MEMBERSHIP LETTER for all new members will be provided by the President. Each letter will be personalized to include the new member’s name and address. Letter will be emailed or sent to the address provided and on the organization's letterhead.

SAMPLE

Dear ___________________________________ :

Welcome to the African American Historical Society of Newport News, AAHSNN. We are very pleased to add your name to our membership and excited when new members bring new ideas and energy to our organization.

The AAHSNN is all about celebrating the proud and vibrant history of African American in Newport News and building community: sharing His Story, Her Story, OUR STORY and supporting one another. It is also about learning, enjoying and providing a place where we can share fun, fellowship, faith and food.

You will have a variety of opportunities to become acquainted with members, serve on projects, volunteer for committee assignments and

offer suggestions and feedback to help make AAHSNN one of the most important organizations that you will ever join!

I extend a personal invitation to you to contact me or any member of our Board at any time to help make AAHSNN better meet the needs of the members.

Sincerely,

Edriene Johnson Butcher (President)