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RAYMOND WILSON, SR. FEATURED ON WASHINGTON POST’S WEBSITE & NEWSPAPER MARCH 4, 2012

Mar 15

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2012 WLH Newsletter, Accomplishments, Announcements, Celebrations, Shared Media Presentations, Washington, DC Chapter, WLH Family Members In The News | 1 Comment

Photographer of African American life to receive honor

Before he went blind, Ray Wilson spent three decades recording African American life and leaders in Washington as a hobby.

Raymond Wilson’s children are proud to announce that their father, our cousin, is being honored by the Greater Washington Urban League. He is being honored on March 16, 2012 and will receive the Urban Leagues Meritorious Service Award.

Below is the link to an article The Washington Post did of a slideshow of some of the many photographs Raymond has shot over the years. They were shared last Sunday on The Washington Post’ Website.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-politics

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/photographer-of-african-american-life-to-receive-honor/2012/03/02/gIQA4WgEpR_gallery.html

Be sure to click on icon to read the two-page article by a writer from The Washington Post, Marvin Joseph,

who interviewed Raymond and Mignon Wilson and others.

Also, to view the Music Video Slideshow of the photos click on link below: Turn up the volume!

Raymond Wilson Sr. Video Slideshow_0001a

(SHINING STAR Lyrics: Yeah, hey When you wish upon a star Dreams will take you very far, yeah When you wish upon a dream Life ain´t always what it seems, oh yeah Once you see your light so clear In the sky so very dear You´re a shining star, no matter who you are Shining bright to see what you can truly be That you can truly be Shining star come into view Shine is watchful light on you, yeah Gives you strength to carry on Make your body big and strong Future roads for you to pass Love to watch your mug past The shining star, lucky you The sinful redeeming shall be true On an adventure of the sun, yeah Yeah it´s all awake and just begun Yeah, thought I had to stir the mood That´s it now I got my own oh yeah So if you find yourself in need Why don´t you listen to his words of heat Be a child free of sin Be some place, yes I can Words of wisdom: yes I can You´re a shining star, no matter who you are Shining bright to see what you can truly be You´re a shining star, no matter who you are Shining bright to see what you can truly be Shining star for you to see, what your life can truly be Shining star for you to see, what your life can truly be Shining star for you to see, what your life can truly be. By Maurice White, Philip Bailey & Larry Dunn. 1975 album, ‘That’s The Way Of The World’)

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Respectfully Submitted by Raymond Wilson, II of the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the Wilson, Lake & Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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“The Sun will come out and brighten up your day, all’s you have to do is push those clouds aside and let the Rays Shine Through” — Raymond Wilson, II

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“NEW PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE” -email from Malinda Lake Robinson

Feb 18

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2012 WLH Newsletter, Inspirational, Thought Provoking | No Comments

Since the Pledge of Allegiance
And
The Lord’s Prayer
Are not allowed in most
Public schools anymore
Because the word ‘God’ is mentioned…..
A kid in Arizona wrote the
NEW School prayer below:

“New Pledge of Allegiance”
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Now I sit me down in school
Where praying is against the rule
For this great nation under God
Finds mention of Him very odd.

If scripture now the class recites,
It violates the Bill of Rights.
And anytime my head I bow
Becomes a Federal matter now.
Our hair can be purple, orange or green,
That’s no offense; it’s a freedom scene..
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice.

For praying in a public hall
Might offend someone with no faith at all..
In silence alone we must meditate,
God’s name is prohibited by the state.

We’re allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,
And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks…
They’ve outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.
To quote the Good Book makes me liable.
We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
And the ‘unwed daddy,’ our Senior King.
It’s ‘inappropriate’ to teach right from wrong,
We’re taught that such ‘judgments’ do not belong..

We can get our condoms and birth controls,
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles..
But the Ten Commandments are not allowed,
No word of God must reach this crowd.

It’s scary here I must confess,
When chaos reigns the school’s a mess.
So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot; My soul please take!
Amen

WRITTEN BY A 15 yr. OLD SCHOOL KID
who got an A+ for this entry
(TOTALLY AWESOME)!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Respectfully Submitted by Malinda Lake Robinson of the Greenville Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

“Let nothing dim the light that shines within” — Maya Angelou

44TH ANNUAL WILSON LAKE HERBERT FAMILY REUNION INFORMATION

Feb 13

Posted by Mary Herbert in 2012 WLH Newsletter, Announcements, Celebrations, Family Reunion Information, Norristown, PA Chapter | No Comments

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44th Annual Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion
Orlando, Florida

Hosted by
Norristown, PA Chapter

August 27 to September 1, 2012

Dear Family,

The Norristown, PA chapter of WLH is hard at work getting ready for our reunion in Orlando, Florida from Monday August 27 thru Saturday September 1. Following is basic information about the reunion.

Accommodations: Buena Vista Suites Hotel
8203 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
For Reservations call toll free 800-537-7737
Or 407-239-8588
Reservation code MRWAE or just mention Wilson Lake Herbert Reunion
Room rates are $99.00 per night plus 12.5% tax. These rates are good three days prior to and three days after the reunion. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out is 11:00 a.m. Guests arriving before 3:00 will be accommodated as rooms become available. The deadline for reservations is August 13 but we urge you to make your reservations as soon as you know you are going.
We have worked very hard to get the best prices and amenities for our family. As part of our price package which includes a full American buffet breakfast daily, we are obligated to fill 70% of our room block. We can reduce our room block by 15% in May and again in July. So ideally we would like to know where our room numbers stand by May 15.

We ask that you please encourage your members to book their rooms at our chosen venue so that we can all be together at one hotel.

In the spirit of family we ask you to please keep in mind our theme for this 44th reunion “Together We Grow.”

Hotel Amenities:
One bedroom suites with 2 queen beds and a pull out sofa-bed in the living room
Two LCD TV’s with HD cable channels included
Complimentary full American breakfast included
Outdoor pool and whirlpool
Lighted basketball court
Lighted tennis court
In-room coffee/tea maker, refrigerator and microwave oven
In-room safe
Wireless internet service
24-hour room service
Free self parking
Daily shuttles to Disney Parks and Shopping Outlets
Evening shuttle to Downtown Disney

Schedule of Events:
Thursday August 30- 4-6 p.m. Bingo
7 – 9 p.m. Auction
9-12 p.m. Hospitality
Friday August 31- 4-6 p.m. Board games and cards
7-9 p.m. Cards tournament (further details forthcoming)
9-12 p.m. Hospitality
Saturday September 1, 2-6 p.m. Banquet Martinique Ballroom (in adjoining Caribe Royale Hotel)
6: 30 to 8 p.m. Board Meeting – Buena Vista I & II
9:00 until- Hospitality- Buena Vista I & II

Banquet Cost:
Adults 13 and up $52.00, Children 12 and under- $20.00
Deadline for banquet money is July 13, 2012
The price for non- club members will be $75.00 per person 13 and up and $20.00 for children 12 and under.
Make checks payable to Wilson Lake Herbert
c/o Doris Walker
1563 Coolidge Avenue
Roslyn, PA 19001
215-830-7351
T-shirt info and prices will be sent out in the next few months.
If you have any questions please contact:
Doris Lake Walker @215-830-7351