REUNION
The
Stalnaker Family Association holds it's annual reunon near Beverly,
West Virginia on the second Sunday in July. Stalnakers from all over
the US attend the gathering and we invite you to join us. It is usually
held at Camp Pioneer where we have a potluck. Scroll down to read minutes from the reunion's 2007 membership meeting.
2007 Newsletter Download pdf (select here) For
more information contact Secretary Joy Stalnaker at joy@hackerscreek.com
Next Reunion Date: Sunday July 13, 2008 Place: Camp Pioneer, Rt. 1, Box 24, Beverly, WV 26253 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Genealogical Research Meeting: Saturday, July 12, 2008 Place: Central WV Genealogy and History Library at Horner, WV Location of Stalnaker Family Association Archives
Reunion July 8, 2007 (above photograph)
Taken by Secretary Joy Stalnaker
About 15 persons gathered on Saturday, July 7, 2007, at the Hacker's Creek Pioneer Descendants Library in Horner, WV, to research Stalnaker Family genealogy. Several in the group especially enjoyed going through the archives and finding such treasures as a photograph of the Capt. Samuel Stalnaker log home as it looked before being destroyed by a hurricane about 30 years ago.
About 2:30, the several persons went on a tour to the grave of Samuel Stalnaker, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Truby Stalnaker, who was married to Deborah Radcliff. The cemetery, located on what is now the C.D. Cole property at Jane Lew, is the finaly resting place of a few members of the Stalnaker family. However, only two graves, that of Samuel and one of a girl named Katherine Stalnaker (further identification unknown), are marked with readable markers. The sun was very hot that afternoon but all on the tour agreed that it was worth it. The consensus for the day was that a research day should be included in plans for all future reunions. Click here to view photographs from the research day.
The next day, Sunday, July 8, about seventy-five persons were present for the 33rd annual Stalnaker Family Association Reunion at Camp Pioneer in Beverly, WV. Rex Stalnaker, president, presided during the festivities.Prior to the covered dish dinner, attendees visited, shared memories, and looked over a number of pictures that had been placed on display.
President Rex Stalnaker leading the meeting with reports from Secretary Joy Stalnaker (left) and Treasurer Marty Stalnaker Litten (right).
Following a covered dish dinner, awards were presented by the vice president, William Paul Stalnaker, for various categories. Jody Williams of Denver, CO, receiptve a stainless stell mug set for traveling the furthest. Ed and Eddie Stalnaker of Mill Creek were honored as the couple in attendance who were married the longest, 59 years, with the gift of a clock radio. Nancy and David Stalnakerof Lynn, AR, were the newest married couple (5 years) and received a seven piece bake set. The youngest child present wasSamWilliams,aged one year, of Denver, CO. He was gifted with $5. Ed Stalnaker of Mill Creek, WV, received a four-pieceluggage set for the largest family present. Fifteen members of his family were in attendance. At 88 years young, Will Steiner, Akron, OH, washonored as the oldest man present. He received a photo album. Hazel Hankey, Elkins, WV, was recognized as the oldest woman present. Her 86 years earned her an apple spice set. Two door prizes, photo albums bearing the Stalnaker Crest, were won by Dr. Jean Hanson of Salem, VA, and Denise Stalnaker Bartram of Columbus, OH. Click here to view photographs of the 2007 reunion annual meeting.
President Rex called on the vice president to make a special presentation to Ed Stalnaker. On behalf of the association, Bill present Ed with the gift of a maple tree that has been planted in his honor at the Jacob Stalnaker cabin in Beverly. Nancy Stalnaker Norwood and Ken Stalnaker, children of Ed and his wife Eddie, presented their father with two bronze plaques to be placed at the cabin, one near the tree and the other on the wall near the door of the cabin.
V.P. Bill auctioned a number of donated items, the proceeds from which were dedicated to cabin repair and the association treasury.Hazel Hankey presented a brief necrology service in honor of those family members who had passed on since the 2006 reunion. During an election of officers, Rex Stalnaker was elected president; William P. Stalnaker, vice president; Joy Stalnaker, secretary; and Ed Stalnaker, treasurer.
With the hour growing late and entertainment to come in the form of the Stalnaker Family Singers from Lewis County, WV, the meeting was closed with everyone invited to visit the cabin after the meeting.Janice Stalnaker and her daughters Cindy Stalnaker Walters and Penny Stalnaker Hines, assisted briefly grandchildren Erin Walters, Samantha Stalnaker, and Katy Hines, presented an hour-long program of gospel music which was enjoyed by all. Joy Stalnaker moved that the minutes be approved as placed on the website. Seconded and approved. Marty Litton read the treasurer's
report.
Click here to view additional photographs of the days events.