This exchange captures a quiet but pivotal moment in the MyCousins project. Jim Elcik, my brother, helped rally broader family participation at a critical early stage and, most importantly, prompted our youngest brother Jeff to share the photographs and artifacts he had inherited after our father’s death. Though brief, Jim’s involvement materially changed what could be preserved.
At a Glance
- First Contact: July 1, 2020
- Primary Surname: Elcik
- Medium: Email and text message
- Role in Project: Family catalyst; outreach connector
Correspondence Log
Contact #1 — July 1, 2020 — Email
James “Jim” Elcik:
Yes, I would love a logon. I sent your request for pictures to the family and will try to get a response.
Jim
Sent from my iPhone.
Contact #2 — August 8, 2020, 5:19 PM — Text Message
James “Jim” Elcik:
John,
Lol. Now you can talk on a phone.
Jim
Sent from my iPhone.
Why This Contact Mattered
Jim’s outreach bridged intention and action at a moment when the project needed momentum. By prompting wider family engagement and unlocking access to inherited photographs and artifacts, his involvement ensured that irreplaceable materials were preserved rather than lost to time.