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Annual Report ALDEN KINDRED OF AMERICA 2017-2018 Annual Report www.alden.org Table of Contents President’s Message Page 3 Annual Meeting Agenda Page 4 117th Meeting Minutes Page 5 Director’s Message Page 9 Speak for Thyself Page 11 Year in Pictures Page 13 Staff Page 14 Genealogy Page 15 Approved Lineages Page 16 New Members Page 17 Necrology Page 19 Past Presidents Page 20 Nominating Committee Page 21 Scholarship Report Page 22 Contributors Page 23 Financial Report Page 27 Report From the By-Laws Commitee Page 29 Alden Kindred of America 2017 - 2018 Annual Report 2 Dear Alden Kindred Members and Friends, By next spring, we will determine the size of a full campaign and hopefully launch it at the Annual meeting. Our busy and productive year at the Alden Historic Sites is 2019 celebrated by saying thank you to our hard-working staff and Ideally, we would like to raise $3.5 million to: our members who have financially supported our mission ◆ Create a Preservation Fund ($1m) for our house and through membership dues and additional contributions! We have accomplished much with Desiree Mobed, Executive artifacts (VALUE) Director, Carol Smith, Office Manager, Lilly Cleveland, ◆ Expand our barn for office, exhibit, program space and Alden Genealogist, all part time employees. Add Terri Wilson, make it fully accessible to all. ($1m.) (VALUE) Development Consultant, Bill Thayer, Alden Architect, Terry ◆ Increase our Endowment (currently valued at $410,000) Reiber, our photographer, website and video guru, Trish Smith-Birk, Education Coordinator, our Board of Directors by $1m. (SUPPORT and CAPACITY) and Alden volunteers and you have the ingredients that ◆ Retiring the mortgage on our abutting Alden property keep the Alden Family alive and well. $450,000 ( SUPPORT) Preparation for 2020 and the Commemoration of the Landing ◆ Contingency Fund $50,000 of The Mayflower400 years ago significantly impacted this year at the Alden House and Barn. We are working in concert So, in addition to all the yearly Alden Kindred responsibilities with Plymouth 400, Duxbury 2020, Pilgrim Hall, and of running our National Historic Landmark, in 2019 we the other Mayflower families to make certain that2020 will be seeking the generous support of all Alden Kindred and beyond is a huge success. We have been asked to be members, foundations, corporate support, legacies, and the 2020 Visitors center for the Town of Duxbury. We are major gifts. It is a big undertaking, but we are approaching pleased to say “yes”, fully realizing that it means we must be it with the energy, perseverance, and determination that open year -round, increase our footprint to accommodate John and Priscilla Alden used to create this country and an onslaught of visitors, enhance our programs of living their lasting legacy. Grit and passion for our heritage will history, and have the house and grounds fully functional. lead the way. I invite all of you to join this journey that began 400 years ago. Toward that end, the Board has gone through a lengthy process to analyze where we are and where we want to be. Using a Harvard University model of “Getting from No Longer …. to Not Yet”, we have taken a serious look at our VALUE as a National Historic Landmark, our SUPPORT now and how it can grow, and our CAPACITY to handle 2020 needs and beyond. These three tenants make up the legs of our stool, and all must be equally sturdy to support our Kindred. Since then, a small vision taskforce was formed to determine how we move forward. Thanks to Alden Keyser (Chair), John W. Alden, Russell Rockwell, Patrick Browne, Carolyn Bingham, Anne Cobuzzi, Jeff Dowling, Alden “Rink” Ringquist, Desiree and myself, this group met monthly throughout this year. They conducted a feasibility study by calling Kindred members from all around the country to determine their interest in our new role in 2020. The results were positive. All feel that2020 , with the Alden House Historic Site playing a key role, is exciting and a catalyst for action. The respondents unanimously supported the Preservation of our historic assets, especially the House. Sincerely, Keeping the history of the Aldens and other Pilgrims alive and accurate was very important. Genealogy, tracing our heritages, had strong support as well. Therefore, the Board of Directors at its June2018 meeting voted unanimously to take the next giant step towards a Capital Campaign and enter into a “Quiet Phase” where we will seek Pauline Ryder Kezer out Kindred members and ask for their financial support. President, Alden Kindred of America, Inc. 3 Alden Kindred of America 2017 - 2018 Annual Report 2018 Annual Meeting Agenda Opening Ceremony 10 AM Invocation/Blessing John Bradford Towle Pledge of Allegiance Lily Campbell & Julia Sultini Call to Order Pauline R. Kezer Business Meeting 10:15 AM Vote on 2017 Annual Meeting Minutes Amy Holbrook Genealogy Report Lilly Cleveland (reference Annual Report) Speak for Thyself Awards2018 Pauline Kezer Director’s Report Desiree E. Mobed Report of the Finance Committee J. Alden Keyser, Jr. Report of the Membership Committee Gary J. Campbell Report of By-Laws Committee Terry Reiber Report of Film Taskforce Terry Reiber Report of Social Media Initiatives Adryn Sumner Report of Scholarship Committee Linda Osborne William Kelso – Duxbury, MA John and Priscilla Alden House Museum Scholarship Katie Gosman – Madison, IN (Ruth) Donnell B. Young Scholarship Eric Sultini – Old Saybrook, CT (Jonathan) Donnell B. Young Scholarship Report of Nominating Report Paul Clemente *Vote of membership President’s Report Pauline R. Kezer Roll Calls Emily Zoltowski Announcements/Comments/Adjournment 11:30 AM Alden Reunion Portrait 11:30-3:30 House Tours and First Site visits; Gift Shop Noon Lunch – Provided by Bongi’s Turkey Roost 12-4 pm Textile Demonstration by Linda Pagliuco 1 PM Alden First Site Presentations - Updates on Archaeology Exhibit and Research by Stephen O’Neill, exhibit curator, and Grace Bello, UMass Boston graduate student. Entryway project updates by Bill Thayer. 2 PM American Pop Music Time Machine - Catfeather Art & Music – Rick Spencer & Dawn Indermuehle 3 PM Silent Auction to Support Alden Educational Programs 3 PM Alden Shoe Drawing Alden Kindred of America 2017 - 2018 Annual Report 4 117th Meeting Minutes August 5, 2017 Annual Meeting: 10:00 AM - 11:56 AM The117 th Alden Kindred of America Reunion and Annual Meeting was held on August 5, 2017, on the historic grounds of the John and Priscilla Alden house. A partly sunny day with a gentle breeze greeted Alden cousins and guests as they descended under the large white tent. Silent Auction items were available, as well as the new Christmas ornament (for sale on our website). A Coopering demonstration was held later in the afternoon, as well as an Archeology presentation from Carolyn Gardiner from UMass Boston. Dr. Reverend Peter J. Smith gave the opening blessing. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lily Campbell, the granddaughter of Gary and Flo Campbell. The bell was rung by Pauline Kezer, President of the Alden Kindred of America, at10:41 AM. Pauline Kezer then called the meeting to order at 10:41 AM with an official bang of the gavel. Vote on 2016 Annual Meeting Minutes: Pauline R. Kezer. Pauline K. asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the 116th Annual Meeting. Alden Ringquist made the motion and John Towle seconded it. The motion was carried unanimously. Director’s Report: Desiree E. Mobed Desiree M. echoed Pauline’s wonderful welcome to all in attendance, and she gave an overview of the past year of “Bringing History to Life.” She spoke of honoring the Alden legacy by working on the expansion of the 97 Alden property, and she encouraged attendees to look at the property and think about how to improve the visitor’s experience. Another focus of hers is to create a year-round experience for visitors. Desiree M. thanked Tristan Dowling for interpretative signage to the ‘first site’ foundation, which was his Eagle Scout Project. Desiree M. explained that the kitchen gardens were expanded with the help of Jeanette MacKenzie. She also reviewed the various educational outreach programs held at the Alden House. The Speak for Thyself awards banquet was another great success this year. Visitor attendance to the Alden House was up 25%, and many activities were held in concert with the town of Duxbury. The Alden House will be the visitor center for2020 festivities. Desiree M. closed with sincere thanks to Alden staff, volunteers, and friends (refer to director’s report, 2017). Report of the Finance Committee: J. Alden Keyser, Jr. Alden K. reviewed the financial report and discussed the statement of position, which is condensed: the FY16 and FY17 numbers are close, but there’s a lot going on, such as our goal of increasing contributions and grants each year. Of note, the Annual Fund was $29K. Alden K. remarked that we are stable and in good financial health: cash position is stable and endowments have increased. He explained that we hold a note payable to Rockland Trust for 97 Alden Street—we acquired the adjoining property, which is part of the original homestead, to double the size of the AKA lands. In summary, Alden K. is very happy with the condition of the AKA (refer to finance report, 2017). J. Alden Keyser asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the Finance Report. John Alden made the motion and it was seconded. The motion was carried unanimously. 5 Alden Kindred of America 2017 - 2018 Annual Report 117th Meeting Minutes Report of the Education/Scholarship Committee: Linda J. Osborne Two Dr. Donnell B. Young Scholarships were given this year to very deserving recipients. Linda O. read grateful notes from Sophia Konieczka who will be going to Park University and David Lau from Provo, Utah.
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