Membership Newsletter January 2014

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THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER By Tom Wiederhold & Marty Humphrey

There WILL NOT be a NFWHS meeting in January. Meetings will resume in February.

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Thank you for your continued support to the North Fort Worth Historical Society. We hope you will all remain committed in 2014 and the future.

You will find a membership renewal form on page 2 of this newsletter.

We Wish You a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

There have been no NFWHS President sightings for a while, so I’m here with your New Year message. We have seen 2013 disappear into the sunset and 2014 rise over the horizon, and so this is a great time to look to the lessons of the past and to the hope of the future. New Years is always the time we are expected to set goals, challenge ourselves, change bad hab-its and start doing the things necessary to reach the levels we want-but it is also a time to re-flect. Sure it is great to do a “reboot” but we need to make sure we understand what caused any negatives so we don’t keep repeating them and we need to look to the positives and be thankful.

When you are starting your new resolutions and decide to throw out the past, why not do it for real. Find something you don’t use and donate it to a charity to help others have a better 2014. Start your New Year with a decision to give to others, why not give more compliments each and every day and don’t forget to compliment yourself. It is free and can lighten many a heavy load.

The New Year is also a good time to renew memberships to the associations and organiza-tions that need your support. You will find a membership renewal form for the NFWHS in this newsletter for your convenience.

I will leave you with my favorite quote: “Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.” My wish to you for 2014 is many marvelous mo-ments that take your breath away. - Marty

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

- SUE ANN HAYLEY Sue Ann Hayley has been a member of the NFWHS for over 28 years and a volunteer for 18 years. She also served as the Treasurer for 3 years and is still on the Board of Directors. Sue Ann works in the museum every Tuesday. She is a vital part of the historical society and the museum. It is because of people like her and the other volunteers that we can continue to preserve, promote and perpetuate the rich history of the Stockyards and North Fort Worth.

"Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless."

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Glimps_s of th_ P[st

In 1924 Fort Worth built an airport on the Northside which is now known as Meacham Field on N. Main St. In 1927 a little, fledgling airline called American AIRWAYS was based there. In 1934 they changed their name to American Airlines. Not many people realize that American Airlines started right here in North Fort Worth.

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NFWHS News by Teresa Burleson Please keep Charlie Crocker in your thoughts and prayers. He has been under the weather for several weeks.

Jimmy Carter is also fighting illness and was admitted to the hospital. Keep him in your prayers.

Membership Form As a member of the North Fort Worth Historical Society, your support helps preserve an important part of the Stockyard’s colorful history for future generations. Membership contributions support museum exhibitions, collections, conservation and research. In

return, all members receive a 15 percent discount in the Museum Store, invitations to members-only events and access to the Museum’s research library and artifacts.

Please choose your Membership Level

□ $25.00 Individual

□ $35.00 Family

□ $12.00 Student* (Grades 1-12)

□ $150.00 Patron/Corporate

□ (no dues) Honorary*

Corporate Levels

□ Commission Agent* $1,000.00

□ Brand Inspector* $2,500.00

□ Stockyards Cattle Baron* $5,000.00 It’s easy to pay your dues Online with PayPal. Just go to www.StockyardsMuseum.org

* Corporate, Student and Honorary members will not have voting privileges.

Name ____________________________________________________________________________

Address1 __________________________________________________________________________

Address 2 _________________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State ________ Zip _______________________

Telephone(s) _______________________________________________________________________

Email ____________________________________________________________________________

Would you be willing to volunteer (ex: in our museum/gift shop, special events, etc.) if needed? _________________________________________________________________________________

Members may purchase a gold magnetic name badge with their name, the molly logo and NFWHS.

I would like _____ badges @ $12.00 each. Names as you would like them on the badge ______________

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Return to: NFWHS ▪ 131 E. Exchange Ave., #110 ▪ Fort Worth, TX 76164 ▪ 817.625.5082

The North Fort Worth Historical Society is a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation

The NFWHS Christmas Party 2013