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Y'ALL COME!
SEE YOU AT THE REUNION!
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BE THERE FOR THE UPDATED
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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
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 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
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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!
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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