from Largo FL to Duluth, MN in March, 2023 to be closer to family.
My daughter Marith had her first child. His name is John Gordon Achartz. He was born April 10, 2023. He is the great grandchild of Bernice, Andrew Stevenson.
From Laurie Andrew:
On February 24, Russell Andrew III and Samantha Colon became engaged to be married. The date is set for June 2024. The whole family is thrilled to welcome Sam officially, as they fell in love with her years ago.
From Janet Andrew:
I would like to report the death of Leslie S. Andrew, Jr on November 20, 2022 due to esophageal cancer. A memorial service was held on July 8, 2023 at his church in Hartford.
2022 Andrew Family Classic Winners:
Teams competed in a relay-style event.
Winners: Peter Staley, Megan Andrew, Kim Andrew Halstead, Tolan Halstead