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Dear Cousins: When we departed the reunion in Augusta, Georgia, last July, I was full of excitement and plans for the coming year as we moved forward toward the 2010 reunion in Richmond, Virginia. We had a great time in Augusta with our hosts, Tommy and Linda Brown, and extend a great big thank you to them for all they did to make us feel so welcome in their backyard. However, many years ago, in 1785 more precisely, Robert Burns wrote in a poem about a mouse, "The best laid schemes of mice and men go often askew, and leave us nothing but grief and pain, for promised joy!" In a way, I can relate to Burns’ words, for my year has not gone as I thought it would so far. As many of you are aware, my family has gone through a tough few months since September with the illness and passing of my mother, Ovie, known to most of you as Granny on January 16. Trying to balance my time and focus between my job and being of support to Sue as she cared for mom allowed me little time to focus on plans for Richmond. But, one thing I have learned being a part of this great association, there are many of you cousins out there who are willing to pitch in and help out in times of need. So, my hat is off to those of you who have so graciously offered your support through this time. But, unlike Burns, I am not looking at the past or present with grief or pain, but with a great deal of joy and excitement. Yes, Richmond is on the horizon, and as we come down the home stretch, so to speak, I plan to make up for lost time and lay down plans for a great reunion experience for all who attend. So, put on your traveling shoes or boots, as the case may be, get your arrangements set to join us in July in Richmond, because if you miss it, I promise that you will regret it. I know of no other event that can match this one in bringing together family from all across the country in such a warm and loving gathering. I hope to see you there! Your cousin, Jerry Chenault |
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PresidentEd Chenault, Sr. eschenault@aol.com |
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Secretary/Treasurer Watch this space for a new message from Barbara. |
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Historian Carolyn Sue Chenault cschenau@swbell.net As historian for the association, I have in my possession the extensive files that include research and notes of many of our early researchers, including Walter Morris Chenault, Dr. Frank Chenault, Charlton Rogers, Belle Montgomery Chenault, James Artelle Chenault, and others. In addition, I have interfiled my own research and that of Donna Mellick as we have compiled and edited the material that appears in the new edition of the Red Book, entitled Descendants of Stephen Chenault (Estienne Cheneau). As I encounter old documents, correspondence, photos, etc., that require special care to preserve them, I am placing them into acid-free, archival quality files to ensure they are available in the future to those interested in them. At future reunions, I shall have these files available for interested parties to review. If you have such material, especially photos of your ancestors, that you are willing to share with us for inclusion in these files, please contact me and make arrangements to get them into my hands. Your cousins will appreciate your generosity. |
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Executive President - Chairperson Reunion Site Jerry Chenault - Chairperson Genealogy Committee Carolyn Sue Chenault - Chairperson
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Bylaws Judge Jean Chenault Logue -
Chairperson Program Committee Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Chenault - Chairperson Nominating Committee John Blackwell Chenault - Chairperson |
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