2010 Clan Reunion Info
                                                                                            last updated 07/13/10
                                Complete and Return the Picnic Registration Form sent by email, if you haven't already.

What:   Annual Family Reunion of the Curtiss-Higham-Seubert-Smith Families.  And, we will celebrate the following:
            Birthdays:                          Eli Glazer, 1st 6/11; Jane Higham and Joan Higham Entwistle, 40th, 08/04;  Ann Higham, 45th 07/17;
                                                     Joe Higham, 50th, 04/22; Jack Higham, 75th, 05/05; 
            Wedding Anniversaries:    Bob and Betty Sauerzopf, 50th, 08/28; Jim and Peg Higham, 25th, 08/25
            Births:                               Tessa Elise Sorrells, dau. of  Karl and Heidi Smith Sorrells, 05/26/10;
            Graduations:                     Jane Higham, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, UAlbany;
                                                     Katie Higham, M.S. Nursing, D'Youville College, Buffalo;
                                                     Andrew Foley, A.A.S., Individual Studies, Broome CC, Binghamton
                                                     Florie Parmelee, A.A.S. Human Services, Hudson Valley CC, Troy
            Ordinations:                      Richard Sauerzopf, to the priesthood, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lansing, MI
            Weddings:

            Balloon Ascensions:
            Any other significant events that have occurred in the past year.  (Be sure to let us know so we can appropriately include them in the list.)

Where:  Verona Beach State Park, South Pavilion (South end of Park, nearest the lake) 
Requests have been made of the Park Administration for auto access to the Pavilion area from the South Gated Entrance for those with difficult mobility, and for heavy equipment unloading.  However, access must first be made at the Main Gate to secure permission, then proceed to the South Gated Entrance.  Cars must then be taken back to the Main Parking Lot for the duration of our stay, then retrieve passengers and gear via the SGE when ready to depart.

When:  Saturday, July 10, 2010 
Freshly brewed coffee and "munchies" starting at 12:00 Noon.  We will fire up the grill at 12:30 P.M. and plan to eat by 1:00 P.M. 
Business Meeting following the meal.

Who:  All members of the clans mentioned above. 
 
Particulars:  Bring your own table service;  and a dish to pass (for meat, see below).  Coffee (reg and decaf), hot water for tea and cocoa, Ice water; a selection of soft drinks; and hot/cold drink cups will be provided.  Condiments, napkins, paper towels, and disposable tablecloth will also be provided.  A sheet cake will be provided.
 
A suggestion was made at the 2008 Meeting to have all meat and rolls provided and to share the cost in addition to our obligations for pavilion rental and gas for grilling.
Consequently we will provide: burgers; hot dogs (regular and whites, Heid's of Liverpool-style); Italian sausages; chicken spiedies (marinated and grilled chicken chunks); and rolls or Italian bread for the preceding.  All meat will be fresh (not frozen).

We will also have take home containers available, so plan to take home extra food at the end of the picnic.

If you have a specific preference for meat other than that listed above, and wish to bring your own, let us know in the count that will be taken by email (see form link above).

The info below is as of July 13, 2010, and will be updated regularly.

Menu List (2010):
Macaroni and Tuna salad;
Potato Salad;
Caprese Salad or Asian Noodle Salad;
Deviled Eggs;
Strawberry Jello Salad;
Chips and Pickles;
Brown and White Bean Salad;
Baked Beans (2)
Veggie Platter and Dips
Watermelon
Tossed Smoked Gouda Spinach Salad
Asian Slaw
Broccoli Salad
Cookies
Dessert Surprise
Pasta Salad
Sheet Cake

Attendance 2010:     Final: 49 as of 7/11/2010

Curtiss Clan:
Carol Curtiss;
Chris Curtiss-Rivers;
Jane and Keith Watkin;

Higham Clan:
Jan and Bob Abrams;
Joan, Jim, Tyler, Justin, and Cole Entwistle;
Sue, Ted, and Arik Foley;
Mark, Mary (Higham) & Eli Glazer
David Higham;
Jack and Jan Higham; 
Jane Higham, and Andrew and Tim Awad;
Joe and Laurel Higham;
Ann, Ben, Riley, Joe, and Sam Hughes;

Seubert Clan:
 
Smith Clan:
Tony Deanda;
Miriam, Nathan, Abigail (and Andrew, Abi's friend) Parmelee;
Garret, Ginger, Kimberly, Michael Smith, and friend, Noah;
Miriam Smith;
Rebecca Smith;
Steve and Arlene Smith;
Mary and Richard Taglieri, Richard's sister and husband, Susan and Don Miller;

Regrets 2010:  John Mack; Steven Curtiss; Tim Smith; Andy Foley (has to work); Jim Parmelee; Andrew Smith

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Reunion Info from Previous Years

Menu List (09):  Cold Salad (Potato, or ?); Potato Salad; Deviled Eggs; Asian Chicken Noodle Salad and Pistachio Salad; Tossed salad "bar" (salad greens with match stick carrots, other toppings in separate dishes to allow customized servings); Salad ?; Macaroni and Tuna Salad; salad and possibly another dish; Watermelon; Chips, Dip; Dessert?; Veggies and Dip; dessert?; Grandma Brown's Baked Beans

[N. B.:  Menu List from 2008: The following dishes were on the table last year: Macaroni Salad; Pasta Salad; Pulled Pork on Buns; Ham and Cabbage Slaw; Relish Tray - Pickles, Olives, etc.; Cookies; Pistachio Salad; Caramel Apple Salad; Potato Chips; Potato Salad; Cabbage Salad; Deviled Eggs; Baked Beans; Macaroni and Tuna Salad; Grandma Higham's Chocolate Cake; Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake; Watermelon; Cheese and Crackers Platter; Salad of Greens and Strawberries; ]

Attendance 2009, by Clan: Grand Total, as of the Reunion:  about 52 
We lost photos taken by Bob Abrams, so we may not have an accurate number of attendees.  If you can make corrections, contact Jack.

Curtiss: Jane & Keith Watkin

Higham: Joan, Jim, Tyler, Justin, and Cole Entwistle; Jack and Jan Higham;  Ben, Ann, Riley, Joe, and Sam Hughes; Sue, Ted, Arik, and Andy Foley; Jan and Bob Abrams; Betty and Bob Sauerzopf; Mary, Mark & Eli Glazer; Joe & Laurel Higham

Seubert:

Smith: Mary & Richard Taglieri; Miriam Smith; Dave and Evelyn Smith; Sherri and Clive Diefenbacher; Miriam, Jim, Abby, and Nathan Parmelee, and Abby's friend, Andrew; Roberta and Bernie Neu; Tony Deanda; Garret, Ginger, Mike, Kim, and Andrew Smith; Rebecca Smith; Steve and Arlene Smith

Regrets:  Jim Stevens; Jim and Peg Higham & Family; Cathy and Jay Yuelling and Jeffrey; Jane Higham, Andrew and Timothy Awad;  Woodie and Lini Stevens;

Business Meeting Update from 2009: Celebrations were recognized, especially the three 70 year olds!  Plans are to continue with arrangements for 2010 same as this year.

Business Meeting Update from 2008: 
Action:  Date and Location for 2009 Reunion to be Saturday, July 11, 2009, at VBSP.
Action:  Check for June Bray Playground and Additional Property uncashed.  Stop payment initiated. 
            Money to be put in a Family Reunion account by Mary T. 
            [Subsequent correspondence: $831. deposited in new account at Canandaigua National Bank.]
Action:  Update on funeral for Ruthanne Deanda.  Family will donate $100 to AZ ALS. [Subsequent correspondence: 
            Check for $100 sent by Mary.]
Action:  Decision made to have all meat for 2009 supplied in bulk by Ted, including hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, and chicken spiedies. Attendees will then chip in to pay for the meat, rolls, and cost of pavilion rental, and other central costs. 
If people have a special dietary preference regarding meat, and/or to express their preference for the selections mentioned, a "Reunion Registration Form" will be sent out next year.  This form will also allow for description of the "dish to pass" that will be brought.  The form would not forbid variation in what people actually select to eat at the reunion, but would give guidance for ordering.
Action:  Request that the chefs for this year's reunion "dish to pass" items send a copy of their recipes to Jack for inclusion on the web site.