87th Annual

Wilson Family Reunion

“Strong like our Roots, Known for our Attributes.”

Committee Members Danielle Wilson, President

Jeanese Ray, Vice President

Rachel Downey Mills, Secretary

Dawn Mills, Treasurer

Terrence Bowden, Asst. Treasurer

Pamela Bagley Williams, Chief Historian

Jon-Tel Carter, Genealogy Chair

Yolanda Speed, Membership Chair

Sandra Hancock, Decorations Chair

Carl Webb, Food Chair

Joshua Epps, Social/Activities Chair

Valerie Marable, Member-at-Large

Nedra Moore-Wilson, Member-at-Large

Celebrating Family Since 1932 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 4

Greetings Wilson Family,

I am super excited to serve as the President of The Wilson Family Reunion for the 2019-2020 term. I must say that we had a great time at the past reunion. One of my most memorable takeaways took place during the Gala when the question was asked, “What does family mean to you?” As we all know, Family is the foundation on which we exist. Family is the basis of why we show up and participate year after year, and I’m just thrilled to be a part of this journey.

I have a great team working with me and every individual is eagerly sacrificing their time and talents towards making this upcoming year just as successful as the years prior. The attendance of our youth is vital to the ongoing future of this continuing tradition. So, this year, we are asking that, as a family, we do our due diligence to participate and reach out to others, young and young at heart. That way, we’ll never forget the true tradition of family.

Our 87th Reunion Theme is “Strong like our Roots, Known for our Attributes.”

This year we will Honor the Late Ernest Wilson Clan.

Your Reunion President ~Danielle Wilson

I would like to welcome our new committee members Jon-tel Carter, Asst. Historian, Nedra Wilson and Valarie Marable (Youth Activities).

EACH ONE – REACH ONE CAMPAIGN

Competition

I would like to introduce our “Each One, Reach One Campaign”. It’s up to us to keep this reunion going. We need you to make contact with family members that you haven’t seen in years and encourage them to become actively engaged. Bring awareness to our heritage and express the importance of passing the torch from one generation to the next. The family member that refers the most attendees to the 87th Reunion will receive a GIFT CERTIFICATE for registration. This is your chance to get creative; send emails, mail cards, go old school and make phone calls, go new school and use social media - Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat. Any method of communication that works for you, let’s make it happen and make those connections. Each person you reach, must submit your name on their registration form as a referred family member. Just Do It!!! Who will lead the pack?

Annual Family Meeting will be conducted Saturday November 10, 2018 at 12pm-2pm

100 Exchange Street Henderson, NC 27536

Join Us To Share Your Insight To Help Us Continue Our Grand Tradition

To order go to: www.thewilsonfamilyreunion.com/t-shirts

Arrival Date: July 12th, 2019 | Departure Date: Sunday, July 14th, 2019

EMBASSY SUITES| 8001 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617 (20) Selection of two-room suites with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds Nightly Rate: 1 King Suites: $124.00 plus tax | 2 Queen Suites: $144.00 plus tax. Includes complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, Evening Reception, and complimentary guest room Wi-Fi access. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-EMBASSY or the hotel direct at 919-572-2200 and requesting a room under the Wilson Family Reunion group. Reservations can also be made using the link to your personalized online group page.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES| 8021 Arco Corporate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617 (5) Selection of standard rooms with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds Nightly rate: King Standards: $89.00 plus tax| 2 Queen Standards: $99.00 plus tax Includes complimentary breakfast buffet and guest room Wi-Fi access Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-HAMPTON or the hotel direct at 919-484-0500 and requesting a room under the Wilson Family Reunion group. Reservations can also be made using the link to your personalized online group page

GROUP NAME Wilson Family Reunion 2019

GROUP CODE WFR

CHECK-IN 12-JUL-2019

CHECK-OUT 14-JUL-2019

WILSON FAMILY HOTEL RESERVATION LINK

October Emotional Wellness Month The emotional dimension of wellness emphasizes an awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings. Emotional wellness includes the degree to which one feels positive and enthusiastic about oneself and life. It includes the capacity to manage one’s feelings and related behaviors including the realistic assessment of one’s limitations, development of autonomy, and ability to cope effectively with stress. The emotionally well person maintains satisfying relationships with others.

Emotional Wellness allows you to be aware of and accept a wide range of feelings in yourself and others. You’ll be able to express feelings freely and manage feelings effectively. You’ll be able to arrive at personal choices and decisions based upon the synthesis of feelings, thoughts, philosophies, and behavior. On the wellness path, you’ll live and work independently while realizing the importance of seeking and appreciating the support and assistance of others. You’ll be able to form interdependent relationships with others based upon a foundation of mutual commitment, trust and respect. You’ll take on challenges, take risks, and recognize conflict as being potentially healthy. Managing your life in personally rewarding ways, and taking responsibility for your actions, will help you see life as an exciting, hopeful adventure.

Wilson Family we encourage you to ROCK YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!!! This upcoming election is very significant. So make sure you grab family, friends, and neighbors by the carloads and get to the polls.

The 2018 United States elections will be held (for the most part) on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. During this mid-term election year, ALL 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives and 33 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate will be contested.

So Make your VOTE COUNT!!!!

Get To The Polls

November American Diabetes Month

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems if it’s not controlled. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news? People who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes can lower their risk by more than half if they make healthy changes. These changes include: eating healthy, getting more physical activity, and losing weight.

How can American Diabetes Month make a difference?

We can use this month to raise awareness about diabetes risk factors and encourage people to make healthy changes.

Here are just a few ideas:

• Encourage people to make small changes, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

• Talk to people in your community about getting regular checkups. They can get their blood pressure and cholesterol checked, and ask the doctor about their diabetes risk.

• Ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in their communities by speaking about the importance of healthy eating and physical activity.

INSPIRATIONAL CORNER

The Significance of A Seasonal Shift

Have you noticed? You’ve experienced a seasonal shift! Yes, it is happening all around you, but it is also happening within you. Don’t resist the seasonal shift, lean into it! There is purpose in every season of your life.

As we open our eyes and ears in a spiritual sense. God has a lot to say to us during this time. Go within yourself and take inventory on what needs to LEAVE and when it’s time to REAP.

This season is one of release and regeneration. An opportunity to realign and rebalance. Take full advantage of this time by getting still, listening, falling back and see what will FALL off!

Pastor Anika Wilson- Brown MSW LGSW

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Congratulations to Pastor Willie F. Wilson on the release of his new book “Birth of the Bible”.

If you are interested in purchasing a personal autographed copy for $20 plus $2.95 shipping. Please send your payment by check or money order to

Pastor Wilson 3664 Highwood Dr. SE, Washington, DC 20020

Congratulations to Pastor Stanley Speed and First Lady Yolanda Speed on the grand opening of their new church home.

If you’re in the Charlottesville area, and you’re looking for some good food for your soul, bring a friend and join Pastor and First Lady Speed at…

Gods House of Faith 1024 Carrington Place Charlottesville, Virginia 22901