THE HACKETT FAMILY

Hello To All Hackett’s,

It is again time to start thinking about the cool fall weather. That’s right, Family Reunion weekend is approaching fast, and as always, the weekend after Labor Day, the dates for the 130^th Reunion are September 11^th, 12^th & 13^th, 2009. We will be holding our Reunion at the same location; The Paradise Motel, 1700 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy (Hwy 12), Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965. Phone number is (608) 254-7333.

Last year was a fantastic Reunion with lots of activities and just the right amount of changes to make it fresh and new. All of the officer’s worked real hard to make the 129^th Reunion a really great experience for everyone. We now have the task of trying to duplicate that success as well as continue to have fun. You probably noticed some changes in the schedule last year. We think that the changes in the schedule helped to make sure that most people had something to participate in during most of the time. We tried to create a more “Kid Friendly” schedule and atmosphere because we all realize the importance of keeping our children interested is the key to continuing our Reunion for years to come.

We are asking each family to bring a poster of some kind to be hung in the tent. It does not have to be elaborate or fancy, you could just bring a collage of family photos or an outline of your family tree branch or pictures from the family vacation. Just about anything to do with your particular family would be great. It is always fun to see what each branch of the family has been up to during the summer. Be creative and have fun with it!         

Everyone please keep in mind that a lot of major decisions are voted on at the Family meeting on Sunday morning. We all need to try and attend this meeting so that every branch of the family is involved in the decisions being made. The Officers need as much input from as many people as possible so we can make informed decisions that the majority of the Family will be happy with. The meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. with Family Worship and news, and it is our goal to be done by 12:00 p.m. Please make every effort to attend the meeting this year and be a part of the decision process. Keep in mind that this year we will also hold an Officer Election during the Family Meeting.

I would also like to let everyone know that this will be the first Officer Election following the new guidelines (See Meeting Minutes) that were discussed at last year’s Family Meeting. The information sheet will be available at the registration table, so grab a copy and let us know if you would be interested in becoming an Officer. Our Entertainment officer Jeff Bruegger found us a great new DJ last year, so don’t forget to attend the dance right after the talent show. And remember when the music stops we have the campfire just outside the tent keeping us warm and having fun long into the night. So purchase a dance ticket and come enjoy this great show and dance. Jeff will again be the host of the Talent show, so come up with something good to show the Family your wonderful talent. It doesn’t have to be a song. I remember lots of very funny skits and comedy acts in the past. I am challenging everyone to come up with a great comedy skit or act!

 "Our Youth Is The Key To The Hackett Reunion Future.” Get your kids involved! Get them to participate in the Youth Committee. Get your kids to participate in the Kids’ Games. Adults and children can volunteer for one small detail that will make the reunion a success. That's why the reunion is 130 years old! Help hang the flags, tape the tablecloths to the tables or help with table and chair set-up. Terry Hackett has always said, "There’s an Old Indian Saying: 'Many People Make Little Work!" Please get involved with your reunion! Come to the Family Meeting! Be responsible and volunteer!!!

 All the officers attended the mid-summer meeting on May 2^nd, and we are all excited about this year’s Reunion. This was a really good meeting that allowed all the officers to gather together and make sure everything has been handled with care. We have a lot of really great people putting on the show this year, so stop and let them know of your support and opinion of how things are going. And don’t forget about attending the family meeting on Sunday!

 As you read through this entire letter, please pay attention to the “List of Responsibilities” page. If your name is on that list you are responsible for the completion of that task, also you are responsible for gathering the names of all your helpers and getting that list to an officer. If for any reason (including mistakes) you are not going to be able to complete the task listed, you MUST contact an officer as soon as you can to allow us to help find a replacement to handle the responsibility. As you will see we have a couple slots (covering the tables and hanging the tiki lights) that need someone to step up and volunteer to be responsible for the completion of these tasks. Everyone doing their part is the key to a smooth Reunion. This is a great way to get involved with the Reunion and make it a success!

 We want to invite anyone interested in Golfing to check the box on the pre-registration form to get reserved. We ask that those who want to join in on this activity to please reserve your spot by pre-registering to allow enough time to make the reservations. Also give us your average score for 9 holes.

 We need to keep updating Jim Rose JR. with any Birth’s, Death’s & other changes in our Family. Jim is working on the next edition of the Family Tree Book to be available at the 135^th Reunion. E-Mail Jim at likearose3@att.net or call 816-537-5925 with any changes within your family or with any questions.

 

 Please take advantage of the pre-registration form. It makes things a lot easier on the officers when we can take care of a majority of the registrations ahead of time. Our goal is to get 80% of all registrations pre-registered. Please do all you can to help us meet this goal.

 

On behalf of the entire Executive committee, the youth group, and the Past Presidents Council, God Bless and we hope to see you ALL at the 130^th Hackett Family Reunion.

 

Howard Lund, 130^th Hackett Family Reunion Co-President.

Treasury Report from 129^th 

 

Income                                                                                                  Expenses

 

Dues, Dance & Small Donations (82 Families)	$1527.00	Tent, Tables & Chairs	$1512.87
White Elephant Sales	$  800.00	Porta-Potties	$  142.43
Beer Sales	$  380.90	Beer, Ice & Cups	$  328.00
Bingo	$    53.00	Disc Jockey	$  600.00
Youth Committee Donation (For DJ Cost)	$  300.00	Newsletter & Postage	$  429.75
Family Picture Sales	$  220.00	Picture Developing	$    40.00
Dinner Table Sales	$  125.00	Family Ribbons	$  125.00
Singing Fish T-Shirt Donation	$    96.00	Medallion Hunt Prize	$    40.00
		Misc. Supplies	$  157.04
		Room for Meeting	$    40.00
		Sauk Cnty Museum	$    50.00
		Beer Raffle Prizes	$    20.00
		Oldest, Youngest	$    30.00
		American Legion	$    50.00

             129^th Total Income: $3501.90                            129^th Total Expenses: $3565.09

Beginning Balance: $5110.82

Ending Balance:      $5047.63

Youth Group account balance as of 7-1-09

$1,597.69

List of Thank-You’s from 2008

 

Set up tables & chairs: Anise & Al Heacox, Ben Hackett, Max Britzman, Melissa Hacket & others

Table covering: Kathy Bruegger, Michelle Wolf, Yvette Lund & others

Electricity & Lights: Ben Hackett, Max Britzman & others

Veteran’s Flags: Max Britzman, Ben Hackett, Anise & Al Heacox

Beer & ice set up & collection: Hal Rubel, Ben Hackett, Andy Petrie, Mike Petrie, Max Britzman

Event Posters: Jeff Bruegger

Family Ribbons: Aliceson Hackett Rubel

Movie Night: Mike Petrie (TV), Todd Gardner, Megan Petrie, Matt, Sarah

Medallion Cluer: Kathy Bruegger

Medallion Finders: Barbara Thompson

White Elephant Sales: Stanley Olson, Al & Teresa Johnson, Jackie Olsen, Sherri Swan, June Mahoney, Mari Lesch

Horseshoes:   

Trophies-donated by Hal & Al Rubel;

Set up-Hal Rubel & Andy Petrie.

1^st  Place Winners-John Olson & John

2^nd Place Winners-Dan Robertson & Mike Ohl

Food set up, serving & clean up: Angie Kirkpatrick, Kathy Bruegger, Michelle & Don Wolf, Karlene Truesdill, Deb Holzer, Brenda Wilson, Sue Lapoint

1^st Table winner: John Green

Large Food Item Donators:  BBQ-Michelle Wolf;  Hot Dogger-Tom Rose

Bingo:  Stan Olson, Teresa Johnson. Janet Rose donated prizes

Talent Show MC: Jeff Bruegger

DJ: “Red Hot” Ken Scott

Fire Pit Monitoring & Wood:  Brian Dixon & Kim Kuhlmann

Coffee Urns:  Donated and stored by Anise and Al Heacox

Sunday Worship: Laurie McGaffigan

Family History: Terry & Nancy Hackett; Aliceson Hackett Rubel, Janet & Jim Rose JR

Family Picture: Angie Kirkpatrick, Don & Michelle Wolf

Kids Games: Angie Kirkpatrick, Kathy Bruegger, Michelle Wolf, Karlene Truesdill, Nicole Morgan, Derek Mallory

Kids Games Prizes: Angie Kirkpatrick, Kathy Bruegger, Michelle Wolf, Karlene Truesdill, Nicole Morgan, Dan Kelly

Clean Up on Sunday: Everyone who helped…You know who you are!!!

 

THANKS to EVERYONE that picked up after themselves and others around them day & night, who brought lots of food and snacks to share, who ran for this or moved that, who took the brunt of someone else’s mistakes, who had their names misspelled somewhere in this letter, who helped out without getting named here, who made it to the Reunion in body or spirit, and who prayed for those who needed it, to make it all a great weekend!

 

 

People In Charge Of The 130^th Reunion

 

Electrical Cords:	Jeff Bruegger & David Petrie III
Set-Up Electricity (To Tent):	Jeff Bruegger & Ben Hackett
Purchase/Bring Table Cloths, Duct Tape:	Aliceson Hackett-Rubel
Flood Light for Tent:	Ben Hackett
Cover Tables:	Please Help!
Store & Bring Tiki Lights:	Howard & Yvette Lund
Store & Purchase/Bring Candles:	Aliceson Hackett-Rubel
Hang Tiki Lights:	Please Help!
Store & Bring Veterans' Flags & Line to Hang them:	Ben Hackett
Lighting For Flags:	Ben Hackett
Hang Veteran's Flags:	Ben Hackett (Always needs help)
Store & Bring Ash Trays	Mari Lesch
Beer Committee Chairman:	Ben Hackett
Purchase & Bring Family Ribbons:	Aliceson Hackett-Rubel
Store & Bring Coffee Urn:	Annice & Al Heacox
Medallion Hider & Clue Writer:	Barbara Thompson
Family Photographer:	Angela Kirkpatrick
Back-Up Person With Camera:	Karlene Truesdill
White Elephant/Auctioneer:	Stan Olson
White Elephant Helpers (3 Needed):	1. Teresa Johnson 2. Al Johnson 3. Mari Lesch
Store & Bring Bingo:	Teresa Johnson
Bingo/Caller:	Stan Olson
Bingo Helper:	Teresa Johnson
Horseshoe Tournament:	Hal Rubel
Horseshoe Trophies & Medallions:	Hal Rubel
Food Set-Up Crew (3 Needed):   -  Setup Food, Wash, Number and                  Announce Tables  -   BBQ for Pot-Luck	1. Kathy Bruegger 2. Angela Kirkpatrick 3. Karlene Truesdill 4. Don & Michele Wolf
Hot Dogger for Pot-Luck:	Tom & Sue Rose
Speakers & Microphone:	Dan Robertson / Nicole Morgan
Worship Service:	Laurie Hackett-McGaffigan Alternate: Janet Rose
Family Historian:	Terry Hackett
Newsletter Editor	Howard Lund
Clyde Green Memorial Fire Pit:	Brian Dixon
Relocation Committee:	Terry Hackett
Golf Outing:	Ben Hackett
Poker Under Tent:	Megan Petrie
Kids Games:	Kathy Bruegger
Karaoke:	Megan Petrie & Cody Schnieder
Military Gun Salute	Howard Lund
Cleanup:	Everyone, All The Time!!!

 

The Reunion's Success Depends On Our Volunteers!

 

2008 Family Meeting Minutes

 

-Opening prayer by Terri Hackett

-Howard Lund- welcome and Intro

-Called on Jeff Bruegger- Talked about Youth expenses/income

-Howard Lund called on Megan Petrie for the treasury report

-Howard Lund-173 People registered this year and read letters from Family not attending

-Family Officer Nomination guidelines announced:

1.        You regularly attend the Family meetings

2.       Involved with family activities in some way

3.       At least 25yrs old (We can make exceptions)

4.       All interested nominee’s must be sponsored by a Past President

5. New nominees will be announced before dinner, still voted on at Sunday meeting

-Families will get info sheet on responsibilities of being an officer at registration table

Old Business

-Michelle Wolf asked about a new Hackett book for 135^th

-The next Hackett Family book was discussed, to be available at 135^th

-Put pre-registration Check box in 134^th for the 135^th

-Past Presidents will wear special lanyards

-Aliceson Rubel - Understanding of flag inside of tent (125^th Fly-Over the State Capitol)

 -Howard Lund called on Terry Hackett- new reunion sites - The committee will be more active this year

-Ben Hackett- Crystal Lake; Let’s take a look

-Howard Lund- Once owner is gone we will need a new place

-Terri Hackett- lets contract our deposits and talk to Vera (owner)

*Aliceson Rubel- makes motion for Executive committee to talk to Vera

1. Second- Whole tent

2. Everyone in favor

 *Diana Flower- motioned to stay at Paradise next year

1. Second- Mari Lesch

2. Everyone in favor

 New Business

-Mari Lesch wants to bring old family reunion movies to watch on Friday night

-Aliceson Rubel discussed T-shirts

-Annice Heacox announced a lost family member who found us- Jennifer Porit

-Terri Hackett-discusses small history tent and needing help

 *Todd Gardner- motioned to have family breakfast

1. Second-Cody Schneider – Followed by discussion

-Richard Petrie- will donate plates, napkins, forks

-Mike Kelly- Will donate biscuits and gravy

-Family agrees that it will be on Sat 8-10am

-Family wants the details to be in the newsletter

2. All family favors breakfast (The breakfast will include scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, milk, juice, coffee and doughnuts. It will be a free-will offering with all profits going to the Youth Committee. Janet Rose will be assisting Todd Gardner. The youth are to help.)

*Ben Hackett asked about having a Pig Roast

-Richard Petrie- will roast the pig

-Sandy Schneider- will donate buns for pig roast

-Entire Family in favor of the Pig Roast being a free-will donation

*Megan Hackett- motioned for karaoke night Friday night and will run it 10pm-12am

1. Second-Yvette Lund

-Family says let’s do it

-Cody Schneider-has the music

2. Family all in favor

 

*Mari Lesch- motioned to have same DJ

1. Second my Nicole Morgan

-Pat Kelly will donate extra hundred dollars for DJ cost (if needed)

2. Family all in favor

 

*Michelle Wolf-motioned to up money for DJ to $600

-Second- Annice Heacox

-Family In favor

 

*Deb Holtzer-motioned to raise family dues by $2

-Second- Kathy Bruegger

-Family discussed

-Family opposed – Donations are always allowed

 

*Janet Rose asked about the return of the Hackett trading cards

-Family discussed

-Janet, Cody, and Terry will talk about it together and see what they can do

 

*Megan Hackett-motioned for Family to recycle

-Second-Cathy Bruegger

-Family all in Favor

**The Officer’s asked Vera about recycling, The Wisconsin Dells has no service for that**

 

Hackett Medallion finder-Barbara Thompson

Oldest person-Stan Olsen, 79

Youngest person- Mackenzie Walsh, 5 months

Farthest traveled- Lenore Winjun, 1850miles

 

*Aliceson Rubel – motioned to end meeting

-Second-Yvette Lund

-Family ALL IN FAVOR

 

130^th Family Reunion Executive Officers

Howard Lund: Co-President, 651-748-1162

Ben Hackett: Co-President, 414-423-8057

Megan Petrie: Secretary / Treasurer, 920-229-1306

Jeff Bruegger: Entertainment / Publicity, 608-756-8131

Casey Hackett: Youth Group President, 414-423-8057

 

 

 

 

Schedule of events

 

Friday Sept. 11^th

8am - 2pm      Table and chair set-up, hanging tiki lights & Flags

      3pm          1^st Medallion clue posted

4pm – 5pm     Military gun salute to honor Veterans – past & present

6pm – 7pm     Registration tables open

6pm – 10pm   Kids Movie Night(Movies, popcorn and soda) under tent

7pm – 9pm     Family history storytelling and movies under the tent

      7pm          Poker under the tent

8pm – 9pm     Past Presidents(and current officers) Meeting, room 11A

10pm – 12am Karaoke under the tent

      1am           Lights out under the tent

Saturday Sept. 12^h      

       7am          Leave for Golfing (Details available at registration tables)

8am -10am      Big Hackett Family Breakfast with coffee and doughnuts

       9am          Bingo under the tent

10am-11:30     Registration tables open

    10:30am      Face Painting and crafts for kids under the tent

11am- 11:45    Youth meeting and Ice Cream Social under the tent

       12pm       Family Picture in front of the resort

     12:30pm    Kid’s games (for all age kids)

        1pm        Youth white elephant sale

      1:30pm     Adult white elephant sale

        2pm        Horseshoe Tournament

5pm – 6:30     Family potluck dinner

7pm – 8pm     Family Talent show

8pm – 12am   DJ Dance – After the raffle tickets are announced

        1am         Lights out under tent (Party moves outside to campfire)

 

Sunday Sept. 13^th

8am – 10am    Coffee, juice and doughnuts under the tent

9am – 10am    Worship and family news under the tent

10am - 12pm   Family business meeting under the tent (Election)

12pm – 1pm   Clean-up and tear-down of tables and chairs