Descendants of 80th Division Veterans

As most of our members are aware through previous communications, the 80th Division Veterans Association issued an invitation for all family members of any 80th Division Soldier to become a member of their Association. During their recent 90th Annual Reunion of the Association in Pittsburgh, the Veterans ratified the Amendment to their By-Laws that allows the expanded membership privileges granted to us.

On August 27th, the Board of Directors of the Descendants met in executive session and agreed to recommend to our membership that all Descendants accept the invitation to become members of the 80th Division Veterans Association. When the motion to deactivate the Descendants was presented by charter member, Elbert Williams, during the Seventh Annual Meeting on August 28th, the Descendants who were in attendance unanimously approved the move.

Therefore, all members of the Descendants of 80th Division Veterans, who are currently in good standing with dues paid through December 31, 2009, are automatically merged into membership of the 80th Division Veterans Association. When membership fees become payable in January 2010, they should be sent to Andy Adkins, Secretary/Treasurer, Gainesville, FL. Life members will be recognized and grandfathered without additional fees. Future communications will be issued by Andy.

As members of the Veterans Association, all Descendants will be encouraged to participate fully in the activities of the organization; to continue to support the efforts to preserve the legacy of the Division; to meet with other family members; and to pay tribute to the service of all of the Soldiers of the 80th, just as we have been doing since 2003.

It was further agreed that all financial obligations of the organization will be satisfied and complete records of the Descendants, along with any residual assets, will be turned over to the Veterans Association by December 31, 2009. The charter for the Descendants, however, will be retained for an undetermined period and fees to renew the charter have been paid.

As a member of the Descendants, you have supported our efforts to honor the service of all 80th personnel from the past and present; now you have an opportunity to do so as a member of the Veterans Association and we hope that you will give that leadership your continued cooperation to keep the 80th Only Moving Forward.

Thank you for all of your assistance and financial backing as we have honored our Veterans.


		Deactivation of the Descendants Organization December 2009 (Previous Newsletters)
		As most of our members are aware through previous communications, the 80th Division Veterans Association issued an invitation for all family members of any 80th Division Soldier to become a member of their Association. During their recent 90th Annual Reunion of the Association in Pittsburgh, the Veterans ratified the Amendment to their By-Laws that allows the expanded membership privileges granted to us. On August 27th, the Board of Directors of the Descendants met in executive session and agreed to recommend to our membership that all Descendants accept the invitation to become members of the 80th Division Veterans Association. When the motion to deactivate the Descendants was presented by charter member, Elbert Williams, during the Seventh Annual Meeting on August 28th, the Descendants who were in attendance unanimously approved the move. Therefore, all members of the Descendants of 80th Division Veterans, who are currently in good standing with dues paid through December 31, 2009, are automatically merged into membership of the 80th Division Veterans Association. When membership fees become payable in January 2010, they should be sent to Andy Adkins, Secretary/Treasurer, Gainesville, FL. Life members will be recognized and grandfathered without additional fees. Future communications will be issued by Andy. As members of the Veterans Association, all Descendants will be encouraged to participate fully in the activities of the organization; to continue to support the efforts to preserve the legacy of the Division; to meet with other family members; and to pay tribute to the service of all of the Soldiers of the 80th, just as we have been doing since 2003. It was further agreed that all financial obligations of the organization will be satisfied and complete records of the Descendants, along with any residual assets, will be turned over to the Veterans Association by December 31, 2009. The charter for the Descendants, however, will be retained for an undetermined period and fees to renew the charter have been paid. As a member of the Descendants, you have supported our efforts to honor the service of all 80th personnel from the past and present; now you have an opportunity to do so as a member of the Veterans Association and we hope that you will give that leadership your continued cooperation to keep the 80th Only Moving Forward. Thank you for all of your assistance and financial backing as we have honored our Veterans.