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From: Eveline Crocker <>
Subject: [TX-Cem] Re: TX-CEMETERIES-D Digest V02 #140
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 01:55:40 -0500
References: <200205150202.g4F220n11543@lists5.rootsweb.com>


Michael;
Your intentions are good but, how old is SAV Texas Cemeteries organization, Trevia even mentioned that she no longer sends reports about cemeteries to you even through she is a member.
Yes, I do have a personal problem with that newspaper publisher but, he is correct in asking for my right to place the notice, a membership card would help, or a letter of introduction I want to be a member who has authority to represent the organizations I belong not
just a donator.
Excuse me , I thought we all had the same desire to sav these old cemeteries not just at state or central state level but in all areas of Texas, that You were our leaders and would support us as we should you but you are taking all the credit and the members and
ex-members , the volunteers are doing the work, which I like by the way.
What does fine buildings have to do with how an organization operates?
House holds are as good as a fine marble building for meetings.
I want people who will support my needs and speak up in my behalf. Not a fine building hold the organization's officers.

What take place at a symposium, does it not require registration fees, and food and hotel expense for us this far away? What is its subject, is it not on web pages, and in books.

So, you three are all in Central Texas, what about us who are members or were members, who are knowledgeable and could lead local chapters, Trevia stated they begun their own cemetery chapter, not under the Sav Texas Cemetery Inc.
Do you know what Delegate authority means?
You and I spoke in 1999 that after I sent my membership I might be consider for a directors seat, or a team captain of an associate chapter.
That didn't happen nor did the support come when I ask for it, nor the membership card so why should I send a membership application in , when all it amounts to being is a donation, I give my time and energy as well as a link to the web site. What is the membership fee
applied ? Who votes for the officers, is it a democratic org or a dictatorship?

Michael,
People do expect personal emails when they ask for assistance.
When was your newsletter updated, I was on the website a few days ago and it was the Winter issue that was posted.
What are your broad of directors duties? I notice you only credit yourself , Karen and Nelda and Trevia.
I didn't want to get this personal but you hit below the belt first.
I am a doer not a writer or a speaker and silent is golden and action speaks louder than words.
And I end with that as I have said too much and like always Michael has provoked my anger.
Good night, Tomorrow is another day.
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> TX-CEMETERIES-D Digest Volume 02 : Issue 140
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> Today's Topics:
> #1 Re: [TX-Cem] "Save Texas Cemeterie [Michael Emery <>]
> #2 Re: TX-CEMETERIES-D Digest V02 #13 ["CKaufman" <]
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> Subject: Re: [TX-Cem] "Save Texas Cemeteries"...
> Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 08:33:16 -0000
> From: Michael Emery <>
> To:
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> Bill Morris <>:
>
> A few months ago, it appeared that the Davis Cemetery,
> in Williamson County, was in danger of being a victim of
> dozer blades in a highway-widening project. After
> initially receiving no response from State, County of
> Leander city officials, I e-mailed Mr. Hite at the Texas
> Historical Commission, and also the "Save Texas
> Cemeteries" web <site.I> received no response from
> either agency.
>
> Perhaps unknown to Bill is that STC President Karen Thompson contacted a
> high-ranking person associated with the road project and obtained
> assurances that the work was not intended to threaten the cemetery. Sorry
> that you didn't receive the news in a personal message, but this mailing
> list responded immediately to your concerns and also provided a similar
> response as Karen had received from Williamson and highway officials. The
> cascade of reassuring messages suggested to me that I didn't need to add
> to the chorus. That is the way it was.
>
> In February, 2002, there was much ado about the
> deplorable condition of Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville
> (where Gen. Sam Houston is buried),I know of no action
> taken by either of these agencies to help correct the
> situation.
>
> The local response to this problem was immediate and appropriate. We hope
> that the City of Huntsville eventually prevails in its court hearings and
> takes over control and care of the historic cemetery. There is little
> that we can do to improve this.
>
> Aside from selling Historical Markers,and holding
> seminars, what, exactly is the actual function of these
> agencies?
>
> When you visit Austin, one notices that there are lots of buildings
> downtown surrounding the State Capitol Complex that seem to be directed
> at providing a presence for various causes and committees in the process
> of government. STC does not have any buildings like this. Rather, we have
> (Jollyville resident and Central Texas history authority) Karen's always
> available telephone number to call when you have a cemetery emergency:
> (512) 258-5688. We have my computer that I use to maintain the STC
> website <http://www.rootsweb.com/~txstc/>; and produce the newsletter. We
> have Nelda's accurate ledgers that keep up with who are paid-up members
> of the organization. We have an open line with (Houston's historical
> authority) Trevia who keeps reminding us to improve our appeal and
> outreach.
>
> We are just common folks who happen to want to make a difference by
> organizing with each other to help keep harm out of old cemeteries.
> Please forgive us if we happen to focus our attention at the state level,
> but we mostly live in Central Texas. We hope that whatever we can do will
> have a benefit for folks like you, Bill, and Eveline Crocker. If you
> approve of our intention and methods, then we'd like to enroll
> like-minded folks from all around the state to give us assistance and
> support. Who knows, if we get enough donations, maybe someday we can
> build a marble-facade office building with covered parking in downtown
> Austin. ;-)
>
> We do not have the wherewithal to actually go to every hassled cemetery
> and intercede. Hopefully, we can hook you up with local folks who can, or
> empower you to make the important difference yourself.
>
> Trevia Wooster Beverly <>:
>
> For any of you who can attend the STC's upcoming
> "symposium" in Austin, please do. And ask questions!
>
> I thank Trevia for taking up STC's cause and encouraging folks to come to
> the symposium. I know that I will be there, and hopefully record the
> proceedings so that they can be transcribed and presented on the STC
> website for the many who do not attend.
>
> Eveline Crocker <>:
>
> I as well as others support the Sav Texas Cemetery Org.
> with my work but my hands are tied every time I approach
> a certain County newspaper editor , he want a official
> id before he will print anything concerning the
> visitation days in April and October . I have ask
> Michael Emory to email him and he just politely tells me
> Sav Texas Cemeteries can't do that, well, if they won't
> back us members who are out in the field working and
> attempting to spread the news then I will not pay a
> membership fee.
>
> Evaline, it sounds like that editor has something against you!
>
> It is the role of regional journalism to provide their constituents with
> the news they need to know and want to hear. Let's try to get that
> editor's ear once more...
>
> --
> Michael Emery If I would learn about a people,
> Information Systems Coordinator I would first visit
> Save Texas Cemeteries, Inc. their graveyards.
> http://www.rootsweb.com/~txstc/ --
> Benjamin Franklin
>
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> Subject: Re: TX-CEMETERIES-D Digest V02 #139
> Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 15:00:01 -0500
> From: "CKaufman" <>
> To: <>, <>
>
> Aren't we glad we have a new "list mom"?
>
> Charlotte
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