Fall Dinner meeting huge success

Last night was a great success. We had fifty members and guests there. The food was great. Willy Bearden gave a great talk. We introduced two new members: Met Crump and Sue Reid Williams.
New officers were elected. Joe Getz is our new president, and Greer Simonton is vice president. Betty Brown remains as treasurer, and JoAnn Hill remains as secretary. Members at large are William Gotten and Jeanne Crawford. Nick Gotten will remain on the board as ex-officio. Rita Hall will be the new registrar. n.g.

Descendants Fall Dinner Meeting

We will meet on Tuesday Oct 25, 2011 at 6:30 at the Woodlands Clubhouse for our annual Fall Dinner Meeting. New officers will be voted on and two new members will be presented. Our speaker for the evening will be Mr. Willy Bearden. We expect a record turnout. The cost is 23 dollars each. For any information please contact Nick Gotten, President, at ngotten@aol.com.

Shelby Co.Historical Comm. Banquet

On Wednesday August, 10 the Shelby Co. Historical Commission is sponsoring an Awards Dinner at Hillwood at Davies-Manor Plantation. The Descendants are invited, and we will be giving an award to Virginia Overton McLean for her work in preserving our riverfront.
We would like to have a good turnout from the Descendants. The dinner is limited to 90 people, so please contact me asap if you desire to go. Cost is $25 per person in advance. Nick Gotten 682-9955

Great Dinner Meeting

We had a wonderful turnout for our Spring dinner meeting last night (April 28, 2011) which was a great success.We had fifty-one members and guests in attendance. The food was excellent and after dinner our speaker, Mr.Colby Morgan, delivered an outstanding talk about The Jamestowne Society of which he is a member. Several of our Descendants members are also in the Jamestowne Society which is composed of descendants of the original settlers of Jamestowne, Virginia in 1607.
Bettye Brown gave the treasurer’s report, and our organization is on solid ground financially. Dr. John Harkins introduced two new members, Rita Hall and William Gotten. Nick Gotten made several announcements, and Jeanne Crawford offered our thanks to God for our dinner and our ancestors.
After an interesting question and answer time, the meeting was adjourned.
We will have another meeting in the fall, the date not yet determined.
Nick Gotten, President

Spring Dinner Meeting

Fellow Descendants…………….the Spring dinner meeting will be held on Thursday April 28th,6:30 at the Woodlands Clubhouse, northwest corner of Poplar and Goodlett.  A delicious buffet dinner will be served and wine is complimentary. The price is $22 dollars.

Mr. Colby Morgan will be our speaker, and he will tell us about the Jamestown Society of which he is a member. You don’t want to miss this very interesting program.

Please come and bring a spouse or friend, especially someone who might have the qualifications and interest to become a member of the Descendants. But you must notify us of how many will be in your party, and we would like for you to send a check for $22 per person no later than Monday April 18th. Send to Nicholas Gotten, Jr. 4023 Dumaine Way Memphis, 38117.

Also, 2011 dues are now payable and can be included in your check. Dues are $25 dollars. 

 Looking forward to a great turnout on April 28th. Call me if you have any questions    Nick 682-9955 or 246-2099.

Spring Meeting

Our Spring dinner meeting will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at the Woodlands Clubhouse at 6:30 pm.  Our speaker will be Mr. Colby Morgan, who will give a paper on the Jamestown Society.  Members will be receiving a flyer in the mail in the near future.

Please contact Nick Gotten with any questions.

Winter Social

The Winter Social will be held on Friday, February 18th from 2-4 pm at the Junior League house at the corner of Highland and Central.  Our own Dr. John Harkins will speak on the history of Lausanne.  We hope to see you there!