Family Reunion 2004 – An Update Just a reminder that Family Reunion 2004 will take place August 12-15, 2004, in Red Top, Johns Island, South Carolina. The Planning Committee — Juanita Smalls, Carolyn Dover and Roslin Sumter — has been hard at work to make this the best reunion ever and to make sure that everyone has a family-good time! This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to gather from around the country and honor those who brought us to this time; to build a stronger sense of unity and community among ourselves; and to plan for a future that will continue to sustain the many branches of our family. The reunion agenda is as follows: August 12, 2004 6:00 p.m. Family Registration and Health Symposium (to promote a greater understanding of wellness and family preservation) August 13, 2004 3:00 p.m. Memorial at gravesite 4:00 p.m. Family Picnic at Uncle Ed’s Homesite August 14, 2004 7:00 p.m. Moonlight Dinner Cruise aboard The Spirit of Carolina (separate fee) August 15, 2004 11 p.m. Church Service at St. Mary A.M.E. Church (special church service in honor of our family and its future) 2:00 p.m. Dinner at St. John High School Cafeteria Costs for the reunion are: $50 (one person) $60 (two-three persons) $80 (four or more people) These fees include meals and activities, except for the moonlight cruise. Cost for the cruise is $50 per person (children are the same rate) and includes a three-course meal. A cash bar will also b available. You can use the registration form on page 4 to register. Where to stay Special rates have been arranged with several near-by hotels for family members. Be sure to make your reservations early as some rooms are already booked for that weekend. Be sure to ask for the Blake-Manigault Family Reunion special rate. Lands Inn 2545 Savannah Highway (843) 763-8885 Rates: Aug. 12, $59.00; Aug. 13-14, $69.00 Econo Lodge 2237 Savannah Highway (843) 571-1880 or 1-800-553-2666 Rate: $69.99 Motel 6 2058 Savannah Highway (843) 5565144 Rate: $51.99 plus 12% tax What you should do Mark the date — August 12-15, 2004 — on your calendar and plan to attend; Search your closets, attics and bureau drawers for pictures — especially those of the elders — to share; Search your memory for special stories and begin writing them. Send neatly printed copies of your stories so that we can put them in a booklet; Send ideas/suggestions for the reunion by sending an email to vblakeor@yahoo.com We hope to see you and your family at Family Reunion 2004!