Thomas Woodson Family Members - 2011 Giving

[Brandon Smith]

Hello Woodson Family members. It is that time of year to ask families
to pay their dues. Dues are $25 per year per family. I would like to
ask people to change their mindset about giving this amount and not
ask “what’s in it for me?” Being able to sustain the association can
benefit us all. The money is used to send out the newsletter, which
helps keep us connected. And for those of us who attend every family
reunion, to those of us who can only attend one or two, the
relationships founded and memories made last a lifetime. Through the
years, there have been discussions around building a scholarship fund.
To do that that takes people being willing and able to give.
I would like to take this opportunity to make people aware of 2 major
goals of the Woodson Association.
(1) To promote and nurture a closer relationship among the descendants
of Thomas and Jemima Woodson, and to serve as a platform for the
enrichment of the Thomas and Jemima Woodson heritage for future
generations of their descendants and for the benefit of the society at
large.
(2) To promote, stimulate, develop, enhance and further scientific and
educational research and publications pertaining to the history and
accomplishments of Thomas Woodson and Jemima Woodson and their
ancestors and descendants.
I would like to see the association racing toward these goals. It
fills me with pride to be that knowing and promoting our heritage can
be beneficial to a larger audience. Not every family can say that.
Your help is needed in the endeavor.
I would like to thank those who have been giving and to those will be
begin giving again. I look forward to hearing from you. If you have
any questions about the membership, please let me know.
Dues can be sent to:
Thomas Woodson Family Association
P.O. Box 10644
Alexandria VA 22310


Thanks.
John Stephens
Membership Chair
Johnkst...@msn.com
612-998-3548