Jane & Phil have been active PACE family researchers and in the Pace Society for many years.  They were the co-hosts of the 1998 Annual Reunion in Chattanooga TN in 1998.  We are convinced she will continue the tradition of strong leadership established by past leaders and continued for the last three (3) years by Bob Pace.

The remaining officers elected at Jackson are:  First VP Jonathan A. Pace of Marietta, GA;  Second VP Ken Daniell of Mableton, GA;  Third VP Jane Black of Conyers, GA;  Secretary Lorraine Casey of Georgiana, AL;  and, Treasurer Bruce Howard of Quitman, MS.

Click to see the complete list of Board of Trustees Members, Officers and major Committee Chairmen.

Under his leadership the By-Laws & Constitution were brought up-to-date and an Executive Committee was adopted and put into operation.  This may seem to be a minor point, however, in past years all business of the Society was conducted only at the annual reunions.  Already provided for in the By-Laws & Constitution, the implementation of the Executive Committee allows day-to-day business to be conducted in a more timely manner.  The Executive Committee is approved each year by the full Board of Trustees in attendance at the annual reunion.

With his encouragement and assistance the Society has established a full web presence with the development of our web home site.  With the acquisition of the pacesoceity.org domain and full web hosting facilities, a fully featured email system was implemented to allow almost instant communication between potential members, members and leadership as well as with outside vendors and contacts.

Last year he personally led the effort to investigate, approve and implement the DNA Study currently underway

Newly elected President, Jane Shelton of La Fayette GA, expressed the feelings of many when she thanked Bob and Dee for their combined efforts on behalf of the Pace Society of America.

Well Done, Bob!!!

The DNA study is progressing quite well.  To-date, there are nineteen (19) applicants including two (2) from the United Kingdom!!!!  Fourteen (14) results have been received and posted.  While some trends are beginning to emerge, we still hope for more PACE men with documented lineages to strength the study.

A new phase of the project was also initiated.  Details are being worked out to fund the tests for interested, qualified parties with financial need.  If you are interested in either donating funds, paying for an individual or would like to apply to participate but are unable to supply the necessary funds contact the DNA Committee.  Participation in the effort will be on a first come, first served basis.

For complete details of the Project go to Pace Society DNA Project.  To contact the committee click DNA Project Committee.

The DNA study is progressing quite well toward its initial goal.  There are two applicants from the John of Middlesex line and three from the Richard of Jamestown line.  Our good luck is that they are all from branches which diverged at the earliest possible time, which makes the study more accurate.  There is at least one more potential applicant who does not have computer access; I have mailed materials.  He is believed to be from the John of Middlesex line.

Because most of the above applicants selected the 25-marker test, our qualifying goal of $600 has been met.

As for funding, I have a file of people willing to contribute to funding, but no one so far has mentioned needing funding.  It seems to me we need to know if anyone wants to apply for funding before we do any collecting.  We are moving quite nicely without it.  The submissions to date should be enough to satisfy objective #1 regarding the John/Richard lines.

For complete details of the Project go to Pace Society DNA Project.  To contact the committee click DNA Project Committee.

The complete text of the President's message follows.

For complete details of the Project go to Pace Society DNA Project.  To contact the committee click DNA Project Committee.

As stated by Jack Pace in the new Bulletin: "Diane's Editor duties began with Issue #73, September 1985 and she maintained the position through Issue #138, Winter 2001, sixty-six issues of the Bulletin.  When one considers Diane's contribution it must be noted that she has published over 53% of the total Pace Society Bulletin which have been published."

President, Bob Pace of Huntsville, AL named Diane Bulletin Editor Emeritus.  In this capacity she will continue to share her experience and advice with the committee.  Phil & Jane Shelton, Lafayette GA, have accepted the job as Co-Editors of the Bulletin.  If you have items of interest to share in the Bulletin or would like to offer to help in the production, send an email to the Society Bulletin Editor.