[PRINCE MADOC FUNDRAISER]The purpose of the Prince Madoc Fundraiser is to procure the funds to create a memorial to honor one of America’s first explorer’s. What we need, besides actual funds, are ideas from each of you of ways to raise money for this endeavor. Some idea’s are:
1) selling bricks with the purchaser’s name engraved on it, 2)placing a plaque with each donators name listed, 3) concert fundraiser, 4) recruit other Welsh Societies to hold local fundraisers.
Another idea that we would like to pursue is having a Park in Alabama named after Prince Madoc. Any help or suggestions with this are greatly appreciated.
[NEW A.W.A. MEMBERS]
Please give a warm welcome to our newest members. Michael Cherry of Gadsden, Alabama who is interested in the history of Welsh heritage and influence in Alabama and the U.S., even though he is not of Welsh descent he has always been interested in the history of Wales, and hopes to travel there with his family.
[WELSH MUSICIANS]
Bruce Anderson of Glamorgan, Wales who is a multi award winning recording artiste. He has been performing to thousands of people all over the world for the past 20 years. For more information about his career visit our website, www.alabamawelsh.com .
[A.W.A. SHIRTS]
We ordered and have received more of the A.W.A. tees. You can order them directly from our website. The cost is $20, and $15 for members.
The fight for the Prince Madoc plaque still isn't over. WE STILL NEED MORE SIGNATURES to make an even stronger stand. Please tell anyone you know that has not signed the petition to please copy the link below and sign the petition today! Thanks!
Please copy/paste this link to your browser:
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/AWA0987/petition.html
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About me: Alabama is home to an untold number of Welsh and Welsh-descendants who are invited to make their voices heard. Most Southerners know of their families Celtic ancestry whether it is Irish or Scottish. However, many are unaware that their family name is actually Welsh. Surnames such as Jones, Morgan, Evans, Lloyd, Roberts, James, Price and Williams had their origins in ancient Wales.
The Alabama Welsh Association wishes to add to the Celtic legacy of the South and Alabama by bringing a Welsh presence to the public. If you or someone you know is a decendant of the Welsh or if you have an interest in "all things Welsh", we invite you to join us today!
The Alabama Welsh Association was founded in 2006 to preserve and nuture our Welsh heritage in Alabama. We are about to celebrate our two (2) year anniversary on March 4th, 2008. As we continue to grow throughout Alabama we invite those Welsh born, or of Welsh decent or anyone that is interested in Welsh culture, language and history to join us. AWA is a non-profit, non-sectarian and non-political organization. Membership dues are minimal and used entirely for operating costs, and Welsh related projects.
AWA affiliated with other Welsh and Welsh-American Organizations including the National Welsh-American Foundation and the Welsh National Gymanfa Ganu Association.
To see a full list of Welsh surnames, please visit this website at: http://www.amlwchhistory.co.uk/data/welshsurnamemeanings.htm
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Who I'd like to meet: We would like to meet those that are Welsh born, or of Welsh descent, or anyone throughout Alabama who is interested in Welsh culture, language and history.
Membership is open to Welsh natives, Welsh decendants, and anyone interested in all things Welsh. We offer regular monthly meetings for those who wish to participate, and at least (3) three annual events. Currently those events are the St. Patrick's Day parade in Birmingham, A Spring Gatherin, and a Christmas party.
If you would like to join AWA, please email us and request a membership form to be sent to you via email, or U.S. mail.
Please contact us at alabamawelsh@yahoo.com to for AWA meeting information. If you would like to start a chapter in your area contact Billy Price at cscitizen@alltel.net.
Hey! That was quick. Thank you very much. I recently read an article about a Welsh Prince discovering Alabama and a tribe of Indians who had a version of Welsh until they died out in the early 20th century. Do you know this story?
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This show featuring new and upcoming Welsh bands as well as a number of old classic runs twice a day from 1am to 2am and 1pm to 2pm (Pacific Time) on the internet station Radio IRFT www. radioirft. com
Radio IRFT has been a great supporter of all things Welsh in the US, befriend them at: www. myspace. com/irft
