July 26, 1992 Clan Reunion #67
Name, Street, City, State, Zip
Rod Collins, 2 Porter St, Washburn, Me 04786
Tyler Collins, “
Trevor Collins, “
Tonya Collins, “
Becky Collins, “
Lawrence H. Cumming & Judy, RFD#1, Box 185, Carmel, Me 04419
George W. Cumming II, RFD#1 Box 188, Carmel, Me 04419
Carron Cumming Crowell, 104 Elm St., Brewer 04412
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Cumming, Easton
Barbara Duncan, Caribou, Me 04736
Jay Duncan, Fort, Me 04742
Ed Springer, Upper Kent
Brent Langley, Easton, Me 04740, Box 34, FRD#1
Paula Langley, “
Marion Langley, “
William C. Langley, “
G. Melvin Barclay, RR2, Perth-Andover, NB
Mr. & Mrs. David Griffiths, 369 Fort Rd, Presque Isle 04769
Brian & Tammie Duncan, 41 Dahlgren St., Caribou, Me 04736
Mary Lee Keep, PO Box 35, Easton
Bob, Erla-Lee, Jayson, Joshua, & Janelle Duncan, F. F.
Marjorie Dyer & Andy, PO Box 10, Mapleton, Me 04757
Andrew Keep, Easton, Me 04740
Ethelyn Langley, Presque Isle, Me
Lloyd & Connie Duncan
Ralph & Betty Dow
Earl Langley, Presque Isle,
Gordon & Alyce Duncan, Brewer, Me
Bill & Jean Duncan, 349 Main St., Caribou, Me 04736
Greta Gagnon, Caribou, Me 04736 (a guest)
Dorothy Gallagher, Grand Falls, NB (a guest)
Leslie Cumming
Cheryl, Jeff, Brian, & Breanna Wark, PO Box 112, Washburn, ME 04786
Rebecca Keep Easton, ME 04740
Heather Keep, “
Betty McKenna, 25 Second St., Presque Isle, ME
July 26, 1992 Clan Reunion #67
The 67th Cumming-Duncan reunion was held at Melvin Barclay’s farm in Upper Kintore, NB with 51 members and at least one guest present. Members joined with the community for morning worship at the Upper Kintore, United Church of Canada. The speaker was clan member Roberta (Duncan) Griffiths.
A pot luck picnic was enjoyed on the Barclay farm lawn. the meeting was called to order by chieftain Rod Collins (husband of Becky Duncan.) Following opening remarks and welcome, special thanks was again given to Melvin Barclay for the use of his home and his assistance. Thanks was also given to those who participated in the church services and other aspects of the clan reunion and picnic. A moment of silence was observed for this passed on.
The Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports were read and accepted.
Oldest member present—Stuart Duncan, 86 years
Youngest member present—Janelle Duncan, 3 years
Largest Cumming family—Earl Langley with 6
Largest Duncan family—Lloyd Duncan with 16
Nor births were reported
Deaths reported—Louise Duncan, Oct. 27, 1991, wife of Stuart Duncan
No marriages were reported
Officers for 1993 are as follows: Chieftain—Mary Lee Keep, Vice Chieftain—Brian Duncan
Melvin Barclay offered his home again next year for the Reunion and it was moved and seconded that the 1993 reunion be held at the Barclay farm on July 25, 1993. Church service not discussed, but should be at the Kincardine Melville United Baptist Church of Canada if tradition is followed. T-shirts are still available for $6.95 and sweatshirts for $13-14 depending on size. Contact Robert Duncan to place your order.
Roberta Griffiths made the motion to make a clan cookbook, seconded by Barbara Duncan. Everyone will be asked on next year’s invitation to bring at least one recipe. Also, a newsletter was suggested to be mailed out early in the spring.
It was decided to plan for the 75th reunion of the clan and the 125th celebration of the Scots Colony in 1998, possibly putting together a video. A committee was formed consisting of Mary Lee Keep, Rod & Becky Collins, Bob Duncan, Bill Duncan, Stuart Duncan, Robert Griffiths, Jodie Cumming, Earl Langley, and Melvin Barclay.
It was moved and seconded to give each of the churches $50.00, totaling $100.00.
The meeting was adjourned for a photo opportunity fro group pictures and fun and games under the direction of Robert Duncan.
winners of games before they were rained out were:
Children Sack Race: boys—Tyler Collins, girls—Leslie Cumming
Three Legged race: young people—Jayson Duncan/Trevor Collins, adult—Barbara Duncan/Beth Taylor
Kids hammer throw—Brian Wark
Rolling pin toss—Barbara Duncan
Rain!!!!
After games, M. Barclay offered to escort a tour of old home sites and other interest points.
Respectfully submitted,
Rebekah J. Collins
Treasurer’s Report
July 26, 1992
Balance from 1991 207.69
Expenses 1992
printing 28.50
telephone 6.63
postage 34.90
picnic supply 13.20
prizes 10.00
churches 100.00
193.23
-193.23
Collection 7/26/92 +66.00
Cash on hand 80.46