The 28th Annual Nathaniel Moss Reunion

The 28th annual Nathaniel Coleman and Hattie Jane (Lynch) Moss Reunion, held on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Cedar Creek State Park, welcomed 160 family members including new babies and new attendees to celebrate their heritage.

Wilbert Reed led the family in prayer to note losses and thanksgiving for the past year, and to seek blessings for fellowship and food. Following the meal, Dawn and Matthew Kropp led the children’s games including a piñata, and reunion president Daniel Moss called the business meeting to order. Following a treasurer’s report and general announcements, those in attendance received family updates from representatives of each of Nathaniel and Hattie’s children. The family also awarded its annual Moss Family Scholarship to Kari Radcliffe, a 2009 graduate of Gilmer County High School currently pursuing general studies at Glenville State College.

Many door prizes were awarded to those in attendance. Dan Perin won the 50/50 drawing, and Farron Moss won the family door prize that was provided by descendants of Ruth (Moss) Reed. Daniel and Kelli Moss were re-elected as president and secretary/treasurer, respectively, and Shelly Rose was elected to organize and lead the children’s games for 2010.

The adult games were highlighted by two events introduced last year: a hammer throw for the men, and a skillet throw for the ladies. Returning champion Sarah Moss once again led the ladies’ field with an exceptional skillet toss to retain the title, while husband Jonathan pulled off a last minute upset to seize the men’s hammer throw title from his brother, 2008 winner Terry Moss.

Signed in as in attendance were: Mike Begin and Shanette Begin Natal; Amy, Danny and Caden Boone; Kenny Bosley; Roger, Valeria, Jedidiah, Emily and Benjamin Brannon; Kelly Brown; David Cooper; Ben and Bernice Dobbins; Gary and Evelyn Drake; Eddie and Donna Engler; Krystle Fayak; Derek Gansel; Haley Gansel; Linda Goodrich; Ron and Cathy Gover; Kirby Graves; Morgan Graves; Brian and Marissa Hart; Kent and Rosalie Hibben; Dallas and Lois James; Eddie and Pauletta James; Nina James; Madison Jarvis; Mary Jane Jenkins; Melvin Jenkins; Roger Jenkins; Kim and Diana Kazmierczak; Josh and Jennifer Kazmierczak; Matthew and Dawn Kropp; Kenny, Lisa and Jesse Landis; Jeff Levesque; Joshua and Jean Mesmer; Ed and Arlou Minney; Edward W. Minney, Randy, Rachele and Riley Moore; Armold and Mary Moss; Beverly Moss; Bud Moss; Daniel, Kelli, Nathan and James Moss; David Moss; Donnie and Emalene Moss; Doug, Cindy, Kyle and Miah Moss; Farron, Ella, Ana, Issa, Seth and Wyatt Moss; Jimmy and Janie Moss; Jonathan, Sarah, Alexa, Kalee and Sierra Moss; Kaden Moss; Kay Moss; Malora Moss; Nathanil, Loretta, Asia, Brandi, and Dakota Moss; Paul and Bobbi Moss; Robin and Debi Moss; Roland Moss; Ron Moss; Roy Moss; Ryan Moss; Terry, Debbie, Cole and Chase Lee Moss; Travis Moss; Chad and Halleigh Nichols; Doris Norman; Desiree Orosz; Dan Perin; Wilbert Reed; Dan and Debbie Rogers; Randy and Hilda Rogers; Shelly, Colton, Dalton, and Garrett Rose; Jay Rulong; Amanda and Casey Shenberger; Ben Sinkovich; Jerry and Marilyn Skidmore; Arnold Smith; Kennard and Diane Smith; Leta Smith; Mary Smith; Angela and Sydney Sprouse; Steve and Carol Sprouse; Stephen and Marlece Sprouse; Ron and Duretha Taylor; David, Rebecca, Abagail and Mary Beth Thompson; Dwayne, Pam, Megan, Jacob and Cody Tuley; Bill, Cindy, Dustin and Dakota Wasil; Doug Wasil; Derek Wasil; Thomas Whitesel; Linda Wietrzykowski; and Barry and Sherrie Williams.

May the Lord richly bless and keep all those who were unable to join us this year. We look forward to next year’s reunion on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Shelter #1 at Cedar Creek State Park. Descendants of Nellie (Moss) Skidmore will provide the door prize for the 2010 reunion. Scholarship applications for 2010 will be accepted through May 31, 2010.