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Armistead Cemetery Foundation, Florence, AL (2025)

05/11/2025

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
Post Office Box 2755
Florence, Alabama 35630
Facebook: ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION

May 11, 2025

Greetings Members,

The Board and Administrative Committee of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) hope that all is well with you and your family.

Reminder: 2025 Annual dues are due by May 30, 2025
Dues are as follows:
Individual - $30.00
Family Unit - $55.00
• Family - Father/Mother and minor children or student (up to 21 years old)
• Husband/Wife; no dependents.
Note: Annual dues are to be due January 1 and grace period ends February 28 of each year. This year it was extended to May 30, 2025. After the grace period;
Non-member (anyone who have not paid dues) will have to pay the current market price ($800+) for a burial plot.
We thank the members who have already paid their dues.

Please send your dues to:
Mrs. Algene Norwood, ACF Treasurer
1102 County Road 216
Florence, Alabama 35633

General Update:
Administrative Committee Meeting - February 25, 2025
Attendance: President Anthony Rhodes, Executive Vice President Jessie Smith.
Treasurer Algene Norwood, Historical Committee Co-Chair Milly Wright,
and ACF Board Chair Billy McDaniel.
The only action items:
Approval of the 2025 Contract for Ground Maintenance, and the hiring of Mr. Johnson for the Ground Maintenance position.
Other items:
Scheduled a spring clean-up date (see below), and tentative AC meeting in March.

AFC still need to get more members, particularly the younger one, involved in the leadership and planning ACF. The next generation of family members are needed to assume leadership roles to ensure that the foundation will continue to function and the cemetery is maintained. There are vacancies to be filled (See 2025 Key Items). Any member can serve on the Board, including out of state members. We just request that out of state members be available to participate in meetings virtually or via conference call.
ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION

ACF Key Items for 2025
Filling ACF Vacancies
We need more members involved in the administrative and operation of ACF, also in the future planning for cemetery.
If you are a member and wish to hold a position in ACF. Please contact the following:
o Anthony Rhodes - Officer (current vacancy: Secretary) or serve on a standing committee.
o Chairman Billy McDaniel at 256-394-2683 - Board of Directors (current vacancy: 3 directors).
All officers and Board members must be financial members of the organization.

General Membership Meeting
We are working on the annual General Membership meeting. We have some exciting things planned, such as the awards luncheon presentations, and a visit to the cemetery and cabin site. Also set a spring clean-up date (see below), and tentative meeting

Spring Clean-up
The spring clean-up was cancelled due to inclement weather and other issues. We hope to have a fall clean-up (getting up leaves, trimming bushes along the road and fence, ect.). This is usually done by volunteers at no cost. We encourage our young members to get involved in this activity so it will continue in the future. If you would like to be involved in the fall clean-up, please contact: Vice President Jessie Smith, who also serves as AFC Maintenance & Improvement Committee Chair at 256-710-3671.

Your input, comments, and concerns are welcome. Please contact any officers or board member if you have any questions. Be sure to visit our page, and you can contact me at the email listed below.

The Administrative Committee and Board of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) thank you for your continued support of the upkeep and improvement of our family cemetery.

Best Regards,
Anthony H. Rhodes
Anthony H. Rhodes, President
Armistead Cemetery Foundation
256-483-1863
ahawkroad@aol.com

08/12/2023

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
Post Office Box 2755
Florence, Alabama 35630
Facebook: armisteadcemeteryfoundation

August 01, 2023

Greetings Family,

The Board and Administrative Committee of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) hope that all is well with you and your family and that everyone is staying cool during these extremely hot temperatures.

The Administrative Committee has met four time this year. The officers did finish replacing the wooden stakes at the cemetery and hired a contractor to keep up the cemetery. Thanks to Mr. Willie McDaniel, Jr. and Mr. Lewis McCroskey for helping with replacing the stakes.

Our first general meeting, since the pandemic, will be as listed below:
ACF General Membership Meeting
August 12, 2023
Florence - Lauderdale Public Library
Reading Room (Second floor)
11:30 am - 1:30PM
As, stated in many times, AFC still need to get more members, particularly the younger one, involved in the leadership and planning ACF. The next generation of family members are needed to assume leadership roles to ensure that the foundation will continue to function and the cemetery is maintained. There are vacancies to be filled (See Appendix- Key Items). Any member can serve on the Board or a committee, including out of state members. We just request that out of state members be available to participate in meetings virtually or via conference call. Which can be set up as no cost to you - Just need your time.

2023 Dues Reminder (See Appendix for 2023 Annual dues)
Your dues were to be paid by February 28, 2023 - If you have not paid your dues, you can pay them (via mail) to:
Mrs. Algene Norwood, ACF Treasurer
1102 County Road 216
Florence, Alabama 35633

Request for Additional Financial Supports
The Administrative Committee discussed in our meeting the need for additional financial supports from our members or anyone who wishes to donate.
Justifications for this request:
1. Refund a paid member that have provided more than half of the money to pay the contractor.
2. To pay the contractor to maintain, more than just cutting grass, but weeding, removing trash, old flowers, tree limbs, and leaves. Also refilling small shallow graves as needed.
This need is based the actual cost maintain the cemetery only. This is not is for improvements. – Which we hope to do. As stated, in the April membership letter, the dues was increase this year by five (5) dollars because the costs of maintaining the cemetery continues to increase each year. The amount of dues collected have decrease because of our loss of family members and many members just have not paid yet. Also, the residual impact of the pandemic on communications and meeting on recruiting or getting family members involved. All funds from dues goes directly to the maintenance of the cemetery. Future dues increase will be discussed in more details during the General Membership meeting. To date, all the improvements/projects and tasks expenses have been covered by donations of AFC officers and members, the community, and outside individuals/organizations. The AFC officers provided all the refreshments for meetings. Special thanks to those who give more than required.
How to Donation
Be sure to write “Donations only” on your check in the For: Space. Note: This will not be applied to dues.
If paying dues and making a donation - Write Dues $ amount / Donation $ amount on your check in the For: Space.
Mail your donations to:
Mrs. Algene Norwood, ACF Treasurer
1102 County Road 216
Florence, Alabama 35633

Your input, comments, and concerns are welcome. Please contact any officers or board member if you have any questions. Be sure to visit our Facebook, and you can email me at my email listed below.

The Administrative Committee and Board of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) thank you for your continued support of the upkeep and improvement of our family cemetery.

Best Regards,
Anthony H. Rhodes
Anthony H. Rhodes, President
Armistead Cemetery Foundation
256-483-1863
ahawkroad@aol.com

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ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
Appendix

2023 Annual dues
Individual - $30.00
Family Unit -$55.00
1. Family - Father/Mother and minor children or student (up to 21 years old)
2. Husband/Wife; no dependents.
Note: Annual dues are to be paid by January 1 and grace period ends February 28. After the grace period;
Non-member (anyone who have not paid dues) will have to pay the current market price ($800+) for a burial plot.

ACF Key Items for 2023
Filling ACF Vacancies
We need more members involved in the administrative and operation of ACF, also in the future planning for cemetery.
If you are a member and wish to hold a position in ACF. Please contact the following:
o Anthony Rhodes - Officer (current vacancy) Secretary or serve on a standing committee.
o Chairman Billy McDaniel (256 -648-6032) - Board of Directors (current vacancy) 3 directors.
All officers and Board members must be financial members of the organization.

Fall Clean-up
The fall clean-ups (getting up leaves, trimming bushes along the road and fence) usually done by members and volunteers at no cost to the foundation. We encourages our young members to get involved in this activity
If you would like to be involved in this project or the clean-ups, please contact: Mr. Jessie Smith, ACF Vice President, and Maintenance & Improvement Committee Chair at 256-710-3671.

02/25/2023

Appendix II

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION (ACF)
MAINTENANCE/CONTRACT POSITION - 2023

The Armistead Cemetery Foundation is hiring a contractor to maintain the ground of the cemetery located off the old Savannah Highway near Florence, Alabama. The Contractor shall provide the service as outlined in the job description per the contract, work under the direction of the ACF’s Maintenance & Improvement Committee (M&IC) Chair, and perform other duties as assigned by this committee. The Contractor must meet all the requirements in order to be consider for this position. (See below).
The salary, duration of the job, and other details will be discussed prior to signing the contract.

All interest candidates should contact Mr. Jessie Smith, ACF Vice President & Chair, Maintenance & Improvement Committee no later than March 19, 202. He can be reached at 256-710-3671.

To be considered you must complete the following:
1. Ensure you meet all the contractor’s requirements
2. Compete the potential Contractor’s checklist
3. The attached Contractor’s Application/Checklist must be in to Mr. Jessie Smith by March 10, 2023.

KEEP! DO NOT RETURN THIS NOTICE (Sheet) WITH CHECKLIST!

ACF thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,
Anthony H. Rhodes
ACF President
____________
ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
MAINTENANCE/CONTRACT POSITION

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Cemetery Maintenance
Cut grass
Trim around graves and markers (head stone).
Keep fence rows and along road clean.
Remove small limbs, leaves, dead/old flowers, trash, and other materials.
Fill in graves and reset markers.
Other duties as assigned by M&IC.
Shall ensure safety first before performing all tasks.

Maintenance & improvement committee (M&IC):
Work under the direction of this committee
To provide maintenance services as stated in the contract.
Shall help the Contractor in ensuring a safe work environment.
To help establish guidelines for the upkeep of the cemetery.
Provide input/suggestions for improvement of the cemetery.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 21 years of age or older, dependable, and physical able to do the job.
Must have the appropriate equipment and tools to perform heavy duty lawn and garden tasks.
Must ensure that any employee, assistant or helper is physically able and trained to perform this type of service.
Must be responsible for the fuel and maintenance of own equipment.
Must ensure safety first before performing all tasks.

Appendix II

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION (ACF)
CONTRACTOR’S APPLICTION/CHECKLIST - 2023

This application/checklist is for the potential contractor applying for ACF Maintenance Position.
This application/checklist (only) must be in to Mr. Jessie Smith, ACF Vice President &
Maintenance & Improvement Committee Chair, by March 10, 2023.

Main/Sole Owner Information
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail (optional):

Co/Joint Owner Information
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail (optional):

Company Information - list address and phone if difference from Owner.
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail (optional):
Number and type (full /part-time) of employees:
Years in Business:
Current Clients (list):

Check the following:
- I am 21 years or older, dependable, and physical able to do the job ( )
- I Have the appropriate equipment and tools to perform heavy duty lawn and garden tasks ( )
- All employees, assistant or helper are physically able and trained to perform this type of service ( )
- I will be responsible for the fuel and maintenance of own equipment ( )
- Shall ensure safety first before performing all tasks ( )

I have read and understand the job description. I and my company can fully perform the required tasks
in a professional and safe manner. I agree to provide this service on a monthly term for
the amount of $ ______________.

Sign: ___________________________________ Date: ________ /2023

M&IC: Date received ________ /2023

02/25/2023

Appendix I

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION (ACF)
P.O. Box 2755
Florence, Alabama 35630

2023 officers:
President- Mr. Anthony H. Rhodes
Vice President- Mr. Jessie J. Smith
Secretary- Vacant
Treasurer- Mrs. Algene Norwood
Board Chair- Mr. Billy McDaniel
Board Vice Chair- Vacant

Mission Statement
Take steps to ensure the preservation and dignity of our family cemetery. And to ensure our cemetery historical documents are protected and saved for future generations.

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY TIMELINE
November 20, 1993
First organizational meeting held at the Handy Recreation Center in Florence, Alabama.

February 2010
Restructuring meeting (three members met to revise organization structure to be approveD).

March 2011
Presented draft of organization for review and approval.

July 23, 2011
Organizational meeting held at Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, Florence, Alabama to approve organization structure and documents.

ORGANIZATION PURPOSE
An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) certified not-for profit organization whose sole purpose is to generate funds for the upkeep of the family historical cemetery located in Lauderdale County, Alabama and to collect and preserve its historical information to be shared with the family and community.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Governing Body - (the Membership)
Foundation Board
Administrative Committee
Standing Committees
Special Committee, Task Teams, and Appointments

MEMBERSHIP
1. Regular (family members) - anyone who has relatives buried in the cemetery and provides financial support for the maintenance and improvement of cemetery.
2. Associate - anyone with the Membership approval that support the mission and objectives of ACF. This support can be financial or in-kind services. Associates members can serves on committees and task teams.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
1. Governing Body - (hereafter know as the Membership)
The Membership (financial family members) shall approve the policies and procedures set by the Foundation Board, and shall ratify any actions taken by the Administrative Committee during its meetings. And elects the officers of the Administrative Committee and appoints the Foundation Board directors. All officers and Board members must be financial members of the organization.

2. Foundation Board - Consists of 6 appointed members.
The Board elects its Chair and Vice Chair

3. Administrative Committee - Consists of 4 elected officers;
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer

4. Standing Committees - Chairs are appointed by President and members can volunteer to serve.
Finance
Historical
Maintenance & Improvement
Membership
Social Communication

02/25/2023

February 06, 2023

Greetings and Happy New Year,

The Board and Administrative Committee of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) hope that your holidays were great, and that you and your family have a safe and bless New Year.

We are sure most of you are aware of our great loss - the passing of Mr. George Smith, Vice Chair of our Board of Directors. He was very diligently in his service to both the board and ACF. He was always one of the first on the scene for a task or meeting at the cemetery. We miss him already because he was so supportive and dependable.

Because of the persisting impacts of Covid 19, the onset of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and an early flu season, we did not have any Administrative Committee meetings nor the annual membership meeting last year. However, the officers have met twice this year to handle the most pressing business of the organization, and to put up a new flag at the cemetery.

The dues was increase this year by five dollars because the costs of maintaining the cemetery continues to increase each year. Future dues increase will be discussed in more detail during the General Membership meeting. All of the improvements/projects and tasks expenses have been covered by donations of AFC officers and members, the community, and outside individuals/organizations. All funds from dues goes directly to the maintenance of the cemetery. Special thanks to those who give more than required.

2023 Annual dues
Individual - $30.00Family Unit -$55.00
1. Family - Father/Mother and minor children or student (up to 21 years old)
2. Husband/Wife; no dependents.

Please pay your dues by February 28, 2023 - The Contactor will start cutting the grass in April.
Note: Annual dues are to be paid by January 1 and grace period ends February 28. After the grace period;
Non-member (anyone who have not paid dues) will have to pay the current market price ($800+) for a burial plot.

Please send your dues to:
Mrs. Algene Norwood, ACF Treasurer
1102 County Road 216
Florence, Alabama 35633

As, stated in my last letter, AFC still need to get more members, particularly the younger one, involved in the leadership and planning ACF. The next generation of family members are needed to assume leadership roles to ensure that the foundation will continue to function and the cemetery is maintained. There are vacancies to be filled (See 2023 Key Items). Any member can serve on the Board, including out of state members. We just request that out of state members be available to participate in meetings virtually or via conference call.

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION

ACF Key Items for 2023
1. Filling ACF Vacancies: We need more members involved in the administrative and operation of ACF, also in the future planning for cemetery.
If you are a member and wish to hold a position in ACF please contact the following below:
*Anthony Rhodes, President - Officer (there is a current vacancy for Secretary) or serve on a standing committee. Please call 256-483-1863.
*Billy McDaniel, Chairman- - Board of Directors (there is a current vacancy for 3 directors). Please call 256-648-6032.

***All officers and Board members must be financial members of the organization***

2. Hiring of Maintenance/Contract Position - 2023
This position is open for anyone (members and non-members) who is interested.
See Appendix II (announcement/application) for the position below. We will only review and response to applications we received by the deadline on the application.

3. General Membership Meeting
This year we are looking forward to having the annual General Membership meeting. We have some exciting things planned, such as the awards luncheon presentation, and a visit to the cemetery and cabin site.

4. Spring & Fall Clean-ups and Completion of Grave Markers Project: We will start back having our spring and fall clean-ups (getting up leaves, trimming bushes along the road and fence) usually done by volunteers at no cost. We encourages our young members to get involved in this activity.

We are almost finish with replacing the wooden grave markers with permanent markers project. We are planning to complete it this spring. If you would like to be involved in this project or the clean-ups, please contact: Vice President Jessie Smith, who also serves as AFC Maintenance & Improvement Committee Chair at 256-710-3671.

Your input, comments, and concerns are welcome. Please contact any officer or board member if you have any questions. Be sure to visit our page, and you can email, at the address below.

The Administrative Committee and Board of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) thank you for your continued support of the upkeep and improvement of our family cemetery.

Best Regards,
Anthony H. Rhodes, President
Armistead Cemetery Foundation
ahawkroad@aol.com

03/22/2022

ACF 2022 Contractor Position Announcement

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION (ACF)
MAINTENANCE/CONTRACT POSITION - 2022

The Armistead Cemetery Foundation is hiring a contractor to maintain the ground of the cemetery located off the old Savannah Highway near Florence, Alabama.
The Contractor will provides the service as outlined in the job description, work with the ACF’s Maintenance & Improvement Committee (M&IC), and perform other duties as assigned and agreed on (See below). And the Contractor must meet the requirements listed below in order to be consider for this position.
The salary, duration of the job, and other details will be discussed prior to signing the contract.

All interest candidates should contact:
Mr. Jessie Smith, ACF Vice President &
Chair, Maintenance & Improvement Committee
256-710-3671

ACF thank you for your consideration.
____________

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
MAINTENANCE/CONTRACT POSITION

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Cemetery Maintenance
• Cut grass
• Trim around graves and head stone (markers)
• Keep fence rows and along road clean
• Remove old flowers and other materials
• Other duties as assigned and agreed on

Maintenance & improvement committee:
Work with this committee
• To help establish guidelines for the upkeep of the cemetery
• Provide input/suggestions for improvement of the cemetery.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:
• Shall be 21 years or older, dependable, and physical able to do the job.
• Must have equipment and tools to perform heavy duty lawn and garden tasks.
• Responsible for fuel and maintenance of own equipment.
• Shall ensure any assistant or helper are physical able and trained to perform this type of service.
• Shall ensure safety first before performing all tasks
• Will assumes responsibility for filling in graves and resetting markers.
• Shall help the Contractor in ensuring a safe work environment.

03/22/2022

ACF 2022 Contractor Position Announcement

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION (ACF)
MAINTENANCE/CONTRACT POSITION - 2022

The Armistead Cemetery Foundation is hiring a contractor to maintain the ground of the cemetery located off the old Savannah Highway near Florence, Alabama.
The Contractor will provides the service as outlined in the job description, work with the ACF’s Maintenance & Improvement Committee (M&IC), and perform other duties as assigned and agreed on (See below). And the Contractor must meet the requirements listed below in order to be consider for this position.
The salary, duration of the job, and other details will be discussed prior to signing the contract.

All interest candidates should contact:
Mr. Jessie Smith, ACF Vice President &
Chair, Maintenance & Improvement Committee
256-710-3671

ACF thank you for your consideration.
____________

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
MAINTENANCE/CONTRACT POSITION

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Cemetery Maintenance
• Cut grass
• Trim around graves and head stone (markers)
• Keep fence rows and along road clean
• Remove old flowers and other materials
• Other duties as assigned and agreed on

Maintenance & improvement committee:
Work with this committee
• To help establish guidelines for the upkeep of the cemetery
• Provide input/suggestions for improvement of the cemetery.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:
• Shall be 21 years or older, dependable, and physical able to do the job.
• Must have equipment and tools to perform heavy duty lawn and garden tasks.
• Responsible for fuel and maintenance of own equipment.
• Shall ensure any assistant or helper are physical able and trained to perform this type of service.
• Shall ensure safety first before performing all tasks
• Will assumes responsibility for filling in graves and resetting markers.
• Shall help the Contractor in ensuring a safe work environment.

03/22/2022

Greetings ACF Family,
Please read the Annual memo to the membership now posted.

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
Post Office Box 2755
Florence, Alabama 35630
Email address: armisteadcemeteryfoundation@yahoo.com
Facebook: armisteadcemeteryfoundation

March 21, 2022

Greetings and Happy New Year,

The Board and Administrative Committee of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) hope that your holidays were great, and that you and your family have a safe and bless New Year.

As you know, like 2020, last year, 2021, was also a year of the Covid-19 pandemic. We did had any Administrative Committee meetings for the officers nor the annual membership meeting. However, some of us met at the cemetery to finish replacing the wooden grave markers with permanent markers. We are almost done with that project. Mr. Jimmy Smith, who did an excellent job in maintaining our cemetery for years, passed away last August. We have discuss with his nephew, who help him during his illness to keep up the cemetery, if he is interested applying for the position. And, for anyone (members and non-members) who is interested can submit an application for the position. We will review and response to all applications we received by the deadline on the application.

ACF Key Items for 2022
General Membership Meeting
This year we are looking forward to having the annual General Membership meeting pending the pandemic. We have some exciting things planned, such as the awards presentation, and a visit to the cemetery and cabin site.
We also hope to start back having our Spring and Fall Clean-ups (getting up leaves, trimming bushes along the road and fence) usually done by volunteers at no cost. It may be too late for this spring, but we definitely hope to start this fall. We encourages our young members to get involved in this activity

We are planning complete the replacing of the wooden stake this spring by the AFC Maintenance & Improvement Committee. If you would like to be involved in this project or the clean-ups, please contact:
Vice President Jessie Smith at 256-710-3671.

The costs of maintaining the cemetery continues to increase each year. This will be discussed in more details during the General Membership meeting. All the improvements/projects and tasks expenses have been covered by donations of AFC officers and members, the community, and outside individuals/organizations. All funds from dues goes directly to the maintenance of the cemetery. Special thanks to those who give more than required.

As, stated in my last letter, AFC still need to get more members, particularly the younger one, involved in the leadership and planning ACF. The next generation of family members are needed to assume leadership roles to ensure that the foundation will continue to function and the cemetery is maintained. There are vacancies on the Board that need to be filled. Any member can serve on the Board, including out of state members. We just request that out of state members be available to participate in meetings virtually or via conference call.

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION

2022 Annual
Individual - $25.00
Family Unit -$50.00
1. Family - Father/Mother and minor children or student (up to 21 years old)
2. Husband/Wife; no children
Please pay your dues by April 8, 2022 - The Contactor will start cutting the grass in April.

Please send your dues to:
Mrs. Algene Norwood, ACF Treasurer
1102 County Road 216
Florence, Alabama 35633

Your input, comments, and concerns are welcome. Please contact any board member if you have any questions.
Be sure to visit our page, and you can email me at my email.

The Board and Administrative Committee of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) thank you for your continued support of the upkeep and improvement of our family cemetery.

Best Wishes,

Anthony H. Rhodes, President
Armistead Cemetery Foundation
256-483-1863
ahawkroad@aol.com

02/21/2021

ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
Post Office Box 2755
Florence, Alabama 35630
Email address: armisteadcemeteryfoundation@yahoo.comFacebook: armisteadcemeteryfoundation

February 21, 2021

Greetings and Happy New Year,

The Board and Administrative Committee of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) hope that your holidays were great, and that you and your family have a safe and bless New Year.

As you know, 2020 was a year that had many changes and challenges because of the Covid-19 pandemic. During the past year we had an Administrative Committee (meeting of the officers) meeting in March. However, the annual General Membership meeting scheduled for August was cancelled and will be reschedule at a late date. During the Administrative Committee meeting there were 2 goals that were completed:

1. Rehired Mr. Jimmy Smith to maintain the cemetery for 2020
2. Conducted the Spring Clean-up (Please Note: Spring Clean-Up is usually done by volunteers at no cost but was completed by Mr. Smith this year due to time frame. Also this entails more than just cutting the grass and picking up trashes and removing old flowers)

This year we are looking forward to having the annual General Membership meeting. We have some exciting things planned, such as the awards presentation and a visit to the cemetery and cabin site. We are also pleased to announce that the replacing of the wooden grave markers with permanent markers will be completed by the end of March by the AFC Maintenance & Improvement Committee. If you would like to provide assistance with this project, please contact Vice President Jessie Smith at 256-710-3671.

The costs of maintaining the cemetery continues to increase each year. This will be discussed in more details during the General Membership meeting. All the improvements/projects and tasks expenses have been covered by donations of AFC officers and members, the community, and outside individuals/organizations. All the funds goes directly to the maintenance of the cemetery. Special thanks to those who give more than required.

As, stated in my last letter, AFC still need to get more members involved in leadership and participation. The next generation of family members are needed to assume leadership roles to ensure that the foundation will continue to function and the cemetery maintained. There are vacancies on the Board that need to be filled. Any member can serve on the Board, including out of state members. We just request that out of state members be available to participate in meetings virtually or via conference call.

Reminder: 2021 DUES by March 19, 2021 (Dues for this year has been extended due to the Covid-19 pandemic)
==========================
Individual - $25.00Family Unit -&50.00
1. Family - Father/Mother and minor children or student (up to 21 years old)
2. Husband/Wife; no children

Please send your dues to Mrs. Algene Norwood, ACF Treasurer, at the following address:
1102 County Road 216
Florence, Alabama 35633

Your input, comments, and concerns are welcome. Please contact any board member if you have any questions.

The Board and Administrative Committee of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) thank you for your continued support of the upkeep and improvement of our cemetery.

Best Wishes,
Anthony H. Rhodes, President
Armistead Cemetery Foundation
256-483-1863
ahawkroad@aol.com

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