Activities & Updated Information

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.