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Y'ALL COME!
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THE HOUSE OF
JOSSEY-JOSEY REUNION
APRIL 25-27 - 2003
VALDOSTA, GA
You don't want to miss the opportunity to see first hand what
Bud and Marion Josey have in their Jossey-Josey database.
They will have their trusty computer with almost
20,000 names in it; and they are both always only too happy to
hook you up with your family, if they have them in there, and it
is very likely they will have your line in that computer.
So, come along and check out your family tree and see what you can
find.
This is my page, so I
just went hog wild! We started it out on a dignified note
with Ray's message and I am ending it on a giddy/frivolous note.
Hopefully, between us, we will get you to think about coming to
the reunion, if you had not already planned to do so. Please
bring your old JOSSEY-JOSEY pictures for all to enjoy. Ray
and Janeen have assured us that we will have a group picture
taken of all the JOSSEY-JOSEY attendees at this reunion.
We will also have pictures on
display of all of the reunions that have been held, so that will
be a fun time to reminisce, and share a few
memories.
May I take this opportunity to thank J. Diane Josey for
composing the "In Memoriam" article for Martha's Page. Diane has been a great asset
to The House of Jossey-Josey. She stepped in for me as Secretary when
I was unable to attend the 1999 Reunion, took the
minutes of the Board Meeting and transcribed them. Diane
played a major role in the
planning of the 2001 Reunion. Then, she wrote the article about
that Reunion, which is currently on the Jossey-Josey
web site.. Diane is always ready
to come forward and volunteer. Thanks so much, Diane.
Please read to the end of this page for another important
message. Hope to see you in Valdosta, Georgia April
25-27
- Jackie
 I enjoy the Josey
Family Reunions very much. It's always a pleasure to associate with
relatives and friends. I certainly appreciate everything that all
of the organizers do for the entire family. They can never be
repaid. Everyone should thank all of the organizers for the entire
family from the bottoms of their hearts.
BILL JOSEY -
ALASKA
Looking
forward to the upcoming Reunion. Will bring the kids and grandkids again
to hopefully instill in them the desire to keep an old, great family
together.
HAROLD AND KAREN JOSEY - GEORGIA
We
have been to only one Reunion, and while that one was so enjoyable, we
wish we could have attended more. It is our belief that our
children and grandchildren will benefit in many ways by knowing some of
the background from whence they have come. We greatly appreciate all
that Bud and Marion have put into this family genealogy.
BOB AND ALICE JOSEY - GEORGIA
Well
it might have been a long drive from Connecticut to North Carolina,
but it was an experience that I nor my children will never forget.
My kids were amazed that everyone there was in some way related.
The tour through town and seeing buildings with the Josey name on them
was great. Living up north, we don't see the name Josey, except
our own immediate family. It made us feel really important to
see our family name on buildings and the Josey Brothers store.
NANCY JOSEY HAYFORD -
CONNECTICUT
I
always do enjoy getting together with friends and family. It is
good to visit with kin from afar. I really did enjoy the Carolinas where there were a lot of Joseys that had come through
there.
LAVON JOSEY - MISSISSIPPI
It
was an unforgettable experience having the opportunity to finally be
able to meet my relatives. Being born in California and living here
all my life has kept me from knowing my true roots. The Reunion
and the beautiful state of North Carolina will be memories I will
cherish forever.
GLENDA JOSEY - CALIFORNIA
I
have enjoyed learning about my families past, along with seeing
where it's going. I have been to three Reunions and now look forward
to seeing friends and family, I also look forward to meeting new
friends and family. For all those who have been and can't make
it this year, we'll miss you. For everyone that will be there,
I'm looking forward to seeing you in April!
STEVE JOSEY - CONNECTICUT
About
the last family Reunion we had in North Carolina. I thoroughly
enjoyed it. I thought everything was well organized, and there
was so much to see and do. I would not have missed it for the world.
I think it was one of the better one's that I have attended, and I have
been to almost all of them. It is always good to see and visit family,
and we have the best one. I pray that I will be able to attend
the one in Valdosta, GA.
GENE JOSEY - MICHIGAN
I
grew up knowing about the Joseys of Washington County, Georgia. I
had just spent two years working on my family genealogy and
"discovered" that there are Josey's everywhere. It was,
therefore, a particularly gratifying experience to attend the 2001 House
of Josey Reunion and actually meet some of these long lost
relatives, see old pictures, and hear stories.
MATT C. SMITH - GEORGIA
The
Reunion is a great time to get together with kinfolks, meet new
kinfolks and fellowship together. If we did not have this time
together, we would not see and know about our past and what our loved
ones went through for us to be where we are today. It should be
a time for gratitude and thanksgiving.
JIMMY AND ALICE JOSEY -
TEXAS
We will be looking up and down every road leading into
Valdosta,
GA
and hoping you will be on one of them headed to
THE HOUSE OF JOSSEY-JOSEY REUNION!! |
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Josey
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Josey is the 8,824th most
popular last
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Who will bring the
trophy home for the most new Joseys recruited?
Please let Jackie know what techniques you are using to find new
Joseys.
Go to your local telephone books, on the Internet, ask cousins,
etc.
Pass the word around, and come home
WITH THAT TROPHY!
JACQUEL384@aol.com 
The little clouds will cry tears
If you aren't there to share cheers
With all of the Joseys who have come
We need you also to share some
Let's try for as many Joseys on stage
As we have bubbles on this page
But, above all, we need YOU there to say:
THANK YOU, JANEEN AND RAY!
(By Yours Truly - Jackie)
That last line is because Ray
and Janeen Josey have given our
HOUSE OF JOSSEY-JOSEY
such focus and outstanding direction, we must be at the
reunion in large numbers to let them know what they have
meant to us with their leadership.
Ray and Janeen have been invaluable with their fresh ideas and helpful
attitudes. They have some great suggestions to present to the Board of Directors of The House of
Jossey-Josey at the reunion. They have also planned and are hosting
this 2003 reunion. These are all time consuming and involved
projects and they have done a magnificent job with everything
they have touched. They are truly
JOSEY GEMS
Chuck and I just celebrated our 50th
wedding anniversary and our four sons, their wives and seven
grandchildren, came
home to celebrate with us and have a family reunion
combined. Here is a picture of one thing we did for the
party, dress up at Busch Gardens in the old timey
costumes. I am in the white dress in the center and Chuck
is sitting in front of me. The photographer kept saying
"smile" and then "be serious" so we all have
different expressions.
We should have a cleaner version of all of us for the next
newsletter after we got washed up and clean for a professional
session.
My reason for putting this on here is to
emphasize what these family reunions mean to everyone and
especially the young people. So, on that note, we hope you
will be able to attend the reunion in Valdosta and be in that
picture to preserve your memories.
 
Do drop us a line or two in our guest book, and let us know what
you think of the web site, along with any suggestions or
ideas. Go to bottom of first page on:
THE HOUSE OF JOSSEY
Your Humble Secretary/Treasurer
Jacqueline
Josey Helfrich
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