REUNION TODAY 2 AUGUST

AUGUST 2nd: VIRTUAL STRAUB/STROUP REUNION!

STROUP/E REUNION 2020

HELLO FAMILY STROUP/E!

See below important announcement from President Hank Stroup, regarding our 91st Annual Reunion, August 2nd 2020. 

Over the last two months Hank has chaired several on-line meetings (via ZOOM) to review and discuss how the COVID pandemic might impact our ability to hold a face-to-face reunion.  The group of us have put alot of thought into our proposal.  The following family participated in these discussions:  Vice President Tom Iovieno  Treasurer Maria Hipp, myself (Sid Stroupe, Sec) and family members Susan Winstead and Carolyn Fogle Mullins.  

As Hanks states, there will be another notice sent within the next several weeks about how to participate (instructions) in our “FIRST” ON-LINE LIVE Reunion!  As part of the on-line meeting Susan will present an abbreviated history of the STROUPE PRESERVE — the 62 acres that was donated to the Catawba Land Conservancy in 2019.  The history is quite interesting as it spans well over 200 years!   

After reading the entire announcement, PLEASE take a moment to complete the survey by clicking on the following link:  https://forms.gle/6rv7eMEcZF79q4qd9 

Minutes from the 90th Annual Reunion

DESCENDANTS OF JACOB STRAUB-STROUP

(To Be Approved on Sunday, August 2, 2020)

On Sunday, August 4, 2019, the descendants of Jacob Straub-Stroup held their 90^TH reunion in the Family Life Center of the Alexis Baptist Church in Alexis, Gaston County, North Carolina.  President Hank W. Stroup of Raleigh welcomed all attendees and gave opening remarks.  Photographs of 1) the entire group and 2) those born a “Stroup/e” were taken at 12:45 p.m. followed by the covered dish luncheon.

First time attendees included:  Kevin G. Stroupe and his son Alex of Reno, Nevada (Philip Stroup Descendant); Mrs. Billye E. Stroup Wilda of Eagar, Arizona (Adam through the Buncombe County clan); Donna Bunch and Mr. and Mrs. John Atkinson of Lebanon, Missouri (Adam); Michael Buttz of Poughkeepsie, New York (Daniel); Marcie Carpenter McClure of Gastonia (Philip); Kim Bumgardner of Kings Mountain (Philip); Joe Caforia and daughter Bella of Worcester, Massachusetts (Daniel); Charles Hobbs and son Elijah of Milton, Florida (Adam & Philip); Mike Iovenio and daughter Juliana of Destin, Florida (Daniel); Suzan Iovieno of Dunedin, Florida (Daniel); Tom and Elena Iovieno of Charlotte (Daniel);  Mark & Karen Pearson and family of Indian Land, South Carolina (TBD); Jessica Stroupe of Kannapolis (TBD)

Business Meeting called to order about 1:20pm by President Hank Stroup.

Minutes of last year’s Reunion (2018) were approved, Motion by Linda Ballard, second by Dan Stroup.  Carried unanimously.  The associated Milestone Report will be sent early next week to attendees by email.  The attendees unanimously approved the Treasurers Report from Maria Hipp:

Cash carried over from last year, 2018:              $1,513.06

Expenses for 2017 Reunion:

                  Supplies  for Reunion                                ($117.17)

                  Donation to Alexis Baptist                        ($150.00)

                  Facilities Fee to Alexis Baptist                   ($50.00)

                  Door Prizes                                                    ($150.00)

Cash collected today, on August 4, 2019              $540.00

Cash on Hand                                                               $1,585.89

Hank announced that attendance this year was close to 110!  Other acknowledgements:

- Mike and Ruth Hipp with Alan and Maria Hipp for their faithful, dedicated service in setting up the family life center for the reunion this year.

- Mike B. Stroupe for diligently serving in areas of family history and genealogical research.  Mike will continue on the history committee as the Chair, with Sid Stroupe assisting.

- Nancy Quesada of Austin Texas for her long-time support of this reunion, serving as an officer for many years.  Nancy has removed her name from consideration as an officer, going forward.

- The late Dennis Arthur Stroupe of Lincolnton for his donation of the elaborate and beautifully engraved family coat of arms, presented at this Reunion in 2015. 

Officers Elected for 2019-2020 are:  President – Hank Stroup of Raleigh; Vice-President – Tom Iovieno of Charlotte; Secretary – Sid Stroupe of Durham; Treasurer – Maria Hipp of Alexis; Family Historian – Mike Stroupe of Rock Hill, SC. 

New Business.   William M. “Bill” Stroupe of Dallas reported that approximately 60 acres of an original Jacob Stroup grant in 1770s have been donated to the Catawba Land Conservancy by heir Stephen D. Stroupe of Libertyville, Illinois.  Stephen inherited the land from his parents, the late Dr. and Mrs. Henry Smith Stroupe of Winston-Salem.  Many recall that the Henry S. Stroupe family attended this reunion for many, many years and Dr. Stroupe frequently presented several history lectures to us.  President Hank Stroupe was asked to send a letter of appreciation to Stephen Stroupe for his kind gesture to preserve and protect that land for future generations.  Reunion attendees discussed how to place a plaque on the land, at the roadside, to denote the Stroup legacy of ownership.   Bill and cousin Carolyn Mullins agreed to investigate.

President Hank Stroup adjourned the official business meeting at 2:30pm.

First time attendee Mrs. Billye Stroup Wilda of Arizona spoke to the group about her efforts to research her connection to Stroups of North Carolina and how thrilled she is to have proven her lineage to Jacob.  In loving tribute to her ‘new’ family here in Alexis, Billye, a quilt designer and creator, announced that she will gift a homemade “90^th Reunion Family Quilt” at next year’s reunion.  Billye drew a name and the winner is Linda Moss Ballard of Cherryville who will receive the finished product at the 91^st Reunion in 2020.

Special Recognition and Drawings:

Traveling the farthest distance:  Kevin G. Stroupe and son Alex Stroupe from Reno, Nevada.

Eldest Lady:  Anne Abernathy Orren, age 94, from Tega Cay, SC.

Eldest Gentleman: Michael Barnett “Mike” Stroupe, age 78 & 11 months, from Rock Hill, SC.

Youngest Little Lady:  Hannah Holbrook, 10 months, of Morganton, North Carolina.  Hannah is the daughter of Justin and Heather Holbrook, granddaughter of Tom and Diane Stroupe Holbrook and great-granddaughter of the late Herman Craig and Margaret Stroupe Stroupe of Morganton.

Youngest Little Gentleman:  Levi Jace Laughter, 8 months, of Flat Rock, North Carolina.  Son of John and Kim Laughter; grandson of Mike and Susan Stroupe Laughter; great-grandparents are the late Ivey and Rachel Brown Stroupe of Alexis.

Door prizes to Joana Hipp of Alexis, Phoenix Stroup of Dallas, William M. “Bill” Stroupe of Dallas & Kim Bumgardner of Kings Mountain.

1 Grand Prize Winner!  Jim Mullins of Panama City Beach, Florida.

Respectfully submitted by:

Barbara Anne Stroupe Stegall, Matthews NC - Outgoing Reunion Secretary

Sid Stroupe, Durham NC - Incoming Reunion Secretary

90th Reunion of the Descendants of Johann Jacob Straub-Stroup.    On August 4, 2019, held In Alexis, North Carolina, site of Jacob's family settlement. About 110 attended, nearly 30 were "born with Stroup/e on their birth certificate". Attendees traveled from as far away as Nevada, Arizona and Missouri! 2019-2020 Officers elected: Hank Stroup, President; Tom Iovieno, Vice-President; Sid Stroupe, Secretary; Maria Hipp, Treasurer.

OUR 90th REUNION

Descendants of Johann Jacob Straub (Stroup)

Where:  Alexis Baptist Church, Family Life Center, 118 Alexis Church Road

Alexis, North Carolina

When:  Sunday, August 4, 2019

Time:  12:30pm

Bring a lunch dish/dessert to share!

****** ALSO THIS YEAR    *****

Installation of the

Daniel Stroup Monument

At Cherryville’s Mount Zion Cemetery

Where: Begins at Cherryville Historical Museum, 109 East Main Street,

Cherryville NC

When: Saturday, August 3, 2019

Time:  10:30am sharp

Followed by trip to Mount Zion Cemetery, north of Town

“Bring a Cherryville Stroup Story to Tell”

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Entertainment and Educational Opportunities

Near the Greater Charlotte Area

Stroup(e) Reunion Extras 2019

Greetings from the President of the 90th Stroup(e) Reunion!

I am looking forward to a great crowd and great celebration at the reunion on Sunday, August 4^th and the Mount Zion/Cherryville field trip on Saturday the 3rd.  The greater Charlotte area offers other opportunities for fun and entertainment that make it worthwhile to extend your trip.  I have included a sample list below with links to their respective websites.   Remember all websites begin with http://www.

1) Carowinds Amusement Park (carowinds.com/): The newest ride at the Cedar Fair operated park is the Copperhead Strike – a double launch coaster that will knock your socks off.

2) Carolina Harbor Waterpark (carowinds.com/play/carolina-harbor): If you are not into thrill rides you can relax and swim at the water park, rent a cabana, or just soak up some sunshine.

3) US National Whitewater Center (usnwc.org/): Whitewater boating & rafting and much

more – flatwater kayaking, paddle boarding, zip lines, biking, hiking, climbing & rope courses for all ages.

4) Discover Place (discoveryplace.org/): Three museums – Discovery Science (Charlotte), Discover Nature (Charlotte) and Discovery Kids (Huntersville and Rockingham). Includes an IMAX theater and wonderful hands-on exhibits. Targeted for kids; adults will enjoy it also.

5) NASCAR Hall of Fame (nascarhall.com/): Much more than a museum! Multiple tours and activities are available. Check the Events Schedule for those that interest you!

6) Kings Mountain State Park (southcarolinaparks.com/kings-mountain): Camping and swimming are available just South of I-85 in South Carolina.

7) Kings Mountain Military Park (nps.gov/kimo/index.htm): Across the state line, just north of the SC State Park, learn how the locals from NC, SC and TN overwhelmed the British and Loyalist under Colonel Ferguson and turned the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South.

8) Crowders Mountain State Park (ncparks.gov/crowders-mountain-state-park): Multiple hikes and beautiful views of Charlotte and the surrounding area.

9) Lake Norman State Park: (ncparks.gov/lake-norman-state-park) Boating, fishing, swimming, and camping. During weekdays you can drop in on the McGuire Nuclear Plant visitors center.

10) The Schiele Museum of Natural History (schielemuseum.org/): Founded by scouter and naturalist Bud Schiele and Gaston County in 1961, the museum houses nature and history exhibits and a planetarium. Bopy Scout Troop 323 of Cherryville put many services hours into exhibit construction and maintenance.

11) Mint Museum (mintmuseum.org/): Unique art galleries, crafts and other exhibits.

12) Reed Gold Mine (reedgoldmine.org/): Relive the North Carolina Gold Rushing Days in Cabarrus County.

13) Levine of the New South (museumofthenewsouth.org/): North Carolina and Charlotte’s history viewed through the eyes and hearts of many cultures.

Other local museums include:

14) Gaston County Museum (gastoncountymuseum.org/)

15) Brevard Station Museum of Stanley (brevardstation.com/)  Many Stroup/e items/history presented here. 

16) Cherryville Historical Museum (cherryvillemuseum.com/) Lots of Stroup/e items/history presented here.

17) Kings Mountain Historical Museum (kingsmountainmuseum.org/)

And there others I am sure I have left out. Contact me & they will be added for next year.

Hank Stroup – Stroup(e) Reunion President

hstroup@gmail.com

919-605-6201