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Honorary Members


Since its' formation in 1984, the Pennington Research Association has grown thanks to the several hundred volunteers who have contributed thousands of hours of their time to help make the PRA what it is today.  

Some volunteers distinguished themselves and/or made outstanding contributions to the genealogical literature of the Pennington Family.  The PRA recognizes the following members who have been awarded the title "Honorary Member" by the PRA.

Member

Group

Year Conferred

Richard P. Bailey (now deceased)

14

1991

Betty Inman (now deceased)

28

2000

Virginia Lang (now deceased)

?

1992

Vivian Pennington

7

1997

Marvin T. Jones

4

1999

Mary Kirby

4

1999

Ayvonne Roach (now deceased)

14

2000

Dr. Bob Laubach

14

2000

Ann V. Bailey

14

2004

C. E. “Chuck” Pennington, M.D.

4

2004

Alice Sanders

28

2005

The PRA benefits from having a wonderful group of volunteers! We are very fortunate that we have such a great group of Pennington "cousins" who care about the PRA and want to help see us carry on this wonderful tradition. Our volunteers work very hard to help ensure the PRA continues to improve and to meet it's stated goals and objectives.

One of the few ways we have to recognize outstanding volunteers is to award them with an Honorary Membership.

The PRA Bylaws, Article II, Section 2.04 describes the process for awarding Honorary membership.  It says;

From time to time, the Board may recognize outstanding contributions to the field of genealogical research by bestowing an Honorary Membership to such a person.  No dues shall be charged but such members shall have all of the same rights and privileges, as does an active member.

There are many things which can be viewed as "outstanding contributions" when a volunteer works on behalf of the PRA. In my opinion, the words "... outstanding contributions to the field of genealogical research ..." can cover a wide range of things. For example, in the past, the Board has recognized volunteers for their many years of hard work on behalf of the PRA and for outstanding contributions that helped to further the mission of the PRA.

If you would like to nominate a PRA Member to be recognized as one of our Honorary Members, please us know. Please include a couple of short paragraphs describing why you would like to see your nominee be awarded an Honorary Membership.

To nominate a PRA Member, you can send a message to Gene Pennington, Chairman, or you can click here to see a list of Board Members and Officers and you can click on their name and send them a message.

Page Last Update:  05/11/2008

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