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SAVE THE DATE JUNE 14TH – 16TH 2013 FOR THE BENNETT FAMILY REUNION

BE N N E T T FA M I L Y RE U N I ON

NE WS L E T T E R

Hello Family-

I hope this newsletter finds you in good health and good spirits!

Before too long June 2013 will be upon us and you know what

that means, REUNION TIME! We are very excited about this new

format we are unveiling for our upcoming reunion. In 2003, at

the Las Vegas Reunion, the Reunion Committee discussed the

ideas of a new format for our Family Reunion. Since then the

Reunion Planning Committee has been working diligently trying

to come up with ways to keep our ideals going. We have made

some changes that would even out the responsibility among 6

Family Regional Groups. Each region will be responsible for

collecting dues, keeping Family members informed and

coordinating Regional Family Events. But planning is not

enough; Family participation is crucial if we’re going to make this

Reunion a success. You can do your part by assisting the

Reunion Planning Committee in the following way.

o Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 14th

through June16

th2013, for this historical event.

o Participate in Family Regional Fundraising Events.

o Spread the word to other Family Members about the

Reunion and Our Family Sites.

o Get Involved. Volunteer to help out as much as you can.

It has been several years since our last Bennett Family Reunion.

Your input and suggestions are highly encouraged. With

everyone’s participation and cooperation, this could be the best

Reunion yet!

Welcome to the premier issue of the Bennett

Family Reunion Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Family Greetings 1 Reunion News & Updates 1 New Reunion Format 2Reunion Committee Vacancies 2Host Cities Information 3-4Family Dues 4

Family Article –“Why Family Is Important” 4Inspirational Quote – “TBD“ 4Birthday’s, Announcements and In Memoriam 5

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Welcome Back!!!

It’s that time again …

The Bennett Family Reunion Planning Committee is pleased to

announce that we are busy at work planning for our upcoming

2013 Family Reunion. It is important as a Family that we stay

connected. We are anxious to hear your thoughts and ideas on

what would make our Bennett Family Reunion rememberable

and special for you as well as the entire Family. We would like

the Family’s feedback as soon as possible on the Host City for

2013. I believe we have chosen some convenient locations

with very distinct characteristics. We have included a brief

description of each city so each Family member could get a feefor what each city has to offer. The deadline to submit your

vote is December 10th

, 2011 on our Family Sites at Yahoo or

Facebook. So start making plans to be part of this ongoing

Bennett Family Tradition. Thanks for your prompt response on

this matter.

FAMILY MOTTO

Striving to promote Family Unity by grantingGenerations of Families to Come Together as

One.



Don’t forget to visit us online at Facebook or Yahoo

For the latest Family Reunion News and Updates. Reunite with love one. Share Photos and Stories

http://www.facebook.com/groups/BennettFamilyPage

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheBennettFamilyReunion

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Regional Delegates & HonoraryChairs

NO California

2 - Regional Delegates – Vacant

1 - Honorary Chair – Betty Burrus-Wright

SO California


1 - Honorary Chair – Robert Thomas

Texas


1 - Honorary Chair – Vacant

MidWest2 - Regional Delegates – Vacant

1 - Honorary Chair – Joyce Pitre / Eddie Bennett

Louisiana


1 - Honorary Chair – Merline Wilrye

East Coast


1 - Honorary Chair – Vacant

Each Region is responsible for Collecting Family Dues.

From Dec 2011 - Dec 2012

No California - $2,000.00

So California - $2,000.00

Texas - $2,000.00

Louisiana - $2,000.00

MidWest - $2,000.00

East Coast - $2,000.00

Starting Reunion Budget $12,000.00

New Reunion Format

We are excited about the new format we are starting for

2013. In order to even out the responsibility and work load

associated with producing an event of such magnitude, we

have created a Bennett Family Reunion Planning Committee,

which consist of Eight Executive Officers. They will be

responsible for the following tasks, scheduling committee

meetings, overseeing reunion plans, recruiting volunteers for

sub-committees, handling reunion financials, mailing

correspondences and motivating family members to get

involved.

In addition to the Executive Officers there is also Six Family

Regional Group. Each Region consists of Two Regional

Delegate’s and One Honorary Chair. They will be responsible

for implementing the instructions of the Executive Planning

Committee, holding family meetings/ gatherings, passing oninformation and updates, organizing fundraisers, collecting

dues, volunteering on sub-committees and notify the

Executive Planning Committee of any problems or concerns of

the family.

Attention Family Members the 2013 Bennett Family Reunion

Planning Committee is looking for Executive Officers for the

Reunion Planning Committee, State Delegates and Honorary

Chairs. The following positions are available. Please contact

Nicole Bennett at [email protected] or call her at 417-315-

9014 if you are interested in filling a vacancy.

Executive OfficersPresident Nicole Bennett

Vice President Vacant

Recording Secretary Vacant

Financial Secretary Vacant

Treasure Vacant

Historian 1 Tracy Bennett

Historian 2 Vacant

Chaplin Vacant

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The first order of business is finding a location. The Planning

Committee has collected information on the following

potential Host Cities: Baton Rouge, Houston, San Antonio and

Tulsa. We have provided a brief breakdown of each city’s

price points along with accessibility, climate conditions and

tourist information.

The Planning Committee needs your selection by December10

th, 2011 so that we can notify family members as soon as

possible on the location of the Family Reunion. You can

submit your vote at the links provided below.



Baton Rouge – Plantation Country

Accessible:

Airport: 1 Major Airport – Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

Bus Station-Greyhound

Highway: Interstate 10 &12

Average Temperatures: Lo - 70/Hi - 89

City Variety: There are several activities within an 80 miles

radius, including New Orleans

Hotel Average Price: $56 to $189 per night

1. Embassy Suite Hotel $143 per night

2. Renaissance Baton Rouge $139 per night

3. Crowne Plaza Executive Center $ 97 per night

Activities:

1 Last Wilderness Swamp Tour

2 Plantations & Historical Sites

3 Dixie Landin’ Amusement Park

4 Belle of Baton Rouge Casino

5 Atchafalaya National Heritage Area6 Baton Rouge Zoo

7 Bass Pro Outdoor World

8 USS KIDD Veterans Memorial & Museum

9 Louisiana Old State Capitol

10 LSU Museum of Art

Houston - Rockets

Accessible:

Airport: 2 Major Airports - Hobby and Intercontinental Airport

Rail Station: Amtrak


Highway: Interstate 10

Average Temperatures: Lo - 73/Hi – 91

City Variety: There are several activities within a 20-50 miles

radius

Hotel Average Price: $49 to 275 per night

1. Hotel Indigo at the Galleria $109 per night

2. Embassy Suite Galleria Hotel $125 per night

3. Courtyard by Marriott Galleria $110 per night

Activities:

1 Bayou Place

2 Splash Town Waterpark

3 Children’s Museum of Houston

4 William Water Wall5 Space Center Houston

6 Downtown Aquarium

7 Kemah Boardwalk

8 Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

9 Houston Zoo

10 Miller Outdoor Theatre

San Antonio - Alamo

Accessible:

Airport: 1 Major Airport - San Antonio International Airport



Highway: Interstate 10, 37, 35 and 410


City Variety: There are several activities within a 20-50 miles

radius

Hotel Average Price: $39 to 359 per night

1. Hilton San Antonio Hill Country Hotel $118 per night

2. Crowne Plaza Riverwalk $128 per night

3. Embassy Suite Northwest Hotel $140 per night

Activities:

1 River Walk / Bush Gardens

2 Sea World

3 Six Flags Magic Mountain

4 The Alamo5 McNay Art Center

6 San Antonio Zoo

7 Yanaguana Cruises

8 San Fernando Cathedral

9 San Antonio Mission National Park

10 San Antonio Botanical Garden












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Tulsa – Home of the Rodeos

Accessible:

Airport: 1 Major Airport - Tulsa International Airport


Bus Station: Greyhound

Highway: Interstate 44


City Variety: There are several activities within a 20-50 miles ra

Hotel Average Price: $54 to $189 per night

1. Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills $90 per night

2. Embassy Suite Hotel Tulsa $100 per night

3. Doubletree Tulsa Downtown $ 76 per night

Activities:

1 Big Splash Waterpark

2 Oklahoma Aquarium

3 Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame

4 Tulsa Zoo & Living Museum

5 Tulsa Air & Space Museum

6 Gilcrease Museum7 Mabee Center

8 Tulsa Air & Space Museum

9 Oral Roberts University

10 Bass Pro Outdoor World

Why Family Is Important

By Nicole Bennett

Family is a word that everyone is familiar with. Without

family, who would we be today? But do we really know wit means? A Family is like a circle; there is no beginning and

end. It just keeps on going from one generation to the next.

Family is important. Family is not just limited to only

ancestors, but also the ones brought into our families

marriage. Family teaches us love... encouragemen

understanding... hope... comfort... advice... values... mora

ideals... and best of all, our faith. We have been taught

learn from our mistakes. We have been taught to enjoy

people we know and appreciate the beauty of their charact

We have been told to try new things and to never give up.

have been taught to appreciate what we have, to enjoy life

help those who are less fortunate, to be a friend to others a

to praise God, who alone is the most high of all things. We

go on and on about the things we've been taught by

families. But how often do we take the time out to s

“Thank You” to those who have always been there to lo

guild and instruct us. Not all of us have had the exact sa

lesson, but there has always been someone there for us

lean on. Not only do we learn from our parents a

grandparents, we also learn from our siblings and spous

aunts and uncles; cousins, nieces and nephews. We e

learn from our children and grandchildren. The things we

learned throughout the years defines who we are as a perso

Sometimes in this transient world we live in, we lose tou

with those who mean so much to us. It is vital that we w

harder at staying in touch and continue to forge n

relationships with one another. It is not only a notion but

obligation to pass on the things we have been taught to t

next generation, so our history and traditions may live on fr

one generation to the next. “Out of many we are ONE”.

F F F A A AMMMIIILLLY Y Y DDDUUUE E E SSS

All Dues are due by December 31, of the current year.

Family Dues are the following:

Adults (ages 13-79) - $100.00

Children (age 4-12) - $50.00

Infants and Senior Citizen – FreeInfants = 0-3 years & Senior Citizens = 80 years and up

For those of us who have tight budgets or several family

members to pay for. You can also pay by installments. Below is

a breakdown of the installment payment plan.

DUE DATE COST PER ADLT COST PER CHILD

DEC 2011 $25.00 $12.50

MARCH 2012 $25.00 $12.50

JUNE 2012 $25.00 $12.50

SEPT 2012 $25.00 $12.50

DEC 2012 $25.00 $12.50

We will set up Bennett Family Banks Accounts in each region for

the deposit of Family Dues and Misc. funds. A PayPal Account

will also be created for online users. We are trying to make this

simple and convenient for all Family Members.

Newsletter Submission

Do you have an interesting family story? Maybe some Famil

trivia or perhaps some Family Pictures to share that the resof the family might not know about? Send thos

submissions to The Bennett Family Newsletter ASAP!!

PLEASE send all submissions to Nicole Bennett a

[email protected] by the 1st

of every month. I will mak

sure to include these items in the next issue of The Bennet

Family Newsletter.










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Anthony Thomas 4

Charlene Henderson 5

Tracy Bennett 7

Susan Marie Joubert 8

George Louis Thomas III 12

Oscar Billie Washington 15

Sandy Brown 16

Christine Annette Washington 17

Arianna Elizabeth Washington 22

Mildred Miller 23

Matthew Nebedun 25

George L Thomas Jr. 27

Kathy Washington 27Christopher A Juarez 27

Donevin Hoskins 03

Lula Bennett-Gorrell 07

Emani Ebone Thomas 08

Mary Henderson 10

Diane Miller 13

Karen Donan 14

Layla Thomas 15

Jamarre J Sellers 16

Earnest Eugene Thomas 18

Erica Davis 19

Glenn Pitre 24

George Louis Thomas 24

W Carver Kennerson 7

Tenaye Moaning 8

Frances Nelson Washington 8

Felicia Scruggs 9

Marques Joseph Pete 10

Keith Tezino 12

Leo James Miller 16

Lester Miller 16

Kimberly Kennerson 18

Merlene Miller 18

Jacquelyn Moaning 19

Anthony Tezino Jr 20

Rigoberto Donan 26

Wendy Donan 26

Connie Tennant 28

Elsie Mustin 28

Malaika Joubert 28

Oct 15, 2011 – Bennett Family Newsletters

Dec 10, 2011 – Last Day to Vote Online – HostCities

Dec 31, 2011–

Family Dues–

1st

Installment Due

Jan 07, 2012 – 1st Executive Committee Meeting

Jan 15, 2012 – Bennett Family Newsletter

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PLEASE COLLECT DATA STARTING WITH THE YOUNGESTMEMBERS OF YOUR FAMILY TO THE OLDEST. TRY TO GO

BACK AS FAR AS 3 OR 4 GENERATIONS.

PLEASE EMAIL INFORMATION TO EITHER -

ROBYN KENNERSON – [email protected]

TRACY BENNETT - [email protected]

YOU CAN ALSO VIEW THE BENNETT FAMILY TREE ON

LINE AT: http://rthomas31.tribalpages.com

Executive Officers

President Nicole Bennett

[email protected] 417-315-9014

Vice President Vacant

Recording Secretary Vacant

Financial Secretary Vacant

Treasure Vacant

Historian 1 Tracy Bennett

[email protected]

Historian 2 Vacant

Chaplin Vacant

Bennett Family Reunion Planning Committee

752 W Apache Street

Republic MO 65738

WE ARE STILLCOLLECTING

INFORMATION TO UPDATE

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