The 25th Anniversary Conference: A REAL SUCCESS! 25th anniversary of the Bilodeau Association
We’ve been blessed with this beautiful, sunny summer. As autumn approaches, let’s take advantage of these beautiful, cooler days and warmer clothes for hiking and outdoor activities.
The Bilodeau Family Annual Conference, held on August 16, 2025, at the Olivier Le Tardif Center in Château-Richer, and a visit to the Albert Gilles Copper Art Museum and Boutique, brought together nearly 75 people. A cocktail reception concluded the day, which was greatly appreciated by members and their guests. For many, it was a discovery of our association.
We took the opportunity to highlight Bilodeaus who have stood out during their careers. The title of Bilodeau of the Year was awarded to Marie-Josée Bilodeau, and a tribute to one of our own was paid to Liliane Bilodeau.
Mr. Maxime Roberge, acting mayor, gave us a very interesting history of Château Richer. With the document « Your Family History, » participants were invited to name their ancestors, great-grandparents, and their stories. Jacques Billaudeau and his wife, Geneviève Longchamp, also attended the conference, portrayed by Pierre and Jocelyne. They made the audience laugh in a short play.
We would like to hold impromptu Bilodeau meetings in the region. This would be an interesting activity to promote the Association, e.g., Bilodeau family meals or celebrations, company visits, etc. I am available to participate in these regional meetings. Your suggestions are always welcome.
The Quebec History Federation offers several tour and meeting activities in different regions of Quebec. We could target a few activities and inform our members about them.
I invite you to inform your family members of the Association’s activities: Sugar Shack, Travel, Bilodeau Gathering in addition to the many services that the Association can offer, publications, genealogy, meetings, family stories and advertising articles, etc. Let us be proud of a dynamic association like ours! https://www.famillesbilodeau.com/english
I take this opportunity to wish you wonderful family gatherings.
Gilles Bilodeau, Président
Branche II, Jean à Jean
Courriel : associationdesbilodeau@outlook.com
