Armsworthy Family Heritage





	THE ARMSWORTHY & ASSOCIATE FAMILIES REUNION July 17th, 2008 Click here for a PDF for Meal Reservations and directions. Thank You , Garth estaples@eastlink.ca July 9th, 2008 The Armsworthy ‘Book’ has been revised and is ready for printing. It is 466 pages , comprised of abt 65 pgs of pictures and information . The remaining pages are genealogy, index and kinship report. If you wish a copy at $40.00 for pick-up at the Reunion OR add $10.00 for shipping. Send notice of the number of books you require by Monday 14th July as that is the date I must go to the printers. Thank You , Garth estaples@eastlink.ca June 23rd, 2008 Click here to download a PDF about the Reunion Committee. June 16th, 2008 Click here to download a PDF Registration Form - print this out, fill it in and mail it to the address at the bottom of the form. May 26th, 2008 Cousins Linda Weir and Judy Robben have agreed to co-chair the SILENT AUCTION COMMITTEE for the Family Reunion. Both cousins are granddaughters of the late Arthur Ellsworth& Sadie (Brunt) Armsworthy. Linda and Judy live in Truro , NS Bring your donations to the Reunion or mail them to Linda at: 2 Elm St, Truro, NS,. B2N 4H6 To chit-chat or to ask questions: Linda : deedle@live.ca (902- 897-2530) and Judy: jr10_5@hotmail.com (902- 897-2530) Family Heirlooms; Arts & Crafts;Needlework;Pictures; Family CD’s;Gift Certificates; Local Services CASH donations should be made payable to :The Armsworthy Family Reunion. Note: Detailed instructions to the location of and access to the Reunion site will be issued at a later date. May 20th, 2008 REUNION 8, 9, 10 AUGUST, 2008 Registration Information Allan has been working hard to provide everyone the following information: Registration fees Single $15.00 Family( children to 16) $25.00 Student (to age 24; enrolled in a programme) $10.00 Registration fees are set to cover : registration & equipment costs, conference room rentals, bar set-up service fee, entertainment, wine & cheese reception, special speakers and BREAKFAST on Sat AM for the first 60 who register before 30 June . * The Essie Armsworthy Staples Memorial Fund has made the Wine & Cheese reception possible and has also contributed to the special speakers forums. PLEASE send payment and registration information to : Ellen Burgess, 1963 Hwy 331, RR#1, Pleasantville, NS B0R 1G0; eldoburg3@tallships.ca 902-688-1250. SEND payment, names of those attending, full address, phone number and e-mail address if appropriate. Also tell us : 1.If you are willing to volunteer during the reunion 2 Bringing musical instruments or will be adding to ‘our’ vocals. 3.Bringing family items to display. SILENT AUCTION A silent auction is a great way to get some great bargains and help fund reunion events. Perhaps you have a needle point, a family book, picture, knitting, painting, a CD, a service from you hometown( car wash, haircut, ---anything goes!!!) LET US KNOW if you will be participating. Some items are already on their way! SPONORSHIPS Can’t come to the Reunion but would like to help? Why not sponor an event such as a speaker, Coffee break(s), snacks, prizes , and of course your best wishes! QUESTIONS? Send an –email to : gestaples@eastlink.ca or 902-629-1587 PASS INFORMATION TO A FAMILY MEMBER TODAY Hello Folks! A wee update as I have been receiving some enquiries. Our Chair Allan Armsworthy has been working hard to establish some firm commitments as to meeting space, food services and so on. During this time he has also experienced a health issue with which he is currently dealing . A quick review - http://www.armsworthyheritage.com DATES: Friday 8 August to Sunday 10 August, 2008. LOCATIONS: Friday and Saturday in Antigonish; Sunday in Canso. HIGHLIGHTS: Friday the 8th: Registration and Reception Saturday the 9th:Breakfast, Business Meeting, workshops, family branch presentations, special speaker, entertainment. To be announced; Family ‘jam; session, ---volunteers? Sunday the 10th ; Family lunch in Canso , official welcome to Canso, walk abouts, visit to museum, boat tours, ecumenical church service at The Seamens Memorial Service ANTIGONISH ACCOMMODATIONS Allan has reserved rooms at St Francis Xavier University(St FX) Family Members MUST make their own arrangements.. Please contact St FX and ask for AMRSWORTHY REUNION rate. It is here that the meetings etc will take place. Rates received from Michelle Isenor: Single Suite w/dbl bed, bath, kitchenette $85.00 +tx. Double Suite w.2 bedrooms w/dbl beds, shared bath and kitchenette, $ 125.00+tx. Please reserve by 1 JUNE/08 CONTACT: Michelle Isenor at: misenor@stfx.ca; or 1-877-782-9289 for more information St FX website: www.stfx,ca/campus/ for a map of the campus. MOTELS in the town and area: There are numerous other places available. IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU CONTACT NS TOURISM and ask for a tourism book and map.. You will then have a clear picture of the area. Check-Ins Nova Scotia Travel Information and Reservations Phone 1-800-565-0000 Website www.novascotia.com FAMILY INFORMATION EXCHANGES Family are encouraged to start thinking about presenting their family trees and any displays of pictures and artifacts you would like to share. This could also include works of art, poetry, etc. SILENT AUCTION: To defray costs as much as possible it is important that funds are raised. Please think about collecting items for a silent auction that your cousins would be interested in buying-----a family picture, needlepoint, rug, painting, copies of a ‘famous letter; lets not forget the retail side: local services including a gift certificates. Many of the people you patronize will be willing to donate something. I recall at other reunions one of the highest returns was for 5 carwashes!! Lets get creative. This will only take place if there is support WRITE TO GARTH IF YOU COULD/CAN PARTICIPATE. RESEARCH: The Essie Armsworthy Staples Memorial Fund recently commissioned research in Maryland USA. The results will be shared. The Fund also has made monies available for special speaker expenses. VOLUNTEERS There will be lots to do during the reunion and sharing your talents will be very important. Doug and Ellen Burgess are looking for help in sharing Registration responsibilities. Help will be required during the Wine and Cheese Reception being chaired by Garth & Heather; help to organize the Salmon dinner in Canso; the Ecumenical Church service. The list goes on . PLEASE LET Garth Staples know what you would like to do to help out.: gestaples@eastlink.ca. COMMUNICATIONS: To keep costs down and communications at a healthy level we must expand our e-mail list. Please send them to Garth at: gestaples@eastlink.ca. SPONSORSHIPS: Is your family branch willing to sponsor an event such as a breakfast, a talent event, fruit trays for the reception . Food for thought! ADVANCE INTENTIONS: To assist in the planning pleas advise, if possible, your intentions to attend the Reunion by contacting Doug and Ellen with your names and addresses eldoburg3@tallships.ca Thank you for reading this long epistle. Please feel free to advance your ideas and questions at any time. Looking forward to meeting my cousins! Garth E. Staples ; gestaples@eastlink.ca Hello Everyone! The Family Reunion Committee (FRC) is pleased to announce the dates of the first Reunion: 8,9,10 August, 2008. Activities will take place in Antigonish and Canso, Nova Scotia. The Committee will keep you informed as a programme is developed through e-mails and the website: http://www.armsworthyheritage.com/contacts.html In general Friday will be registration, reception and introductions. On Saturday breakfast, business meeting, family tree workshops, special speaker(s), dinner/dance Sunday ecumenical church service, BBQ lunch, boat rides, farewells. The committee will be advising you of available accommodations and ‘Reunion rates’ where applicable. Consideration is also being given to Reunion packages: Registration and all events; Registration and prices for individual events; Registration only A silent auction donations are welcome: a craft, painting, needlepoint, or anyother item you think would help raise funds: eg: a carwash voucher to Tim Horton’s gift certificate! Let the Armsworthy creativity shine! The Armsworthy Family book will be available and a portion of the proceeds will go towards reunion expenses. Family members are asked to forward your ideas and to start collecting Family memorabilia to share with others. Family members are asked to spread the word to ALL Family cousins. Several of you expressed the desire to ‘help’ , including serving on the FRC. Please let Chairman Allan Armsworthy know at : 902-863-4041; aarmsworthy@eastlink.ca Remember this is history in the making! Spread the word. The FRC will keep you fully informed as details are put in place. In the meantime if you plan to attend let Secretary Doug Burgess know at: 902-688-1250 or eldoburg3@tallships.ca. Once registration fees are established you will be informed and cheques can be mailed to Ellen Burgess, Treasurer. Personal regards, ‘The Armsworthy & Associate Family Reunion Committee’ Allan Armsworthy, Chairman Doug Burgess, Secretary Ellen Burgess, Treasurer Lynette Armsworthy, Truro, NS Findlay Armsworthy, Canso, NS Cheryl Teed, Staples Brook, NS Garth Staples, PEI Thursday, November 08, 2007 PS: The FRC is looking for representatives from each province and from the USA. Would those who were elected as Directors at the Truro Meeting also volunteer to serve on the Committee? Please let Allan know. Historic Meeting An historic meeting of over 45 interested members of the family, all descendants of John Baptist & Mary (Mass) Armsworthy, met in the comfortable surroundings of the Truro Legion 25 September, 2007. The meeting had three objectives: explore the possibilities of forming an Association, election of an executive and board of directors and the holding a family reunion in 2008. The meeting was chaired by family genealogist Garth Staples who introduced all those present outlining from which branch they were descendant. Representatives present were from nearly every province in Canada. Garth also drew attention to research done to date including his book which was published in 2005. He also stated that much more information was very likely available in archives throughout North America and England and more research was needed. Allan Armsworthy, Antigonish, Nova Scotia moved a motion that The Armsworthy Family Heritage Association be established. After discussion a vote in the affirmative was taken. Volunteers and motions later produced the following results: President: Sharon Dobson Farrell, Truro, NS. Vice President: Allan Armsworthy, Antigonish, NS. Secretary: Douglas Burgess, Bridgewater, NS. Treasurer: Ellen Burgess, Bridgewater, NS The new president then chaired the meeting and oversaw the selection of some members to act as members of a board of directors. Watch this site for a complete list in the near future. President Sharon then appointed a committee to bring forth recommendations for a reunion in 2008. The committee is composed of Chairman Allan Armsworthy and members Ellen Burgess and Garth Staples. Additional appointments will be made and a reunion date posted on this site in the next few weeks. Family memberships were also sold for $15.00. Families are encouraged to join by contacting treasurer Ellen at: eldoburg3@tallships.ca