ANNUAL GATHERING
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Hôtel Le Journel – Salon Zénith
269, Route 276
Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce (Quebec) G0S 2V0
(Exit 72 – Autoroute 73 South)
PROGRAM
9:30 a.m. – Arrival of participants
10:00 a.m. – Annual General Meeting
11:00 a.m. – Presentation of participants (optional)
11:30 a.m. – Dinner on site - Hot menu from the Chef
1:00 p.m. – Video of our 1995 "In Search of our Roots" gathering in Europe
2:00 p.m. – Doyon Quiz
2:45 p.m. – On-site conference by Mr. Yvan Poulin: “Les Loyalistes”
4:00 p.m. – End of activities
BENEFITS RELATED TO YOUR PARTICIPATION
-
- 2025 event in the village of the first major gathering of the Doyon of America, descendants of our common ancestors, Jean Doyon and Marthe Gagnon, married in 1650.
- Location of the July 1992 celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the first Doyon in Beauce — Jean-Baptiste Doyon and his family — on June 17, 1742.
- Screening of a video of our 1995 gathering in Europe titled “In Search of Our Roots”
- Participation in the annual members’ meeting, with voting rights (if you are a member).
- Participation fees partially subsidized by the Doyon of America Association.
- Conference on the Loyalists.
- One glass of wine included with the meal (additional glasses at $8, taxes and tips included).
- Background music during the meal.
- Participation in a quiz on the Doyon of America (winner will receive a symbolic prize).
- Sharing good moments with other Doyon with whom you have special ties (brothers, sisters, cousins, etc.).
- Meeting many other friendly Doyon who share your family values.
- On the day of the annual gathering, attending members will have the chance to enter a draw for a One Year membership to the Association.
- Non-members can become members (before the draw) and enjoy the meal at the reduced price of $49.95 instead of the regular $59.95.
MEMBERS – DESCRIPTION
- Regular (25 years or older): Anyone who has paid their annual ($25) or lifetime ($300) membership fee
- Spouse: Enjoys the same rights and privileges as the regular member ($0)
- Youth (Under 25 years): Enjoys the same rights and privileges as a regular member. Annual ($25) or lifetime ($150) membership fee
ANNUAL GATHERING REGISTRATION
Member (same price for the spouse) | $49.95 |
Non-member (same price for the spouse) | $59.95 |
New member as of the Gathering Date (No spouse) : $49.95 + $25.00 | $74.95 |
New member as of the Gathering Date (With spouse) : $49.95 + $25.00 + $49.95) | $124.90 |
If you run into any problem, contact Serge Doyon, webmaster of the Association, by email at doyonsj@gmail.com.