roark Conner Association
Remembering the past and
Changing in the present to
Anticipate the future.
Photos of R-CA members from 2020 Virtual Reunion.
About the R-CA
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To get the family together, Laura Roark Shropshire and her brothers William, Thomas, Franklin, and Joseph decided to hold the first reunion on August 15, 1959, at Lake Winnespausauka, and 52 family members attended. Each year thereafter, the family hosted an annual reunion. Beginning in 2000, the R-CA held its reunions virtually. For highlights, go to Roark-Conner.org home page, and click on the “R-CA Reunion” tab.
R-CA History
John J. roark service award
The John J. Roark Distinguished Service Award is awarded to R-CA members who have contributed significantly to the Association.
Newsletter
Reporters
R-CA
Past presidents
Since the first reunion in 1959,
34 past Presidents have led the reunions and the Association.
The book was published in 2020. We had 33 past Presidents at the time.
R-CA Benefits
We invite you to join the R-CA and share in the many membership benefits.
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Board of Directors
The R-CA has a Board, elected annually, including a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Directors.
Reunions
Annual reunions bring our families together. The Roark-Conner families have been gathering to meet in the Birchwood area since 1959.
Books
The R-CA offers for sale a number of books rich in family history and written by past R-CA Presidents.
DVDs
The R-CA offers for sale a library of DVDs produced from videos documenting family presentations.
Markers
The R-CA has six historical markers to pay tribute to our ancestors and preserve the memory of our forbearers.
Roark and Conner ancestors are invited to join and like the Facebook site @Roark.Conner.
Newsletters
The Newsletters keep family members informed about family news/events through dedicated reporters.
Memorials
R-CA remembers family members in Newsletters, at an annual memorial service, and thru gift donations.
Heritage Trail
The Heritage Trail Guide was developed to provide a self-guided tour around Birchwood, TN.
Collection
The Historical Documents Collection flash drivemay be purchased: go to “Documents,” then “Books.”
Ancestry
Members have preserved family history in family bibles, through family records, and on ancestry.com.
501(c)(3)
R-CA contributions are tax deductible. Donations support annual reunions, cemetery maintenance, newsletters, and website.
Preservation
The R-CA maintains several cemeteries and ensures historic documents are sent to libraries, shared, and preserved.
Website
The R-CA maintains this website to keep members informed and provide a central location for storing historical data.
about the R-CA
About The R-CA
The R-CA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to hosting annual reunions, preserving historical documents, sharing family history, and maintaining cemeteries and markers.
Management
Managed by a Board of Directors, the R-CA maintains cemeteries, publishes Newsletters, updates this website, preserves family history, and coordinates the annual family reunions
Join R-CA
Become a member and receive our Newsletter published three times a year. Family members have been hosting annual family reunions since 1959. Join us for only $10 per year.