Welcome
Hello and welcome to the C. T. Roddey Family Donor Website. Our website was launched on 6/13/2010. We invite you to take a look around the website and spread the word to other family members by using the Spread the Word page. This site also has features on the Donate page for you to make contributions, i.e. your Family / Reunion Dues, or additional donations. In excess of $800 has been collected online since launched and the site has proven to be an effective and efficient financial asset. The website also provides us with donor tracking reports and will email to you a paid receipt for your donations. TRY IT !!
Stay in tuned to revisions in content during the course of the year. Browse the site for new updates, news, key dates, events and opportunities for you to support the various causes and business initiatives of the Roddey Family.
Recent News
10/29/10 - THE RODDEY BEES
As you know, one of the challenges that we face is how to permanently remove a settlement of Honey Bees from the exterior wall cavity of the Reunion Center. This is a necessary task that will need to be done to allow improvements and repairs to be completed to the exterior of the building. The Mecklenburg Beekeepers Association has been contacted to evaluate the situation and prior to December 31, 2010 we should have a plan to have this addressed. Understanding their value to the cycle of life, we have chosen to use Beekeepers for this project because we desire to relocate the Bees. You can view the attached video to learn more about the tremendous value that Bees have - SILENCE OF THE BEES
8/20/2010 - REUNION 55 is History
Thanks To ALL who worked so hard and to those who supported this great fellowship and reunion of family !!!!.......IT WAS A REAL BLAST........ POST- REUNION DETAILS / HIGHLIGHTS TO FOLLOW STAY TUNED !!!!!!!!!!!
Notes:
The 2010 Reunion Weekend website EVENTS page will remain up until our updating for the 2011 Reunion begins in early April of 2011.
SAVE-THE-DATE: Friday, August 12th -14th, 2011 for REUNION 56 !
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Happy New Year!! - View: A Greeting Card Countdown To 2011
Merry Merry Christmas!! - View: Twas the Night Before Christmas
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Key Milestone Dates
9/12/10 - Family Business Meeting -Reviewed and discussed lessons learned from Reunion 55. Closed having conducted a successful meeting.
10/10/10 -Family Business Meeting - Discussed the need to remove bees from the property. Also discussed exploring the pros and cons of pursuing non-profit status. Insurance coverage, the payment of taxes and other expenses were discussed. An Annual Master Calendar of all proposed key family gatherings (see below**) was handed-out at the meeting. Closed having conducted a successful meeting.
11/13/2010 - Family Business Meeting & Clean-up Day - 9:00am -Saturday at the C.T. Roddey Reunion Center. This meeting was to serve two purposes - to satisfy the monthly family meeting obligations and to clean the Reunion Center in preparation for the Annual Family Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Three family members attended. Dues in the amount of $312.50 was collected. The Reunion Center was thoroughly cleaned for Thanksgiving. Closed having conducted a successful meeting.
11/25/10 -Family Thanksgiving Day Dinner - 2:00pm at the C.T. Roddey Center - Recap: For the roughly 50 persons who attended the Family Thanksgiving Day Celebration, this festive occassion adorned with holiday music, was a wonderful time to bond with local family members. There was turkey, ham, dressing, greens, vegetables, salads, rice w/giblet gravy, multiple desserts and all the trimmings. Thanks to all who prepared for this event and to those who attended.
01/09/11 -Family Business Meeting - 3:00pm. This is the first meeting of the Family in the new calendar year. Make a resolution to be in attendance. Recap: The first meeting of the Family in the new calendar year was held. Six persons were in attendance. Closed having conducted a successful meeting.
02/13/11 -Family Business Meeting - 3:00pm at the C.T. Roddey Center. The meeting was presided over by Reggie Roddey, Vice President. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY !!!
03/13/11 -Family Business Meeting - 4:00pm at the C.T. Roddey Center. REMEMBER THAT THE MEETING TIME HAS CHANGED FROM 3 TO 4PM.
03/26/11 -Family Business Meeting & Clean-up Day - 9:00am -Saturday at the C.T. Roddey Reunion Center. This meeting served two purposes - to briefly discuss our approach to the upcoming reunion and to clean the Reunion Center.
04/10/11 -NEXT Family Business Meeting- 4:00pm at the C.T. Roddey Reunion Center. Please make an effort to attend.
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* 2010-2011 ANNUAL MASTER CALENDAR *
- BUSINESS MEETING – SUN. September 12, 2010- 4:00PM- RODDEY CNTR
- BUSINESS MEETING – SUN. October 10, 2010- 4:00PM- RODDEY CNTR
- BUS /CLEAN-UP MEETING – SAT. November 13, 2010- 9:00AM- RODDEY CNTR
- FAMILY THANKSGIVING – THUR. November 25, 2010- 2:00PM- RODDEY CNTR
- C H R I S T M A S H O L I D A Y B R E A K - December 2010
- BUSINESS MEETING – SUN. January 9, 2011- 3:00PM- RODDEY CNTR
- BUSINESS MEETING – SUN. February 13, 2011- 3:00PM- RODDEY CNTR
- BUSINESS MEETING – SUN. March 13, 2011- 4:00PM- RODDEY CNTR
- BUS /CLEAN-UP MEETING – SAT. March 26, 2011- 9:00AM- RODDEY CNTR
- BUSINESS MEETING – SUN. April 10, 2011- 4:00PM- RODDEY CNTR
- BUSINESS MEETING – SUN. May 15, 2011- 4:00PM- RODDEY CNTR
- BUSINESS MEETING – SUN. June 26, 2011- 4:00PM- RODDEY CNTR
- BUSINESS MEETING – SUN. July 10, 2011- 4:00PM- RODDEY CNTR
- BUS /CLEAN-UP MEETING – SAT. July-30, 2011- 9:00AM- RODDEY CNTR
- 56th ANNUAL REUNION - Friday, August 12th thru Sunday, August 14th, 2011
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Annual Family Dues
What are they for? The Dues are an expression of your
Committment to a Legacy
The Annual Dues cover your Reunion Weekend Activity Fees, in addition to providing the essential financial support for the yearly operating expenses of the C.T. Roddey Reunion Center Homesite. We are challenged every year with meeting these obligations. We strongly encourage you to support the 3 Day Weekend Reunion, yet also the needs of the Reunion Center which are 365 Days per year.
IF YOU ARE MARRIED OR SINGLE WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN AND LIVING IN YOUR OWN HOUSE, YOU ARE CONSIDERED AN INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLD - PLEASE MAKE A COMMITMENT TO PAY YOUR $250 ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD FAMILY DUES.
Break It Down (To Make This Easier)
Our Operating Year Is: September 1, 2010 - August 30, 2011
1st Qtr Dues = $ 62.50 - pay by November 30, 2010
2nd Qtr Dues = $ 62.50 - pay by February 28, 2011
3rd Qtr Dues = $ 62.50 - pay by May 31, 2011
4th Qtr Dues = $ 62.50 - pay by August 01, 2011*
TOTAL Dues = $250.00-paid-in-full by August 12, 2011 Reunion
*Consider paying your February installment at Christmas as a special gift to support the C.T. Roddey Reunion Center. Pay (Donate) online or see mailing options on the (Contact) page.
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HERE'S A LITTLE HUMOR TO BRIGHTEN THE DAY.
The Challenges of Leadership!!
A fellow had just been hired as the new CEO of a large high tech corporation. The CEO who was stepping down met with him privately and presented him with three numbered envelopes. "Open these if you run up against a problem you don't think you can solve," he said. Well, things went along pretty smoothly, but six months later, sales took a downturn and he was really catching a lot of heat. About at his wits's end, he remembered the envelopes. He went to his drawer and took out the first envelope. The message read, "Blame your predecessor. " The new CEO called a press conference and tactfully laid the blame at the feet of the previous CEO. Satisfied with his comments, the press -- and Wall Street -- responded positively, sales began to pick up and the problem was soon behind him. About a year later, the company was again experiencing a slight dip in sales, combined with serious product problems. Having learned from his previous experience, the CEO quickly opened the second envelope. The message read, "Reorganize. " This he did, and the company quickly rebounded. After several consecutive profitable quarters, the company once again fell on difficult times. The CEO went to his office, closed the door and opened the third envelope. The message said, "Prepare three envelopes. "
