05/11/2025
ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
Post Office Box 2755
Florence, Alabama 35630
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May 11, 2025
Greetings Members,
The Board and Administrative Committee of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) hope that all is well with you and your family.
Reminder: 2025 Annual dues are due by May 30, 2025
Dues are as follows:
Individual - $30.00
Family Unit - $55.00
• Family - Father/Mother and minor children or student (up to 21 years old)
• Husband/Wife; no dependents.
Note: Annual dues are to be due January 1 and grace period ends February 28 of each year. This year it was extended to May 30, 2025. After the grace period;
Non-member (anyone who have not paid dues) will have to pay the current market price ($800+) for a burial plot.
We thank the members who have already paid their dues.
Please send your dues to:
Mrs. Algene Norwood, ACF Treasurer
1102 County Road 216
Florence, Alabama 35633
General Update:
Administrative Committee Meeting - February 25, 2025
Attendance: President Anthony Rhodes, Executive Vice President Jessie Smith.
Treasurer Algene Norwood, Historical Committee Co-Chair Milly Wright,
and ACF Board Chair Billy McDaniel.
The only action items:
Approval of the 2025 Contract for Ground Maintenance, and the hiring of Mr. Johnson for the Ground Maintenance position.
Other items:
Scheduled a spring clean-up date (see below), and tentative AC meeting in March.
AFC still need to get more members, particularly the younger one, involved in the leadership and planning ACF. The next generation of family members are needed to assume leadership roles to ensure that the foundation will continue to function and the cemetery is maintained. There are vacancies to be filled (See 2025 Key Items). Any member can serve on the Board, including out of state members. We just request that out of state members be available to participate in meetings virtually or via conference call.
ARMISTEAD CEMETERY FOUNDATION
ACF Key Items for 2025
Filling ACF Vacancies
We need more members involved in the administrative and operation of ACF, also in the future planning for cemetery.
If you are a member and wish to hold a position in ACF. Please contact the following:
o Anthony Rhodes - Officer (current vacancy: Secretary) or serve on a standing committee.
o Chairman Billy McDaniel at 256-394-2683 - Board of Directors (current vacancy: 3 directors).
All officers and Board members must be financial members of the organization.
General Membership Meeting
We are working on the annual General Membership meeting. We have some exciting things planned, such as the awards luncheon presentations, and a visit to the cemetery and cabin site. Also set a spring clean-up date (see below), and tentative meeting
Spring Clean-up
The spring clean-up was cancelled due to inclement weather and other issues. We hope to have a fall clean-up (getting up leaves, trimming bushes along the road and fence, ect.). This is usually done by volunteers at no cost. We encourage our young members to get involved in this activity so it will continue in the future. If you would like to be involved in the fall clean-up, please contact: Vice President Jessie Smith, who also serves as AFC Maintenance & Improvement Committee Chair at 256-710-3671.
Your input, comments, and concerns are welcome. Please contact any officers or board member if you have any questions. Be sure to visit our page, and you can contact me at the email listed below.
The Administrative Committee and Board of Armistead Cemetery Foundation (ACF) thank you for your continued support of the upkeep and improvement of our family cemetery.
Best Regards,
Anthony H. Rhodes
Anthony H. Rhodes, President
Armistead Cemetery Foundation
256-483-1863
ahawkroad@aol.com
