The president’s message

 

25th anniversary of the Bilodeau Association.

 

 

The Association’s 25th anniversary marks 25 years of meetings, genealogy, visits, travel, and Bilodeau family stories. It’s a time to remember everything that was accomplished during these wonderful years of the Association. It’s time to look ahead to the future with new members and new activities that meet everyone’s expectations.

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Under the theme of the 25th anniversary, the Bilodeau Family Annual 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. To learn more about the Association and the details of this Congress, visit our website: www.famillesbilodeau.com

The trip to France was a major project of the 25th anniversary of the 2025 Association. The trip Return to the Land of the Ancestors, from May 15 to 30, was an opportunity for the Gagnon and Bilodeau families to celebrate this anniversary. There was emotion, interesting visits and history, such as: lunch at the Chey farm; reception by the town hall and the Billaudeau in Pioussay, the Bilodeau homeland; a stop in the village of La Jarge for the installation of a souvenir plaque and a warm welcome by the people of the Commune and local associations as well as a visit to the large agricultural farm, owned by the Bilodeau until recently. We also had the pleasure of meeting Danièle Billaudeau, our partner in France.

Our association offers you the opportunity to benefit from updates to your genealogical research. Our database is impressive, including 121,905 individuals and 50,955 couples. You can use this information to build your genealogy and enrich your family history.

The upcoming dissolution of the FAFQ (Federation of Family Associations of Quebec) has led our Association to join the ranks of the Fédération Histoire Québec (Québec History Federation) due to the organization’s objectives and the diversification of history and genealogy activities. If you love history, come develop your talents with us!

Renewal and recruitment are the foundation of our association. Thank you for your loyalty by renewing your membership card.

The summer season brings us longer days and warmer weather. It’s the ideal temperature for outdoor activities and gatherings with family and friends.

Happy summer everyone!

 

 

 

Gilles Bilodeau, Président
Branche II, Jean à Jean
Courriel : associationdesbilodeau@outlook.com