On June 2, 2024, the Association des Archambault d’Amérique held its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Centre Roussin in Pointe-aux-Trembles, which this year celebrates its 350th anniversary.
Our President, Raynald, called the AGM to order after delivering his welcome address. He recalled various events of interest that had taken place during the year. He also pointed out that Board members had met virtually on several occasions to discuss various issues.
Our treasurer, Nicole, then presented her financial report for 2023.
Then Guy, the bulletin’s editor, gave us a summary of the forthcoming bulletins.
Serge then tells us about the research he has carried out on Laurent, son of the ancestor from whom we are all descended.
Anne Marie Archambault, back from Europe, has resumed her role as co-head of genealogy for the Association des Archambault d’Amérique. At the Annual General Meeting held on June 2, 2024, in Pointe-aux-Trembles, she presented a report on her activities.
She reminded us that Richard and André Archambault initiated and greatly contributed to the Archambault d’Amérique genealogy, and continue to do so, covering more than 40,000 descendants of Jacques Archambault. The current objective is to complete this genealogy using new software, Heredis, with the help of Éric Bombardier, a new Board of Directors member, who will assist Anne Marie in this project.
The association is always on the lookout for new members with a passion for genealogy who would like to join the project.
On a personal note, Anne Marie has begun researching Archambault ancestors in France. She will inform the association of the results of her research.
In addition, she mentions that she would like to organize a trip to France for 2026-2027 to visit the ancestral regions.
Monique, who is responsible for the website, gave us a report on the work she has carried out on the association’s website, and on the steps we have taken and will take in the future to comply with Québec’s Bill 25 on the protection of personal information in the private sector. Two pages will eventually be added to the site: a page for members to download (with password) all past bulletins in PDF format, and a page for ordering items we have for sale.
After an excellent meal at Scores restaurant on Sherbrooke Street East, we returned to the Centre Roussin for a guided tour of the Atelier d’histoire de la Pointe-aux-Trembles museum. Members returned home delighted with their day.
