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
www.benefitcruise.com
info@benefitcruise.com

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)