Dear Family,
In this world that we live in, we often forget how important tradition is in keeping us connected on deep, meaningful, and unbreakable levels.
For generations the African American family and community has flourished because of a keen sense of unity and because of an improved quality of life handed down by tradition – from generation to generation and family to family. If you don’t know where you come from, how do you know where you’ve been?
Statistics says that the black family is becoming extinct. Is that true? Will our family become a statistic like other families have? THE FUTURE OF OUR FAMILY IS IN OUR HANDS.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE REMEMBER WHO WE ARE, WHERE WE COME FROM AND WHY WE NEED EACH OTHER!!!! TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.
A family is a living thing much like a garden. Effort must be made to understand it; care must be given in tending it. Then it grows lush and provides nourishment for both the body and soul.
Maya Angelou
“REUNIONS ARE FUN!”
“It’s a chance for us to reconnect with family and friends, share old memories and create new ones!”
Our theme this year is:
“Remembering our Past, Celebrating our Future”,
Breaking News
The committee is hard at work to ensure that this year’s reunion in St. Louis will be the best one ever. It’s a Family affair with activities for all ages. We can’t wait to see everyone to share old memories and create new ones.
Reunion Activities (Tentative)
Wednesday: July 25, 2007 “Early Birds Arrival”
Did You Know
St. Louis really is the complete getaway. There’s something for everyone in this bustling metropolis on the Mississippi River. It retains an uncommonly level of sophistication and worldliness, and its free attractions could keep a family’s vacation relatively inexpensive. This friendly city is brimming with beautiful parks, tasty new restaurants, world class museums, amazing additions to favorite attractions, a wealth of special events, free concerts and novel exhibits for all to enjoy. “Your Adventure Awaits You in St. Louis.” “St. Louis knows a good time.” For more information, go to www.ExploreStLouis.com
Thursday: July 26, 2007
2:00 PM- 6:00 PM- Registration
Check in time is 6:30 PM
Opening Reception
Icebreakers / Games
Location: Hospitality Room
Friday: July 27, 2007
Breakfast
10:00-12:00 AM
Arts and Crafts
Children 5-7 & 8-12
Takiyah Ward & Carlyce Foreman
Location: TBA
Adults Location: TBA
12- 2 PM Lunch (On your own)
2:00-5:00 PM Black History/city tour
Adults: $ 25.00 Children 5-12 $15.00 under 5 free
5- 7 PM
It’s Your Thang, Do What You Wanna Do….Free time
7:00 PM Buffet Banquet -
Carmine’s Steak House
Adults: $30.00; Children: 9-12 $9.75 - under 5 free
Saturday July 28, 2007 Breakfast
Plan A: “It’s a Family Affair”
Thrill the Kids and Revive Your Childhood…Summon Your Sense of Play
10 – 4 PM
Six Flags at St. Louis
25-50
Cost: Adults $24.00 + tax Children: $ to be determined
Plan B
10 – 3
Swing – A - Round Fun Town
Go Karts, lazer tag, miniature golf, bumper boats etc...
Cost: $15.00 (2 hrs) or $18.00 for 3 hrs – unlimited food and rides.
Or
Go on a shopping spree
Or
Explore St. Louis and its free attractions.
Lunch (on your own)
T-shirts Cost: $6.00 each
Please select the sizes that you would like to have
Children’s Tees 2-4 __________ 6-8 _________
12-14 _________ 16-18 _______
Adult Tees S __________ M ___________
L __________ XL __________
Add: $
2XL extra $1.50 ________ 3XL extra $3.00 __________
4XL extra $4.00 _________
Banquet
Adults: _________________ Children 5-12: ________________
Submit by June 30th all monies for T-shirts, banquet, and activities to:
Betty Foreman
17360 Wisconsin
Detroit, Michigan 48221
313-861-1232
REMINDER
Hotel Reservations must be made by June 25.
All monies for activities and t-shirts must be paid by June 20.
Visit the Sojnets Family Website for the latest updates.
http://sojnetsfamilyreunionblogspot.com/
Or contact: Violet via email @ peanut141455@yahoo.com
Violet Ward
Reunion 2007 Coordinator
P.S. Announcements, graduations, births, weddings, anniversaries, any accomplishments please e-mail to Violet Ward.
Thanks to those who have sent in their assessment to Truimilla Hinnant. Those who have not submitted their assessment, please do so as soon as possible.
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Update on the Banquet @ Carmines Steak House
Here is the latest on the Banquet info. The time scheduled is 7:00 PM Buffet Banquet -Carmine’s Steak House Adults: $30.00; Children: 9-12 $9.75 - under 5 free , but the date will be 7/27/07 which is a friday. This is the only available time slot. It's not on our usual Saturday night, but I think this will give us all more time to enjoy the weekend.
See the link Below for Carmine's Steak House
http://www.lombardosrestaurants.com/carmine_about_us.htm
Hotel Reservation Information
We are planning a great event for Sojnets/Blont/Norwood Reunion! Rooms have been held for our group at the Drury Plaza Hotel.To make reservations, please click on the link below.https://reservations.druryhotels.com/GroupReservationConfirmation.aspx?GroupNo=606994The hotel offers great amenities, such as:FREE! HOT! QUIKSTART ® Breakfast- Enjoy scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, Belgian waffles & more!FREE! Evening Beverages and Snacks now served daily from 5:30-7:00pmFREE! High-Speed Internet Access in Every RoomFREE! NEW! Free Long Distance - One Hour Every Room, Every Night!Please make your reservations by Monday, June 25, 2007 to receive our group rate. Reservations made after this date will be subject to prevailing rate and availability.Sincerely,Mr. Anton Tansil
Monday, March 26, 2007
Hotel Agreement
Drury Plaza Hotel
#2 South Fourth Street St. Louis, Missouri 63102
Telephone: 314-231-3003 Fax: 314-231-2952
http://www.druryhotels.com/
Hotel Confirmation Agreement
CONTACT INFORMATION
Account: Sojnets/Blont/Norwood Reunion
:
DATES REQUESTED
Arrival: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Departure: Sunday, July 29, 2007
GUEST ROOM COMMITMENT
Wed
07/25
Thu
07/26
Fri
07/27
Sat
07/28
The Hotel cannot guarantee specific requests (i.e. Requests for roll-away beds, adjoining rooms, specific room types not available at time of reservations, etc.) The Hotel will honor such requests to the best of its ability on date of arrival.
Hotel check-in time is after 3:00PM on the day of arrival. Check out time is before 11:00am on the day of departure.
RATE INFORMATION
Room
Single Rate
Double Rate
Triple Rate
Quad Rate
Run of House
156.99
156.99
156.99
156.99
NON-SMOKING / QQS
156.99
156.99
156.99
156.99
NON-SMOKING / KX
119
119
119
119
NON-SMOKING / QQX
119
119
119
119
Room Rates: All rates quoted are based upon the Guest Room Commitment listed above. Rates are per room, per night plus tax. Rates are net non-commissionable unless otherwise noted. For groups with 30+ rooms, at the Hotel’s discretion, the room rate may be increased (to no more than the Hotel’s standard rate) if less than 80% of the rooms originally reserved are used. The Group Representative should advise its guests (any person(s) who stays at the Hotel as a result of this agreement) of this provision.
Tax Information: All rates are subject to the prevailing city and state taxes. Currently, taxes total 14.87% and are subject to change without notice.
Tax Exempt Groups: Please notify the Hotel directly to establish Tax Exemption status.
METHOD OF RESERVATION AND CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations Will Be Made By: Individual Call-In
Please call 1-800-325-0720 to make your individual group reservations. Please specify the Hotel location and reference your Group Name.
Cut-off date: Reservations received after Monday, June 25, 2007 will be provided on a space-available basis at prevailing rates.
MEETING AGENDA
Date
Start Time
End Time
Function
Room
Setup
Agr
Room Rental
7/27/2007
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Hospitality
SMTG #201
Hospitality Set Up
24
.00
7/28/2007
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Hospitality
SMTG #201
Hospitality Set Up
24
.00
Agenda Details: Two weeks prior to the arrival of your group or meeting we will contact you to finalize your meeting requirements. Please have your meeting schedule, desired seating arrangements, any food and beverage requests and audio-visual needs defined. Note: Should circumstances force you to change your meeting requirements after this deadline, you must contact the Hotel directly and they will attempt to accommodate your needs.
BILLING ARRANGEMENTS
Method of Payment: Individual Pays Own
Billing Provision: Payment shall be made upon arrival at the Hotel, unless credit satisfactory to the Hotel has been established. Direct bill privileges must be arranged 30 days prior to arrival date. Contact the Hotel directly for more information regarding direct billing. Payment of any invoice, if credit is extended, is due and payable upon receipt of the invoice.
The Hotel may terminate the room block if the group fails to comply with any advance deposit or prepayment requests, whether or not specified in this agreement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LTI Group Number: 606994
Hotel parking: $15.00 per car, per night, for overnight guests only. Non-overnight guests will be asked to park in the Stadium East public parking garage, located just south of the hotel on 4th Street, at the daily rate, payable at the garage. Please note that Stadium East public parking garage is not affiliated with Drury Hotels.
CANCELLATION TERMS
To avoid penalty, forfeiture of any deposits paid, and/or payment of the entire group block, the National Group Sales Office must be notified of your group’s cancellation at least 14 days prior to arrival. Cancellation Confirmation will be sent upon request.
#2 South Fourth Street St. Louis, Missouri 63102
Telephone: 314-231-3003 Fax: 314-231-2952
http://www.druryhotels.com/
Hotel Confirmation Agreement
CONTACT INFORMATION
Account: Sojnets/Blont/Norwood Reunion
:
DATES REQUESTED
Arrival: Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Departure: Sunday, July 29, 2007
GUEST ROOM COMMITMENT
Wed
07/25
Thu
07/26
Fri
07/27
Sat
07/28
The Hotel cannot guarantee specific requests (i.e. Requests for roll-away beds, adjoining rooms, specific room types not available at time of reservations, etc.) The Hotel will honor such requests to the best of its ability on date of arrival.
Hotel check-in time is after 3:00PM on the day of arrival. Check out time is before 11:00am on the day of departure.
RATE INFORMATION
Room
Single Rate
Double Rate
Triple Rate
Quad Rate
Run of House
156.99
156.99
156.99
156.99
NON-SMOKING / QQS
156.99
156.99
156.99
156.99
NON-SMOKING / KX
119
119
119
119
NON-SMOKING / QQX
119
119
119
119
Room Rates: All rates quoted are based upon the Guest Room Commitment listed above. Rates are per room, per night plus tax. Rates are net non-commissionable unless otherwise noted. For groups with 30+ rooms, at the Hotel’s discretion, the room rate may be increased (to no more than the Hotel’s standard rate) if less than 80% of the rooms originally reserved are used. The Group Representative should advise its guests (any person(s) who stays at the Hotel as a result of this agreement) of this provision.
Tax Information: All rates are subject to the prevailing city and state taxes. Currently, taxes total 14.87% and are subject to change without notice.
Tax Exempt Groups: Please notify the Hotel directly to establish Tax Exemption status.
METHOD OF RESERVATION AND CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations Will Be Made By: Individual Call-In
Please call 1-800-325-0720 to make your individual group reservations. Please specify the Hotel location and reference your Group Name.
Cut-off date: Reservations received after Monday, June 25, 2007 will be provided on a space-available basis at prevailing rates.
MEETING AGENDA
Date
Start Time
End Time
Function
Room
Setup
Agr
Room Rental
7/27/2007
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Hospitality
SMTG #201
Hospitality Set Up
24
.00
7/28/2007
8:00 AM
5:00 PM
Hospitality
SMTG #201
Hospitality Set Up
24
.00
Agenda Details: Two weeks prior to the arrival of your group or meeting we will contact you to finalize your meeting requirements. Please have your meeting schedule, desired seating arrangements, any food and beverage requests and audio-visual needs defined. Note: Should circumstances force you to change your meeting requirements after this deadline, you must contact the Hotel directly and they will attempt to accommodate your needs.
BILLING ARRANGEMENTS
Method of Payment: Individual Pays Own
Billing Provision: Payment shall be made upon arrival at the Hotel, unless credit satisfactory to the Hotel has been established. Direct bill privileges must be arranged 30 days prior to arrival date. Contact the Hotel directly for more information regarding direct billing. Payment of any invoice, if credit is extended, is due and payable upon receipt of the invoice.
The Hotel may terminate the room block if the group fails to comply with any advance deposit or prepayment requests, whether or not specified in this agreement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LTI Group Number: 606994
Hotel parking: $15.00 per car, per night, for overnight guests only. Non-overnight guests will be asked to park in the Stadium East public parking garage, located just south of the hotel on 4th Street, at the daily rate, payable at the garage. Please note that Stadium East public parking garage is not affiliated with Drury Hotels.
CANCELLATION TERMS
To avoid penalty, forfeiture of any deposits paid, and/or payment of the entire group block, the National Group Sales Office must be notified of your group’s cancellation at least 14 days prior to arrival. Cancellation Confirmation will be sent upon request.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Food
I have added some websites regarding the food options around the hotel. The first link is probably the best one to use. You can select the area which is closest to the Hotel, and in our case the area is "Downtown City." The best thing to do is check out the food sites, and open up another browser for mapquest to get directions to certain restaurants. I know it sounds like a lot, but it is very easy to do. Any questions, hit me up on the blog.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Website
I hope to add more information, and other good stuff to the site the daily. So keep checking, and keep blogging this is a great way to keep in contact with one another.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Visitiors Guide
When you click on the visitors guide above the Arch, Click visitors, and to your left you can order the guide or view it online.
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