Fifteen people attended the 28th Annual McMahan Family Reunion on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at the Goodsprings Community Center near Etowah, TN. (Two folks arrived after above photo was taken.) Those present were descendents of Dawson Armstrong McMahan, Lincoln Lafayette McMahan, and Anna Caroline McMahan. No descendents attended this year from William Cas Walker McMahan, Henry Clay McMahan, or Mary Calistie McMahan.
The food was delicious -- those McMahans know how to cook!
We missed several folks who were unable to attend this year for various reasons. Some had unavoidable circumstances, i.e., in the hospital or nursing home, health issues, or have just reached an age that they no longer travel long distances. We missed them and hope they will be able to attend next July.
Small recognition awards were given to the following:
Oldest: Dave McMahan, age 89
Youngest: Jeremy Keen, age 34 (son of Sandra McMahan Keen)
Traveled the Longest Distance: Trammel and Irene McMahan (~61 miles from Townsend, TN)
Traveled the Shortest Distance: Max and Grace Trew (~6 miles from Riceville)
A decision was made to meet in a restaurant next year, either Athens or Cleveland, rather than having a pot-luck dinner. Individuals would pay for their food, possibly a buffet, then we would dine together in a private banquet room and visit. Possible locations included Western Sizzlin Steakhouse, Shoney's, Holiday Inn, etc. July seems to be the best month, but we may meet on a Saturday afternoon rather than Sunday. Details will be included in a future mailing.
No collection was taken this year, and $57.10 remains in the budget.
