We just got home last night from our 54th Watts Reunion. It sure was a got one. We had a good crowd, but because of the hot temperatures, some of our elderly were not able to attend. That is understandable, but we are thankful that as many as could were able to make it.
Paul and Brenda Watts along with son-in-law Doug Martin and grand-son Ryan Martin got all of the tents up, covered the tables and set up for the day under the supervision of Mrs. Jean Watts. We had breakfast ready at 9:00 for those early attendees. Paul and Brenda did the breakfast with Jeans help. We had coffee, donuts, home-made cinnamon roll, ham and biscuit, zucchini bread and Amish friendship bread. All seemed to enjoy this.
Steven Bowling our geanologist was there early to help all update their family tree in case of marriages, or new births, or deceased, etc. Steve is very knowledgable in this field. He is currently working on the new picture book. Hats off to Steve for a job well-done.
Connie Watts continues to do an excellent job with the scholarship. We appreciate all that she does in taking care of this. Cinda Sanders also assist her with this job.
Maxine Hudson and her committee were in charge of officers for the 2011 year. They were elected as follows: President: Brenda Turner Watts, Vice-President: Calvin Watts, Secretary-treasurer: Paula Watts Martin.
We only elect Board of Directors every 2 years. So we didnot do that this year. They remain the same: Paul Watts, Alan Watts, John Watts, Fred Watts, and Geneva (Jean) Watts. They are doing a great job!
After the business meeting, we had a delicious lunch! Everyone chowed down for about an hour, then we picked up and put our dishes away and started the auction. Charles Watts and Paul Watts were in charge of this job, with some assistance by Paula Martin. We had fun with this and the money from the auction goes to the scholarship fund.
Brenda Watts had cookbooks both volumes to sell and new caps and shirts this year. We thank eveyone who both either.
The process for the 3rd cookbook is still going on. It goes through Oct. 31st. Anything that is not in by that time will not be used. Also, anyone who has a company and would like to place an ad in the new cookbook may do so by contacting Brenda Watts at 167 Burton Subdivision Road, Nancy, KY 42544. Please send along a sheet telling us how you want your ad done. 1/4 page is $25.00, 1/2 page is $50.00 and a full page is $100.00, The Watts reunion appreciates your help and support.
Paul had several family members from Louisiana that we had not seen in about 7 years. That was wonderful and were so thankful they came. We also missed our loved ones that we had lost since our last reunion.
May God continue to bless each of you. Thanks for all of you who help the reunion in any way. Your support is greatly appreciated. Take care and keep us in your prayers which is something we can all use.
If I can assist any of you in anyway, feel free to contact me 606-871-9291. Thank you for electing me as your president for another year. I will do my best to uphold the Watts Reunion.
Thank YOU again!
President: Brenda Turner Watts
