25 years of our Association’s history.
A return to the ancestral homeland of the Gagnon and Bilodeau families in France.
Le 22 mars dernier, nos membres ont profité d’une belle sortie à la Cabane à sucre à l’Érablière Prince à St-Wenceslas, une rencontre toujours très agréable. M. Pierre A. Gagnon, membre du CA de l’Association des Gagnon était parmi les convives, du plaisir partagé et des échanges sur les Bilodeau/Gagnon. Nous nous reverrons lors du voyage en France.
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The Return to the Land of the Ancestors trip from May 15th to 30th has become a reality for the Gagnon and Bilodeau families. It’s an opportunity for the travelers to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Association. They will experience very intense and moving moments during this trip. Interesting visits and history are on the agenda: lunch on Saturday, May 17th at the Chey farm, on May 18th, a reception by the town hall and the Billaudeaus in Pioussay, and a stop at the village of La Jarge, cradle of the Gobeil family. The Bilodeaus already passed through there in 2000, 25 years ago. In Pioussay, the Bilodeaus’ homeland, members will be welcomed by people from the Commune and local associations. A meeting with Danièle Billaudeau, our partner in France, is also planned.
Under the theme of the 25th anniversary, the Annual Bilodeau Family Congress will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in Château-Richer. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with history. Starting now, raise awareness among your family members about this 25th anniversary gathering, an anniversary that marks the history of an association and its members. Together, let’s be proud of a dynamic association like ours. Save the date in your calendar at www.famillesbilodeau.com.
Significant changes are planned for the Quebec Federation of Family Associations regarding its future. At the last meeting, the board members decided to join the Quebec History Federation. History is closely linked to genealogy, and with this change, we hope to generate interest among members and the Bilodeau community. This is an opportunity to further develop our family history.
I invite you to inform your family members of this year’s activities: Trip to France, Sugar Shack, Bilodeau Gathering in addition to the many services that the Association can offer, publications, genealogies, meetings, family stories and advertising articles, etc. Let us be proud of a dynamic association like ours! www.famillesbilodeau.com.
Gilles Bilodeau, Président
Branche II, Jean à Jean
Courriel : associationdesbilodeau@outlook.com
