49th Virtual Family Grier Reunion Minutes
The 49th Virtual Grier Family Reunion was held on August 8, 2020 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and on August 9, 2020 from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. This reunionwas hosted by Myra Patterson Stewart, of Charlotte, North Carolina. She welcomed everyone in attendance and introduced Stanley Weaver, President of the Grier Family Reunion, to conduct the Family Business Meeting. Stanley advised that several zoom officers’ meetings were held in preparation for our Virtual Family Reunion, and thanked Myra for undertaking this reunion.
The 2019 Minutes were read by the Secretary, Octavia Payne. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Wagner Grier and seconded by Ursula Payne. Valerie Bowles, the Treasurer, read the Treasurer’s Report. She advised that the balance in the Grier Family Reunion account is $9,912.74. This total includes $3,400 in the Scholarship Fund. A motion was made by Octavia and seconded by Charniece Weaver.
New business: Stanley Weaver advised that Joyce Price has paid the Grier Family Reunion website since its inception in 2007. He advised that she had also paid for the website subscription until 2028. He thanked Joyce for her noteworthy contribution to the Grier Family Reunion
He also thanked Margaret Ramsey Brown for her generous act of kindness for donating $1.000 to the Scholarship Fund. The entire family is extremely appreciative for her magnanimous contribution to our youth.
He also announced that Michelle Grier will be the host for next Reunion.
The Business Meeting was adjourned at 2:02 p.m. with a motion by Valerie and seconded by Octavia.
The Business Meeting was followed by family fun filled activities.
Joni Covington reported family announcements. She noted that few had been sent.
Patrick Weaver followed with announcing those persons who have received a $500 scholarship award. These included Kenadie Barringer, who will be attending the University of Hartford. Her field of study will be Acoustical Engineering and Music. Additionally, Tariq Weaver will be entering his sophomore year at Bowling Green State University, majoring in Sports Management. Both recipients thanked the family for their scholarship award and were appreciative of the family’s support.
Stanley Weaver advised that Priscilla, the sister of Betty Grier had passed, and expressed his deepest sympathy.
Positive comments of this Virtual Family Reunion were made by Virginia Covington and Clement Barringer.
Next, Myra Patterson led the family with a fun activity of Scavenger Hunt.
Everyone scrambled to find objects for the hunt. Clement and his family won the first game
The second game was equally as spirited and was won by Alicia Price.
Another game was introduced by Valerie. She led the Category Game. Family members were given a letter, and answers had to be given that matched the letter that was provided. All the games brought lots of laughter, fun, and hysterical joy to those that participated.
It was reported that $770.00 was raised through the sale of raffle tickets for the 50/50 Raffle, benefitting the Scholarship Fund. Stanley thanked Charniece for spearheading this fundraiser and Valerie for her assistance. The winning ticket was held by Dorine Bond, who won $385.
Myra Patterson Steward closed the first day with prayer.
Sunday August 9, 2020
The day was started with prayer by Joyce Bowles.
Myra delivered a wonderful and powerful message on trusting God through it all, especially through the Pandemic. The reading of Psalm 91 was very inspirational.
Stanley expressed our appreciation to Myra for her hard work in preparing a Family Reunion that did not happen, and shifting gears in having a Virtual Reunion.
Myra thanked her committee consisting of Ronette White, Pam Grier, DaNita Grier and Joanna Grier, as well as, her husband for all their support.
She closed our Reunion with prayer at 12:22 p.m.