Chenault Family National Association

Officers and Committees
2008-2009

A Message from Our President

OFFICERS

President
Jerry Chenault

1st Vice President
Ed Chenault, Sr.

2nd Vice President
John Blackwell Chenault

Secretary/Treasurer
Barbara Chenault MacManus

Historian
Carolyn Sue Chenault

Parliamentarian
position vacant

COMMITTEES

Executive
Bylaws
Reunion Site
Program
Genealogy
Nominating

OTHER CONTACTS

Directory Inquiries
Newsletter Inquiries
Webmaster/Postmaster

 

President
Jerry Chenault
jerry3111@msn.com

 

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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Our Vice Presidents

 

1st Vice President
Ed Chenault, Sr.
eschenault@aol.com

2nd Vice President
John Blackwell Chenault
 

 

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A Message from Our Secretary/Treasurer


Barbara MacManus, our Secretary/Treasurer and newsletter editor.

Secretary/Treasurer
Barbara Chenault MacManus
barcmac@austin.rr.com

Watch this space for a new message from Barbara.

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A Message from Our Historian

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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Committees

 

Executive
Responsible for the execution of official association business and financial matters affecting the association.

President - Chairperson
1st and 2nd Vice Presidents
Secretary/Treasurer

Reunion Site
Investigates sites for future reunions and recommends locations for approval of membership at annual business meeting during reunion.

Jerry Chenault - Chairperson
Cabell Chenault
Ed Chenault, Sr.

Genealogy Committee
Responds to inquiries regarding Chenault ancestor research with suggestions for further research sources or contacts.

Carolyn Sue Chenault - Chairperson       cschenau@swbell.net

Mary Barton Bailey
Dr. John Cabell Chenault, III
Peggy Shinault Miller
June Hall Walters
 

Bylaws
Annually reviews bylaws to determine needed modifications to recommend to membership.

Judge Jean Chenault Logue - Chairperson
Judge James Stouffer Chenault
Nathan Harsh, Attorney

Program Committee
Plans reunion program and arranges for speakers and special entertainment or events during reunion.

Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Chenault - Chairperson

Nominating Committee
Recommends the slate of candidates for the officer positions and presents the names for approval by the attendees at the annual business meeting during the reunion.

John Blackwell Chenault - Chairperson

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Other Contacts

Directory Inquiries -
Barbara Chenault MacManus

Newsletter Inquiries -
Barbara Chenault MacManus

Webmaster/Postmaster -
Carolyn Sue Chenault
cschenau@swbell.net