Family Fellowship and Bonding at the Joshua's
Honoring three Aunts
The hallmark of this day was the family reception at Aunt Emily's home to honor Aunts Emily, Eloise and Sarah. Cousin Gertie (Co-Leader) led the activities for this reception. This was a very special occasion as Gertie discussed the Phills family tree, and the family discussed the Phills family heritage in general. There was some discussion also that Bobby Phills (famous basketball player) and his family may be descendants of this Phills family tree.
Several speeches and testimonials were expressed at this occasion. Artie indicated that he was planning to donate a sum of $853 Eastern Caribbean dollars to the Rector and Principal of St. Paul's Anglican School on behalf of the Phills Family. Artie indicated that the Family as a whole should be proud of this undertaking. The following is an excerpt of some key elements of the letter:
To: The Rev. Richard Paynter
Re: The Phills Family Scholastic Fund
Dear Father Paynter,
Greetings and Salutations from the entire Phills Family who has just celebrated the Millennium and a marvelous Family Re-Union in St. Vincent and the Grenadines from December 23 through January 2, 2000. In memory of this historic event, the Phills family has elected to contribute the enclosed sum of Eight Hundred and Fifty Three Eastern Caribbean dollars ($853.00 EC) to the St. Paul's Anglican School. The purpose is to assist students with financial need, who have graduated from the St. Paul's Anglican School to enter any Secondary High School in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The oversight and administration of this financial aid is delegated to Fr. Paynter and Ms. Pam Charles, the Principal of the St. Paul's Anglican School. Because education is of utmost importance to the Phills Family, we feel that there is no better gift we can provide to our future generation. Please provide us with periodic status on the progress of this undertaking; etc, etc;
In closing, the speechmakers including the younger family members revealed that the reunion was a wonderful experience that should be repeated soon. Then, The Rev. Neville devoted a very touching prayer in honor of the Aunts, and for everyone travelling back to their various destinations.
