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Celebrating Family Since 1932 Volume 9, Issue 3
April 2016
Hey Family!!! How GOOD and PLEAS-ANT it is for (FAMILY) to dwell TOGETHER in UNITY(Psalm 133:1, kjv). Well, it's COUNTDOWN to "Wilson Family Reunion '84"!! That's right!- just Days now before God grants us the grand privilege of assembling ourselves for the GREATEST family reunion in America—NO— in The world!!!
Our theme this year is "IT’S YOUR LEGACY - WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE". As the clock winds down to the weekend of July 8th through July 10th, I hope you are ready cuz this year's reunion will be DA BOMB. So tell every family member to come. Let me give you a quick review of the reunion weekend. On Friday we gather at the landmark homestead of our ancestor HENRY WILSON where he amassed so much land that the road is named HENRY WILSON ROAD. Be sure to bring your camera/cellphone and snap a picture standing beside the historical marker highlighting his monumental contributions to the county and especially the African-American community. Of course there will be our famous Wilson Brunswick Stew, hotdogs, burgers, signature Wilson lemonade and hot fried fish! And there will be a softball game with players from each of the Wilson clans. Just bring your glove, we have the bats and balls. Also we will have a moon bounce for the kids to jump up and down on. Be there at 12 noon when the action starts. What a great day of outdoor fellowship food and fun. Walk all over the land where your ancestors trod and if you are shy of sunshine just sit back under the giant Wilson Tent and watch others get a tan. And then there is Saturday - the Wilson Gala in the fabulous ballroom of the Embassy Suites, our host hotel. Let me tell you this - as you step into the ballroom you will go through a beautiful white archway decorated with lighted stars and draped in purple chiffon cloth; pause there and get a photo memo snapped by our photographer in residence, Carl Webb. Then take your seat and enjoy the buffet meal of fried chicken, shrimp & grits, collard greens, potato salad, Mac 'n cheese, salad bar and choice of three desserts, all compliments of the master chef of the Embassy Suites. Oh, and don't forget - Hotel Guests - your two complimentary free
THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER
drinks at the hotel bar, virgin of course (LOL). Don't forget your souvenir purple & gold hand fan favor at your table, compliments of the reunion president, yours truly. And yes, again we will feature "DANCIN' THROUGH THE DECADES with all dances you remember and never heard of. Oh yeah and the FASHION PROMENADE with prizes for the best dressed in various categories. So wear your Sunday best in purple, gold or white; this is a formal/semi-formal affair. One more added feature this year, an awesome band and an ALLSTAR REVUE featuring Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, and a special cameo appearance of soul brother number one, resurrected from the dead - MR. DYNAMITE himself- the incomparable James Brown!!! Then we close out on Sunday with our traditional FAMILY DINNER. And get this, we will have cordoned off on display, the chair our founder, William Wilson sat in. You will be free to take a snapshot but Don't TOUCH this historic relic. We will announce scholarship winners, elect our new officers and have a powerful devotional period and announce our raffle drawing winners. And in between all this, you can SHOP TIL YOU DROP at all the stores right in the hotel complex!!! You CAN’T Miss this weekend! I am hearing the host hotel is filling up quickly but no worry, there are two other hotels right there in the complex, but I advise you to make your reservations now and send in your registration fee ahead of time. We don't want to reach ballroom capacity and you noticeable to attend the gala. Til we meet - May God bless you REAL GOOD!!!
2016 REGISTRATION FEES ( Friday and Sunday Events)
Ages (4 and Under): FREE
Ages (5-12): $15
Ages (13 and up): $40
WILSON’S ANNUAL GALA (Optional Saturday Event)
Ages (4 and Under): FREE
Ages (5-12): $20
Ages (13 and up): $30
84th WILSON FAMILY REUNION
“It’s Your Legacy - What Will You Leave” Friday, July 8, 2016 “Comeback for the Throwback” Celebration (Picnic-Please bring a covered dish!) Henry Wilson Road, Oxford, NC
Saturday, July 9, 2016 2nd Annual Wilson’s Royal Gala
(Buffet Dinner served 6:30-8:00pm! Hotel policy so DON’T BE LATE!!)
Embassy Suites, Raleigh, NC OPTIONAL EVENT: Additional fees apply.
See registration form for more details.
Sunday, July 10, 2016 Traditional Family Dinner (Catered Dinner) Webb High School, Oxford, NC
Don’t wait too late—Reserve your room today! Embassy Suites is conveniently located near major shopping, three miles from RDU airport and just 40 minutes from Oxford. Twenty five rooms have been reserved until June 17th or until sold-out, whichever comes first. The Wilson family group rates are: King Suite: $124 Queen Double Suite: $144
Please contact Embassy Suites at (919) 572-2200 to reserve your suite and give them the Group Information below: GROUP NAME: Wilson Family Reunion GROUP CODE: WIF
CHECK-IN: July 8, 2016 RESERVATION CUT-OFF DATE: June 17, 2016
Reservations can also be made online at:
http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/R/RDUACES-WIF-20160708/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Brier Creek 8001 Arco Corporate Drive Raleigh, NC 27617 (919) 572-2200
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
WILSON FAMILY PORTRAIT Mylz R. Speed, is a senior at Albemarle High School, in Charlottesville, VA, and he was baptized by Pastor X. V. Jackson in April, 2006. He is active in the youth, men’s, and drama ministries of Chapman Grove Baptist Church.
In 2009, Mylz was promoted from Agnor Hurt Elementary School, in Char-lottesville, VA to Yokota Middle School, in Fussa-shi, Tokyo. At Agnor Hurt, he was a member of the step team, reading-buddies, and a mentee of 100 Black Men of Central Virginia. While transitioning to middle school and learning Japa-nese customs and traditions, he was a member of the Yokota Saints traveling basketball team, Yokota Tigers traveling football team, volunteer at one of the local orphanages, EMOBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) participant, and under the watch-care of Good Shepherd COGIC Fellowship Center. Mylz was instantly known in the commu-nity a short month after arriving in Fussa-shi and affectionately called the Mayor of Yokota while living there. While perfecting his Japanese verbal and written language skills, he won second place in an international art contest from the municipalities of Fussa-shi, Tokyo, Japan.
In the summer of 2013, Mylz enrolled in Albemarle High School. Mylz played various school sports at Yokota and continued to play sports at Albemarle High School. He is president of Young Men with Great Minds, immediate past president of National Society of Black Engineers: Pre-College Initiative, Vice President of Piedmont District Baptist Association Youth, SPCA volunteer, youth basketball referee, and mentor. In addition to mentoring Clifford, Mylz volunteers at the Salvation Army, the Lord’s Kitchen, and as a technology guide to help the elderly and aging use electronic devices. At school, Mylz current teachers and those who have heard of him, compliment his positive and affec-tionate attitude and seeks his recommendations in several peer-related undertak-ings.
After graduation, Mylz will attend Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA where he has been accepted into their design engineering program and also study international business. Mylz is the youngest son of Stanley and Yolanda (Wilson) Speed, younger brother to Stanley, Jr. and big brother to Amoree.
NOTE: Each issue will feature a different family member. If you know a family member we should do a portrait of please contact the editor, Dawn Mills at Email: [email protected]
Mylz R. Speed
To all of our 2016 Graduates May God’s graces be with you as you step ahead towards your dreams. We’re so proud of you!
Mylz R. Speed, Albemarle High School Jason P. Foster: United States Army
Titiana DeBerry: NC State University, Bachelors in Criminology Science Christopher A. Ray: Ohio State University, Bachelors in Finance and Business Management
Joshua Epps: Howard University, Master’s of Education in School Psychology and Counseling Services
Wilson family—We can’t announce it if we don’t know! Please submit all academic achievements and graduate names for recognition at the 84th Wilson Family Reunion to: Danielle at: [email protected]
VOLUNTEER’S ARE NEEDED!
Planning a reunion of this magnitude is no easy feat. Executing a reunion of this magnitude
is a piece of cake. But ONLY if you sign up and help! Volunteers are needed in various
areas. Don’t hesitate, contact a committee member near you to SIGN-UP TODAY!
Set Up Times are: Friday, July 8th @ 12noon Saturday, July 9th @ 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 10th @ 11:00 a.m.
2016 Reunion Raffle
Please help support our tremendous reunion weekend and our scholarship fund by supporting the
Wilson Family Reunion Fundraisers. The committee would like for each household to commit to
selling or buying 20 tickets. Get your tickets by emailing our reunion treasurer Dawn Mills:
[email protected] or President Willie Wilson: [email protected].
1st prize: 40 inch HD Television 2nd prize: $200 gift card 3rd prize: $100 gift card
$5 each or save $5 while increasing your chance of winning– Purchase 5 tickets for $20!
**YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT TO WIN**
GET YOUR RAFFLE TICKET!
2016 REUNION SOUVENIR PROGRAM BOOKLET
Ad Space is available in the 2016 Reunion Souvenir Booklet. Don’t forget to get your applications in
by May 30th! In addition to including your ad, you may also help by soliciting ads from businesses
that you frequent, family members, and friends.
The possibilities are endless. Ads can be:
In Memoriam Businesses (All business purchases will have the option to be posted on the family website-
FREE for 1 year!)
Family Recipes Retirements, Births, Graduations, etc.
Full Page: $100 Half Page: $50 Quarter Page: $25 Business Card: $10
For more information or to download the application go to: http://www.thewilsonreunion.com/fundraisers.html Write to Dawn Mills at: 256 N. Honey Springs Ave, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 or Email: [email protected]
WILSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Applications are now being accepted for the Wilson
Family Scholarship Fund.
The Wilson Family Scholarship Fund was established in
2012 in honor of our ancestors. The scholarship fund
is designed to award scholarships to graduating
high school students continuing their academic and
professional skills.
The scholarship amount will be based on the funds
available and the number of eligible graduates. The
amount of the scholarship awarded will be determined by the committee.
Applications will be accepted until June 1, 2016. The application is now available at
http://www.thewilsonreunion.com/scholarship-fund.html
Scholarship recipient(s) will be formally announced on Sunday, July 10th at our 84th Wilson
Family Reunion.
Calling for Nominations for election of officers 2017 Wilson Family Reunion!!!
If you know of a family member interested in participating on the Executive Committee and carrying on the family legacy of the Wilson Family Reunion, please send your nominations for 2017 officers to Jeanese (Neesie) Ray at [email protected], or call 937-554-7078.
In order to expedite the election process, we would like to have all nominees prior to the upcom-ing Wilson Family Reunion on July 10, 2016. Committee positions are as follows.
President
Vice President
Decorations Chair
Fundraiser Chair
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Membership Chair
Social/Activities Chair
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Food Chair
Genealogy Chair
By Ivy J. (Branch) Ray
By Danielle Wilson
HEALTH TIP - Depression
On Sunday, we will honor the descendants of Henry and Lucy Marrow Wilson as we display
pictures of our loved ones for all to enjoy. A table will be set up for each of our ancestors
(William, Walter, Freddie, Carrie, Mattie, Annie, Ernest, Henry). Please bring a framed picture
of your loved ones to display and join us as we walk down Memory Lane. All pictures can be
removed as you leave the reunion.
WILSON FAMILY PORTRAIT GALLERY-Sunday, July 10th
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss if interest from the things we love. Major depressive disorder or clinical depression, often affects how you think, feel and behave. For many people with depression, symptoms usually are severe enough to cause noticeable problems in day to day activities, such as work, school, social activities or relationships with others. Other people may feel generally miserable or unhappy without really knowing why. Many people are embarrassed to talk about it but it has become common. The first thing to do is to Identity the problem exist, the second thing is to OWN IT and the 3rd thing is to DO Something About It. The scariest reality with depression is its connection with suicide. In fact in 2013, more than 41,000 people died from suicide in the United States.
What exactly are the symptoms of Depression? The symptoms of depression may include: Feelings of sadness, emptiness and hopelessness, Angry outburst, Irritability and Frustration, Insomnia, Loss of Interest, Changes in appetite, Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things, Unexplained physical problems and Suicidal thoughts.
Depression affects millions of people, but there are varying treatments available, from lifestyle changes to medications. No matter the path of treatment you choose, the goal is to getting back to feeling like yourself again. When experiencing depression some may feel defeated by the pressures of the world and just want to give up. Deep grieving can contribute to feelings of depression and self neglect, or maybe life has become overwhelming and unbearable when you no longer know or desire to move forward. At these times we can no longer trust in ourselves but may need to seek guidance from a health professional, a trusted friend or family member or seek spiritual guidance to work thru overcoming such challenges.
When to see a doctor If you feel depressed, make an appointment to see your doctor as soon as you can. If you're reluctant to seek treatment, talk to a friend or loved one, a health care professional, a faith leader, or someone else you trust.
When to get emergency help If you think you may hurt yourself or attempt suicide, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Also consider these options if you're having suicidal thoughts: Call your mental health specialist. Call a suicide hotline number — in the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK
(1-800-273-8255). Use that same number and press "1" to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. Seek help from your primary doctor or other health care provider. Reach out to a close friend or loved one. Contact a minister, spiritual leader or someone else in your faith community.
If a loved one or friend is in danger of attempting suicide or has made an attempt: Make sure someone stays with that person Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately Or, if you can do so safely, take the person to the nearest hospital emergency room
