Payments Due on 11/30/10

Family,

As mentioned earlier a full or 1/4 payment is due on November 30th for family and individuals planning to attend the 2011 Reunion in the Washington, DC area!

Family Payments:
$85 - Full or
$21.25 - 1/4 Payment

Individual Payments:
$55 - Full or
$13.75 - 1/4 Payment

If you have any questions, please call me on 301-741-1428

Shelby Townsend, President
2011 Family Reunion WDC

Revised Payment Amounts

Family the revised payment plan for the family plan is $85 and the individual payment plan is $55. Payments are due on the 15th of each month. Listed below are the REVISED payment options:
(these payments are subject to change without notice and are based on payments received. PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE RECEIVED THE DAY OF THE EVENT, NO EXCEPTIONS)

Family Payment Plan:

Full Payment [$85]

2 Payments [$42.50]

Monthly Payment for 6 months in the amount of [$14.17]

Other payment amount [your desired amount]


Individual Payment Plan:

Full Payment [$55]

2 Payments [$27]

Monthly Payment for 6 months in the amount of [$9.17]

Other payment amount [your desired amount]


Thanks in advance!

Shelby Townsend, President
Contact Number: 301-741-1428

Its TIME To Get Busy Planning OUR Reunion Family!

Good morning,

I've been on hiatus for a few months, but now I'm back and in full swing!

Family, so you all know there have only been three payments received by the entire family thus far, so if you all REALLY, REALLY want to have this reunion next year I need everyone to start making payments! As a result of non-payment I need to cancel Friday's activities to include the shuttle buses in order to accommodate a new budget, without family support all our efforts and hard work will be in vain.

Although we have to cancel Friday's activities it will allow us to have a reduced overall cost, meaning we won't be enjoying the Black Tie Affair aboard the Spirit of Washington Cruise nor comedian Marcus Wiley of Heaven 1580 FM on Friday night. However, the Reunion will still be a great event! We will enjoy three full-filled days Saturday, Sunday and Monday with family and friends.

Revised Weekend Overview:

On Saturday we will enjoy Six Flags Amusement Park (all day), on Sunday BBQ and Talent Show with games, prizes, and trophies on Monday Sight Seeing in Washington, DC and MORE!

New Payments:

The new payment amounts are $85 per family and $55 per individual.

Reminders:

Family, please understand that without your continued support and payments we won't be able to move forward and enjoy a MUCH deserved Reunion. I have established a timeline of November 30th to have 1/4 payment received by each family, individual and friends attending the reunion. These payments will secure the venues and prices for next year.


As always these dates times and prices are subject to change without notice!


Thanks for your love and support. I can't wait to see you all....Reminder love someone as if your life dependent on it today!

Reminder Payment Options...

Family, Friends and Guests,

You have payment options and can either make your payments on PayPay online (on this blog account), by mail or you can give your payment to Joseph & Nancy Linder (PA area) and Shelby Townsend (DC/MD/VA) each month. The 1st payment of $25 is due ASAP. If you need to reach me call 301.741.1428


Payment Amounts:

Family Plan is $280

Single Plan is $180



Payment Options/Family Plan and Single Plan:

Full Payment


2 Payments Options:

Sept 10, 2010 and Nov. 10, 2010 (or)

Oct. 10, 2010 and Jan. 10, 2011 (or)

Sept. 10, 2011 and March 10, 2011 (or)

Other $___________ and $ __________



4 Monthly Payments:

Aug. 10, 2010

Sept. 10, 2010

Oct. 10, 2010

Nov. 10, 2010



6 Monthly Payments:

Aug. 10

Sep. 10

Oct. 10

Nov. 10

Dec. 10

Jan. 10



9 Monthly Payments:

Aug. 10

Sep. 10

Oct. 10

Nov. 10

Dec. 10

Jan. 10

Feb. 10

Mar. 10

Apr. 10

Payment Updates & News...

Payments WILL NOT be taken at the door for any of our Reunion activities, please inform family, friends and guests!! The Reunion cost has been revised, which is great news!

The new costs for families is: $280

The new costs for an individual is: $180

The payment schedules will remain the same!

(this includes all the activities for three days i.e., Spirit of Washington Cruise, Dinner, Dance & Comedy, Six Flags America in Largo Md, and BBQ/Talent Show/Activities planned at Allen Park Pond in Bowie)

These costs may change based on participation. I will do all I can to inform everyone when changes take place! We need 75 minimum paying family, friends and guests to attend the Spirit of Washington Cruise/Dinner/Dance & Comedy show on June 17, 2011, please spread the word that Marcus D. Wiley of Praise 104.1 will be delivering the entertainment! Also, I need everyone mailing addresses. If you know someone that hasn't been contacted send me an email, all formal invitations and final itineraries will be mailed in April 2011.

Spread The Word...

Family, Friends and Guests,

Please inform your friends, family, neighbors, guests, social and community groups about our Reunion events next year! We need participation and the entire community to come together to support these worthy causes. Additionally, were still collecting donations for the Christ House and homeless shelter in Washington, DC and the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Also, during our Reunion these charities will be presented with a check from our Reunion Committee on June 17, 2011 aboard the Spirit of Washington Cruise and dinner.

Thanks for your support!

Shelby Townsend, President

Recent Email Update (7/30)

Family, Friends & Guests,

Your 1st payment of $25 is due this weekend! Please go online to our Blog Website: http://2011familyreunionnewsupdates.blogspot.com/
to make your payment! The attached postcard will be mailed to those without email access. Additionally, I haven't heard from everyone in the DC, MD, VA and ATL areas, please respond ASAP. Lastly, attached is a registration & talent show forms. The registration forms are due ASAP but the Talent Show forms aren't due until April, you can turn them in at anytime. In addition, the Activities Chair needs volunteers and she will be sending a schedule of events via email in April, so please continue to check the Blog Website for news and updates. Reminder payments WILL NOT be available at the door for any of our Reunion activities, please inform family, friends and guests!!

The Reunion cost has been revised, which is great news!

The new costs for families are: $280

The new costs for an individuals are: $180

The payment schedules will remain the same!

(These costs may changed based on participation. I will do all I can to inform everyone when changes take place)! We need 75 minimum paying family, friends or guest to attend the Spirit of Washington Cruise/Dinner/Dance & Comedy, please spread the word! Also, I need everyone's email addresses and mailing addresses. If you know someone that hasn't been contacted send me an email, your formal invitations and itineraries will be mailed in April.

Thanks in advance.

Shelby Townsend, President
Washington, DC Host City

1st Payment Due Today

Family, Friends and Guests.

Your 1st payment of $25 is due today, please make your payments online using our PayPal account located on the right hand column. If you have any questions, please call me on 301.741.1428 or email: stown41375@aol.com.

Thanks in advance.

Shelby Townsend

Raffle Tickets Can Be Purchased Online NOW...

Family, Friends and Guests you can NOW purchase your raffle tickets to raise money for the Ronald MdDonald House Charities and Christ House Homeless Shelter online at:

www.MyCommunityTickets.com


Donations & Monthly Payments...

You can also make a donation and pay your monthly payments for the 2011 Reunion on this Blog Website. The monthly payments and donation "buttons" are on the right hand column.

1st Payment Reminder Due (7/30)...

Family, Friends and Guests,

Your 1st Payment of $25 is due on July 30th, please take advantage of PayPal online which is on this Blog Website on the right hand column Titled "Monthly Payments" this tool makes payment easy, efficient and convenient for everyone! No need to purchase a stamp or envelope - we made it easy for you in one step!

Thanks in advance for your prompt payments!

Payment Plan For Single Individuals...

Family, Friends and Guests,

Those that are (single) and want to attend the 2011 Reunion will pay $310 Total. All Single family members, friends and guests will be making their monthly payments on the 10th of each month. A single person is described as someone with no children or all their children are adults.

Single Person's Payment Plan:

􀂈 Full Payment: $310.00


􀂈 2 Payments Total / with 4 options to choose below: (select an option convenient for you)

􀂈 Sept 10, 2010 $155.00 and Nov. 10, 2010 $155.00 (or)

􀂈 Oct. 10, 2010 $155.00 and Jan. 10, 2011 $155.00 (or)

􀂈 Sept. 10, 2011 $155.00 and March 10, 2011 $155.00 (or)

􀂈 Other $___________ and $ __________


􀂈 4 Payments Total:

Aug. 10, 2010 - $77.50

Sept. 10, 2010- $77.50

Oct. 10, 2010 - $77.50

Nov. 10, 2010 -$77.50


􀂈 6 Monthly Payments Total:

Aug. 10 - $51.66

Sep. 10 - $51.60

Oct. 10 - $51.60

Nov. 10 - $51.60

Dec. 10 - $51.60

Jan. 10 - $51.60


9 Payment Options:

Aug. 10 - $34.44

Sep. 10 - $34.44

Oct. 10 - $34.44

Nov. 10 - $34.44

Dec. 10 - $34.44

Jan. 10 - $34.44

Feb. 10 - $34.44

Mar. 10 - $34.44

Apr. 10 - $34.44

PayPal is Up...

Family, Friends and Guest,

Paypal online is up and running on this Blog Website and is ready to accept your online montly payments or donation to either the Ronald McDonald House Charities or Christ House Homeless Shelter in Washington, DC.

Donations & Volunteers Needed...

Family and Friends,

We often think about giving to those less fortunate at the holidays, even though neither hunger nor the need for usable clothing are seasonal issues, partner with us to collecting clothing from friends, family members, children's school or at work. In the spirit of "giving back" the 2011 Family Reunion Committee has chosen the Ronald McDonald House Charities and Christ House as our charities of choice this year. To make this work, we need your help. Start today! Get 5 large trash bags or boxes and go through your closet and start getting rid of unworn, unwanted and never worn clothing that someone else desperately needs in order to transition back into society.

Please note that we will not be able to provide personal receipts for tax purposes these in-kind donations are strictly "from the heart".

Think about giving when your:
cleaning out your closet at the end of the year!
transitional from summer to winter!
after you have just lost/gained weight!
buying the next size up or down!
you don't like your birthday or anniversary gift and refuse to wear it!
you ate too much during the holidays and no longer fit into those slacks or cute black dress!
you just had a baby!


If you simply don't have time to give, then provide a "one-time" gift on this site to the charity of your choice. Whatever amount you decide is appreciated!

We need your help in collecting (new, used or partially worn clothing) to donate to the Christ House homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., please start collecting clothing for men and women now until our event!

The following information below is what's needed:
Men and Women clothing all sizes
Men and Women dress shoes (all sizes, styles and colors)
Men and Women Professional Suites (all sizes)
Men and Women Professional Blazers (all sizes and colors)
Men's ties (all styles and colors)
Men's dress shirts (all styles and colors)
Men and Women T-Shirts (all sizes and colors)
Men and Women Pants (all sizes and colors)
Men and Women Shorts (all sizes and colors)
Men and Women Sneakers (all sizes and colors)

Who to Solicit:

You can also access the links on this site under sponsorship letters and email letters to your neighbors, high school friends, employer, co-workers, county delegate, senators, doctor's office, dentist, hair dresser, nail technician, child's football or basketball coach, ANY and ALL places and businesses you patronize should receive a sponsorship letter and business ad about our event.


Volunteers Needed:

Volunteers are needed to send out mass emails to a list of retailers, hotels, restaurants, small businesses, corporations and organizations in the DC, MD, VA, PA, NY and DE and ALT areas. If you know someone who has extra time during the day or knows someone who wants to volunteer their time and services, please send me an email: stfamilyreunion@gmail.com.

All Sponsorship form and business ads can be found under the links on this site.

Drop – In Fees for Friends and Guests Planning To Attend…

(These prices may be subject to change without notice, so please continue to view our Family Blog Website: http://2011familyreunionnewsupdates.blogspot.com/ )

The Drop-In Fees are for friends and guest that want to attend our Family Reunion Events and Activities. Listed below is a tentative schedule of prices which include (Early-Bird) prices and (Regular Prices). These prices are already discounted for friends and guest!

The Early Bird deadline: July 13, 2010 – December 30, 2010.

The Regular Price deadline: January 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011.

Please inform friends and guests that we WONT be accepting payment at the door. All payments must be paid in advance to ensure our event is a success.

Please email your selections to: stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com. All payments can be done online on our Family Blog Website.


CONTACT INFORMATION


Name _________________________________________


Address ____________________________________________________


City ______________ / State ________ / Zip Code_____________


Telephone ______________ Email Address _______________________


(EARLY BIRD FEES): July 13, 2010 – December 30, 2010

Friday, July 17, 2011:

Spirit of Washington Cruise, Dinner & Shuttle Service:
Per Adult: $50 Per Child: $15
Total Adult: $_______ Total Child: $_______

Spirit of Washington Cruise & Dinner:
Per Adult: $35 Per Child: $15
Total Adult: $_______ Total Child: $_______


(EARLY BIRD FEES): July 13, 2010 – December 30, 2010

Saturday, July 18, 2011:

Six Flags America Admission, Catered Lunch and Shuttle Service:
Per Adult: $45 Per Child: $12
Total Adult: $_______ Total Child: $_______

Six Flags America Admission & Shuttle Service:
Per Adult: $35 Per Child: $10
Total Adult: $_______ Total Child: $_______

Six Flags America Admissions & Catered Lunch:
Per Adult: $30 Per Child: $10
Total Adult: $_______ Total Child: $_______

Six Flags America Admissions Only:
Per Adult: $25 Per Child: $10
Total Adult: $_______ Total Child: $_______


Saturday, July 18, 2011:

Activities around Town – subject to availability

Movie Tickets:
 Per Adult: $12 Per Child: $8
Total $_______ Total Child: $_______

Concert Tickets:
 Per Adult: TBD Per Child: TBD
Total $_______ Total Child: $_______


Festivals and Events:
 Per Adult: TBD Per Child: TBD
Total $_______ Total Child: $_______



(EARLY BIRD FEES): July 13, 2010 – December 30, 2010

Sunday, July 19, 2011:

Allen Park Pond BBQ & Shuttle Service:
Per Adult: $12 Per Child: $10
Total Adult: $_______  Total Child: $_______


Allen Park Pond BBQ:
Per Adult: $10 Per Child: $5
Total Adult: $_______  Total Child: $_______



(EARLY BIRD FEES): July 13, 2010 – December 30, 2010

Monday, July 20, 2011:

Catered BBQ Shelby’s House:
Per Adult: free Per child: free
Total Adult: free  Total: free


Monday, July 20, 2011:

Activities around Town – subject to availability

Movie Tickets:
Per Adult: $12 Per Child: $8
Total $_______  Total Child: $_______

Concert Tickets:
Per Adult: TBD Per Child: TBD
Total $_______  Total Child: $_______

Festivals and Events:
 Per Adult: Per Child:
Total $_______  Total Child: $_______




(REGULAR FEES): January 1, 2011 – April 1, 2011

Friday, July 17, 2011:

Spirit of Washington Cruise, Dinner & Shuttle Service:
Per Adult: $65 Per Child: $15
Total Adult: $_______  Total Child: $_______

Spirit of Washington Cruise & Dinner:
Per Adult: $50 Per Child: $15
Total Adult: $_______  Total Child: $_______


(REGULAR FEES): July 13, 2010 – December 30, 2010

Saturday, July 18, 2011:

Six Flags America Admission, Catered Lunch and Shuttle Service:
Per Adult: $45 Per Child: $12
Total Adult: $_______  Total Child: $_______

Six Flags America Admission & Shuttle Service:
Per Adult: $35 Per Child: $10
Total Adult: $_______  Total Child: $_______

Six Flags America Admissions & Catered Lunch:
Per Adult: $35 Per Child: $10
Total Adult: $_______  Total Child: $_______

Six Flags America Admissions Only:
Per Adult: $25 Per Child: $10
Total Adult: $_______  Total Child: $_______


(REGULAR FEES): July 13, 2010 – December 30, 2010
Saturday, July 18, 2011:

Activities around Town – subject to availability

Movie Tickets:
Per Adult: $12 Per Child: $8
Total $_______  Total Child: $_______

Concert Tickets:
Per Adult: TBD Per Child: TBD
Total $_______  Total Child: $_______


Festivals and Events:
Per Adult: TBD Per Child: TBD
Total $_______  Total Child: $_______



(REGULAR FEES): July 13, 2010 – December 30, 2010

Sunday, July 19, 2011:

Allen Park Pond BBQ & Shuttle Service:
Per Adult: $30 Per Child: $10
Total Adult: $_______  Total Child: $_______


Allen Park Pond BBQ:
Per Adult: $20 Per Child: $5
Total Adult: $_______  Total Child: $_______



(REGULAR FEES): July 13, 2010 – December 30, 2010

Monday, July 20, 2011:

Catered BBQ Shelby’s House:
Per Adult: free Per Child: free
Total Adult: free  Total Child: free


Monday, July 20, 2011:

Activities around Town – subject to availability

Movie Tickets:
Per Adult: $12 Per Child: $8
Total $_______  Total Child: $_______

Concert Tickets:
Per Adult: TBD Per Child: TBD
Total $_______  Total Child: $_______

Festivals and Events:
Per Adult: Per Child:
Total $_______  Total Child: $_______

2011 Reunion Payment Options...

Dear Family Members & Guests,

Your 1st payment of $25 due is due on July 30, 2010 payment options are listed below. Also, for your convenience we have added PayPal online (www.paypal.com) to our family Blog Website to provide a convenient way for you to make your monthly payments via credit card / debit card. The total payment for the 2011 Reunion is $600 per family which includes you and your children 0 to 17.

Those 18 years old are considered adults and will need to decide on their payment options below. Additionally, we need a minimum of 75 family, friends and guest to attend, please pass on this information. We will provide drop-in rates for friends and guest. The drop-in rates are for friends and guests that may (only) want to attend a certain date or event. A complete schedule will be provided for friends and guests soon.

Family, if were unable to fulfill these payment obligations as scheduled below then we will have to reduce/cut our activities planned, so please help us by spreading the word so we can ensure our Reunion is a success!

Your fees pay for the following activities / event / accommodations:

*Spirit of Washington Cruise & Dinner - June 17 at 7:30PM
*Hotel accommodations for 4 days (out of town family)
*Rental vans for (PA family)
*Museum Fees
*Allen Park Pond reservations
*Catered BBQ at Allen Park Pond
*Flyers, Handouts & Brochures
*Photographer / Videographer
*Media / Print advertising
*Rental Fees
*Awards / Trophies / Certificates
*Giveaways
*Decorations / Setup & Cleanup
*Cutlery and beverages
*Six Flags America admissions and catered lunch
*Shuttle buses – (4 days to and from all our events)
*Catered bag lunch for sight seeing on Friday, June 17th
*Catered BBQ at Shelby’s home on Monday, June 20th
*Entertainment provided on Friday, June 17th aboard the Spirit of Washington by Marcus D. Wiley acclaimed comedian on the Yolanda Adams morning Radio Show
*Miscellaneous Fees


Payment Options: (payments are due on the date indicated below)


􀂈 Full Payment: $600.00


􀂈 2 Payments Options below: (select an option convenient for you)

􀂈 Sept 10, 2010 $300.00 and Nov. 10, 2010 $300.00 (or)

􀂈 Oct. 10, 2010 $300.00 and Jan. 10, 2011 $300.00 (or)

􀂈 Sept. 10, 2011 $300.00 and March 10, 2011 $300.00 (or)

􀂈 Other $___________ and $ __________


􀂈 4 Payments:

Aug. 10, 2010 - $150

Sept. 10, 2010- $150

Oct. 10, 2010 - $150

Nov. 10, 2010 -$150


􀂈 Monthly Payments:

Aug. 10 - $60

Sep. 10 - $60

Oct. 10 - $60

Nov. 10 - $60

Dec. 10 - $60

Jan. 10 - $60

Feb. 10 - $60

Mar. 10 - $60

April. 10 - $60

Tentative Spirit of Washington Cruise & Dinner Order of The Evening...July 17, 2011

(This information may change without notice)


Master of Ceremonies - TBD (local news channel anchor)

County Executives (MD, DC and PA) - TBD (3 mins)

Senators /House of Representatives - TBD (MD, DC and PA) - (3 mins)

Mission & Vision about the Ronald McDonald House Charities - (3 mins)

Mission & Vision about the Christ House Homeless Shelter - (3 mins)

Presentation to the charities by President Shelby Townsend - (3 mins)

The History, Growth, Struggles & Milestones of the Morrison / Linder Family - presented by the Scrapbooking/Family History Chair & Senior Committee Chair - (3 mins)

Presentation by Pastor Burns - (3 mins)

Presentation by Pastor Joseph Linder - (3 mins)

Acclaimed comedian Marcus D. Wiley from the Yolanda Adams morning show 104.1 FM - (30min performance)

Dinner - (1 hour)

Dancing, Fun & Festivities - (1 hour)

Conclusion of Affairs

Were Accepting Business Ads For Our Program...

Sponsors, Family, Friends and Guests,

For those businesses that want to get additional exposure then look no further!! If you want to advertise a new or existing business, non-profit organization, business opportunity, church event, anniversary, birthday party, extra curricular activity, Boys & Girls Club events, party etc., in the DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and Atlanta areas then we can help! Your business advertisement will be featured in our reunion program, blog website and quarterly newsletter at the following prices listed below. Wow! Also, please inform any business owner, corporate business, small, medium or large business that we can advertise their business in these markets starting December 15, 2010 at very low affordable rates! For more information, please contact the Reunion President, Shelby Townsend @ Email: stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com and check back for a link to the Business Ad Application.

Early Bird Fees: (July - Aug. 31 2010)

Full Page Ad -$250

1/2 Page Ad - $125

1/4 Page Ad - $62.50

1/8 Page Ad - $31.25

Business Card - $15.63

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Regular Fees: (Sept. 2010 - Nov 30 2010)

Full Page Ad -$300

1/2 Page Ad - $150

1/4 Page Ad - $75.00

1/8 Page Ad - $37.50

Business Card - $18.75

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

Please accept and process my payment of: $________

 Check

 Visa

 MC

 Discover

 PayPal.com

 Other

Card Number __________________ Exp. Date ________ CVV2 Code ______

Signature ___________________________


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VERBALLY CALL TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARD NUMBER


 Please call me directly to verbally accept my payment information:


Date To Call Me ______________


Contact Number _______________


Best Time to Call(AM/PM)____________


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CONTACT INFORMATION


Company Name _________________________________________


Contact Name _________________________________________


Address ____________________________________________________


City ______________ / State ________ / Zip Code_____________


Telephone ______________ Email Address _______________________


Please email this form no later than APRIL 30, 2011 to: stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com or the mailing address below


Shelby Townsend, President
Linder / Morrison Family Reunion 2011
Washington, DC Host City
708 Bonnie Meadow Lane
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-741-1428 - Cell
stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com - Email

Pay Pal Online...

Family, Friends and Guest you will be HAPPY to know that soon you will be able to pay your monthly payments for the reunion, purchase raffle tickets and make donations online using Pay Pal. This is great!

No need for a stamp, envelope, or postage. This fast, easy and convenient way of online payments will be coming your way soon!

With Pay Pal you don't need a major credit card to make a payment, so don't let that stop you from making your secure online payment or purchasnig a raffle ticket via a secure encrypted email server. All you need to do is setup a free Pay Pal account online, visit PayPal.com for more information about this free service.

Check back to find out when Pay Pal goes live and how you can make this work out conveiently for you!

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsors,

It’s our 1st Annual, Morrison / Linder Family Reunion which will allow us to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Christ House a local homeless shelter in Washington, DC of which 50% of all the proceeds from our various raffles and donations will go toward as we spread love and support those less fortunate. The Reunion Dinner will be hosted aboard the renowned Spirit of Washington Luxury Cruise on July 17, 2011, in Washington, DC departing the pier at 7:30PM., sailing to Mount Vernon Virginia returning at 11:30PM.

We would love to have you attend our event as a sponsor or provide us with a cash donation or in-kind gift in order for us to support these charities which is vitally important to our events overall success. Please take time to look over our sponsorship levels and media premiums that we offer.

Platinum Sponsor - With a gift of $5,000 and up Platinum sponsors will receive:
•Your prominent name or logo on a banner at our event
•Your prominent company name & logo on our blog website
•Your prominent company name & logo on all our printed mailings, ads, posters, brochures, itineraries etc
•Your prominent company name & logo on all our T-shirts
•Your prominent company name & logo on our Auction Table
•Your prominent company name & logo on a full page ad in our program
•You or a company representative will be featured as our guest and receive 2 VIP passes aboard the Spirit of Washington Cruise & Dinner on July 17, 2011
•A Platinum Club listing will serve as judge for the Talent Show on July 18, 2011 at Allen Park Pond in Bowie MD
•A Platinum Club listing can pass out any business cards, brochures or advertisements at our event
•A Platinum Club listing will serve as Master of Ceremonies at our next event
•A Platinum Club listing will receive a Media Blitz on a local radio station one week before the event
•A Platinum Club listing will be acknowledged on all reunion materials and programs
•A Platinum Club listing will receive verbal acknowledgement aboard the Sprit of Washington
•A Platinum Club listing will receive special recognition in our quarterly newsletter
•A Platinum Club listing can perform a 3 minute speaking opportunity aboard the Sprit of Washington Cruise and Dinner Celebration on July 17, 2011
•A Platinum Club listing will receive 2 admission tickets to Six Flags America in Largo, MD on July 18, 2011
•A Platinum Club listing will receive 2 admission tickets to the (Catered Lunch @ the pavilion) at Six Flags America
•A Platinum Club listing will receive a link to your company’s website on the sponsor page of our blog site
•A Platinum Club listing will receive a Thank You letter from the Reunion Committee President
•A Platinum Club listing will receive television exposure via a press release on a local news channel displaying how your company “gives backs” to those less fortunate by helping the Linder / Morrison Reunion Family raises money, awareness and support for the Ronald McDonald House Charities & the Christ House Homeless Shelter in Washington, DC.

Gold Sponsor - With a gift of $2,500-$4,999, Gold sponsors will receive:
•Your prominent name or logo on a banner at our event
•Your prominent company name & logo on our blog website
•Your prominent company name & logo on all our printed mailings, ads, posters, brochures, itineraries etc
•Your prominent company name & logo on all our T-shirts
•Your prominent company name & logo on our Auction Table
•Your prominent company name & logo on a full page ad in our program
•You or a company representative will be featured as our guest and receive 2 VIP passes aboard the Spirit of Washington Cruise & Dinner on July 17, 2011
•A Gold Club listing will serve as judge for the Talent Show on July 18, 2011
•A Gold Club listing can pass out any business cards, brochures or advertisements at our event
•A Gold Club listing will serve as Master of Ceremonies at our next event
•A Gold Club listing will receive Media Blitz on a local radio station one week before the event
•A Gold Club listing can perform a 3 minute speaking opportunity aboard the Sprit of Washington Cruise and Dinner Celebration on July 17, 2011
•A Gold Club listing will receive 2 admission tickets to the (Catered Lunch @ the pavilion) at Six Flags America
•A Gold Club listing will receive television exposure via a press release on a local news channel displaying how your company “gives backs” to those less fornuate by helping the Linder / Morrison Reunion Family raises money, awareness and support for the Ronald McDonald House Charities & the Christ House Homeless Shelter in Washington, DC.

Silver - With a gift of $1,000-2,499, Silver sponsors will receive:
•Your prominent name or logo on a banner at our event
•Your prominent company name & logo on our blog website
•Your prominent company name & logo on a full page ad in our program
•A Silver Club listing in the official program guide
•A Silver Club listing on the sponsor board displayed prominently at the Dinner & Talent Show
•A Silver Club listing on the sponsor page of the Blog Web site.

Family Unity - With a gift of $500-$999, Family Unity sponsors will receive:
•Your prominent name or logo on a banner at our event
•Your prominent company name & logo on our blog website
•A Family Unity Club listing in the official program guide
•A Family Unity Club listing will showcase you on our sponsor board displayed prominently on a banner

Family Pride - With a gift of $250-$499, Family Pride sponsors will receive:
•A Family Pride Club listing in the official program guide
•A Family Pride Club listing will showcase your prominent company name & logo on our blog website

Family First - With a gift of $1-249, Family First sponsors will receive:
•A Family First Club listing a thank you letter
•A Family First Club listing will showcase your prominent company name & logo on our blog website

Donations / In-Kind Gifts Needed:
•Tote Bags / Blue, White or Plain – (85-110)
•T-Shirts (Plain) – (85-110)
•T-Shirts with (Washington, DC’s logo, words or artwork – (85-150)
•Bottled Water – (20 cases)
•Potato Chips / variety – (10 boxes)
•Cutlery Items /(Plastic plates, cups, silverware, napkins) – (200 each)
•Blue or White Table Linens – (25 tables)
•Flower centerpieces – (for 25 Tables)
•Candles / White (110)
•Gift Bags / White (110)
•Capri Sun Juices – (20 boxes)
•Fruit Tray – (6 trays)
•Dessert Tray – (6 trays)
•Sandwich Tray – (6 trays)
•Key chain with a blank photo insert – (85-110)
•Scrap books – (85-110)
•Bumper Stickers of Washington, DC – (85)
•Breakfast Tray i.e., (bagels, muffins, doughnuts, waffles, sausages, cereal, juice, coffee) – (85-110)
•Glade Sandwich bags – (5 boxes)
•Ice – (20 bags)
•Trash Bags / Extra Large - (20 bags)
•Tents / Sm. Med. or Large – (5-10)
•Tables – (25 Long)
•Folding Chairs (200)
•Chair Shirts (200)

If you have any questions, please contact:

Shelby Townsend, President WDC Host City
301.741.1428 (Cell)
stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com

Email Pictures...

Yes, please email all pictures to: stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com - email all pictures either as Word, PDF, TIF, GIF or Doc file.

Thanks

We Will Be On Facebook Soon...

Family,

We will be on Facebook soon! I'll post our Facebook site on the this blog site soon, so please join us on Facebook soon to keep track of our Reunion Events!

Family Pictures...

Family I need pictures, pictures and more pictures! I'd like to post pictures of our family on the site soon...the pictures can be of your kids, grandkids, children, baby pictures, sporting events, football games, hanging out, church events, school events, summer camps etc.

Thanks,

Shelby

Thanks Family!

Thanks Family

I want to thank you all in advance for your help, support and encourgement! I'm very excited about next years Family Reunion but I need everyone to get excited and tell everyone you know becasue were making history!

Can you believe our family will finally, I mean finally unite and become one very soon with our first Family Reunion ever? I know Grandma Ruby is very, very proud of all of us!

We are almost there, please bear with me.

In the next few days I'll provide a tentative monthly payment plan and I would love for everyone to could join us on the conference call next month, please call anyone and everyone you think should know about this reunion, we need you to attend, yes YOU, YOU and YOU!

Love Yah

Shelby Townsend, President
WDC Family Reunion Host City

Conference Call July 19th - Agenda Provided Below ...

• Meeting Date: July 19, 2010
• Meeting Time: 8:30 – 9:30PM
The Dial-In Number: 1-712-432-3030 - Participant Number: #734857


1. Welcome Family, Friends & Guests!

2. Introduction of Committee Members

3. Announcements / Updates

4. Decisions / Action Items Needed:
 Decision: Black Tie or All White Affair
 Decision: Spirit of Washington Cruise or Bus Tour of DC @ Night
 Decision: Transportation PA Family shuttle bus or rental cars?
 Action Item: Registration Forms are needed by July 12th by COB to ensure the arrival time/date and the three sight seeing items are chosen and available
 Action item: Are there any dietary restrictions or food allergies known?
 Decision: Auction items – ( I need a auction item from everyone) – deadline TBD
 Decision: Obtain a photographer or designate a family member to take pictures?
 Questions or Comments?

5. Overview of the Draft Itinerary
 Are there any questions or concerns regarding the Draft itinerary?
 Decision: Are their any specific places the family would like to visit while in town? – provide this information on the next conference call

6. Transportation for the Pennsylvania Family
 Decision: How is the PA family attending the event i.e., rental car or shuttle bus?
 Decision: Should we roll up the cost into the price of a shuttle bus or a few rental cars?

7. Scheduled Raffles to raise money to offset the costs:
 Car Raffle – Start Date: (2/2011)
 Celebrity Raffle – Start Date: (8/2010)
 Dream Home Giveaway – Start Date: (1/2011) - this raffle doesn’t provide us a monetary incentive but our support out ways any monetary value.
 Six Flags – only – Start Date: (3/2011)
 Taste of DC - Start Date: (8/2010)
 Hair Raffle – Start Date: (2/2011)
 Chair Massage -
 T-shirts (purchased in advance or at the event)
 Scrap books (purchased after the event)
 Total estimated funds raised

8. 2011 Reunion Costs
 Shuttle Buses – (from the selected hotel to the scheduled event R/T)
 Shuttle Buses Down Payment
 Sight Seeing Tours / Museums - (depending on what’s selected)
 Spirit of Washington Cruise & Dinner – need # of members attending based on registration
 Spirit of Washington Parking
 Spirit of Washington Down Payment
 Six Flags America Admissions
 Six Flags Catered Lunch
 Six Flags Parking
 Six Flags Down Payment
 Catered BBQ @ Allen Pond Park
 Allen Pond Park Down Payment
 BBQ Down Payment
 Catered BBQ @ Shelby’s Home
 Decide the type of souvenirs (key chains, lockets, bracelets, tote bags, bumper stickers, visors, hats etc)
 Rentals – Tent, Table, Table Cloths, & Chairs
 Scrapbooks
 Conference Call Fees
 Welcome Conference Room (TBD)
 Select a photographer or designate several family members?

9. Food Committee
 Obtain the registration forms to determine the total attendees to ensure # of cutlery items needed for the Catered BBQs @ Allen Pond and Shelby’s House. Call or email the attendees to confirm their attendance.
 Reconfirm the food selections with the Cater
 Confirm any dietary or food allergies in advance and provide options
 Reserve the cake 1 month in advance

10. Setup / Clean Up Committee
 Rent the Tents, Chairs / Tables from a local company based on the best costs

11. Transportation Committee
 Ensure everyone traveling from out-of-town has decided on a rental car or shuttle bus service 3 months prior to the event and they have made their hotel accommodations.
 Ensure the reservations & down payment/final payments have been confirm via a receipt from the selected hotel
 Ensure the shuttle bus companies have our bus schedules for all our events

12. Activities & Talent Show Committee
 Ensure everyone has registered for the event 1 month in advance and reconfirm with them via email or by calling them
 Ensure everyone has turned in their Talent Show form on or before April 30th

13. Scrap booking Committee / Family History
 Obtain family memorabilia, pictures etc to display at the reunion table.
 Purchase scrap books to sale after the reunion
 After the reunion compile your pictures taken at the reunion and create scrap books to sell
 Determine what type of scrapbook and or pictures will be used
 Determine the cost of each scrap book

14. Communications Committee
 Ensure email reminders are sent out every month or every two weeks detailing the 2011 reunion date/time and location along with your contact information and the family reunion host site
 Check in with the President once a month or as needed
 Ensure you have a family roster available to check off names of those that have turned in their survey forms after the event has concluded

15. Fundraising Committee
 Ensure you have a list of the auction items provided by each family member and that you know the dates of all the (scheduled raffles) along with their dollar amounts Ensure you have a team of volunteers to assist you with decorating, and coding each auction item for the Spirit of Washington Cruise and at the BBQ on Saturday
 Call/Email each family member for a list of their auction item
 Send reminders out regarding their auction items

16. Accommodations Committee
 Ensure everyone has registered for their hotel room 2 months in advance. Negotiate a group rate for blocks of rooms (now) at a discounted price
 Review the registration forms and make reservation accordingly
 Check in with the President once a month or as needed for updates

17. Seniors Committee
 Determine what activity or event you want to plan or participate in or if you simply want to assist another committee or enjoy the event, please inform the President and VP in advance

18. Hospitality Committee
 Welcome the family each day of the event to include Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from (8-9AM) and (8-9PM) at the hotel in the Welcome Conference Room, provide them with an itinerary, bus schedule, park passes etc. Ensure someone from your team is available each day.
 I can assist in this regard, please let me know which day.

19. Questions / Comments

2011 Talent Show Registration Form

The deadline for registration is April 30, 2011

Name: __________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________

City: ____________________________State:_____ Zip Code:_________

Phone: _________________________________Email:__________________

#______ of participants

1. Participant(s)_______________________________________________

2. Participant(s)_______________________________________________

3. Participant(s)_______________________________________________

4. Participant(s)_______________________________________________

5. Participant(s)_______________________________________________

6. Participant(s)_______________________________________________

Type of Talent / Performance ___________________________________

Name of Song (if applicable)____________________________________

Time Length (Required): ________________________________________
(No longer than 10 minutes per performance)

Will you need a keyboard?  Yes  No

Will you need a sound system? Yes  No

Will you be bringing any props/special materials? Yes No

If yes, what will you be bringing?______________________________

Please complete and return this sign-up sheet on or before April 30th to: stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com

Shelby Townsend
708 Bonnie Meadow Lane
Fort Washington, MD 20744
Attn: Activities Committee
301.741.1428 Cell

Registration/Talent Show Sign Up Forms Due Dates...

Family, Friends and Guests the Registration Form are due July 12, 2010 for those residing in Pennsylvania area to ensure that the DC Committee can prepare and plan for upcoming activities as scheduled. The Talent Show Sign Up Forms are due on April 30, 2011 to: Joseph and Nancy Linder in the PA area and Shelby Townsend in the DC/MD/VA area.

Thanks so much for all your support!

Shelby Townsend
Email: stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com.

Scheduled Raffles...

Listed below are the raffles we will support to offset the cost of our Reunion:

Starts January 2011
Ends: June 2011:
Dream House Giveaway: http://www.sdraffle.com/
Dream House Video: http://www.sdraffle.com/dream-house/videos.php

Starts February 2011
Ends: May 2011:
Car Raffle: http://www.raffle.org/why.html - (tickets $7 per person)

Starts Date TBD
Ends TBD
Crusie Raffle: www.benefitcruise.com - (ticket price TBD)

Starts August 2010
Ends: May 2011:
Celebrity Raffle: (ticket price TBD) - The celebrity's facebook address will be provided next month.

Starts August 2010
Ends: February 2011
Taste of DC Raffle: (ticket price TBD) - This raffle is (only) for friends and guests planning to attend our Reunion. The winners of this raffle will enjoy a free hotel room, free rental car, 2 free admission tickets to six flags. The winners will be notified in February.

(New) Starts February 2011
Ends: May 2011
Hair Style Raffle - Tickets are $20. This raffle is for a free hair design to include tracks, wash/blow dry and curl, wet set, wrap, and perm. More information will be provided


(New) Starts March 2011
Ends: May 2011
Six Flags America - Two free tickets to Six Flags

Remember when the raffles start in the future all tickets sold in (PA) will go to Joesph and Nancy Linder and all tickets sold in (DC/MD/VA) go to Shelby Townsend. All unsold tickets MUST be returned to Joseph and Nancy Linder and Shelby Townsend. You are responsible for returning all unsold tickets by the scheduled due date. Those who don't return their unsold tickets will be charged for them.

The 2010 Car Raffle Winners Are...

The 2010 Winners Are:
________________________________________
1st Drawing at 12 noon
2010 Mercury Milan
Winner: 0159635A Raymond Kelly, Baltimore, MD
Seller: Raymond Kelly, Baltimore, MD
________________________________________
2nd Drawing at 1:00 p.m.
2010 Mercury Mariner
Winner: 0104839B Charles Canty, Lithonia, GA
Seller: Phil Horton, Lithonia, GA
________________________________________
3rd Drawing at 2:00 p.m.
2010 Mercury Mariner
Winner:0167898A H. Watford, East Saluda, NC
Seller: Estella Simonds, Winterville, NC
________________________________________
4th Drawing at 3:00 p.m.
2010 Mountaineer
Winner: 0132662A John Sauriol, Damascus, MD
Seller: St. Paul's Men's Club, Damascus, MD
________________________________________
5th Drawing at 4:00 p.m.
2010 Lincoln MKZ
Winner:0103163B Jane M. Edwards, Frederick, MD
Seller:Paul Young, Martinsburg, WV
________________________________________

2011 Family Reunion Registration Form

All activities and itineraries are subject to change without notice.
These items are based on number of participants and our budget

You’re Name: _________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip Code:__________

Home Phone: (_____)_______________ Cell Phone: (_____)___________

Email: _______________________________________________________

Attendance:

Number of people attending the reunion in your group:

Adults___ Teens___ Children___ Seniors___ Guests___ =Total____


Which date are you arriving?

•Friday (Only)

•Saturday (Only)

•Sunday (Only)

•Monday (Only)

•Friday (AM)

•Friday (PM)

•Saturday (AM)

•Saturday (PM)

•Monday (AM)

•Monday (PM)

How long are you staying?

•Friday-Saturday

•Friday-Sunday

•Friday-Monday

•Friday

•Thurs-Friday

•Other____________________

Food:

Do you have any dietary restrictions?Yes No Specify _______________.

Do any of your children have food allergies? Yes No Specify __________.

Do any of your guests have food allergies? Yes No Specify ___________.

Transportation:

Do you need a rental car? Yes No Other___________.

Hotel:

Do you need hotel accommodations? Yes No

How many rooms do you need? # ___

How many rooms does your guest need? #___


Do you have any special requirements or needs in your hotel room? __________________________________________________________________

Does your quests need special requirements in their hotel room? __________________________________________________________________

Activities: (all ages) A schedule will be provided once we receive all returned forms

What activities are you interested in?

•Sack Race, Contest

•Three-Legged Race

•Tug-a-war, (10 on 10) Contest

•Balloon Tossing, Contest

•Flag Football, (5 on 5) Contest

•Basketball, (3 on 3), Contest

•Volleyball, (5 on 5) Contest

•Red Rover

•Red Light, Green Light

•Horse Shoes

•Egg Tossing

•Trivia Games

•Rely Races, Contest

•(New) Kick Ball


Card Games:

•Spades, ( 2 on 2) Contest

•Aces Wild

•Tunk

•Phase 10

•Uno

Talent Show Contest: (all ages) A schedule will be provided once we receive all returned forms so we can plan.

•Singing Solo

•Singing Groups

•Tap Dance

•Step Show

•Skits / Plays

•Magic Shows

•Rap / Hip Hop / Gospel & R&B Peformances

•Comedy

•Musical Instrument

•Other

All forms should be email to: stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com.

2011 Draft Reunion Itinerary

Please check the event(s) you want to attend along with your arrival time frame.


Friday, June 17, 2011:

Arrival Date:________________Arrival Time:_______(AM/PM)

•(8AM) Registration / Meet & Greet at the Hotel in Conf. Rm.___(#TBD)

•Sight Seeing Downtown / Museums (lots of walking) - (10:30-4:30PM)

Shuttle Bus departs the Hotel @ (10AM) – Hotel location TBD

Catered lunch provided

Shuttle Bus departs downtown @ (5PM)

Select (Three) Sight Seeing Categories Below:

•Air & Space Museum

•Native American Museum

•National History Museum (Dinosaurs)

•Blacks Wax Museum

•National Gallery of Art

•National Monument

•National Spy Museum

•Botanical Garden Museum

•The White House

•National Zoo

•Lincoln Memorial

•Washington, DC Aquarium

•Meet & Greet/ Spirit of Washington Cruise - (7:30-9:30PM)

Introduction of Committee Members (Master of Ceremonies)TBD

Overview of Evening Affairs / Activities

Auction

Games / Prizes

Choose what type of affair:

•Black Tie Affair

•All White Affair

(or)

•Bus Tour of Washington, DC @ Night – (7:30-10:30PM)

Shuttle Bus departs the Hotel @ (7PM) – Hotel location TBD

Shuttle Bus Returns to the Hotel @ 11PM

•(8-9PM) Late Registration / Meet & Greet at the Hotel in Rm. ___(#TBD)
(This registration is for all out-of-town guests arriving late to ensure they have all the necessary itinerary, updates, park passes, shuttle schedules, giveaways, t-shirts, tote bags etc)


Saturday, June 18, 2011:

Arrival Date:________________Arrival Time:_______(AM/PM)

•(8AM) Registration / Meet & Greet at the Hotel in Conf. Rm. ___(#TBD)

•Six Flags America Amusement Park, Largo MD - (10:30-9PM)

Shuttle Bus departs the Hotel @ (9:30AM) – Hotel location TBD

Shuttle Bus Departs the Park @ 8:45PM to drop off

Lunch Served @ the Six Flags Pavilion (1-2:30 PM)

Continuing @ Six Flags - (2:30-8:30PM)

Visit Family or Relax @ the Hotel – (8:45-until)

•(8-9PM) Late Registration / Meet & Greet at the Hotel in Rm. ___(#TBD)
(This registration is for all out-of-town guests arriving late to ensure they have all the necessary itinerary, updates, park passes, shuttle schedules, giveaways, t-shirts, tote bags etc)


Sunday, June 19, 2011:

Arrival Date:________________Arrival Time:_______(AM/PM)

•(8AM) Registration / Meet & Greet at the Hotel in Conf. Rm.___(#TBD)

Shuttle Bus departs the Hotel @ (9AM) for the BBQ

Catered (BBQ) @ Allen Pond Park, Bowie MD - (10-6PM)

Auction (10-11AM)

Buffet Lunch Served - (11-1PM)

Activities and Talent Show Performances - (1:15PM-4PM)

Break Down & Clean Up Committee - (5:15-6PM)

Shuttle Bus Departs the Park @ 6:15PM

Visit Family or Relax @ the Hotel – (6:15-until)

•(8-9PM) Late Registration / Meet & Greet at the Hotel in Rm. ___(#TBD)
(This registration is for all out-of-town guests arriving late to ensure they have all the necessary itinerary, updates, park passes, shuttle schedules, giveaways, t-shirts, tote bags etc)


Monday, June 20, 2011:

Arrival Date:________________Arrival Time:_______(AM/PM)

•(8AM) Registration / Meet & Greet at the Hotel in Conf. Rm. ___(#TBD)

•National Harbor & DC / Shopping / Sight Seeing (12:15-4PM)

Shuttle Bus Departs the Hotel @ 12AM for the National Harbor

Shuttle Bus Departs the National Harbor @ 2PM headed for Downtown

Catered BBQ @ Shelby & Leroy's Home

Activities Around Town (Based on availability)
•Baseball Games
•R&B Concerts
•Gospel Concert & more

•Survey Forms - Please fill out the survey and provide it to the Communications Committee Chair before you leave the event.

Farewell, Family Friends and Guests!!

Welcome bags & souvenirs provided to the family & guest
@ The Townsend’s Home

Shelby & Leroy’s Home
708 Bonnie Meadow Lane
Fort Washington, MD 20744

Last Shuttle Bus Departs Shelby’s & Leroy’s @ 8PM returning to the Hotel

We Plan To Support The Ronald McDonald House...

The 2011 Family Reunion will be remembered for assisting The Ronald McDonald House and other local charities in our communities and abroad. The Ronald McDonald House raising money for very sick children diagnosed with terminal cancer. Their Missions and Vision are below, go online to view the grand prize and other prizes.

Mission
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Guiding us in our mission are our core values: Focusing on the critical needs of children. Celebrating the diversity of the programs we offer and the staff, volunteers and donors who make them possible. Staying true to our heritage of 35 years of responsible stewardship. Operating with accountability and transparency.

Vision
We believe that when you change a child’s life, you change a family’s, which can change a community, and ultimately the world. We continually work to improve and expand our core programs, while also developing new services to address the unique needs of the communities we serve. We rely on you – our donors, volunteers, staff and friends.

What They Do:
Every year they raffle; a million dollar home, cars, boats, shopping sprees, laptops, cash, gift certificates, Superbowl tickets, cruise tickets, airline tickets and assortment of luxury cars and trucks to the holder of a raffle ticket. (anyone can win). Their next raffle will begin next year and and I'm very proud that we will be selling raffle tickets to help this worthy cause - God has mandated us to assist those that are sick, afflicted, poor and needy!

How we benefit:
We support a worthwhile charity and their cause!
We spread news and awareness!
Were able to network!
We spread God's love through giving back!
We show our children how to be "givers/humanitarians"!
Were able to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to get luxury prize!
We can refer a friend and enter into a bonus round of drawings!

Listed below are some of the their 2010 prizes. All winners will be notified by the Ronald McDonald House directly:

Grand Prize Drawing Deadline to Enter: May 28th, 2010 Drawing Date: June 12th, 2010

Grand Prize: Multi-Million Dollar Home in San Diego, CA worth $1.5 - $2 Million
2nd Prize: 2010 Toyota Tundra or $25,000 cash
3rd Prize: Sony Home Entertainment Package or $10,000 cash
4th Prize: Apple/Mac Shopping Spree or $5,000 cash
5th Prize: Target Shopping Spree or $2,000 cash
6th Prize: Nikon Digital SLR Camera Package or $1,000 cash
7th Prize: HP Mini-Note PC or $1,000 cash
8th Prize: San Diego Night of Entertainment Package or $1,000 cash
9th Prize: Dell Laptop or $1,000 cash
10th Prize: Best Buy Shopping Spree or $1,000 cash
11th Prize: $500 cash
12th Prize: $500 cash
13th Prize: $500 cash
14th Prize: $500 cash
15th Prize: $500 cash Prizes
16-100: $150 cash
Everyone else will receive a $10 Best Buy Gift Certificate or a $10 free slot play from Barona Resort and Casino (with free Barona membership).
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Early Bird Drawings Early Bird Drawing 1 Deadline to Enter: March 5th, 2010 Drawing Date: March 17th, 2010
1st Prize: 2010 Toyota Prius or $25,000 cash
2nd Prize: Sea Doo Speedster or $10,000 cash
3rd Prize: Vespa Motor Scooter or $5,000 cash
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Early Bird Drawing 2 Deadline to Enter: March 26th, 2010 Drawing Date: April 14th, 2010
1st Prize: Super Bowl XLV Package or $15,000 cash
2nd Prize: Greek Cruise or $10,000 cash
3rd Prize: Cabo San Lucas Vacation or $5,000 cash
4th Prize: $1,000 Southwest Airlines Gift Certificate
5th Prize: $1,000 Southwest Airlines Gift Certificate
6th Prize: $1,000 Southwest Airlines Gift Certificate
7th Prize: $1,000 Southwest Airlines Gift Certificate
8th Prize: $1,000 Southwest Airlines Gift Certificate
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Early Bird Drawing 3 Deadline to Enter: April 30th, 2010 Drawing Date: May 12th, 2010
1st Prize: Sony Home Entertainment Package or $10,000 cash
2nd Prize: Best Buy Shopping Spree or $5,000 cash
3rd Prize: SONY Camera Package or $1,000 cash
4th Prize: SONY VAIO Laptop or $1,000 cash
5th Prize: San Diego Night of Entertainment or $1,000 cash
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Bonus Drawings Multi-Ticket Drawing Deadline to Enter: May 28th, 2010 Drawing Date: June 12th, 2010
1st Prize: 2010 Porsche Boxster or $30,000 cash
2nd Prize: European Vacation or $10,000 cash
3rd Prize: Hawaiian Vacation or $5,000 cash
Every individual who buys more than one ticket will be entered into a special Multi-Ticket Drawing for $45,000 in luxury prizes. Entrants who purchase two tickets will receive two entries into the Multi-Ticket Drawing. Entrants who purchase three tickets will receive three entries into the Multi-Ticket Drawing etc.
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Refer-A-Friend Drawing Deadline to Enter: May 28th, 2010 Drawing Date: June 12th, 2010 2010 Smart Car or $15,000 cash

Ticket buyers who refer friends to The Dream House Raffle are eligible for an additional Bonus Drawing. Individuals must add your name on their entry form at the time of submission to be given the opportunity to be entered into this drawing.

For every ticket purchased by your referrals, you will receive a ticket into this Bonus Drawing. The more friends you encourage to buy tickets, the higher your odds are of winning a 2010 Smart Car or $15,000 cash.

Past Winners: http://www.sdraffle.com/prizes/winners.php
Website: http://www.sdraffle.com/
Videos: http://www.sdraffle.com/dream-house/videos.php

Family Count Needed (ASAP)...

Family, Friends and Guests I need a family count for those attending the 2011 family reunion in DC. If you live in (PA) and plan to attend, please contact Joseph Linder and for those that live in MD/DC/VA please contact Shelby Townsend on 301.741.1428 or stown41375@aol.com. (This information is needed by month's end), we want to make this event as fulfilling as possible for everyone, so please provide the following information:

Your Contact #
Your Cell #
Your Email address
# of Adults Attending
# of Children Attending
# of Seniors Attending
# of Guests Your Inviting
# of Hotel Rooms You & Your Guest Need
# of Rental Cars For You & Your Guests
# of Days In Town
Day Arriving
Day Departing

Renuion Update...

Family, Friends and Guest the reunion is subject to change, more information will be provided on the conference call next month.

The Registration Form Is Up And Ready...

Family, Friends & Guest the Registration Form is up and ready, please sign-in everytime you log in. Please answer the questions on the right so we can track attendance. Were asking that everyone sign in, so we can plan accordingly.

We Can Cruise in 2013!

Family, Friends and Guests,

We can promote our 2013 Cruise now if we desire. Carnival Cruise Lines and Benefitcruise.com helps non-profits by matching $10 per state room. The great thing about this is we can plan for the cruise and get ready for possible "2013 Cruise" so, please think about chairing this, just thought I'd pass on the information to the next President.

Benefits...

• we make ($$$) by marking up the price, the amount of the markup is up to us
• we benefit by receiving matching funds from Carnival
• we benefit by using our free cabins and converting them into cash to reduce our costs
• for every cabin sold the 16th is free
• we can benefit by raffling the free cabin as a way to raise money. For example we could sell $500 tickets and charge $10. $500X$10=$5,000---additional profit

For example...

We can markup the price by $60 per cabin on a 7 day cruise. Our Group/Family sells 25 cabins X $60=$1500.

Carnival will match up to $70 per cabin but lets say the group/family only raised $60 X $25 cabins = $1500. Total fundraising=$3000.

Cruise Destinations...

We can cruise to Caribbean, Mexico, Bahamas, Bermuda, New England, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and Europe from any convenient port. For more information on this fundraising program call 216.459.9094.


Contact / Website / Address

Benefits Cruise and Travel, Inc.
PO Box 34705
Parma, OH 44134
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Washington DC Reunion Committee -- Duties, Roles & Responsibilities

Purpose

To promote family unity and continuing fellowship of all extended family through family reunions and related activities hosted in the Washington DC; to create a supportive atmosphere for members who strive for excellence through educational achievements and economic advancements. Publish and distribute periodic newsletters or other material of interest to the family. To foster continuing research and publish research papers documenting the history of the Linder / Morrison and Counsel family, from early Afro-Euro origins to present generations.

Membership

Membership in the DC committee shall be open to all persons interested in or related to the family, including children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins friends and of course the entire family.

Officers

The officers of the Association shall be a President, Vice-President; Secretary; Treasurer; and Food Committee, Communications Committee, Hospitality Committee, Seniors Committee, Fundraising Committee, Activities Committee, Family History / Scrap Booking Committee, Photography Committee, Accommodations Committee, Setup / Cleanup Committee, and Chaplin -- all elected by the general membership majority vote.

Article Elections

Section I: Elections will be held every two years, following the adoption of bylaws.

Section II: Term of Office
(a) The term of office for elected officials shall be two (2) years.
(b) Elected officials may serve only two consecutive terms in the same position.
Section III: A valid majority will be deemed 51 % of voting members in good standing, present during the elections held at an agreed location.

Proxy Voting will not be permitted.

Section IV: To facilitate the transition process, officers shall make all records/correspondence pertaining to their respective offices available to their successors no later than December 1st of the year their term expires.

President

The President shall be the principle executive officer of the Family Reunion activities and events held in Washington DC, with the responsibility for the general supervision of the Family Legacy affairs. The President shall reside in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia in order to effectively provide a continuum of support provided by the host city in the areas of planning, preparation and execution.
(a) The president will appoint committee chairpersons as necessary to facilitate the work of the Family Legacy and communicate those individuals identified to the family.
(b) Coordinates Meetings, Conference Calls and One-on-One meetings, presides at meetings to ensure duties and responsibilities are on track.
(c) Prepares and follows a "Standard Agenda'' in order to conduct the business of each meeting.
(d) Maintains compliance with the budget committee and informs the family of the costs and or shortfalls if any at each scheduled committee meeting.
(e) Acts as representative of the Family Legacy to outside persons, businesses and other organizations.
(f) Make decisions regarding the event activities, planning and venue; informs the family when a venue has been located, down payment submitted and the dates of the families next scheduled monthly payments.
(g) The president has the right to add, revise, change and update the roles and responsibilities of the committees, itinerary, agenda, venue, date and time of planned meetings / conference calls etc. In addition, committee members can revise / improve their duties in writing, after it’s approved by the President.

In addition, the President ensures that all planned events are scheduled as discussed, invoices and down payments are submitted by the deadline, all news, and updates are disseminated to the family in a timely manner by all committee Chairs. Also the President is responsible for ensuring all the other committees have the necessary resources to facilitate their roles by discussion their needs with the family on scheduled conference calls, email blogs, emails text messages etc. These responsibilities may change without notice.

Vice President

The Vice President, (VP) assists the President when needed to make decisions regarding the family reunion. In addition, the VP is the second person in charge when the President is unable to full-fill his/her position. The (VP) may attend meetings, chair conference calls and speak to the family on the President’s behalf when the President is unavailable as requested by the President.
(a) In the absence or temporary inability of the President, the VP will perform the duties pertaining to the office of the President.
(b) The President may assign to the VP other duties/tasks that will facilitate the effective operation of the Family Legacy.

Secretary

The Secretary will carry on the correspondence for the Family Legacy, maintain accurate records of the proceedings and have custody of the official records of the organization.
Specifically, he/she will:
(a) Give notice of and attend all meetings of the Family Legacy
(b) Prepare and disseminate minutes of all meetings
(c) Prepare and distribute correspondence of the Family Legacy
(d) Shall perform such other duties as are commensurate with the office as requested by the President.

Treasure / Finance Subcommittee

(a) The treasurer shall have custody of the funds; shall maintain a record of all monies received and expended for the Family Legacy; shall make disbursements as directed by the President.
(b) All funds received shall be deposited in a financial institution approved by the President. The treasurer shall make a report at the monthly Family Business Meeting/Conference Call, an annual report to the President and Family when no reunion is held, and when called upon by the President. The funds, account books and associated documents shall at all times be subject to verification and inspection by the President.
(c) Funds may be drawn upon, only by signature of any two (2) of the following officers:
President, and Treasurer.

The finance subcommittee handles the money and bookkeeping. This committee puts together the budget (with the assistance, of the other subcommittees) and keeps track of how much money was raised and what is currently owed, which families have paid their admission (and what fundraising tools will be used to offset the cost for the event).

Food Subcommittee

The Food subcommittee makes the decisions in those all-important food-related debates. This includes, but is definitely not limited to, how to feed the guests, whether everyone brings their own food, have a potluck, eat at a restaurant, or all of the above – The committee decides on the food items cater, potluck or restaurant meal to include reserving the cater and finding the restaurant and making the reservations.

The food subcommittee is also responsible for making sure there are enough plates, silverware, napkins, and drinking straws, even if it is the simple task of informing the family members to bring their own and their responsible for determining who’s on a special diet or has food allergies.

Activities Subcommittee

The Activities subcommittee decides what everyone else is supposed to do at the reunion based on the planned itinerary and time frames scheduled. This includes the planning of activities, games, planned events i.e., talent shows, sight seeing events, boat rides, etc. (where the kids stand up and make a valiant attempt to sing), or a church service event. They are in charge of planning the activities, making sure all the equipment is there and in a functioning and unbroken state, and printing up the certificates and awards for the various winners of various awards and activities. They are also in charge of finding volunteers to assist them.

Communications Subcommittee

This Communication subcommittee is responsible for managing the address list, emailing all the various invitations, newsletters and brochures to the family. He/she sends follows-up reminders. In addition, he/she is responsible for sending out a survey of what kind of reunion the family is interested in having to include sending survey forms to the family, friends and guest when the reunion is over.

Fundraising / Auction Subcommittee

The Fundraising subcommittee is in charge of planning and carrying out the varying fundraising activities for the reunion. These responsibilities include auctions, raffles, walk-a-thons, cakewalks, giveaways etc. They are also in charge of obtaining a list of all of the fundraising items and activities and contacting family members if items liked baked goods, homemade crafts, and furniture items will be donated/submitted. They are also responsible for setting up the desired raffles and auction tables at the event. They will work very closely with the financial committee to report monies raised.

Family History / Scrap Booking Subcommittee

The Family History / Scrap Booking subcommittee is responsible for collecting family memorabilia, pictures, and family trees for display at the reunion. This committee can create a large wall chart with family members’ names to hang or display to guests to see each family member is related to each other. If changes or additions need to be made to the wall chart, the family history subcommittee will be in charge of updating the chart for the next reunion. In addition, this committee is in charge of collecting memorabilia to create scrap books for the family.

Photography Subcommittee

The Photography subcommittee is responsible for making sure the reunion is fully documented photographically. They should make sure there is a photographer attending, whether it is a family member who is semi-talented with a camera or a professional who actually knows what he’s doing. Once the photos are developed, the committee is responsible for noting which family members are in each picture and working with the Family History / Scrap Booking Subcommittee to create scrap books and sending them to the family or determine other create ways to use the photos.

If a video is to be made of the reunion, this committee also has the responsibility for lining up a camcorder or hiring someone to create the video tape.
After the reunion, the photography subcommittee should make copies of the photos or video available to family members, and decide on a price (or invest the cost for the next year’s reunion).

Accommodations Subcommittee

The Accommodations subcommittee is responsible for finding accommodations for visiting guests, such as hotels, motels etc. Also, they can negotiate for blocks of rooms or discounts to pass on to the family members.

Hospitality / Welcoming Subcommittee

The Hospitality / Welcoming subcommittee is responsible for welcoming the guests to the reunion and should be present at the Meet & Greet. They are responsible for printing name tags, and meeting family/guests at the designated hotel to present a Welcome Bag.

Setup and Cleanup Subcommittee

The Setup and Cleanup subcommittee is in charge of setting up chairs, tables, and other items for the reunion. If items like barbecue grills, picnic tables, grand pianos, large water fountains or giant plastic palm trees are needed, they are responsible for obtaining them with the approval by the President and Treasury.

At the end of the reunion, this committee is responsible for taking down the chairs and tables. They also pick up the general area. The committee doesn’t have to do all the work themselves, they can ask family members to help out as well.

Seniors Committee

The Seniors Committee is responsible for ensuring that the senior have events that they want to partake in. This Committee is responding for coming up with activities and planning for their desired event. The Seniors Committee works with the all the committees to ensure their included, but ultimately this committee decides on their own activities.

Chaplin

The Chaplin is responsible for blessing the food and praying at the beginning and conclusion of the event.
Position Information

Those interested in serving on the Washington, DC Committee should contact Shelby Townsend on 301.741.1428 or stown41375@aol.com or stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com . At this time the DC Committee isn’t voting on positions, but merely trying to fill vacant positions. Those interested should contact Shelby Townsend ASAP. All available positions will be discussed on the conference call next month, more information will follow. I will post the filled positions next month along with each committee's name and contact information.

All are welcome to support the event and thanks in advance for your continued support

Shelby Townsend
President of the Washington, DC Committee
2011 Host City

Chair Massages Provided @ Our 2013 Reunion...

Family, Friends & Guests

This event is all about Fun, Family and Festivities and let's not forget (pampering) ourselves from time-to-time. You will be able to sign-up for a chair massage on this site soon. More information will be provided.

Pre-Event...Collection of Family Memorabilia To Create Our Scrapbook

Pre-event Family Memorabilia - Scrapbooks

Family,

We are looking to collect copies of family memorabilia histories and photographs, documents such as birth and death certificates, family tree charts, oral histories, interesting anecdotes, and photographs of artifacts relating to the Linder/Morrison and Counsel descendants. In particular, were chasing all information to create a family scrapbook.

All information received will be kept in confidence should you desire it. If you can spare some time to help collate information, we would love to have you assist us in this endeavor. Were looking for a Scrapbook Committee Chair to undertake this task.

Remember this is your day! We won't be around to celebrate the 300-year anniversary so let's collect our memories now and pass on our legacy. Pictures, photos, anecdotes will be posted on this blog site and scrapbooks can be created as reunion gifts. Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks Family,

Shelby

1st Annual Auction...

Family & Friends,

We will host our 1st Annual Auction during our Family Reunion to raise money for next year!

Were asking that each family member donate something for the auction i.e., baked goods, crafts, gift certificates etc. The Auction will take place at the conclusion of our Reunion. All auction items can be viewed prior to the conclusion of the Reunion before bidding begins.

Listed below are some ideas:

- Movie tickets
- Autographed items
- Gift certificates
- Arts & crafts
- Furniture or decor
- Dinner for two
- Balloon ride for two
- Sporting Goods
- Membership to country club
- Special seating at local college or pro sports event.
- Photographic portraits
- Jewelry
- Unique clothing
- Football or Basketball Jerseys
- Hotel or vacation pkg.
- Professional services
- Baked goods
- Sports collections
- Technology/gadgets/audio video devices
- Any type of collection or collect able

Celebrity Auction Raffle Dates TBD...

Family,

I'm working toward a Celebrity Auction to raise funds needed for our family Reunion. This raffle will allow the family to sell raffle tickets to offset the cost for the Reunion. In addition, the winner will have dinner with the celebrity & more. More information will follow, join us on our conference call next month.

Car Raffle Fundraiser To Raise Money...

Good afternoon,

In February 2011, we will participate in St. Mary's Car Raffle Fundraisers to raise money for our Family Reunion next year. All proceeds will be used to offset the cost of the Reunion. Those that live in (PA) should give their monies raised to: Joseph and Nancy Linder and those living in MD/DC/VA to: Shelby Townsend.

St. Mary's has five new cars that we will be raffled in May, 2011. The drawings will be held at Noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 P.M. in their Burgundy Room (at St. Mary's church in MD). 7401 Buchanan Street Landover Hills, Maryland 20784-2323Voice 301/577-3996 Fax 301/306-5543- or contact the church on: 301.577.3996) or visit: http://www.raffle.org/why.html

Ticket sales will be split with 50% going to your organization and 50% to Saint Mary's. Church if tickets are returned by 8 P. M. (Wednesday, May 12) Deadlines TBD. If tickets are returned on Thursday, May 13 or Friday, May 14, the split will be 80% for St. Mary's and 20% to your organization. The raffle dates may change without notice, please stay posted for any updates for the raffle. Tickets and fliers will be picked up in February and distributed to the family. The deadline will be May 1

The car raffle will be discussed on our conference call next month.

DC Establish Committee Members.....

Good afternoon family,

In order to have a smooth Reunion next year, the DC area has decided to establish their own Reunion Committee. This committee will operate (only) when the Reunion is hosted in the DC area. More information about the Reunion's membership will be announced on the conference call scheduled next month.

Family and Freinds Encouraged To Attend...

Family & Friends,


Just so you know.....

Everyone... family, friends, neighbors, associates, co-workers, play cousins, and half cousins are encouraged to attend our family reunion. Everyone will need to make their monthly payments in order to participate in the 2011 Family Reunion, (no exceptions)!! Of course, the more people participating will reduce our over all costs, so please spread the word! Fliers will be provided by Month's End along with the monthly fee.

Communication News...

Please contact Steve or Mann with your email addresses and contact numbers, those that don't have email are encouraged to sign-up with a free email provider, so your in the "KNOW" about Reunion News.

Family Roster...

Please send myself and the Communication Committee an email with the number of people attending in your family or group.

Transportation...

We will be discussing transportation on our conference call next month to determine if the cost of a shuttle bus will be included in the monthly fee or separate, please provide me with a per family count of those needing transportation.

Conference Call...

We will have a conference call next month to discuss the itinerary and agenda for next year, please "save the date", more information about the exact date will follow.


Contact Information:

Shelby Townsend
President WDC 2011 Committee
301.741.1428 (Cell)
301.839.5063 (Home)
stfamilyreunion8@gmail.com
stown41375@aol.com

Draft Itinerary Provided by Months End...

Family,

The draft itinerary will be posted on this site by Month's End, please take time to read over the draft and post your questions on this site so we have a record! Talk with you soon....Shelby

Linder Morrison Family Reunion Itinerary 2011 - Hosted in WDC

Good Evening Family,

I'll be providing the draft itinerary for our (2011) Family Reunion hosted in Washington, DC. I've decided to let the family choose if the event should be held over three or four days. Of course, the cost would be more. Additionally, we will be making payments over the next 10 months to ensure we have a fabulous reunion next year, so please participate and keep up-to-date on (Reunion) news and events, please contact the Communication Committee (Steve and Man) and provide them with your email address, cell phone number and home address.

All news, updates and information will be sent via email and posted on this blog site (monthly). Everyone is encouraged to ask questions by posting them on this blog so we have a record of actions and decisions made. Lastly, I'm encouraging everyone to get an email account so your in the "KNOW" when it comes to the (Reunion) you can obtain a free email account via gmail.com, hotmail.com or msn etc.

In closing, so your all aware we will have a conference call the second or third week in July 2010. The call in number will be posted on this blog and a email sent out to those that have email. The tentative topics for our conference call is listed below.

Tentative Topics

Draft Agenda:

• Review draft itinerary
• Decide on (2011 Family Reunion dates) i.e., (Opt #1 Fri-Sun) or (Opt #2 Fri-Mon)
• Down payment due dates
• Talent show suggestions
• Shuttle bus costs - Harrisburg, PA (should this be included in the cost)

Contact Information:
Shelby Townsend, President
Washington, DC 2011 Committee
301.741.1428 (Cell)
301.839.5063 (Home)