From to president Alain Michaud

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Dear members,
We are pleased to send you this spring edition of Le Brelan! Let’s start with some very big news for our association : the historical interest of our journal has been recognized by BAnQ.

Indeed, all subscribers to the Library and National Archives of Quebec will now be able to access past editions of Le Brelan. All those who have contributed to the contents of Brelan since 1988 thus see a lasting recognition of their efforts and an unalterable presence of Michaud whose story they have told. The same is true of the passage of all the directors who have invested themselves in the boards of directors over the years.

To maintain the interest of our paying members, only issues older than 3 years from the date of the online consultation will be accessible from BAnQ’s digital Internet service.

Another good news for our association, the return of the annual gatherings of its members, their family and their Michaud friends, members or not. The famous pandemic had deprived us of it for a few years. For such a reunion, what better than to return to the very place of the Kamouraskois land of our ancestor Pierre Michaud (1637-approx 1702)? Take advantage of this unique opportunity offered to you, as we do not expect to offer such a historic course for several years. Note that you can still go solo on the “ Circuit Michaud ” orchestrated by our tourist partner Fil Rouge Inc.

The annual gathering is also the occasion of the annual general meeting. The directors in place have been there for a long time and, if we do not succeed in recruiting new ones gradually, I am afraid that services to members cannot remain at the same level for long. We estimate at most ten hours per month the involvement of the rare pearls sought.

Obviously, we are in the period of renewals, the contributions of more than 50 % becoming expired since March 31. Your contribution is by far the main source of income. It allows us to continue the production of Brelan, the updating and availability of our large genealogical database as well the publication of a website that is regularly enriched with new content.

In short, your contribution makes it possible to offer services whose appreciation is confirmed by frequent testimonials of gratitude. Thank you for continuing to support the Association!

May the coming spring be a source of renewal! We are waiting for you in large numbers on Sunday, May 28 to highlight it!

 

Alain Michaud (1480), president
Translated by Lise Michaud Landry (1375)