Hot wheels, want d8? Text it so with new online communications service for … – NEWS.com.au

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Creator Steven John Pack told mX that users simply start a text with another persons number plate to send them an SMS. He stressed that neither party would

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A New Era in Family Research

A New Era in Family Research: “Those who may be mourning the closure of 24 family history centers in south Salt Lake Valley need only to step inside the new Riverton FamilySearch Library to appreciate the high-tech benefits of consolidation. The library conveniently duplicates nearly all the offerings of the Church’s larger, well-known Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake City.

 

John Pack Family Reunion, Saturday, August 21, 2010

This Is The Place Heritage Park FREE admission for John Pack Family members ($7-$9 value/person)!

Saturday, August 21, 2010.  Registration starts at 9:00 am.

JPFA_Newsletter_JULY_2010 – .pdf file with lots more information about the reunion.



For lunch we have arranged with a vendor to make pre- made sandwiches (It will be a sandwich bar rather than box lunches.), but they have to be ordered and paid for ahead of time. Cost $6.00 (Discounted 25%) Choice of Bread: Sourdough or Wheat Choice of Meat: Roast Beef, Ham, or Turkey (comes with Avocado) All Sandwiches come with lettuce, cucumbers, sprouts, tomato, and Chips.


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AncestorsWaiting.com Combs LDS Genealogy Database to Quickly Identify … – Earthtimes (press release)

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SPRINGVILLE, Utah – (Business Wire) AncestorsWaiting.com is a valuable web site that gives LDS Church members a quick and easy way to identify ancestors to

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Ruth Mosher and John Pack descendants

I am Liz Ladle
I am a 5th descendent from John and Ruth Mosher Pack.
I came from their son Irving James Pack
His daughter Leonainie Seraph Pack Horton
Her daughter Beatrice Horton Leonard
Her daughter Leona Leonard Fitzgerald
Then Me.
I have three children – Anna, Donovan, and Bella Ruth (who is named after Ruth Mosher)
I am a member of the Daughter’s of Utah Pioneers. I have given a record of John Pack and will
soon give a record of Ruth Mosher.
Thanks for this website.

Liz Ladle

Ruth Mosher Family Updates (Old)

RUTH MOSHER FAMILY UPDATES
Tuesday, April 09, 2002 5:41 PM

Our goal is to have a complete list of all descendants of Ruth Mosher & John Pack, with addresses & a family group sheet for each married couple. All I had when we started was the Ancestral File with many living listed as Living which doesn’t tell me a name. I did obtain the mailing list, but I had no idea which people were on the Mosher side to even contact for help. The Family Group binder collection did help but most of the sheets were filled out before 1970, and most of the children in there were now married with new names or the older ones are dead. I still had to individually check each sheet with my PAF info with the Ancestral File to fill in the “LIVING” names just to see which families on the mailing list were MOSHERS. It took two months to merge all the records, but the record is more complete and will eventually be available for all & the Web site. Now I know which family lines have blanks and which have been highly involved with the Pack Family Association. All of this was done to see who on the mailing list was on the Mosher side and could help gather living information that we are missing. I don’t know what is being done by others or what has been done in the past to keep connected with the living descendants of John Pack. My philosophy that has developed over the last 7 years is that we are losing sight of the past in our families by not involving the younger generation. Family Associations are not just for the oldest generation to gather once a year and visit with cousins. In the smaller Grandparent organization one family Genealogist could keep track of all family members births, marriages and deaths while keeping the family close. Large Ancestral Family Organizations were designed for sharing talents & money to further genealogical research, and involve our ancestors experiences in our everyday lives. Many of today’s families know little about their pioneer heritage. As the family grows, the descendants multiply so one person can’t keep track of them easily. I haven’t solved the problem yet, I just know I can’t quit trying to find all the living descendants that have slipped through the cracks and forgotten as the family got bigger. Then when we have complete family group records on each family; we need to tell stories about the past & the present generations in the form of a newsletter or a book. When family members know more about the past then they will want to become a part of the present organization. Many missing families would like to be a part of the Pack’s but have lost contact years ago and could help contribute to the home or give funds for research. I feel that one person can’t keep track of everyone, do research, write histories and arrange for Temple Work without lots of help. Others might want to help but don’t know what to do, how to do it, or who to ask. It is our calling to teach them how, and instruct exactly what to do if we want to be a successful family. We have really come along way in pulling together and involving everyone with the home, now we need to include them learning more about the past & sharing the future.

The Utah Genealogical Association is having their annual conference May 9-11 at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City. The theme is UNTANGLING YOUR ROOTS. Their will be 118 different classes on all subjects. I am planning on going at my own cost, but would love some company of others working on the same goal. Is there anyone who might be interested in learning more, or would like to take other classes at another time? The UGA is offering a discount to UGA members & to those who pre-register early (postmarked by April 10th, which is tomorrow). One day costs $55 & 2 days as a member is $75. Pre-registration will save $10 off each person if 5 sign up together. But must be mailed tomorrow! Non member cost is equal to the yearly membership dues of $35. They have an association membership price of $45 which covers 2 members or a family membership of $45 for 2 people. Registering after April 10th will be $95 for Friday & Sat. for members. They have a Website to check out classes www.infouga.org.

This was written for your information and to have others let me know what they are doing on their side of the family. And to practice contacting others.

Margie Grider

Any info on Jeffrey Packe? Any info on Jeffrey Packe?

my son michael served his mission in london england a couple of years ago.
he met a geneologist i believe his name was jeffrey packe who commented to
michael that he knew all about our john pack that crossed the plains with
brigham young.

i am presently getting this jeffreys address and will write him regarding
johns ancestor george etc.

i guess im asking do you know of jeffrey packe already?

sincerely yours

gary lamont pack
mirza powelson pack – father
lambert l. pack – grandfather
silas mosher pack
john pack

if you have any information please email Gary at barbpack48@hotmail.com.

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Constitution and By-Laws of The John Pack Family Association

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF
THE JOHN PACK FAMILY ASSOCIATION*

ARTICLE I

The name of this organization shall be “THE JOHN PACK FAMILY ASSOCIATION”.

ARTICLE II

The object of this organization shall be to perpetuate the memory and genealogy of the descendents and forefathers of John Pack by cementing ties of fellowship and kinship between living members of his family and to maintain family unity by frequent association in a social way; by compiling acceptable family records of his descendants and ancestors; by unifying all historical, biographical and genealogical research attendant to the compiling of an acceptable family record; by doing all necessary temple ordinances in behalf of his dead relatives, and by pooling the resources and efforts of the members of his family so that the history and genealogy of his ancestors and descendants may be passed on to all later descendants for their information and instruction.

ARTICLE III

This Association shall be composed of the descendants of John Pack and the husband or wife of any of these descendants. All relatives shall be invited to become members by complying with the rules of membership as stated herein. Persons under sixteen years of age shall be registered as Junior Members. Junior Members are not permitted to vote or to hold office, and they are exempt from the payment of any dues. Any and all persons who are eligible may become members of this association by complying with the following rules:

By presenting a request for membership to one of the secretaries of the Association.

By payment of the annual dues, which shall be paid on or before June 30 or on the day
of the annual meeting or reunion.

3, It is expected that all members of the Association will supply the following items: (a) a
pedigree chart showing his or her lineage from John Pack (1809-1885), (b) a family group
sheet of the applicant’s family, properly made out, (c) a brief sketch of the main events of
the applicant’s personal family history.

ARTICLE IV

There shall be an annual meeting for the election of officers, and such other meetings or reunions as may be called by the Executive Committee, or at the request of the members of the Association, However, failure to hold such meetings or elections shall not disorganize this Association. These meetings may be supplemented by such other business and activities as may be determined by the Executive Committee to assist in the furtherance of the objectives of the Association, Time and place to hold the annual meeting shall be determined by a majority vote of the members of the Association present at the preceding annual meeting.

ARTICLE V

The officers of this Association shall be: A President, six Vice-Presidents, a General Secretary, a General Treasurer, a Historian, a Genealogist, a Temple Chairman and a Program Chairman. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined and vested in one person at any given election if desired by a majority of the members present. In such case the Secretarial Committee and the Finance Committee hereinafter provided, shall be combined. The above named officers constitute the Executive Committee, and it shall be their duty as a committee to represent the Association to carry out its resolution, to recommend time and place for the annual meeting, to determine the order of business of the same, to fill official vacancies and to perform such other work as may be delegated to them by the Association. The aforesaid officers shall perform such duties as by common usage pertain to such position, and as may be provided in the By-Laws. The term of office for all officers shall begin at the close of the business session at which they are elected and end at the close of the session at which their successors are elected. All officers, on nomination, may be eligible for re-election.

ARTICLE VI

The members of this Association shall elect all standing committees, which include: a Historical Committee, a Genealogical Committee, a Secretarial Committee, a Finance Committee and a Program Committee. Each of these committees should consist of at least one descendant of each wife of John Pack if such can be found to serve, and as many assistants as may be necessary.

ARTICLE VII

There shall be a nominating committee appointed by the President and General Secretary, whose duty it shall be to seek out those most capable and willing to serve in the respective offices and standing committees of this Association, and to present their names for consideration by the members prior to elections. Nominations shall not be limited to those whose names are suggested by the Nominating Committee, but any members may nominate persons for consideration by the voting members.

ARTICLE VIII

All books, histories, research data, family records, etc. collected by the Association, by voluntary donations or through the disbursement of its funds, are to be and remain the property of THE JOHN PACK FAMILY ASSOCIATION and are not to become the property of any officer, committeeman, or individual, The Association shall solicit the donation of books, diaries, documents, pictures, etc. or the loan thereof for the purpose of copying, to the end the any and all may profit thereby, Any officer or committeeman having such things in his care shall, at the close of his term of office, deliver all such property to his or her successor.

ARTICLE IX

The Articles and subsequent amendments to the Constitution of this Association may be amended at any annual meeting or at a special meeting called for that purpose, provided that three-fourths of the members eligible to vote are present in person or by proxy at said meeting, and provided that thirty days notice of intention to amend has been given.

ARTICLE X

Upon the winding up and dissolution of this Association) after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the Association, the remaining assets shall be distributed to a non—profit fund, foundation or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, or religious and/or scientific purposes and which has established its tax-exempt status under Sections 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

ARTICLE XI

No part of the net earnings of this Association shall ever inure to or for the benefit of or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers or other private persons, except that the Association shall be empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the exempt purposes for which it was formed.

ARTICLE XII

Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Articles, the Association shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 Cc) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

BY-LAWS

SECTION 1 – All matters brought before the Executive Committee as authorized in the Constitution of this Association shall be determined by a majority vote of the members of said committee, and in case of a tie vote, the presiding officer shall have the determining vote.

SECTION 2 – It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of this Association and of the Executive Committee and exercise a general supervision over this Association. It shall be his duty to call special meetings of the Executive Committee for the purpose of carrying on the work of the Association during the period between Annual Meetings, He shall submit to the Association at its Annual Meeting a report of all the official acts of the Executive Committee, together with such other information and recommendations as he may deem of importance. He shall appoint all temporary committees, and be ex-officio member of all committees.

SECTION 3 — It shall be the duty of the Vice—Presidents to assist and counsel the President in all matters pertaining to the activities of the Association, It shall be their duty to act in his stead in the order of precedence if the President is for any reason unable or unwilling to preside. Precedence shall be determined first by seniority in office, and second by the order in which the particular wife represented was married to John Pack, If the President should die or resign, the Vice-Presidents shall call a meeting of the Executive Committee for the purpose of filling the vacancy, The Vice—Presidents are to be selected, one from among the descendants of each of the wives of John Pack if such can be found to serve.

SECTION 4 — It shall be the duty of the General Secretary to act as the chairman of the Secretarial Committee, to record and keep an accurate record of the minutes and proceedings of all the meetings of the Association and of the Executive Committee, He shall, in cooperation with the Secretarial Committee, keep a complete register of the members of this Association together with their places of residence, and shall send out notices in advance of all meetings He shall perform such other secretarial duties as the Association or the Executive Committee may direct,

SECTION 5 – It shall be the duty of the General Treasurer to act as chairman of the Finance Committee and to be responsible, in cooperation with the members of that committee, to receive and keep an accurate account of all dues, contributions and other monies received by and in behalf of the Association, All expenditures and disbursements for and in behalf of the Association shall be through the General Treasurer and upon the written order of the President or the Executive Committee.

SECTION 6 — It shall be the duty of the Historian to act as chairman of the Historical Committee and in cooperation with its members to compile the biographical record, family history, personal record sheets and family group records representing all the family units in the John Pack Family. An effort should be made to prepare life sketches of the progenitors also.

SECTION 7 – It shall be the duty of the Genealogist to act as chairman of the Genealogical Committee, and in cooperation with its members to compile a complete and accurate genealogical record, so far as it is possible, of all the ancestors of John Pack.. It shall be his duty to direct all the research necessary to make this compilation, and to prepare and make ready names of the family ancestors for Temple work.

SECTION 8 – It shall be the duty of. the Temple Chairman to encourage, stimulate and promote attendance at the Temples by members of this Association, to be informed as to the activity in Temple work and report to the Executive Committee, and to submit to the Association at its Annual Meeting, a summary of work accomplished.

SECTION 9 – It shall be the duty of the Program Chairman and his committee to arrange programs for all family socials and entertainments, to work out details for family reunions and program details for the Annual Meetings, and to act as a reception committee at all such gatherings.

SECTION 10 – Each committee chairman should prepare a report of the activities of his committee to be submitted to the Association at its Annual Meeting.

SECTION 11 – The annual dues of this Association shall be $1.00 and shall be payable on or before June 30 each year or at the Annual Meeting each year. Additional contributions will be welcomed according to the needs of the Association. The amounts of these contributions shall be in accordance with the contributor’s own volition and financial ability to assist. Of all monies received from a contributor, the first $1.00 will be set aside as his or her annual dues for that year. The balance of such money will also go to the general fund of the Association to be administered and expended by the Executive Committee as deemed advisable, unless such money is ear-marked for a certain project, in which case the Executive Committee will try faithfully to carry out the wishes of the contributor, provided that the contributor shall at the time of making the contribution, state for what purpose it is to be used.

SECTION 12 – The By-Laws of THE JOHN PACK FAMILY ASSOCIATION may be amended, altered or added to by a majority vote of the members voting at any Annual
Meeting.

*As amended 19 November 1974.

RESOLUTIONS**

Be it resolved: That each of the heads of a standing committee shall seek members to fill out their committee in cooperation with the vice-president concerned, that the members so selected, upon the ratification of the president shall be deemed duly elected, and so recorded by the secretary.

Be it further resolved: That by this similar process the president is empowered with the concurrence of the Executive Committee, to fill any vacancies which do or may occur in the Executive Committee.

**As adopted at November 1998 Executive Committee Meeting.