Davis Family Newspaper
The Mark A. Davis Family in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
About Our Family
Organizations
We're involved with several groups and organizations
- Trinity Lutheran Church - Jeanne is a lifelong member of Trinity and Mark joined in 1988. We've been active volunteer's including as ushers, offering counters, lectors, Sunday School teachers, and leading the youth group. Jeanne has been responsible for the church's involvement with Meals on Wheels, and Mark became church treasurer in February 2009.
- Abington Lions Club - Mark was involved in the Abington Lions Club in 1978-79, and rejoined in 2001. Mark has been the treasurer since 2003. Lions Club is an international organization of men and women who do community service and support programs for people with vision and hearing impairments. The Abington Lions Club is part of Pennsylvania Lions District 14-H.
- Waverly Masonic Lodge #301 - Mark has been a Mason since 1993. Unfortunately, the meetings of our lodge tend to conflict with other obligations and involvement has been limited. Our lodge doesn't have a webpage, but has a facebook group
- Boy Scout Troop 160 - We've had a long relationship with Boy Scout Troop 160. Mark started as a Cub Scout in 1963, attained Eagle Scout in 1974 and was Assistant Scoutmaster and Committee Chairman at several points over the years. Jeanne and Mark met at a Cub Pack registration night. All of the boys have been in the Troop, with Brian attaining Eagle Scout in 1999 - exactly 25 years after Mark became Eagle. We remain great friends with many other scouters and Eagle Scouts, and the boys have developed their own set of permanent friendships through the Troop.
What we do
- Foster Parents
- Playing Cards & Games
- Camping
- Christmas with the Davis Family
- Disney World
- Beach Vacations
- Special Vacations
- Drum Corps
- Broadway Shows
- Music Interests
Family Activities
We've
always loved to play cards and games as a family. The boys learned to play
Pinochle at a young age, and we have spent many hours playing cards while on
trips. All the kids, except Ty, are decent Pinochle players
Drum Corps
Jeanne and Mark are Drum Corps enthusiasts. We go to 2 or 3 Drum Corps competitions each year. In 1990 we began attending the annual Drum Corps Associates (DCA - Senior Corps) World Championships, and have attended each year's championships from 1990 thru 2005 except for 1996.
1990-1995 Scranton 1997-1999 Allentown 2000-2001 Syracuse 2002-2005 Scranton
Special Vacations
Year Special Happenings 1991 Jeanne and Mark take a get-away to Fernwood in the Poconos. This wasn't the original plan, but we didn't like the first hotel so we just stopped at Fernwood to see what was available. The only room they had was the deluxe room with the round bed, the mirrors on the ceiling and the jacuzzi. 1995 Jeanne and Mark take a get-away to Wildwood, NJ. The most memorable experience was watching "Waterworld" in a run down theater that didn't have air conditioning. 2002 Las Vegas - Jeanne and Mark take a get-away in Las Vegas. We see some awesome shows and sites: Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire, Blue Man Group, Penn and Teller, Andre Phillipe (an amazing vocal impressionist). We fall in love with Vegas and can't wait to go back.
2002_LasVe gas 2003 Atlantic City - Mark wins the Jackpot on a Nickel slot machine at $1,100, though we lose it all before the end of the weekend. If only I had played 5 credits instead of 3 - would have won over $800,000. Oh well. 2004 Las Vegas - Jeanne and Mark take a get-away in Las Vegas. We see some great shows: Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, and "We Will Rock You"- a Queen inspired musical. We also learn to play several new games together and have a tremendous time. 2005 Las Vegas - Jeanne & Mark stay at Treasure Island. We have a tremendous time! We see Mystique, and a tremendous improvisational show starring Wayne Brady. 2006 Las Vegas - Jeanne, Mark, Beth & Pat Troy. We stay at Treasure Island and again we think they have the best pool on the strip. We get to see Ray Romano (hilarious), and Celine Dion (incredible voice). Great time 2007 Atlantic City - Its not Vegas, but Jeanne and Mark have a great time in Atlantic City for a few days 2008 Las Vegas - Jeanne, Mark, Beth & Pat Troy. We stay at Treasure Island. We see Blue Man Group, Chicago (the band), and Santana 2009 & 2010 Penn State Weekend with the Phillips clan
In 2011 we were unable to go to Penn State. Jeanne fell earlier in the week and was not able to travel2011 Niagara Falls.
Davis' - Mark, Jeanne, Kelsey, Greg, Ty
Young's - Diane, Allison, Erika
On Broadway
Year Broadway Show 1997 Jeanne, Mark and Matt see Miss Saigon as part of Matt's senior band trip 1998 Jeanne and Mark go with Mike and Lisa Kondash to see Beauty and the Beast 2000 Jeanne and Mark take Kelsey, Greg, Debi and Dan to see Les Miserables 2001 Jeanne, Mark, Kelsey and Greg see The Lion King 2004 Jeanne, Mark, Kelsey and Greg see Mama Mia 2010 Jeanne, Mark, Kelsey, Greg and Ty see The Lion King 2011 The Lion King
Davis' - Jeanne, Mark, Kelsey, Greg and Ty see The Lion King
Young's - Diane, Allison, Erika
Off Broadway
Year Show Location 2002 Blue Man Group, Penn & Teller, Andre Phillipe Las Vegas 2004 Earth, Wind & Fire, Gladys Knight, and "We Will Rock You"- a Queen inspired musical. Las Vegas 2005 Mystique, and a tremendous improvisational show starring Wayne Brady. Las Vegas 2006 Ray Romano (hilarious), and Celine Dion (incredible voice) Las Vegas 2007 Hairspray Scranton Broadway Theatre unkn Rent, Les Miserables, Peter Pan, Sound of Music, Scranton Broadway Theatre
2008
Wine Trip - Here are two pictures from our Wine trip,
October 18th, 2008. In the first picture are Bob and Natalie
Crandle and Frank and Nancy Melliand. The second picture
includes Bob and Jan Huylo.
This was the last official winery on our trip, which accounts for the smiles I guess. Actually, the smiles are because we have the best neighbors and friends. We have a ton of fun, and a lot of laughs. Great people.
Notice how beautiful it is in the Finger
Lake region.
We also did a wine tasting tour in the fall of
2009, but didn't take any pictures.
We
always have a great time, especially at Hazlett Winery and the
famous Red Cat cheer.